Obituaries

Jan 23, 2021

Eugene M. “Gene” Muench, 83, passed away on January 23, 2021 at Kathy Hospice.

Eugene was born on October 27, 1937, the son of the late Milton and Elsie (nee Gatzke) Muench. On May 4, 1957, he was united in marriage to Norma Schulz at Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum.

He was a...

Jan 22, 2021

Randall “Randy” Schultz, age 72 years, of West Bend, formerly of Markesan, was called home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2021 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation in West Bend.

Randy was born on June 14, 1948 in Beaver Dam to Elmer and Lillian Schultz  (Burchert).  He was united in marriage to Mary Johnston...

Jan 21, 2021

Louis A. “Louie” Renard, age 91 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Louie was born on December 26, 1929 in Hartford to Arnold and Helen Renard  (Scheer).  He was united in marriage to Janet Abel at St. John’s Lutheran...

Jan 20, 2021

Betty J. Eggert, 94, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on January 20, 2021, at Cedar Community in West Bend.

Betty was born on August 6, 1926, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Edwin and Lizetta (nee Differt) Bernitt. On June 13, 1948, she was united in marriage to Elmer Eggert. Betty enjoyed spending...

Jan 20, 2021

Roger Kist began his eternal life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. We are comforted to know that he has joined his beloved daughter and that we will see him again on the other side.

On July 16, 1936, Roger William Kist was born at home to Raymond and Florence (nee Alton) Kist in Clermont, Iowa. Roger lived...

Jan 19, 2021

Samuel “Mort” Zulick, 97 of Hubertus, passed away from COVID-19 on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Cedar Community, West Bend.

He was born on April 19, 1923 to the late Lin and Margaret (nee Diefenderfer) in Orwigsburg, PA. He grew up in PA, and graduated from Orwigsburg High School. Mort received his undergraduate from Franklin and Marshall...

Jan 19, 2021

Merlin G. Volm, 88, of the town of Wayne, passed away on January 19, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Merlin was born on February 24, 1932, in Kewaskum, the son of the late William and Agnes (Kohler) Volm. On April 25, 1953, he was united in marriage to Carol Griepentrog at...

Jan 17, 2021

Shannon Soper (nee Teska), age 79 years, of West Bend found peace on January 17, 2021.

Shannon was born on January 22, 1941 in  Butler, WI to Harvey and Edwena Teska.  She was united in marriage to Robert A. “Bob” Soper on June 3, 1995 in Allenton.

Shannon was artist and chef.  She worked at...

Jan 16, 2021

Edmond J. “Ed” Roney, 79, of West Bend, formerly of Green Bay, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Ed was born on November 27, 1941, in New York, New York, the son of the late Roy and Irene (nee Benis)...

Jan 16, 2021

Vernon Van Vooren, 89, passed away January 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on March 14, 1931 at home on the farm with a midwife in attendance to Mary Elizabeth and Alfred Van Vooren. He was their only child but he grew up in Atkinson, Illinois in the midst of dozens of cousins. He had...

Jan 15, 2021

Mary (nee Windis) Adams of Allenton passed during the early evening of January 15th, 2021 at 60 years of age. She passed after a two-year battle with cancer while at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mary was born the 11th of November 1960 in Port Washington, WI to the late John and Mary (nee Thelen) Windis. She...

Jan 15, 2021

Linda L. Frey (nee Lininger), 57, of Beaver Dam passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.

She was born on November 27, 1963 to the late Carl and Betty (nee Braker) Lininger in Beaver Dam, WI. Linda graduated from Beaver Dam High School. In March of 1988 she was united...

Jan 15, 2021

Betty J. Steger (nee Leichtle), 92, a resident of Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021.

She was born in 1928 to the late Adolph and Angeline (nee German) in Fond du Lac, WI. Betty graduated from Mayville High School. She was united in marriage to Vernon Lau on April 24,...

Jan 15, 2021

Brownsville- “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you whenever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) Brenda Kay Bergman was called to her eternal home on Friday, January 15, 2021 at her parent’s house in Brownsville.

Brenda was born April 14, 1968 in Waupun, WI to...

Jan 14, 2021

Dolores Theresa Kertscher (nee Vorpahl), 96, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on August 17, 1924 to the late Dorothy K. (Theusch) and John A. Vorpahl, Sr. in the town of Farmington.

Dolores was united in marriage to Allen E. Kertscher...

Jan 14, 2021

Franklin J “Frank” Mrazik, 94, left this world but not our hearts on January 14, 2021.  He was born July 12, 1926 to Frank and Agnes (Fechter) Mrazik on their farm in Myra, Wisconsin.

He served in World War II from 1944-1946.  After serving his country in the United States Army, he married Florence “Red” Kolbach on...

Jan 11, 2021

Patty Timmers (Wingert), age 63 years, was called home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.

Patty was born on November 11, 1957 in Rock Island, Illinois to Paul and Kathryn Wingert (Gavigan).  She was united in marriage to Louis Timmers on July 16, 1983 at Holy Cross Catholic...

Jan 11, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Vander Grinten (Husslein), age 83 years, of the town of Lomira, passed away on January 11, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Barb was born on June 6, 1937, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Earl and Audrey (Werner) Husslein, and on April 8, 1961, she was united in marriage to Leonard Vander Grinten...

Jan 10, 2021

Dolores R. Lotz, 90, of West Bend, passed away on January 10, 2021, at Clearview Long Term Care & Rehabilitation of Dodge County in Juneau, Wisconsin.

Dolores was born on February 25, 1930, in New York, the daughter of the late Julius and Lena (nee Battan) D’Alatore. On December 1, 1951, she was united in...

Jan 9, 2021

Karen Jean Minor (Brennan), 63, went home to glory to be with her Savior and Lord “Jesus Christ” on January 9, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in The Lord Jesus Christ supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

Karen was born to the...