Obituaries

Mar 15, 2021

Mary A. Marquardt, 73, of Kewaskum, passed away at her home unexpectedly on March 15, 2021.

Mary was born on October 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Jerome and Luella (nee Scheinoha) Marquardt. The family moved to Kewaskum when she was a small child. She was a graduate of Kewaskum High School in the...

Mar 13, 2021

Junette “June” D. Wilke (nee Schultz), 81, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2021 at Aurora in Grafton.

June was born on March 3, 1940, in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of the late Lester and Norma Schultz (nee DeWeese). June was united in marriage to William “Bill” Wilke on...

Mar 11, 2021

Walter “Wally” Frey Sr., 76, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun.

He was born on June 4, 1944, to the late Clarence and Loraine (nee Ganz) Frey in Okauchee, WI. Wally was united in marriage to Linda Lininger in March of 1988. He worked as a farmer for...

Mar 10, 2021

Donna Jean Quartuccio (nee Hellpap) Age 73 passed away March 10, 2021.

Born August 15, 1947, West Bend, WI. Preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Adeline Hellpap.

She is further survived by sons David (Bonnie), Nicholas, and Mark. Grandchildren, James, Daniel, Julia, Jack, Caden and, great-grandchild Alice. She is also survived by siblings Gordon,...

Mar 8, 2021

Charles A. “Chuck” Vorpahl, 84, of the town of Auburn, went to his heavenly home on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Chuck was born on November 2, 1936, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Louis and Minnie (nee Nelson) Vorpahl. Chuck graduated from Kewaskum High School – class of 1954. He then went to serve...

Mar 5, 2021

Gerald J. “Jerry” Gosa Jr., 68, of Kewaskum, formerly of Waukesha, passed away on March 5, 2021, after battling Covid-19 related pneumonia for 49 days.

Jerry grew up in Waukesha and went to Waukesha South High School, where he met the love of his life Mary, whom he would later wed. He was an Eagle...

Mar 5, 2021

Geraldine “Gerry” Mueller (nee Horwitz), age 82 years, of Farmington was called home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2021 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum surrounded by her family.

Gerry was born in Milwaukee to Hyman and Helen Horwitz  (nee Fayta).  She was united in marriage to Glen Mueller on December 16, 1961 at...

Mar 4, 2021

Clara S. Moll (nee Kircher, formerly Henry), age 110 years, of Barton, entered eternal life on  March 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Clara was born on December 19, 1910 in Mountain View, Missouri to Jacob and Sophia Kircher (nee Hibblein) and adopted by her godmother, Sophia (Hugh) Henry (nee Kircher).

Clara...

Mar 3, 2021

Mona Holt (nee Wilde), age 90 years, of West Bend was born to Eternal Life on March 3, 2021.

Mona was born on October 5, 1930 in Racine to Carl and Matilda Wilde.  She was united in marriage to Thomas L. Holt on August 1, 1953 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Racine.

Mona graduated...

Mar 1, 2021

God blessed the marriage of Bernard and Amanda (Esselman) Thelen with a baby daughter Marilyn Loretta Averill, born April 25, 1931. Marilyn was their fourth born child of fifteen. Their family home was in Saukville, Wisconsin.

Marilyn met her husband LeRoy Averill while roller skating. They were married on December 30, 1950. Marilyn and LeRoy raised their...

Mar 1, 2021

Nancy Lee Weis (Renner), age 71 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2021 at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital surrounded by her family.

Nancy was born on December 6, 1949 in Waukesha County to Clifford and Pearl Renner  (Schneider).  She was united in marriage to Robert J. “Bob” Weis...

Feb 28, 2021

Rose Marie “Rosie” Weninger (nee Blank), 85, of Theresa found peace on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at St. Francis Home in Fond du lac, with her family by her side.

Rosie was born on November 17, 1935 to the late Roman and Theresa (nee Beine) Blank in Allenton. She grew up on the family farm. On October...

Feb 27, 2021

Else G. Thornton, 92, of Grafton, formerly of West Bend, passed away on February 27, 2021, at Village Pointe Commons in Grafton.

Else was born on January 29, 1929, in Mission Hills, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Hans and Valborg Hass. On July 11, 1952, she was united in marriage to Elwin Thornton...

Feb 24, 2021

Mildred Elsa “Millie” Bogenschneider (nee Basler) was born on April 9, 1923 and passed away peacefully on February 24, 2021 at the age of 97.

She is survived by her son, Neil (Karen) Bogenschneider, Verona; two grandsons, Bret in Toano, Virginia and Ross in Houston, Texas; a niece, Karen Larsen, and a grandniece, Stephanie Douglas, both in...

Feb 23, 2021

Ruth Mertel Schilhansl (nee Filler), age 100, 10 months, and 23 days, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.  She was born on March 30, 1920 to the late Robert & Matilda (nee Tiegs) Filler in Milwaukee, WI.  She was united in marriage to Ludwig A. Schilhansl on April 5, 1947.  Ruth and her husband built a home...

Feb 22, 2021

Richard “Rich” C. Gust , age 81 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2021 at Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on April 16, 1939 in Abbotsford to Carl and Erna Gust (Rucks).  He was united in marriage to Marilyn M. Pederson on May 28,...

Feb 22, 2021

Barbara A. Simon (nee Michaels), 82, of Lomira passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Sage Meadows Assisted Living in Fond du Lac. Barb was born in Fond du Lac on March 12, 1938, the daughter of the late Guy and Vernice Michaels (nee Jesse). She graduated from Lomira High School in 1956. Barb was united in marriage...

Feb 21, 2021

Kristine M. “Kris” Skorbier (Strupp), age 47 years, of Fredonia unexpectedly entered Eternal Life on February 21, 2021.

Kris was born on October 18, 1973 in Hartford to Thomas and Carol Strupp  (Hauman).  She was united in marriage to Steven Skorbier on October 20, 2001 in Fredonia.

Kris graduated from...