Obituaries

Steven W. Pagelsdorf

Dec 26, 2024

Steven William Pagelsdorf, age 68, of Richfield, Wisconsin, was born April 22, 1956, to Howard and Audrey Pagelsdorf in Milwaukee. On December 26, 2024, he passed away at home sitting in his recliner and surrounded by family and friends after spending one last Christmas with his family.

Steve and Denise met at James Madison High School in...

John Bucklen

Dec 25, 2024

John Bucklen, 83 formerly of Lomira passed away on December 25, 2024, at SSM – Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. Born on December 20, 1941, son of the late Norman Bucklen and Hildur Bucklen (nee Ogren) L’Allier and the stepson of Al L’Allier. John graduated from Hibbing High School in 1960. After graduation, John moved to...

Michael E. "Mike" Stiever

Dec 24, 2024

Michael “Mike” Stiever, 81, of the town of Trenton, passed away on December 24, 2024, at his home.

Mike's journey began on June 7, 1943, in Milwaukee, born to the late Joseph and Lila (Ellsworth) Stiever. He graduated from Germantown High School in 1961. His life took a beautiful turn on July 18, 1964, when...

June Walsh

Dec 23, 2024

June Walsh 84, of Milwaukee, passed away on December 23, 2024 at St. Francis Place. She was born on May 19, 1940 daughter of the late Lee and Margaret (nee Preisler) Anderson.

She was married to Michael Walsh in 1956, and they were blessed with five wonderful children. She worked for various companies around the area. Cooking...

Michael "Mike" James Alexander

Dec 23, 2024

On Monday, December 23, 2024, Michael James Alexander passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Allenton, Wisconsin.

Mike said “Yo!” to life 67 years ago on June 23, 1957, and was a son of James and Corrine (nee Rabe) Alexander in St. Louis, Missouri. His family eventually migrated to Illinois, where Mike graduated from Maine East High...

Thomas F. Zarling

Dec 23, 2024

Obituary of Reverend Thomas F. Zarling

On December 23, 2024, Thomas Fredrick Zarling of West Bend, WI, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 81. Tom was born on January 13, 1943, in McNary, Arizona, to the late Pastor Waldemar and Ruth (Zell) Zarling. As a child, he...

Kelly Lynne (Adam) Deaton

Dec 22, 2024

Kelly Lynne Deaton (nee Adam), 56, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home.

Born on September 27, 1968, in Beaver Dam, Kelly was the daughter of Ronald and Marjorie (nee Foster) Adam. She was united in marriage to Charles “Charlie” Deaton on June 5, 1999. Kelly graduated from Beaver Dam...

Donald Jacak

Dec 22, 2024

Donald Jacak, 76, formerly of Random Lake, went to his Heavenly home unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born April 29, 1948, to Lambert and Irene (nee Heinecke) Jacak.  He grew up in St. Killian and attended St. Killian Catholic Grade School and Campbellsport High School.  He married Jeanne Krautkramer...

Cheryl Anne Glander

Dec 21, 2024

Cheryl Anne Pavlak Glander, 68, died peacefully on December 21, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI, with her husband and daughter at her side.

Cheryl was born on July 22, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI to David and Marilyn (nee Gutknecht) Pavlak and raised in Sussex, WI. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1974 and later...

Anthony P. "Tony" Hesprich

Dec 20, 2024

Anthony P. “Tony” Hesprich, 94, of Lomira, passed away on December 20, 2024, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Tony Hesprich, born on November 4, 1930, to John and Isabel (Strobel) Hesprich, embarked on a life filled with dedication and community spirit. On July 9, 1955, he married Mary Ann Schraufnagel at St. Andrew’s Catholic...

Beatrice A. (Nee Diederich) Steffes

Dec 14, 2024

Beatrice Ann Steffes (nee Diederich), 89, was born into eternal life with Jesus on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with her family by her side.

Beatrice “Bea” was born on May 4, 1935, to the late Raymond and Beata (nee Pinkert) Diederich. Bea was confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grafton and graduated from Lutheran High School...

Claudia Ann (Koenigs) Erickson

Dec 14, 2024

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Claudia Erickson at the age of 70 years. She passed away unexpectedly at her home.

Claudia was born at St. Agnes Hospital to Francis and Elaine Strobel Koenigs. Claudia was raised in Lomira on her parents’ farm where she dedicated her...

Mary K. Watson

Dec 12, 2024

Mary Watson, a woman of love, generosity, and kindness, was called home to the lord December 12, 2024, at the age of 75, in Slinger, WI. Born August 16, 1949, in Milwaukee, WI.

Mary was the beloved daughter of the late William and Jeanette Watson. Sister to Charlene George and late John Watson (Barb). Leaving behind many...

Winifred M. Caviggiola

Dec 11, 2024

Winifred M. Caviggiola, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Per Winifred's wishes there will be no services for her.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Winifred's arrangements. Additional information and tribute wall can be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Diane E. (Guschl) Roth

Dec 11, 2024

Diane E. Roth (nee Guschl) 80, passed away peacefully at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac on December 11, 2024. She was born on July 10, 1944, in Milwaukee. Diane is the daughter of the late William and Theresa (Nee Lettow) Guschl. She was a graduate of Washington High School - Milwaukee in 1963. She married William...

Carolyn J. Muentner

Dec 10, 2024

Carolyn Joy Muentner, 86, entered eternal life on December 10, 2024 at SSM Hospice House of Hope in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Carolyn was born to her parents, Joy Mae Moore and Graham Whitehead, in Michigan on May 29, 1938. An inquisitive child, Carolyn excelled in academics and adored traveling to interesting places. Before reaching adulthood, as...

Norene Susan Johnson (Nee Juech)

Dec 10, 2024

Obituary for Norene Susan Johnson (nee Juech).

Norene was born on March 23, 1943 in West Bend to the late Reginald and Florence (nee Fellenz) Juech. The Sister to Cordell Enright, and the late Sheldon Juech, Melroy Juech, and Darwin Juech. She married Lawrence  “Larry” Johnson on May 15, 1965 and had three children, Steven Johnson (Debbie...

Judith "Judy" M. Brace

Dec 10, 2024

Judith “Judy” M. Brace, 67 of West Bend passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side after her battle with cancer on December 10, 2024 at Lawlis Horizon Hospice Care in Mequon. She was born on December 26, 1956, she is the daughter of Herbert and Bernadine (nee Moran) Brace.

She graduated from West Bend...

Linda Jean Gruett

Dec 9, 2024

Linda J. Gruett (nee Smalley, formerly Fretschel), age 79 of West Bend, passed peacefully at Froedtert West Bend Hospital on Monday, December 9, 2024 of leukemia.

Born on December 31, 1944, Linda was the only child of Herbert and Allene (nee Fingerhut) Smalley. She grew up in Milwaukee and attended Rufus King High School. She then went...

Eleanore A. Peters

Dec 8, 2024

Eleanore A. Peters, 97, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her side.

Eleanore's story is a tapestry of love, resilience, and joy. Born on May 22, 1927, in St. Lawrence, Wisconsin, to the late Nicholas and Kathryn (nee Wolf) Strupp. On February...