Obituaries

Jun 24, 2020

Karen J. Oelhafen (nee Baetz), 82, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

Karen was born on June 10, 1938 in Hartford to the late Merril and Frances (nee Van Hara) Baetz. In 1956, she graduated from Hartford High School. On December 20,...

Jun 19, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” M. Conradson (nee Bertucci), 94, of West Bend, entered into her heavenly home on Friday, June 19, 2020 at home.

Elizabeth was born on July 3, 1925, the daughter of the late Guiseppi and Giovanna (nee Roti) Bertucci. She was united in marriage to Raymond Conradson on April 9, 1949, in Milwaukee.

Those...

Jun 19, 2020

Elaine M. Kruszka, age 94, of Brown Deer, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020.

Elaine was born on February 4, 1926, in Two Rivers, the daughter of the late Emanuel and Marie (nee Laurent) Ruelle.  She graduated high school in 1944 and soon moved to Washington D.C. to begin a career with the...

Jun 17, 2020

John N. Delich, 90, of West Bend, WI, peacefully passed away on Friday, June 17, 2020 at Cedar Community in West Bend, where he last resided.

John was born in Chicago, IL on Jan. 21, 1930 to the late Peter and Evelyn (nee Blagay) Delich and grew up in the Bridgeport area.

John was a...

Jun 16, 2020

Cheryl “Cheri” A. Kuchinskas, 62, of Theresa found peace on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

She was born on May 10, 1958 to the late Ervin and Beverly (nee Schill) Kehoss in Milwaukee, WI. On August 18, 1984 she was united in marriage to Edward Kuchinskas. Cheri worked for many years as an accountant at Grand Erie of...

Jun 16, 2020

Elvira Mae Nigh (Meyer), age 88 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2020 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Elvira was born on May 3, 1932 in Fond du Lac to Fred and Ella Meyer (Block).  She was united in marriage to Vincent J. Nigh on April 24, 1954...

Jun 16, 2020

Richard M. “Rich” Ceplina, 93, of the town of Osceola (Chinatown), passed away at his home with his daughter at his side on Tuesday, June 16, 2020.

Richard was born on May 21, 1927, in Stevens Point, the son of the late Felix and Marie (nee Zwara) Ceplina. On November 13, 1948, he was united...

Jun 16, 2020

Delwin Edwin “Del” Peters, age 63 years, of Mayville, formerly of Grafton was called home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2020 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.

Del was born on February 12, 1957 in Port Washington to Marvin and Mildred Peters  (nee Kringel).

Del was a longtime member of St. John’s...

Jun 13, 2020

Camilla M. Kreis (nee Schloemer), 87, of West Bend found peace and was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

She was born on May 12, 1933 to the late Austin and Camilla (nee Farber) Schloemer in West Bend. On October 10, 1951 she was united in marriage to James Kreis in...

Jun 13, 2020

Barbara J. O’Connor (nee Hofmeister), 84, of West Bend, WI, died on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

She was born August 11, 1935 to the late William and Clara (nee Dentel) Hofmeister in Ackley, Iowa. Barbara graduated from Ackley High School and went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from Elmhurst College, where she met Gerald. On December...

Jun 12, 2020

Ann E. Kujawski, 69, of Ripon passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 12, 2020.

She was born on October 5, 1950 to the late Elroy Jr. and Marie (nee Krahn) Kujawski in West Bend WI. Ann grew up in Campbellsport. She was a very social person and loved to talk with people. Ann enjoyed...

Jun 9, 2020

Jerry Anthony Fait, age 106 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2020 at New Perspective Senior Living Community in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on March 17, 1914 in Milladore to Edward and Mary Fait  (Chinadl).  He was united in marriage to Viola...

Jun 6, 2020

Amy A. Zettler, 62, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Amy was born on September 14, 1957, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Leonard and Grace (nee Lenz) Theusch. Amy was united in marriage to Roger H. Zettler at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in...

Jun 6, 2020

Ivan W. Vorderbruggen, 88, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday June 6, 2020 at the ProHealth Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin in Waukesha due to complications from a stroke. He was born on October 21, 1931, the son of Paul and Martha (Warm) Vorderbruggen in Bluffton, Minnesota.

He graduated from Wadena High School in 1952. He enlisted...

Jun 6, 2020

Ronald Leroy “Ronnie” Hanson, age 85 years, of West Bend passed away on June 6, 2020 at Cedar Bay West in West Bend.

Ronnie was born on September 2, 1934 in Strum in Pepin County, Wisconsin to Ralph and Gladys Hanson  (Larson).  He was united in marriage to Janet Buechel (nee Hughes) on November 16, 1968 at...

Jun 4, 2020

Joyce M. Ohl (nee Wedlund), 88 of Kewaskum passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Beechwood Rest Home surrounded by family.

She was born on January 24, 1932 to the late Axel and Gerda (nee Swanson) Wedlund in Ashland WI. Joyce was a resident for more then 70 years in Racine. On November 17, 1951 she...

Jun 4, 2020

Leslie A. Kuehl, age 55, of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home after a long battle with cancer.

Leslie was born on August 8, 1964 in Port Washington, WI, son of Lester and Karen (nee Armbruster) Kuehl.

Leslie was blessed to have two beautiful daughters Erin and Krista, a brother...

Jun 4, 2020

Norman Schultz, age 80 years, of Saukville was called home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2020 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Norman was born on January 22, 1940 in Grafton to Wallace and Leona Schultz  (Opper).  He was united in marriage to Caroline Brueggen on October 29, 1977 in St. John...

Jun 3, 2020

Dolores (Banaszak) Lange, 93 - Peacefully departed June 3, 2020

Born in Milwaukee in 1926, as the daughter of a butcher. She would tell the story of saying to her father during the depression, “steak, again?” little knowing how good she had it. She was of strong will in keeping up with three brothers and this was...

Jun 3, 2020

Dennis P. Jacak, 69, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on November 22, 1950 to the late Lambert and Irene (nee Heinecke) Jacak in West Bend, WI. He graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1969. He...