Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

Lawrence A. Zehren, 68, of Allenton passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

He was born on February 3, 1952 to the late Leo and Madeline (nee Ruplinger) Zehren in Fond du Lac, WI. On September 22, 1973 he was united in marriage to Myra Michaels in West Bend. Lawrence worked for MSI...

Apr 22, 2020

David R. “Dave” Ellefson, 55, of Kewaskum, passed away on April 22, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Dave proudly donated his organs and tissue to help others in need.

Dave was born on May 12, 1964, in West Bend, the son of Ronald and Karen (nee Rady) Ellefson. On December 5, 1998, Dave...

Apr 22, 2020

Frederick William “Fred” Zingsheim, 78, of Theresa.  Went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.

Fred was born on February 28, 1942 at home in the township of Hustisford, the son of Paul and Catherine Zingsheim (nee Lischka).  On October 23, 1971 he was united in marriage to...

Apr 20, 2020

Leo H. Marquardt, age 69, of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Leo was born May 11, 1950, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Jerome and Luella (nee Scheinoha) Marquardt. The family moved to Kewaskum when he was a small child, and he eventually...

Apr 20, 2020

Janet G. Volm, 75, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Janet was born on October 13, 1944, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Aloysius and Alice (nee Bremser) Volm. She attended St. Michael’s grade school all through 8th grade. Janet then graduated from Kewaskum High...

Apr 19, 2020

Arthur A. Derge, age 77, of Mayville passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville after a short battle with cancer.

Art was born November 17, 1942, in West Bend, the son of Arnold and Hedwig (nee Dogs) Derge.  He spent his childhood on the family farm in the town of Herman.  He...

Apr 16, 2020

Keith A. Taylor, 66, of West Bend passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

A Celebration of Keith’s Life will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at The Columbian - 3245 Lighthouse Ln, West Bend, WI 53090.

Family will greet relatives and friends at The Columbian from 5:00 p.m. until time...

Apr 12, 2020

James “Jim” Bowerman, 82, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the New Perspective in West Bend.

He was born on March 9, 1938 to the late Leonard and Betty (nee Reif) Bowerman in Milwaukee WI. He grew up in South Milwaukee and moved to West Bend in 1954. Jim graduated from...

Apr 11, 2020

Karl R. Becker, 87, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

Karl was born July 26, 1932 the only child of Carl F. and Mable (nee Strack) Becker in the Town of Barton, Washington Co.

Karl attended St. John’s Lutheran grade school and was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West...

Apr 10, 2020

Andrew E. Schnitzler, 94, of Fond du Lac, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 10, 2020, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.

Andrew was born on October 15, 1925, in the town of Theresa, the son of the late Edwin and Angela (nee Schmidt) Schnitzler. On April 22, 1950, he was...

Apr 9, 2020

God’s precious little child, Topanga Lee Lawrenz, was gently gathered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 9, 2020, surrounded by the love of her Mom and Dad.

Topanga was born on March 30, 2020, 6 pounds 9 ounces 20 inches, in Grafton. The daughter of Joshua and Tanya (nee Hesprich) Lawrenz.

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Apr 5, 2020

Helen Merker Williams, currently of West Bend, Wisconsin, was born on January 2, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Herman ‘Lonnie’ Merker and late Helen (nee Fehr) Merker and passed away at the age of 93 on April 5, 2020, in West Bend.

Helen attended Milwaukee Downer Seminary, Finch College in New York and University of...

Apr 4, 2020

Wilma E. Wilson (nee Roll), 91, of West Bend, found peace with our Lord on Saturday, April, 4, 2020.

She was born on Feb 10, 1929 to the late Otto and Ida (nee Frank) Roll. Wilma grew up on the family farm near Mayville. She raised her five children in West Bend. Wilma worked at Amity Leather...

Apr 3, 2020

Lloyd “Shorty” Cook, 96, fell asleep at his home and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on April 3, 2020.  He was born on June 27, 1923 in St. James, MN to Hamer and Bessie Cook (Balser).  He was raised in West Bend and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School through sixth grade, when he then was...

Apr 1, 2020

Ruth H. Steinbach (nee Pamperin), age 96, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

She was born on January 1, 1924 to the late William and Lidia (nee Schwertz) Pamperin in the town of Wayne.  She spent most of her life there before moving to Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum in 2009.  Ruth was...

Apr 1, 2020

John George Koehler DDS, age 92 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2020 at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on August 26, 1927 in Waukesha to William and Clara Koehler  (Munz).  He was united in marriage on August...

Mar 31, 2020

Joseph L. “Joe” Vorpahl, 64, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at the Sharon Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. Joe suffered from COPD for many years.

Joe was born on May 10, 1955, the son of the late Willard and Rose Vorpahl. Joe worked on Uncle Arnie’s farm for 15 years and...

Mar 31, 2020

Valerie J. Cvikel, 55, of Jackson, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, with her husband at her side.

Valerie was born on January 18, 1965, in Waupun. The daughter of Bernadine Van De Berg, Dennis and Judy Churney.

On June 2, 1984, she was united in marriage to Randy Cvikel at...

Mar 29, 2020

Philip C. Klein, 78, of Vulcan, Michigan, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Phil was the son of the late William and Gladys (Schleif) Klein. He spent most of his life in the Milwaukee area. He worked for many years as a serviceman for Roto-Rooter. Phil loved his home on Big Muskego Lake. He was...

Mar 29, 2020

Elaine V. Britton (nee Menzel) peacefully passed away on 3/29/20, at Kathy Hospice. Elaine was born on 3/9/1922, to Albert and Myrtle Menzel, and was and raised in Hartford, Wi. She graduated from Hartford High School and attended UW-Madison, prior to marrying and raising her family in West Bend. Elaine volunteered at St Josephs Hospital, where, back in the...