Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Dale G. Liepert

Dale G. Liepert

Mar 14, 2025

Dale G. Liepert, 69, of Lomira, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa on Friday, March 14, 2025, with his family at his side.

Dale Liepert entered this world on June 23, 1955, in West Bend, the second born of four children to Lloyd and Myrtle (née Abel) Liepert, who have since passed. His life took a delightful turn on June...

Kathleen Ann Shores

Kathleen Ann Shores

Mar 13, 2025

Kathleen Sweeney Shores, 57 of Glendale and Menomonee Falls, WI passed away peacefully on 3/13/25. She was a cherished daughter, sister, mother, and friend whose courage, kindness and strength touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

Kathleen grew up in the small town of Holy Cross IA, daughter of Edgar and Helen Sweeney surrounded by her many brothers and sisters....

Lloyd A. Bonlender

Lloyd A. Bonlender

Mar 13, 2025

Lloyd A. Bonlender, 87, of Lomira, was called home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with his family at his side.

Lloyd Bonlender's story began on November 10, 1937, in the charming town of St. Kilian, where he was born on the family farm to the late Raymond and...

Frances J. Wiesner

Frances J. Wiesner

Mar 10, 2025

Frances J. Wiesner, 89 of Brownsville passed away on March 10, 2025 at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport. Born on December 19, 1935, daughter of the late Alex and Margarette Sippel. Frances graduated from St. Mary’s Springs High School in Fond du Lac. On July 10, 1954, she married Alvin Wiesner at St. Bridget Catholic Church. They were blessed with nine...

Donna M. Schoeder

Donna M. Schoeder

Mar 8, 2025

Donna M. Schoeder, 67, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Donna, born on May 22, 1957, in the charming town of Port Washington, was the beloved daughter of Edward and Betty (nee Schaller) Streff. She attended Random Lake High School, where she crafted many memories. On May 30, 1992, Donna tied the knot with George Schoeder in...

Ralph Germain

Ralph Germain

Mar 7, 2025

Ralph E. Germain passed peacefully at home to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 76 on Friday, March 7, 2025.

He was born on April 12, 1948 in Green Bay, the son of the late Rodney and Grace (nee Harmann) Germain. Ralph graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1966, and subsequently went on to work...

Joyce Ann Halfmann (nee Hatch)

Joyce Ann Halfmann (nee Hatch)

Mar 7, 2025

Joyce Ann Halfmann (nee Hatch), 90, passed away at home on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Kewaskum.

Joyce was born on July 17, 1934, in Campbellsport, to Robert and Beatrice Hatch. She attended and graduated from Campbellsport High School. Joyce married the love of her life Richard Halfmann on April 11, 1953, in Campbellsport. Richard preceded Joyce in death 39 years...

Daniel Kroll

Daniel Kroll

Mar 5, 2025

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Dolores P. Engel

Dolores P. Engel

Mar 4, 2025

Dolores Pearl Engel (nee Lyrenmann), age 96 years, of Menomonee Falls was called to be with the Lord on March 4, 2025 at her residence.

Dolores was born on July 28, 1928 in Milwaukee to Lyle and Doris Lyrenmann (nee Weck). She was united in marriage to Kenneth Edward Engel on March 11, 1950 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. They...

Amie S. Giese

Amie S. Giese

Mar 4, 2025

Amie S. Giese, 47, of the town of Lomira, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, with her family at her side.

Amie was born on November 11, 1977, in Appleton, the daughter of Kenneth and Vicki (nee Coon) Kroiss. On September 30, 2005, she was united in marriage to Brian Giese in Oshkosh.

After earning her degree...

Ruth Monica Lorbiecki

Ruth Monica Lorbiecki

Mar 3, 2025

Ruth Monica Lorbiecki, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on August 9, 1946, daughter of the late Walter and Isabelle Wiske.

She is survived by her amazing daughters; Holly (Matt) Wieckowicz, Jennifer Lorbiecki (Steve Miller), grandsons; Lucas & Carter Wieckowicz and Adam & Brandon Miller; sisters Isabelle Wiske, Elizabeth “Liz” Serchen and...

Patricia "Pat" J. Corrao

Patricia "Pat" J. Corrao

Mar 3, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Jane Corrao, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend.

Pat was born on June 3, 1950, in Milwaukee, to the late Andrew and Doris (Klenz) Corrao. Throughout her career, Pat worked at Briggs and Stratton, Gehl, and retired from Walmart. Pat loved being with her family, friends, traveling and spending time...

Judith Ann Wilkens

Judith Ann Wilkens

Mar 3, 2025

Judith Ann Wilkens, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2025, surrounded by her family and with God by her side, after a long battle with aphasia.

Judy was born on July 5, 1957, in Campbellsport, WI, and later moved with her family to West Bend. She graduated from West Bend West High School, where she was an...

Thomas Joseph Miller

Thomas Joseph Miller

Mar 2, 2025

"See you When the Wind Blows"

Thomas "Jumbo" Miller, age 83, of West Bend, Wisconsin went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2025. He was born to the late Raymond and Helen (Hammerer) Miller on October 22, 1941 in Milwaukee. He was united in marriage to Annette Prochnow on May 20, 1978, in Jackson. Tom was a devoted husband,...

Alan George Volkman

Alan George Volkman

Feb 28, 2025

Alan G. Volkman, age 73, of West Bend, found peace on February 28, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Al was born on August 19, 1951, in Merrill to Alfred and Sally Volkman (Kunkel). He met Cynthia Kasat Douville in 1987, and the couple was united in marriage on April 30, 1999 in West Bend. 

Al graduated from Wautoma...

Thomas Lee Holt

Thomas Lee Holt

Feb 28, 2025

Thomas Lee Holt, 95, was born to eternal life on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Thomas was born on May 31, 1929, in Racine to George and Gertrude (nee Kemen). He was united in marriage to Mona Wilde on August 1, 1952, at St. Joesph’s Catholic Church in Racine. She passed away on March 3, 2021. Thomas proudly served in the Army...

Donald J. Fechter Sr.

Donald J. Fechter Sr.

Feb 28, 2025

Donald J. Fechter Sr. of St. Kilian passed away on February 28, 2025 at Kathy Hospice with his loving family by his side. Don was born in the family home in the Town of Trenton on March 25, 1941. Son of the late Paul Sr. and Martha Fechter (Kultgen). 

Don married Shirley Buechler on October 26, 1963 at St. Francis Borgia...

Richard "Rick" W. Boettcher

Richard "Rick" W. Boettcher

Feb 28, 2025

Richard W. Boettcher, age 66 of West Bend passed away on February 28, 2025 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. Born on September 19, 1958, the son of the late Willard and June (nee Faul) Boettcher.

Favorite Hobbies included hunting, fishing, being in the great outdoors, and bowling.

He is survived by his sisters; Carol (Ken) Bartz of West Bend, Jan (Steve)...

Nancy A. Goschey

Nancy A. Goschey

Feb 27, 2025

Nancy A. Goschey, 86, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with her family by her side.

Nancy was born in Mequon on December 3, 1938, to the late Christian and Arlene (nee Barth) Fromm of Cedarburg. On June 20, 1958, Nancy married Herbert N. Goschey of Fredonia at Trinity Lutheran in...

Steven Brunner

Steven Brunner

Feb 26, 2025

Brunner, Steven M., age 71,

Eagle Scout, 50+ year member of DeMolay, and former member of the North Lake Yacht Club, died peacefully at home on February 26, 2025, under hospice care in Oro Valley, Arizona, with his devoted wife, Christine, by his side.

Steve was born in Milwaukee on September 15, 1953, the only child of Spencer and Ruth (nee Skrzypczak)...