Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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)...