Obituaries

Feb 27, 2020

Adelia “Dale” Elizabeth Dins (nee Luecke), 95, of West Bend went to her home prepared for her in Heaven on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at The Kathy Hospice.

She was born on July 24, 1924 to the late William and Mabel (nee Bauer) Luecke in the Town of Addison. On February 11, 1950 she was united in...

Feb 27, 2020

Donald L. Simon, 84, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Sage Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fond du Lac.

Donald was born on October 8, 1935, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Donald M. and Mary (nee DuFrane) Simon. Following graduation from Goodrich High...

Feb 22, 2020

Mark J. Martin, 59, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2020, in Rhinelander.

Mark was born on February 20, 1961, in West Bend, the son of Marilyn (Eichsteadt) and Wallace Martin. Mark has been working Wacker Neuson for 36 years and also helped many farmers. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, snowmobiling, fishing, and...

Feb 21, 2020

June Evelyn Behm (nee Jarlsberg), age 102 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2020. June had lived at the Waterford Assisted Living of West Bend for the past two years where she was visited by many family and friends.

June was born on June 11, 1917 in Dane...

Feb 20, 2020

Lorraine A. Riemer (nee Wilhelm), 100, of West Bend passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020.

She was born on May 4, 1919 to the late Mathew and Bertha (nee Resch) Wilhelm in Antigo, WI. On April 21 1945, she was united in marriage to Albert Riemer Jr. in Cedarburg, WI. Lorraine enjoyed volunteer work and playing...

Feb 19, 2020

Harlow C. Reseburg II, 75, of Random Lake, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at Virginia Highlands in Germantown, with his family at his side.

Harlow was born on October 5, 1944, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Harlow and Mary (nee Ryan) Reseburg. On August 23, 1980, he was united in marriage...

Feb 16, 2020

Frank A. Kuczkowski, Jr., age 81 years, of the town of Theresa, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Liberty Home in Fond du Lac surround by his loving family.

He was born on January 14, 1939, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Frank (Sr.) and Josephine (Kowalski) Kuczkowski, and on September 23, 1961, he...

Feb 16, 2020

Jane L. Wilke (nee Willing), 91, of Campbellsport found peace on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on November 22, 1928 to the late Gottlieb and Irma (nee Hoppe) Willing in Milwaukee WI. On November 5, 1949 she was united in marriage to William Wilke Sr. in Milwaukee. Together they...

Feb 15, 2020

James A. Kohli, 71, of Lomira, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, with his family by his side.

Jim was born on October 18, 1948, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Alfred Sr. and Evelyn (nee Collien) Kohli. He grew up in Knowles, WI. On May 9,...

Feb 13, 2020

Brenda I. Knoeck (formerly Thompson), 81, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Brenda was born on January 25, 1939, in Whitewater, the daughter of the late Henry and Irma (nee Paluzzi) Cook. On February 7, 1959, she was united in marriage...

Feb 12, 2020

Melvin B. Thelen “The Boss”, age 82 years, of rural Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by his loving family.

Melvin was born on February 1, 1938 in the house on the family farm, to Michael and Bernardine Thelen  (nee Weyer). ...

Feb 10, 2020

Christine A. Finch (nee Krueger), 60, of West Bend found peace on Monday, February 10, 2020.

She was born on December 25, 1959 to Paul and Joanne (nee Koenings) Krueger in West Bend. On July 12, 1980 she was united in marriage to William C. Finch, Jr.

Those Christine leaves behind to cherish her memory...

Feb 10, 2020

Jeanne A. Jaeger (Merkt), age 85 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanne was born on January 5, 1935 in Milwaukee to Joseph C. and Myrtle Merkt  (Pope).  She was united in marriage to Jerome A. “Bud” Jaeger on September 18, 1954 at...

Feb 9, 2020

Doris M. (nee Bechler) Fick, 77, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on January 18, 1943, to Jerome Bechler and Helen (nee Kempf) Bechler in West Bend, Wisconsin.  She graduated from West Bend High School in 1961.  Doris attended nursing school in Kenosha...

Feb 6, 2020

Evelyn J. Beaupre, 80, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Evelyn was born on June 7, 1939, in Crivitz, the daughter of the late Kale and Francis (nee Garzynski) Van. Evelyn was united in marriage to Gary Beaupre.

She was deeply loved by her husband,...

Jan 31, 2020

William “Bill” Fullhart, 82, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Cedar Community in West Bend.

Bill was born on February 27, 1937 to the late Clare and Rose (nee Thompson) Fullhart in Minburn, Iowa.  A military veteran, he served honorably in the United States Navy. On...

Jan 29, 2020

Priscilla L. “Pat” Friedemann, 82, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with her husband, Robert, and their children, Jeri, Robert Jr., and Jackie at her side.

Pat was born on August 15, 1937, in Myra, the daughter of the late Edward and Leona...

Jan 28, 2020

Kenneth “Ken” Weinfurter, age 62 years, of Fond du Lac was born to eternal rest on January 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on February 25, 1957 in Marshfield to Alfred and Joan Weinfurter  (Knevett).

Ken was employed by the Fond du Lac Reporter.  He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Jan 25, 2020

Ryan R. Frank, 38, of Parkville Maryland passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

He was born on May 31, 1981 to Doug and Carol (nee Scheunemann) Frank in West Bend, WI. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newburg. He attended Good Shepherd Lutheran grade school and was confirmed May 19, 1996. He...

Jan 24, 2020

Master Pilot

William Max Buettner (91)

Took his final flight January 24th, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Karyl of 66 years. His 4 children; Barb (Dennis Kruepke), Bill (Greg Zierk), Judy (Doug Butz), Joanie (Shawn Murphy), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, Brother Gary (Mae),...