Local Obituaries
Nancy "Nan" Jean Baumgartner
Jun 24, 2025
Nancy J. Baumgartner, age 70 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2025, at Bay Harbor Arcadia in Beaver Dam surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born on October 9, 1954, in Milwaukee to William (Sr) and Dorothy Baumgartner (nee Altmann).
Nancy early years were spent in Milwaukee. Later, Nancy attended and graduated from...
Marlene O. Schwartz
Jun 23, 2025
Marlene O. Schwartz (nee Daun), age 74 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc surrounded by her loving family.
Marlene was born on January 22, 1951, in Sheboygan to Otto and Cecelia Daun (nee Woelfel). She was united in marriage to Leslie “Les” Schwartz on...
Janet "Jan" H. Wagner
Jun 23, 2025
Janet H. “Jan” Wagner (nee Taylor), age 67 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Jan was born on September 1, 1957, in West Bend to Wesley and Ann Taylor (nee Guerndt). She was united in marriage to Philip W. Wagner on...
Lavern A Ponath
Jun 19, 2025
Lavern A Ponath, age 71 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley.
Lavern was born on July 15. 1953 in West Bend to Elmer & Betty Ponath. He was united in marriage to Deborah Lymon July 15, 1997.
Lavern is survived by his siblings, Linda Pratt,...
Patricia "Pat" Proulx
Jun 18, 2025
Patricia Anne Proulx, age 82, of West Bend, Wisconsin, was called home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025. Born on August 24, 1942, to Lacy Rogers and Pearl Rogers (née Peterson), Pat was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend — a woman whose strength, creativity, and quiet grace touched all who knew her.
She was united...
Felix Mata-Eusebio
Jun 14, 2025
Félix Mata Eusebio, de 21 años, falleció inesperadamente el 14 de junio de 2025.
Félix nació el 12 de octubre de 2003 en el Poblado 15, Uxpanapa, Veracruz, México, hijo de Anastasio Mata Martínez y Julia Eusebio Vásquez. Cuando era niño, Felix era muy amable y cariñoso. Cuidó a las vacas y caballos de su familia. Si uno de sus animales...
Felix Mata-Eusebio
Jun 14, 2025
Felix Mata Eusebio, 21, passed away unexpectedly on June 14,2025.
Felix was born on October 12, 2003 in Poblado 15, Uxpanapa, Veracruz, Mexico, to Anastasio Mata Martinez and Julia Eusebio Vasquez. As a child, Felix was very kind and caring. He helped care for his family’s cows and horses. If there was ever anything wrong with their animals, he would often...
John L. Hilbert
Jun 14, 2025
John L. Hilbert, 65, of Mayville, passed away on June 14, 2025, at his home.
John Hilbert entered the world on December 17, 1959, born to Francis and Margaret (née Mayer) Hilbert, who have since passed. He was a graduate of Hustisford High School's class of 1978, John soon found himself managing distribution for the Daily Citizen Newspaper in Beaver Dam....
Barbara Lockway Koehler (nee Otto)
Jun 13, 2025
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Barbara Lockway Koehler (nee Otto), 95, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2025, with her family by her side.
Barb was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on June 28, 1929 to the late Arthur and Pearl (née Lockway) Otto. She graduated from Lincoln High School and attended...
Bonnie Mae Flasch
Jun 13, 2025
Bonnie Mae Flasch (nee Adelmeyer), 70, of West Bend, was born to eternal life on Friday, June 13, 2025, with Calvin by her side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bonnie was born on June 4, 1955 in West Bend, to the late Merlin and Alice Adelmeyer (nee Spaeth). Bonnie was united in marriage to the love of her life,...
Leon E. Brasch
Jun 12, 2025
Leon E. Brasch, age 96, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at The Aspen of West Bend. He was born on March 15, 1929 to the late Carl and Amber (Potratz) Brasch.
Leon met his high school sweetheart, Joan Bratz, in Weyauwega and they wed on April 27, 1951 beginning a love story that would span 74 years.
A proud Marine,...
Gloria J. Kumrow
Jun 11, 2025
Gloria Kumrow (nee Schrauth), age 82, of the town of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 31, 1943, the daughter of the late Peter and Marion Schrauth. She attended grade school at St. Matthews in Campbellsport and attended Campbellsport High School.
She was united in marriage to Ronald E. Kumrow...
Bernadette Ann Thorn
Jun 10, 2025
Bernadette Ann Thorn (nee Simon), 79, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Bernadette was born on August 21, 1945 in Fond du Lac, to the late Claver and Margaret Simon (nee Bach). Bernadette was united in marriage to Robert Thorn on June 12, 1965 and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Farm life...
James D. "Jim" Reigle
Jun 7, 2025
Regal Ware Mourns the Passing of Chairman Emeritus James D. Reigle at Age 99
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – [June 11, 2025] – Regal Ware, Inc. announces with deep sadness the passing of James D. Reigle, Chairman Emeritus, former President, and a guiding force behind the company’s legacy. Jim passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, in West Bend, Wisconsin at the age...
Herbert M. "Herbie" Justman
Jun 5, 2025
Herbert Milton “Herbie” Justman, 83, of West Bend, passed away on June 5, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Herbie Justman entered the world on September 12, 1941, in Kohlsville, born to Herbert L. and Lucille (nee Kedinger) Justman. A proud graduate of Kewaskum High School, he wasted no time stepping into service, joining the U.S. Army on April 1, 1964,...
Lori J. Seitz
Jun 4, 2025
Lori Jean Seitz (nee LaJuene), age 74, of the town of Trenton, found peace after passing away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Lori was born on May 8, 1951, in Milwaukee, to Austin and Marguerite (nee Borch) LaJuene. She graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1969 and later went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Alverno...
Edwin "Ed" George Gutermann
Jun 4, 2025
Edwin George Gutermann
October 15, 1935 – June 4, 2025
On June 4th, Edwin (Ed) Gutermann was called to his heavenly home. He was born in the Town of Jackson at home on October 15, 1935, the son of Joseph and Esther (nee Kowalske) Gutermann. He was granted spiritual rebirth through the sacrament of Holy Baptism on October 27, 1935, at Trinity...
Dennis Michael Martin
Jun 2, 2025
Dennis Michael Martin, age 73 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis was born on January 17, 1952, in Milwaukee to Ronald and Lorna Martin (Ormson). He was united in marriage to Jill Nelson on August 2, 1976, in Milwaukee.
Dennis graduated from Custer...
Carlene Malinda Cardenas
Jun 2, 2025
Carlene Malinda Cardenas (Freitag), age 71 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2025, at 2:38 am.
Carlene was born on November 11, 1953, in Beaver Dam, WI, to Lorenze & Vernice (Enderle) Freitag. Carlene married Felix Cardenas on November 16, 1969, at United Methodist Church in Mayville, WI.
Carlene grew up on a farm...
Bryan Michael Howland
Jun 1, 2025
Bryan Michael Howland
March 25, 1979 ~ June 1, 2025
Bryan Michael Howland of Farmington, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2025, at the age of 46. Born on March 25, 1979, the son of Ricky and Debra (Lazenby) Howland.
Bryan is survived by his wife, Jodie; their two children, Judah and Vaeda; uncle, Rob (Beth) Howland; cousin, Brandon (Amy) Tatge; grandmother,...


