Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Michael Phillip Schmidt

Michael Phillip Schmidt

Aug 28, 2026

Michael (Mike) Phillip Schmidt, 67, formerly of Beechwood, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. His spirit was strong while his body could bear no more.

Michael was born on May 7, 1959 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Phillip and Margaret (Ansay) Schmidt. Michael started life two months premature, after a difficult delivery, yet Michael never let his cerebral...

Kristine "Krissie" Heise

Kristine "Krissie" Heise

Oct 2, 2026

Kristine “Krissie” Shirley Heise (née Westerman), 76, was called home by precious Jesus on October 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Krissie was born on November 10, 1949, in West Bend, Wisconsin, to Harold and Jeanette (née Werner) Westerman. She grew up in rural Wayne, Wisconsin, and was a proud farmgirl. She attended Holy Trinity Grade...

LaVern V. Gubin

LaVern V. Gubin

Oct 6, 2026

LaVern Viola Gubin (formerly Schrab / nee Rosin), age 94 years, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2026, at the Waupun Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

LaVern was born on August 23, 1932, and was raised by her grandma, Minnie Hartwig. She was united in marriage to Harnold Schrab on February 23, 1952,...

MaryAnn Betz

MaryAnn Betz

Oct 6, 2026

MaryAnn Betz, 90, of Lomira, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2026, at her home in Lomira.

MaryAnn was born on January 1, 1936, in Campbellsport, the daughter of the late Silverious and Olive (nee Wondra) Buerger. On September 15, 1956, she was united in marriage to Walter “Wally” Betz Jr. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira. MaryAnn was a...

Mark Harold Freiberg

Mark Harold Freiberg

Oct 4, 2026

Mark Freiberg, 67, of Trenton, was born to eternal life on Sunday, October 4th, 2026 after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Beckey Freiberg (nee Dunton) for 27 years.

Mark was born on December 21, 1958 in Milwaukee to the late Elmer Freiberg and Lois Pettit. Mark graduated from Shorewood High School. Mark spent most of his working...

Darrel Eugene Nonhof

Darrel Eugene Nonhof

Oct 4, 2026

Darrel E. Nonhof, 91, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Darrel was born on June 28,1935 in Prairie View, Kansas to the late Henry and Tracey Nonhof (nee Drent). He married Judith Ebeling in Green Bay in 1957. Darrel was a band director for over 35 years, including Silverbrook Middle School West Bend and Random Lake. He was a member...

Eleanor Mae Stolt

Eleanor Mae Stolt

Oct 4, 2026

Eleanor Mae Stolt, 82, of Campbellsport, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026. She was born in Port Washington, WI, on July 4, 1944.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Olive Hulett, along with her sister, Dorothy Runkle. 

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Roger Stolt; her daughter, Janet Zeinert, and her husband David...

Elizabeth Ellen Edwards

Elizabeth Ellen Edwards

Sep 28, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear sister Elizabeth (Liz) Edwards. Born to William and Violet Edwards on December 15, 1964, in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1983. She was a daredevil, wild child, fun-loving jokester with a contagious laugh, loved by all.

Liz worked as a Registered Nurse for 30 years and made many...

Annette Francis Moerle-Heynisch

Annette Francis Moerle-Heynisch

Sep 28, 2026

Annette Francis Moerle-Heynisch (nee Samoleski), 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2026 with her family by her side.

Annette was born on October 18, 1943 in Milwaukee to the late John and Marion Samoleski (nee Bielefeld). Annette graduated in 1961 from Mesmer High School. She loved to read, garden, travel, and gather with friends...

Roger E. Rosenboom

Roger E. Rosenboom

Sep 24, 2026

Roger Elmer Rosenboom, 81, of West Bend, passed away on September 24, 2026, at St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Roger was born on May 18, 1945, in Lakefield, Minnesota, the son of the late Elmer and Dorothy (nee Baumgard) Rosenboom. Husband, Father, friend, and love of Judy’s life. Roger and Judy were married 56 years and had three children, Brenda...

Ruth Ann Hicken

Ruth Ann Hicken

Sep 24, 2026

Ruth Ann Hicken, 76, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Ruth was born on April 20, 1950 in Sheboygan County to the late Carroll and Mathilda Hicken (nee Heincke). Some of Ruth’s favorite hobbies included playing cards, backgammon, shaking dice, going to Church, and spending time with family and friends. Ruth retired from Regal...

Kylie Rose Bratten

Kylie Rose Bratten

Sep 21, 2026

With hearts shattered beyond words, we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Kylie Bratten, who left this world far too soon on September 21, 2026, at the age of 12.

Kylie was a goofy, full-spirited little girl with a warm and loving heart. She had one of the truest, kindest souls you could ever have the privilege of knowing. Kylie...

Paul R. Stier

Paul R. Stier

Sep 19, 2026

Paul Ralph Stier, 78, of West Bend, passed away on September 19, 2026, at Charter Senior Living Center in West Bend.

Paul was born on March 30, 1948 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Leslie and Grace (née Menne) Stier. He grew up in rural New Holstein, Wisconsin and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1966. After high school, Paul worked as...

Dennis James Stockhausen

Dennis James Stockhausen

Sep 13, 2026

Dennis James Stockhausen, age 71, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Dennis was born on April 20, 1955, to the late Lawrence and Vivian(Fischer) Stockhausen. He attended Oak Knoll School until age 19 when he then became an employee/client of The Threshold, Inc. for the next 52years. Dennis spent many years (1974-2010) doing...

Stanley Kenneth Hall

Stanley Kenneth Hall

Sep 13, 2026

Stanley Kenneth Hall, age 90, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on July 15, 1936, in West Bend to Greg and Marie (Knoeck) Hall. On August 29, 1959, he was united in marriage to Constance “Connie” Rossow.

Stan...

Richard F. Doede

Richard F. Doede

Sep 10, 2026

Richard (Dick) Farrell Doede

(November 20, 1930 – September 10, 2026)

Richard F. Doede, age 95 of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Dick was born to the late William and Jewell Doede on November 20, 1930. He served in the Army during the Korean war and was a highly respected business owner of Doede Construction. He married his...

John "Fish" Robert Fischer

John "Fish" Robert Fischer

Sep 9, 2026

John “Fish” R. Fischer

John “Fish” R. Fischer was born on February 11, 1956, in West Bend, Wisconsin to Howard and Eleanor (Schneider) Fischer. He leaves behind a family who loved him beyond words, lifelong friends, and a community that bears the mark of a man who spent his life caring for the people around him.

John is survived by his beloved...

Natalie Anne Zubko-Renner

Natalie Anne Zubko-Renner

Sep 9, 2026

Natalie Anne Zubko-Renner, age 62 years, of West Bend, Wisconsin was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 9, 2026, at St. Luke’s Medical Hospital-Milwaukee with her loving husband by her side.

Natalie was born on February 12, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to Dimitri and Emily Zubko. She was united in marriage on August 13,...

Charles "Chuck" Schweiger

Charles "Chuck" Schweiger

Sep 8, 2026

Charles "Chuck" Eric Schweiger, age 63, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Chuck was born on January 23, 1963, in West Bend to Carl and Karen (West) Schweiger. He graduated from West Bend West High School and continued his education at Milwaukee Area Technical College, where...

Laurie Ann Callies

Laurie Ann Callies

Sep 8, 2026

Laurie Ann Callies, 75, passed away on September 8th, 2026, surrounded by her children, the love of her life, and other loved ones. She was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Laurie was born on August 7th, 1951, in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, to Francis John and Molly Ann (nee Brennan) Miller. Her siblings described her as a spunky,...