Local Obituaries
Christopher Dean Warner
Oct 28, 2026
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t is with profound shock and sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Christopher Dean Warner (78) of Saukville, WI, on October 28th.
Chris was born on December 31st, 1947, to Dean and Mary (Polly) Warner. Chris grew up in Racine, WI, served in the Army, and later built a life in Saukville with his wife, Pamela,...
Jacob "Jake" Frank Schairer
Nov 1, 2026
Jacob “Jake” Frank Schairer, 76, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Jake was born on February 24, 1950, in Hartford, to the late John and Iremina (nee Linden) Schairer. Throughout his life, Jake experienced love and loss, first marrying JoAnn Kries, who preceded him in death in 1988, and later marrying Deborah Nicklel, who also preceded him in death in...
Thomas C. Oelhafen
Nov 12, 2026
Thomas C. Oelhafen, 90, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2026.
Thomas was born on May 17, 1936, in West Bend to the late August and Nelda (nee Goldammer) Oelhafen. In 1954, he graduated from West Bend High School. On December 20, 1958, he married the love of his life, Karen J. Baetz, at Trinity Ev. Lutheran...
Janice R. Volbright
Nov 10, 2026
Janice Rae Volbright, 87, of Lomira, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully after a courageous four-year battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family. Janice was born on June 15, 1939, in Campbellsport, the daughter of the late Raymond and Lovon (Mayhew) Seyfert.
On June 3, 1961, she was united in marriage to Bruce Douglas Volbright at the South Byron Methodist...
Ronald "Ron" D. Geidel
Nov 8, 2026
Ronald D. “Ron” Geidel, 87, of the town of Scott, was called home to be with his Lord on November 8, 2026, at Avina of Mayville, with his loving wife at his side.
Ron was born on November 15, 1938, in Parkston, South Dakota, the son of the late Fred and Alma Geidel. He graduated from West Bend High School Class...
Dolores R. Lilach
Nov 6, 2026
Dolores Lilach, age 93 years, of Slinger was called home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2026 at Serenity Villa in Slinger surrounded by her loving family.
Dolores was born on January 25, 1933 in Milwaukee to Leroy and Rose (Kellner) Heffernan. She was united in marriage to Daniel Lilach in 1953. They lived in many different places including...
Donna Mae Bier
Nov 6, 2026
Donna Mae Bier (92) of Suamico, Wisconsin (former long-time resident of Kewaskum) was called home to heaven after a long illness on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Donna was the oldest child of Edward W. and Rose C. (nee Doll) Ferber late of Kewaskum. After graduation from Kewaskum High School, she was employed as a telephone operator with Wisconsin Bell. Serving the...
James "Jim" A. Haferman
Nov 4, 2026
James “Jim” Arthur Haferman
After starting his 58th year of doing what he loved and lived for, Jim Haferman’s official teaching career was ended by a month-long battle with cancer. He may have not been teaching in the classroom that last month, but he had many opportunities to tell and to show his faith because he was filled with joy to...
David "Dave" Wimmer
Nov 3, 2026
David "Dave" Wimmer, age 88, passed away on November 3, 2026, at Kathy Hospice.
Dave was born in Medford, Wisconsin, to Theodore "Ted" and Agnes Wimmer. He later moved to Milwaukee, where he attended Messmer High School. After high school, Dave proudly joined the United States Navy.
Dave shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Gail (nee Gregory) Wimmer. Together,...
Howard "Howie" C. Lange
Nov 2, 2026
Howie was born in North Freedom, WI during a St. Nicholas day snow storm on December 6, 1926, and lived a life rooted in family. Growing up with his sister Alice, he enjoyed his childhood. From an early age, he learned the value of hard work and devotion to family running his paper route and taking on other various jobs...
Daniel Richard Sonn
Nov 2, 2026
Daniel R. Sonn was born on September 8, 1956, and was unexpectedly called home to Heaven on November 2, 2026.
Daniel was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
He was a proud father to Jenna (John) Sampont and a loving grandfather to Jacob, Jillian, Joshua, and Josie,...
Kiranjeet "Karen" Kaur
Nov 1, 2026
Kiranjeet “Karen” Kaur (nee Reichard), age 72 years, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on November 1, 2026.
Karen was born on January 25, 1954, in Olney, Illinois to George and Katherine Reichard (nee Carpenter).
Karen was a world traveler and loved to go on cruises to Alaska, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Panama, Israel, Sri Lanka, Amazon River, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and any...
Ronald H. Bauch
Oct 30, 2026
Ronald H. Bauch, 67, of Theresa, passed away on October 30, 2026, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, after a brief, valiant fight with pancreatic cancer.
Ron was born on August 14, 1959, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Harry and Audrey (nee Schmidt) Bauch. He was confirmed in the Christian faith at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in West...
Jeffrey "Jeff" P. Lentz
Oct 30, 2026
Jeffrey P. Lentz, age 66, of Lomira WI, passed away on October 30th, 2026 surround by his family. Jeff was born on January 2, 1960, in West Bend to David and Jo Ann (Biertzer) Lentz. He was the oldest sibling to Laurie and was a devoted husband of Roxanne. Jeff was the proud father to his two daughters, and cherished...
Richard "Rich" Joseph Vincent
Oct 28, 2026
Rev. Richard Joseph Vincent
May 1, 1965 – October 28, 2026
Rev. Richard Joseph Vincent, affectionately known as Rich, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on October 28, 2026, at the age of 61.
A devoted father, partner, son, brother, uncle, pastor, musician, and friend, Rich lived a life marked by an intellectual inquisitiveness, clever humor, a deep love of music, and an...
Patricia A. Loduha
Oct 27, 2026
Patricia ("Pat," "Patsy," "Patty") A. Loduha (nee Paape), 89, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Pat was born on August 20, 1937, in Saukville, to the late Loyal and Irene Paape (nee Zuelsdorf). She graduated from Port Washington High School in 1955. Pat worked many years on the farm both as a child...
Ralph Charles Miller
Oct 26, 2026
Ralph Charles Miller, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Ralph was born on May 16, 1944 in Milwaukee to the late Leo and Florence Miller (nee Martin). Ralph graduated from Germantown High School. He was united in Marriage to Teresa Gruber on March 29, 1969 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend....
Rose Mary Freimann
Oct 26, 2026
Rose Mary Freimann found eternal peace on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 104.
Dear Aunt to James and Scott Sommers, four great-nieces, and special adopted Aunt to Gary (Judy) Martine. Further survived by numerous friends. Rose Mary was born in Milwaukee to Rose and George Freimann and graduated from South Division High School. She worked in secretarial roles...
Peter J. Delwiche
Oct 25, 2026
Peter J. Delwiche, 82, of Random Lake, passed away on October 25, 2026, with his family at his side.
Peter was born on August 11, 1944, in West Bend, the son of the late Ervin and Leona (nee Barron) Delwiche. Peter was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan who enjoyed the thrill of IndyCar racing, whether watching from home or taking...
Dakota "Cody" Laedtke
Oct 23, 2026
Dakota “Cody” Laedtke, 30, of Richfield, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly on October 23, 2026. Cody’s passing is a profound loss to all who knew and loved him.
At just 7 months old, Cody was a victim of Shaken Baby Syndrome. His life was marked by countless surgeries, paralysis affecting most of his body, and the mental awareness of a young child. Yet...
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