Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Kevin Peter Ebert

Kevin Peter Ebert

Dec 14, 2025

CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR KEVIN EBERT

Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Regner Park Beach House, 1225 Park Ave, West Bend, WI  53090.

Kevin Peter Ebert, age 60 years, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday December 14th, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital Milwaukee.

Kevin was born on January 10th, 1965, in West Bend...

Barbara Ann Tousey

Barbara Ann Tousey

Apr 23, 2026

Barbara Ann Tousey (nee McCullen), age 86 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2026, at Cornerstone Assisted Living in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on November 21, 1939, in North Fond du Lac to Edwin and Florence (nee Jewson) McCullen. She was a graduate of the Class...

Natalie A. Lloyd

Natalie A. Lloyd

Apr 21, 2026

Natalie A. Lloyd, 62, of the town of Auburn, passed away at her home on April 21, 2026.

Natalie was born on March 21, 1964, in Milwaukee, the daughter of William Sr. and Bernadine (nee Vogel) Morris. On November 26, 1994, she married the love of her life, Robert Lloyd, in an intimate ceremony at Timmer’s Resort in West Bend, followed...

Karen Lee Gnatzig

Karen Lee Gnatzig

Apr 20, 2026

Karen Lee Gnatzig (nee Lindberg), 86, was surrounded by her family as she ascended to the loving arms of the Lord on April 20th, 2026. Karen was born August 14th, 1939, in Marinette WI. She was a graduate of Coleman High School and went on to attend Milwaukee School of Nursing, becoming a Registered Nurse. Karen’s family and friends will...

Ronald Arthur Taubenheim, Sr.

Ronald Arthur Taubenheim, Sr.

Apr 20, 2026

Ronald “Ron” Arthur Taubenheim, Sr., age 90 years, of Jackson was called home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2026.

Ron was born on March 11, 1936, in Milwaukee to the late Arthur and Virginia Taubenheim (nee Krueger). He was united in marriage to Catherine Mary Galusha, she passed away in 1987. He was united in marriage to Barbara...

David Mark Guerndt

David Mark Guerndt

Apr 18, 2026

David Mark Guerndt, 73, was called home to be with Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

David was born on November 27, 1952, in West Bend to the late Edward and Audrey (nee Washburn) Guerndt.

David had a gift for making people feel welcome. He was kind, warm, and always ready to make someone smile. His nieces and nephews adored him; he...

Carol M. Krajcik

Carol M. Krajcik

Apr 17, 2026

Carol Marie Krajcik, 85 of Kewaskum, formerly of West Bend, was called home to her Savior’s side on Friday, April 17, at Hope Senior Living in Lomira.

Carol was born on December 25th, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Arthur and Lydia Ellingson. She was made a child of God through baptism on February 16, 1941 at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran...

Sylvester "Syl" John Stern

Sylvester "Syl" John Stern

Apr 14, 2026

Sylvester “Syl” Stern, age 90 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2026 at Cornerstone Assisted Living surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Syl was born on November 1, 1935 in Kewaskum to Fred and Mathilda (nee Marquardt) Stern. He was united in marriage to Shirley Gahlman on April 14, 1956...

Christina Ann Lichon

Christina Ann Lichon

Apr 10, 2026

Christina Ann Lichon age 69 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2026, at Touchstone Living Care of West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Christina was born on October 9, 1956, in the Town of West Bend to Frank and Natalia Lichon (nee Kaminsky) who preceded her in death.

Those Chris leaves behind...

Michael A. Buerger

Michael A. Buerger

Apr 10, 2026

Michael Andrew Buerger, 79, of Lomira, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, and joined Heaven's Garden on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Mike was born on June 9, 1946 to the late Silverius “Si” and Olive (Wondra) Buerger.

He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic grade school in Lomira and attended Lomira High School.

On July 8, 1967 he married Gladys (Beck) Buerger at...

Verla R. Bilgo

Verla R. Bilgo

Apr 9, 2026

Verla R. Bilgo (née Schloemer), 95, of Kewaskum, passed away on April 9, 2026, at Kathy’s Hospice, with her loving family at her side.

Verla was born on March 17, 1931, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Austin and Camilla (Farber) Schloemer. On July 18, 1953, she was united in marriage to her lifelong love and best friend, August...

Terry Bruce Vilter

Terry Bruce Vilter

Apr 8, 2026

Terry Bruce Vilter, age 66, formerly of Mayville, passed away on April 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with health issues, at Lakehouse Fond du Lac.

Terry was born on December 14, 1959, to the late George and Elaine (Gebhardt) Vilter in Wausau, WI.

After graduating from Athens High School, Terry owned and operated a dairy farm. When health issues forced him...

Nancy R. Pagel

Nancy R. Pagel

Apr 7, 2026

Nancy R. Pagel, 80, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with her family at her side.

Nancy was born on March 30, 1946, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Steven and Dolores (nee Stencel) Trzebiatowski. On May 15, 1971, she was united in marriage to Charles Pagel at St. Casimir Catholic Church in...

Howard "Howie" Harold Holland

Howard "Howie" Harold Holland

Apr 6, 2026

Howard “Howie” Harold Holland, 79, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6, 2026 at his home.

Howie was born on October 19, 1946 in Milwaukee, to the late Carl and Lorraine Holland (nee Verduin). Howie was a man of deep faith. His belief in God never wavered and he told anyone who would listen to him...

Roger A. Heberer

Roger A. Heberer

Apr 4, 2026

Roger Allen Heberer, 92 years, of Campbellsport was called home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2026, at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport surrounded by his loving family.

Roger was born on June 21, 1933, in the Town of Auburn to John Sr. and Mildred Heberer (nee Krueger). He was united in marriage to Audrey Reuter in West Bend. Roger...

Robert "Bob" Joseph Poenitsch

Robert "Bob" Joseph Poenitsch

Apr 3, 2026

Robert Joseph Poenitsch, 91, of West Bend, WI was called home to heaven on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Robert (Bob) was born on November 15, 1934, to Max and Katherine Poenitsch (née Fillafer). Bob was united in marriage to Joann Patricia Rohde on December 4, 1954. They started out living in Milwaukee but eventually settled on a small homestead in rural...

Matthew Kanglee Berchild

Matthew Kanglee Berchild

Apr 2, 2026

February 24, 1989 ~ April 2, 2026

Matthew Kanglee Berchild passed away at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his ordeal, Matt remained strong and made all the decisions regarding his treatment options, including the difficult decision on when to enter hospice care. He died knowing he was loved by his family.

Born February...

William "Bill" Jacob Kulas

William "Bill" Jacob Kulas

Apr 2, 2026

William “Bill” Jacob Kulas, age 78, of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026. He was born on July 17, 1947, in Milwaukee to Peter and Ruth Kulas (nee Hauk).

Bill was united in marriage to Nancy Jean Kulas on December 13, 1969, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Together they shared 56 years of marriage, and...

Judith K. Stucke

Judith K. Stucke

Mar 30, 2026

Judith “Judy” Kay Stucke (nee Eddy), passed away on March 30, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. She was born November 5, 1942, in Newberry, Michigan, daughter of the late Leslie and Pauline (nee Kelts) Eddy.

Judy was a 1961 graduate of Newberry High School in Newberry, Michigan and a 1965 graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan as a...

Gene Ronald Hake

Gene Ronald Hake

Mar 30, 2026

Gene Ronald Hake, age 90 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2026 at AdavaCare in Pewaukee surrounded by his loving family.

Gene was born on March 6, 1936, in Menomonie, WI to Lyle and Johanna Hake (Bovitz). Gene married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Page, both age 19, on January 21, 1956. They...