Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Ronald "Ron" D. Geidel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Christopher Dean Warner

Christopher Dean Warner

Oct 28, 2026

It 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, of 56 years...

Richard "Rich" Joseph Vincent

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

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

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

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

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

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...

David L. Larabie, Jr

David L. Larabie, Jr

Oct 23, 2026

David L. “Dave” Larabie, Jr. age 56 years, of West Bend, formerly of Tupper Lake, New York, was called home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2026.

Dave was born on July 27, 1970, in Tupper Lake, New York to David and Reta Larabie (Young). He was united in marriage to Brenda Lee Snyder on July 5, 2025, after...

Alice Laura Krueger

Alice Laura Krueger

Oct 22, 2026

Alice L. Krueger, 75, of Mayville passed away on October 22, 2026 with her loving family by her side.

Alice was born to Donald and Amilda (nee Machmueller) Walters on April 17, 1951 in Hustisford, WI. She graduated from Mayville High School in 1969.

Alice was united in marriage to the late Dennis Krueger on July 26, 1969 at St. Paul’s Lutheran...

Peter M. Becker

Peter M. Becker

Oct 21, 2026

Peter Milton Becker, age 77, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, ended his earthly journey and entered a glorious life in heaven on October 21, 2026.

Peter was the youngest of six children, born at home on July 24, 1949, in Lisbon, Wisconsin. He grew up on a family farm in Lake Five, where he attended a one-room schoolhouse for eight years....