Local Obituaries
Michael Frederick Riebe
Jan 28, 2026
Obit of Michael Riebe
Mike was born in Milwaukee on December 14th 1942 to Elaine (Loeding) and Frederick Riebe, he passed away at the age of 83, on Wednesday January 28, 2026.
Mike was a devoted family man, and often said his wife Paula of over 58 years, had been the strength of their family. This includes daughters, Stephanie (Eric) and Heather;...
Wayne E. Jessup
Feb 3, 2026
Wayne E. Jessup, age 100, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord, on February 3, 2026. He grew up in Cudahy, Wisconsin, and graduated from Cudahy High School and Layton Art School, Milwaukee. He was a navy veteran of WWII and after discharge in May 1946, he worked as a commercial artist in Milwaukee and Serigraph...
Randall E. "Randy" Boeldt
Feb 3, 2026
Randall E. “Randy” Boeldt, 74, of the town of Trenton, passed away on February 3, 2026, at home, doing what he loved to do.
Randy entered the world on August 29, 1951, in West Bend, born to the late Elroy and Laverne (nee Krahn) Boeldt. On July 21, 1973, he married the love of his life, Jayne Hoffmann, at St. John’s...
Constance "Connie" Jean Hammack
Jan 30, 2026
Constance “Connie” Jean Hammack (nee King), age 82, of West Bend, WI, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, entering her eternal rest.
Born on December 28, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN to William and Jean King (nee Syme). Connie was raised in Newburg and West Bend, WI. She attended West Bend High School and went on to earn her master’s degree...
Leslie "Les" Schwartz
Jan 30, 2026
Leslie “Les” Schwartz, age 88 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2026, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Les was born on November 14, 1937, in Fond du Lac to Herman and Agnes Schwartz (nee Nehring). He was united in marriage to Marlene Daun on May 2, 1987, at...
Mary Jean Fiegel
Jan 29, 2026
Mary Jean Fiegel (Jeanie), was born on March 22, 1954 in Waupun, WI to the late Norbert and Dorothy (Wappler) Fiegel. She passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was a resident of West Bend at the time of her passing. Mary was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Fairwater, WI.
Mary attended Prairie View Elementary School in...
Connie Jean Puerling
Jan 29, 2026
Connie Jean Puerling (nee Westphal, formerly Beimborn), age 82 years, of Newburg was called home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born on December 11, 1943, in West Bend to Charles “Chuck” and Leona “Lee” Westphal (nee Terlinden). She was united in marriage to John Beimborn in 1962....
Jerome A. Mueller
Jan 28, 2026
Jerome A. Mueller, 85, of the town of Trenton, passed away on January 28, 2026, at his home, with his family at his side.
Jerome entered the world on January 20, 1941, in West Bend, born to the late Roman and Frances (nee Eisenmann) Mueller. On September 21, 1963, he married the love of his life, Barbara Butz, at St. Mary’s...
Kenneth A. Sauter
Jan 26, 2026
Kenneth A. “Ken” Sauter, age 87 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2026, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born on April 28, 1938, in Plymouth to Arnold and Lorinda Sauter (Kumrow). He was united in marriage to Kay Hoffman on July 28, 1962, in...
Patricia A. Schmitz
Jan 25, 2026
It is with heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our dear beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Patricia Anne Schmitz (nee Berken), on January 25, 2026, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on June 1, 1944, to Eugene and Laura (nee Larsen) Berken in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She grew up in Oconto Falls, WI.
She...
Staci Elizabeth Ruback
Jan 22, 2026
*UPDATED: 2/4/2026*
Staci Elizabeth Ruback, age 38, a baptized child of God, was born on August 20th, 1987, and was called home to her heavenly Father on January 22nd, 2026.
Throughout Staci’s life, she stood unwavering on the solid rock of Jesus. Even as storms raged around her, her faith remained steadfast and true. She shared her beliefs with a courageous heart...
Thomas L. "Tom" Bartelt
Jan 20, 2026
Thomas L. Bartelt (82) passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in West Bend. He was born on August 4, 1943, to Bill and Audrey (née Koch) Bartelt. Tom graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, and after graduation, he was employed by Home Mutual Insurance Company in Appleton, Wisconsin. In 1975, he joined his father at Bartelt Insurance Agency in...
Kristine Diane Schram
Jan 19, 2026
Kristine Diane née Hughes was born September 19, 1953 to Wilbur James “Jeff” Hughes and Edna Almeta née Lautenschlager in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was made a part of God’s family through the washing and regeneration of Holy Baptism on November 1, 1953 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salt Lake City. She confirmed her Christian faith on May 14,...
Richard "Rick" Albert Miller, Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Richard A. “Rick” Miller, Jr., age 76 years, went to Heaven on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born June 3, 1949, to Richard A. Miller Sr. and Helen M. Miller (nee Morrill) in Milwaukee.
Rick graduated from Boys Tech High School in Milwaukee. He then attended Milwaukee Institute of Technology and graduated with a degree in Computer Programming. Rick served...
Randy H. Kreif
Jan 18, 2026
Randy H. Kreif, 57, of Campbellsport, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Randy entered the world on March 3, 1968, in Sheboygan County, born to Karl and Joyce (Aupperle) Kreif, both now passed. On May 31, 2008, he married the love of his life, Beverly Gruber, in the comfort of their own backyard, a place...
Dennis F. Liepert
Jan 17, 2026
Dennis F. Liepert, 68, of West Bend, passed away in the arms of his wife on January 17, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.
Dennis entered the world on December 28, 1957, in West Bend, born to Lloyd and Myrtle (Abel) Liepert. On June 25, 1994, he married the love of his life, Tammy Oelke, in Kewaskum.
For 41 years, Dennis poured...
Sandra "Sandi" Walter
Jan 17, 2026
Sandra “Sandi” Walter (nee Tilley), age 75 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Sandi was born on December 3, 1950, in Milwaukee to Thomas and Fay Tilley (nee Dahms). She was united in marriage to Mike Walter on June 8, 1974, at Jackson...
Carol Ann Kremer
Jan 17, 2026
Carol Ann Kremer, age 86, formerly of North Byron, WI, was called home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2026. Carol was surrounded by her family for the week leading up to her passing. Carol, the oldest of six children, was born on March 1st, 1939, to Leslie and Eleanora (Klatt) Schwartz.
Carol, a Lomira native, graduated from Lomira...
Herman John Berndt
Jan 16, 2026
Herman John Berndt “Hermie”, 97, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2026, with his family by his side.
Herman was born on December 9, 1928 in Newburg to the late Charles and Anna Berndt (nee Becker). He served his country in the United States Army. Herman was united in marriage to Janis Kuehl on October 4, 1952 at St. John’s Lutheran...
Marilyn L. Liepert
Jan 15, 2026
Marilyn L. Liepert, 94, of West Bend, passed away on January 15, 2026, at The Aspen at Cedar Lake in West Bend.
Marilyn entered the world on January 26, 1931, in West Bend, born to Albert and Louise (nee Duernberger) Albinger. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1948, and a few years later, on May 12, 1951, she married...
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