Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Gladys E Boos

Gladys E Boos

Nov 13, 2025

Gladys E. Boos (Speirs), age 93 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2025 at Samaritan Nursing and Rehab in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Gladys was born on April 17, 1932 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Rex and Elsie Speirs (Beagle). She was united in marriage to Merle Wesley Boos on...

Diane Louise Beck

Diane Louise Beck

Nov 12, 2025

Diane Louise Beck (nee Bultman), 75, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Diane was born on May 5, 1950 in Milwaukee to the late Francis and Ethel Bultman (nee Harkins). Diane graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee. Diane was united in marriage to Robert Beck on May 20, 1972. She worked at Blue...

Carol Ann Campbell

Carol Ann Campbell

Nov 11, 2025

Carol Ann (nee Oudinot) Campbell, age 92, passed away on November 11, 2025 at her home in Jackson. She was born on June 24, 1933, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Robert and Agnes (née Fickler) Oudinot.

Carol grew up in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Rufus King High School in 1951. She worked at a local dimestore right after high...

Joseph "Joe" E. Billmann

Joseph "Joe" E. Billmann

Nov 9, 2025

Joseph Emil Billmann, age 84 years, of West Bend passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Joe was born on February 17, 1941, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Henry and Mabel Billmann. He was united in marriage with Mary Jo Peters in 1966.

Joe grew up in Sheboygan Falls and graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School with...

Peggy Ann Kuss

Peggy Ann Kuss

Nov 8, 2025

September 14, 1957–November 8, 2025

Peggy Ann Kuss, 68, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on November 8 at Froedtert Hospital due to post-surgical complications. She was born on September 14, 1957, in Jefferson, Wisconsin, to Bernard and Alice (Hardy) Maney.

A 1976 graduate of West Bend East High School, Peggy went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree from the...

Diane L. Schulist

Diane L. Schulist

Nov 6, 2025

Diane L Schulist, 84, of Jackson, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Diane was born on March 23, 1941 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late William Christopher and Claire Gibb. On January 31, 1959 she was united in marriage to James Schulist in Cumberland County Pennsylvania.

Those Diane leaves behind to cherish her memory include four...

Arlene E. Jones

Arlene E. Jones

Nov 3, 2025

Arlene E. Jones (Calenberg), age 92 years, of Jackson was called home to be with the Lord on November 3, 2025, at Forest View Manor in Jackson surrounded by her loving family.

Arlene was born on November 6, 1932, at the family farm in Hartford, Wisconsin to Philip and Anna Calenberg (Werner). She was the youngest of three children. When she...

Shirley Mae Simmons

Shirley Mae Simmons

Nov 2, 2025

Shirley M. Simmons, 79, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on the second of November, 2025, with her family at her side. She was born on the seventeeth of September,1946, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Armin and Nora (nee Gierach) Barthel. Born with a green thumb, she grew up on Barthel Fruit Farm in Mequon, Wisconsin,...

Ralph O. Seymer

Ralph O. Seymer

Oct 29, 2025

Ralph O. Seymer, 94, of West Bend, passed away on October 29, 2025, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Ralph was born on December 13, 1930, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Oscar and Mildred (nee Hansen) Seymer. Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Ralph loved investing, chair caning, woodworking, fishing, and traveling.

Those Ralph leaves behind to cherish...

Phillip E. "Phil" Hanson

Phillip E. "Phil" Hanson

Oct 27, 2025

Phillip E. “Phil” Hanson, 87, of West Bend, passed away on October 27, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

This is a true story, Phil Hanson’s journey began on September 24, 1938, in the river town of LaCrosse, born to Chester and Evelyn (nee Kolbo) Hanson. After graduating high school, he answered the call of duty and served...

Sandra "Sandy" Jean LeMay

Sandra "Sandy" Jean LeMay

Oct 26, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” LeMay (née Lynn)

October 24, 1940 – October 26, 2025

Sandra “Grandma Sandy” LeMay, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Sandy spent her entire life surrounded by the people and places she loved most.

Sandy was the beloved wife of Jay LeMay and the cherished mother of Mark Lord, Pam Lord, Cindy...

Nancy A. Zubella

Nancy A. Zubella

Oct 26, 2025

Nancy A. Zubella, 90, of Lomira, passed away on October 26, 2025, at Hope Senior Living.

She was born on December 5, 1934, in Bessemer, Michigan, the daughter of the late Nicholas Pumala and Martha Ojala, and on December 7, 1974, she was united in marriage to William Zubella.

Nancy enjoyed playing the piano, taking long walks, and was an accomplished quilter....

James "Jim" T. Donner

James "Jim" T. Donner

Oct 25, 2025

James “Jim” T. Donner, age 69 years, of Milwaukee passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Jim was born on July 28, 1956, in Milwaukee to the late Thomas and Donna Donner (Krubsack).

Jim attended Bethany Lutheran Grade School in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School. He was an avid sports fan. Jim was a...

Frederick "Fred" A. Legate

Frederick "Fred" A. Legate

Oct 24, 2025

Frederick “Fred” A. Legate, 84, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Lawlis Family Hospice with his family by his side.

Fred was born on March 31, 1941, in Neillsville to the late Robert and Laura (nee Pitts) Legate. Fred was united in marriage to Charlotte Schumacher on October 29, 1960. He spent most...

Jerome "Jerry" William Hansen

Jerome "Jerry" William Hansen

Oct 24, 2025

Jerome “Jerry” Hansen April 17, 1939 – October 24, 2025

Jerome “Jerry” Hansen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025 at the age of 86.

Jerry was born on April 17, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Willam and Loraine (nee Schober). He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force at Carswell...

Virginia Lee Sehmer

Virginia Lee Sehmer

Oct 21, 2025

Virginia “Gini” Lee Sehmer (nee Henderson), 98, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Gini was born on May 14, 1927 in Frankfort, Indiana to the late Phillip and Ermal Henderson (nee Lung). Gini was proud to be a graduate class of 1945 of Howe High School in Indiana. Her passion for writing was demonstrated...

Bryan Arlyn Buchholz

Bryan Arlyn Buchholz

Oct 21, 2025

Bryan Arlyn Buchholz, age 73, left this life on earth on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The son of Arlyn and Betty (Drews) Buchholz, Bryan was born in New London, Wisconsin on August 24, 1952 and grew up on the family farm in Manawa, Wisconsin.

He attended elementary school at St. Paul Lutheran School and graduated from Little Wolf High School in...

Anastas Qerimi

Anastas Qerimi

Oct 21, 2025

Anastas Qerimi, 80, of West Bend, passed away at his home on October 21, 2025, with his family at his side.

Anastas was born on July 3, 1945, in Albania, the son of the late Harallamb and Agathia (nee Bisha) Qerimi. Anastas was an ear, nose, and throat doctor his whole life in Albania, serving countless families. Anastas had a deep...

Leander A. "Lee" Oppermann

Leander A. "Lee" Oppermann

Oct 19, 2025

Leander (Lee) A. Oppermann, age 82, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his home in Kewaskum.

Lee was born on September 28, 1943 on the family farm in Campbellsport to the late Henry and Verna (Butzke) Oppermann. He was united in marriage to Janis Kohn on May 1, 1965 at St....

Steven Henry Otten

Steven Henry Otten

Oct 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Henry Otten, age 77, of West Bend, WI, who passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 16, 2025, after a long and challenging battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Steve was born on April 14, 1948, to the late William and Jeanne (Boesewetter) Otten. He is survived by...