Local Obituaries
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
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...
Joan May Brasch (nee Bratz)
Oct 16, 2025
Joan May Brasch was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 24, 1930 in Weyauwega to the late Anton and Bernice (Moeller) Bratz, Joan was raised with strong faith and a caring heart. On April 27, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Leon Brasch....
Allen E. Holtz
Oct 15, 2025
Allen E. Holtz, 83, of Kewaskum, passed away at his home on October 15, 2025.
Allen was born on April 24, 1942, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Howard and Ruth (née LaCroix) Holtz. On January 28, 1967, he married Georgianna M. “George” Kaminske at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Milwaukee.
A dedicated and hardworking man, Allen took great pride in...
Wallace "Wally" Ingraham, Jr.
Oct 12, 2025
Wallace H. Ingraham Jr, age 60 years, of Brownsville, WI was called home unexpectedly to be with the Lord on October 12, 2025.
Wallace was born on November 12, 1964, in Waupun, WI to the late Mr. Wallace H. Ingraham Sr. and Mrs. Delores M. (Miller) Ingraham.
Wally "Buddy" graduated from Lomira High School Lomira, WI in 1983. Wally spent many years...
Charles L. Pagel
Oct 8, 2025
Charles L. Pagel, 84, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, with his family by his side.
Charles was born on July 9, 1941, in Antigo to the late Fred and Clara Pagel (nee Koudelka). He was united in marriage to Nancy Trzebiatowski on May 15, 1971, at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Charles...
Sandra J. "Sandy" Fischer
Oct 8, 2025
Sandra J. Fischer, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
She was born on December 23, 1947, in Fargo, North Dakota, the daughter of Peter and Esther (Holmgren) Miller. On April 28, 1973, she married the love of her life, Gary Fischer, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon.
Sandy graduated from Lisbon High School in 1965 and went on...
Wilmer "Bill" Bunkelmann
Oct 8, 2025
Wilmer E. “Bill” Bunkelmann, age 99 years and 11 months of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.
Bill was born on November 13, 1925, in Kewaskum to William and Malinda Bunkelmann (Klumb). He was united in marriage to Doris M. Stahl on April 3, 1948, at Peace...
Mary Lou Winnabell Gerner (nee Kirmse)
Oct 7, 2025
Mary Lou Gerner, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, with her children by her side. Born on January 28, 1937, she lived a full and vibrant life until the age of 88.
Mary Lou was united in marriage to Clyde Gerner on November 10, 1974, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newburg. They...
Phyllis Ruth Nordgren (nee Knop)
Oct 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Phyllis Ruth Nordgren (nee Knop), 91, of West Bend, WI on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Mom was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 10th, 1934, to Albert and Helen (nee Schmidt) Knop. She was joined in the next few years by brothers Allen and Mike, the best...
Audrey J. Buerger
Oct 4, 2025
Audrey June Buerger (Beck)
June 17, 1935 – October 4, 2025
With heavy hearts but immense gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we share that our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Audrey Buerger, passed away peacefully, at the age of 90, on October 4, 2025 surrounded by her family, who adored her.
She was born on June 17, 1935, to Martin and...
Gustave Francis Mog
Oct 3, 2025
Gustave Francis Mog, 90, was called home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2025.
Dad, who was one of 10 children, was born on December 4, 1934 to the late Gustave and Hilda Mog (nee Eckhardt). He was united in marriage to Carol Piper on May 7, 1960, in West Bend. Mom passed away on May 4, 2022.
Dad enjoyed...
Evelyn "Evie" Mae De Smidt
Oct 3, 2025
Evelyn “Evie” Mae De Smidt, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away at the age of 97 on October 3, 2025, in West Bend, WI. She was born on February 2, 1928, to Harold C and Doris Mae (nee Wrucke) Johnson in Campbellsport, Wisconsin where she grew up and graduated from Campbellsport High School.
Evelyn married Myron Foster De...
Barbara Ann Nicolaus
Oct 2, 2025
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed Death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. Let us remember with Thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Barbara Ann Nicolaus.
Barbara Ann Nicolaus, age 87, of Jackson, WI was called home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2025, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital surrounded by her loving...
Richard Augustine
Oct 1, 2025
Richard Frederick Augustine, 91, formerly of Monona, IA, was gracefully welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Oct 1, 2025 at Cedar Community in West Bend, WI. Richard had four children; son John (Jenny) Augustine of Milwaukee, WI, daughter Brenda (Mark) Gabriel of River Falls, WI, daughter Linda (David) Bures of Dubuque, IA, and son Lee Augustine of Pewaukee, WI;...
Jean Marie Zeckmeister
Oct 1, 2025
Jean Marie Zeckmeister (nee Eigenman), 91 years old, of West Bend was called home with the Lord on October 1, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Jean was born on May 11, 1934, in Milwaukee, she was the only child of the late Fredrik and Etta (nee Heller) Eigenman. She grew up on a farm near Cedarburg, WI and...
Rachael Allison Ban
Sep 28, 2025
Rachael Allison “Rae” Ban, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, nieces, and friend, age 38 years, of West Bend found peace on September 28, 2025, at her home due to complications of multiple sclerosis.
Rachael was born on June 29, 1987, in West Bend to Richard and Patricia Ban (Grotelueschen).
Rachael graduated from West Bend East High School. While she was in high school,...
Mary Ann Gruber-Richards
Sep 28, 2025
Mary Ann Gruber-Richards, age 76 years, of Random Lake, formerly of Campbellsport was called home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2025, at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on July 27, 1949, in Okinawa, Japan to Joseph and Taeko Gruber (nee Takamine).
Mary graduated from Campbellsport High School. She enjoyed...
Kandie T. Darmody
Sep 26, 2025
Kandie T. Darmody (nee Faber), age 66 years of Kewaskum, (formerly lived in Antigo, Wisconsin and Edmond, Oklahoma and Prior Lake, Minnesota), was called home to be with the Lord our Savior on September 26, 2025, at Kathy’s Hospice in West Bend, WI surrounded by her immediate family.
Kandie was born on June 22, 1959, in West Bend, WI to Gerald...
Joan Elizabeth Bohn
Sep 22, 2025
Joan Elizabeth Bohn (nee Lamp), 70 years old, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Joan was born on January 23, 1955 in West Bend to Andrew and Elaine Lamp (Ciriacks). She grew up in Farmington, attended St. John’s Lutheran School in Newburg, and graduated...
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