Local Obituaries
Eva E. Rumpf
Jan 8, 2026
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Eva Elise Augustin Rumpf
Jan 8, 2026
Eva Elise Augustin Rumpf was many things: a writer, editor, teacher, community leader, wife, and mother. She was also a tenacious woman.
Eva, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 27, 1939, grew up poor, in a small “shotgun” house with no hot water. Yet she excelled in high school, being on the debate...
Ione Marie DePas
Mar 7, 2026
Ione Marie DePas (nee Walechka) completed her journey, taking God’s loving hand on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in her home at Kettle Moraine Gardens Assisted Living Center in Kewaskum, Wisconsin at the age of 89.
Ione was born on November 24, 1936, to the late Bouhmil and Anna Walechka (nee Janofski) in Gourley Township, Michigan. She graduated from Powers-Spaulding High School...
Roger Van Ryzin
Mar 6, 2026
Roger Van Ryzin of Cedar Community in West Bend passed away on Friday, March 6th, 2026, while living at the Cottages at Cedar Run.
Roger was born January 6th, 1933, in Freedom, Wisconsin, To Roger T. and Grace (nee Wenzlaff) Van Ryzin. He Spent his childhood years in Freedom and move to Appleton, Wisconsin as young teen.
He married Kathleen Scholz in...
Marie E. Heider
Mar 5, 2026
Marie E. Heider, 90, of Campbellsport, was called to her heavenly home on March 5, 2026.
Marie was born on March 12, 1935, to the late Arthur and Hildegard Meyer of rural Kewaskum. On August 2, 1952, she was united in marriage to Earl Heider. Together they farmed by Ashford and Campbellsport. Upon retiring they moved up to Rollingstone Lake where...
Thomas J. Staehler
Mar 5, 2026
Thomas (Tom) J. Staehler, of Kewaskum, WI, peacefully met his loving Creator, who greeted him with welcoming arms at Heaven’s gates on March 5, 2026. He passed peacefully, surrounded by supportive and loving family. Tom was happily married to Pat for 52 wonderful, and occasionally challenging, years. Pat will miss her soulmate and partner in crime.
Tom was a prayer warrior...
Rita L. Bunke
Feb 27, 2026
Rita Bunke, 86, died at New Perspective in West Bend on February 27, 2026.
Rita was born on April 14, 1939 in Addison, WI to the late Math and Rose (née Pfeifer) Schaefer. She was born at home on her family’s farm during a snowstorm. Rita married Milt Bunke on April 19, 1958 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Addison, WI.
Rita...
Ruth A. Dommer
Feb 26, 2026
Ruth A Dommer (Peszko, nee Balog), age 84 years, residing at Hope, Health, and Rehab in Lomira, WI was called home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of February 26, 2026 after a longtime battle with Parkinson’s. Ruth was born on June 29, 1941 to Nicholas and Mildred Balog.
After graduating from Washington High School in Milwaukee,...
Ethel Jane Martin
Feb 26, 2026
Ethel J. Martin, of Lomira, formerly of Slinger, was called to home to be with the Lord on February, 26, 2026, at Hope Health Care Center in Lomira.
Ethel was born on February 7, 1948 in the town of Wayne to the late Edward and Martha Martin (nee Jung). She lived on the family farm for many years.
Ethel enjoyed playing sheepshead,...
Richard "Rick" C. Averill
Feb 25, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard “Rick” Averill, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Rick was born on February 13, 1956, in West Bend, Wisconsin, to the late LeRoy and Marilyn (Thelen) Averill and was called home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2026, at the age of 70.
Rick lived a wonderful full life...
Richard J. Schultz
Feb 24, 2026
Richard John Schultz, known lovingly as Rick, passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on December 20, 1961, Richard built a life rooted in hard work, deep love, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.
Richard spent nearly 20 years as a dedicated welder at Germantown Iron & Steel, where he took great pride in...
Clare J. Lehmann
Feb 24, 2026
Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, Clare Jane Lehmann, 83, of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2026.
Clare was born on December 9, 1943, to Edward and Mae Miller in West Bend, Wisconsin. Clare grew up the youngest of nine children in Kewaskum. Early in life, she attended Holy Trinity Catholic Grade School, where she became a...
Mary M. Smith
Feb 24, 2026
Mary M. Smith, age 67, of Mayville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on May 20, 1958, in Jefferson, WI to James and Mildred (Lenz) Connelly. Mary graduated from Jefferson High School in 1976 and earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Dietetics and Education from the University of Wisconsin -...
Mary Ann Anderson
Feb 23, 2026
Mary Ann Anderson (Koppelman), 73, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Ann was born on May 22, 1952, in Blue Island, Illinois, to Henry William Koppelman and Ruth Alice (Sherry) Koppelman. She was raised with strong values of faith, service, and devotion to family—principles that guided her throughout her life.
On...
Bernice Elizabeth Mueller
Feb 22, 2026
Bernice E. Mueller, nee Breuer, 83 of Jackson, WI, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
She was born on December 13, 1942 in Hartford, WI to the late Sylvester and Marie (nee Loosen) Breuer. On October 6, 1962 Bernice was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Theodore...
Dorothy Joanne Draeger
Feb 19, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Joanne Draeger, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who was called home to be with her Lord on February 19, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 4, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Anton and Lorraine Langenkamp (nee Petermann), Dorothy enriched the lives of all...
David Roger Polster
Feb 18, 2026
David R. Polster, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
David was born on August 12, 1951 in New Holstein, WI to the late Gordon and Serena (nee Weber) Polster. He was united in marriage to Susan Streblow in 1974. They had two children together, Stacy and Chris. Dave was very hardworking and had many jobs in the food...
Herbert "Herb" F. Wolf
Feb 17, 2026
Herbert “Herb” F. Wolf, age 77 years, of West Bend, WI was called home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2026, after an extensive battle with heart conditions and cancer. Herb was born on July 6, 1948, in West Bend to Herbert P. and Luciana Wolf (Simon).
After graduating from West Bend High School, Herb went on to join...
Jon Sison
Feb 15, 2026
Norman J. “Jon” Sison, 59, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2026. Jon was born on March 26, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Cesar and Aurora (nee Alonzo) Sison.
Jon carried a lifelong love for all things Disney, a spark of wonder that never dimmed no matter how old he grew....
DuWane "Butch" H. A. Diels
Feb 14, 2026
DuWane “Butch” H.A. Diels, age 83 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Butch was born on September 14, 1942, in West Bend to Floyd and Marjorie Diels (Schubert). He was united in marriage to Janet Anne Neuy on June 15, 1963, at St....
Marilyn L. Holmquist
Feb 12, 2026
Marilyn Luise (Moeller) Holmquist, 93, of West Bend, WI was called home to be with the Lord on the morning of February 12, 2026.
A native of West Bend, Marilyn was born on October 4, 1932, to Arnold and Verna (Dobbratz) Moeller. She attended grade school and high school in West Bend, graduating in 1950. She studied for two years at...
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