Local Obituaries
Nancy Ann Ladwig (nee Handke)
Nov 24, 2025
Nancy Ann Ladwig (nee Handke), 92, was called home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2025, with her Daughter by her side.
Nancy was born on August 24, 1933 in Manitowoc to the late Leslie and Marvel Handke (nee Kummerow). She was united in marriage to Frederick Ladwig who preceded her in death on April 24, 2017. Nancy taught...
Orville "Chuck" Charles Kocher II
Nov 22, 2025
Orville C. “Chuck” Kocher, age 73, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2025, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with aggressive cancer.
Chuck was born on May 19, 1952, in West Bend, WI, to the late Orville and Lucille (nee Liermann) Kocher. On November 25,...
Allen B. Schoofs
Nov 22, 2025
Allen B. Schoofs, 94, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.
Allen entered the world on December 3, 1930, in Washington County, born to Joseph and Catherine (nee Becker) Schoofs. On October 8, 1955, he married the love of his life, Paula Beisbier, at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in...
Gregory Joseph Pokrzywinski
Nov 21, 2025
Gregory Joseph Pokrzywinski, 71, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 with his family by his side.
Gregory was born on February 14, 1954 in Milwaukee to the late Gilbert and Florence Pokrzywinski (nee Schoch). Gregory was united in marriage to Janice Melcarek on September 7, 1985. He was a dedicated worker and spent over 30 years in the food industry....
Bonnie J. Ruplinger
Nov 21, 2025
Bonnie J. Ruplinger, 64, of the town of Wayne, passed away on November 21, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
Bonnie entered the world on February 24, 1961, in West Bend, the cherished daughter of the late Richard and Lorraine (Westerman) Boden. On April 7, 1984, she pledged her love to Robert “Murph” Ruplinger in a joyful ceremony...
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...
Christian "Chris" Lee Bennett
Nov 12, 2025
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Christian “Chris” Bennett, 46, passed away unexpectedly.
He was born on August 9th, 1979, to Terry and Zona Bennett in Black River Falls, WI. Chris attended West Bend West High School and grew up in the Campbellsport area. Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and tinkering with any motor he could get his hands on, he was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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