Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Frank H. Kutz

Frank H. Kutz

Jun 27, 2025

Frank H. Kutz, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on June 27, 2025, just 3 days shy of his 92nd birthday, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Frank was born on June 30, 1933, in the town of Osceola, the son of the late Frank and Lorena (nee Heider) Kutz. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S....

Ralph R. Breuer

Ralph R. Breuer

Jun 26, 2025

Ralph Breuer, age 84, of Juneau, was called to be with the Lord on June 26, 2025, at Hope Health and Rehab in Lomira. Born on November 22, 1940, son of the late Sylvester and Marie (nee Loosen) Breuer. He attended St. Lawrence Catholic School. On April 13, 1985 Ralph married Karin Koch at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Browns...

John Thomas May

John Thomas May

Jun 25, 2025

John T May, age 61 years, of Kewaskum (and formerly of Oshkosh), was called home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital of Milwaukee surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on September 6, 1963, to John Jr and Joan (nee Gilson) May. He grew up on the shores of Lake Winnebago, developing a lifelong...

Laurie L. Jewett

Laurie L. Jewett

Jun 25, 2025

Laurie L Jewett, age 78 years, of West Bend, WI found peace on June 25, 2025.

Laurie was born on November 15, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI to Thomas and Ruth Wendlandt (McCarthy).

Laurie was retired from Stainless Foundry and Engineering in Milwaukee where she was a Director of Sales and Marketing. After retirement, Laurie enjoyed volunteering to fill her time. She volunteered...

Nancy "Nan" Jean Baumgartner

Nancy "Nan" Jean Baumgartner

Jun 24, 2025

Nancy J. Baumgartner, age 70 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2025, at Bay Harbor Arcadia in Beaver Dam surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born on October 9, 1954, in Milwaukee to William (Sr) and Dorothy Baumgartner (nee Altmann).

Nancy early years were spent in Milwaukee. Later, Nancy attended and graduated from...

Marlene O. Schwartz

Marlene O. Schwartz

Jun 23, 2025

Marlene O. Schwartz (nee Daun), age 74 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc surrounded by her loving family.

Marlene was born on January 22, 1951, in Sheboygan to Otto and Cecelia Daun (nee Woelfel). She was united in marriage to Leslie “Les” Schwartz on...

Janet "Jan" H. Wagner

Janet "Jan" H. Wagner

Jun 23, 2025

Janet H. “Jan” Wagner (nee Taylor), age 67 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Jan was born on September 1, 1957, in West Bend to Wesley and Ann Taylor (nee Guerndt). She was united in marriage to Philip W. Wagner on...

Lavern A Ponath

Lavern A Ponath

Jun 19, 2025

Lavern A Ponath, age 71 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley.

Lavern was born on July 15. 1953 in West Bend to Elmer & Betty Ponath. He was united in marriage to Deborah Lymon July 15, 1997.

Lavern is survived by his siblings, Linda Pratt,...

Patricia "Pat" Proulx

Patricia "Pat" Proulx

Jun 18, 2025

Patricia Anne Proulx, age 82, of West Bend, Wisconsin, was called home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025. Born on August 24, 1942, to Lacy Rogers and Pearl Rogers (née Peterson), Pat was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend — a woman whose strength, creativity, and quiet grace touched all who knew her. 

She was united...

Felix Mata-Eusebio

Felix Mata-Eusebio

Jun 14, 2025

Félix Mata Eusebio, de 21 años, falleció inesperadamente el 14 de junio de 2025.

Félix nació el 12 de octubre de 2003 en el Poblado 15, Uxpanapa, Veracruz, México, hijo de Anastasio Mata Martínez y Julia Eusebio Vásquez. Cuando era niño, Felix era muy amable y cariñoso. Cuidó a las vacas y caballos de su familia. Si uno de sus animales...

Felix Mata-Eusebio

Felix Mata-Eusebio

Jun 14, 2025

Felix Mata Eusebio, 21, passed away unexpectedly on June 14,2025.

Felix was born on October 12, 2003 in Poblado 15, Uxpanapa, Veracruz, Mexico, to Anastasio Mata Martinez and Julia Eusebio Vasquez. As a child, Felix was very kind and caring. He helped care for his family’s cows and horses. If there was ever anything wrong with their animals, he would often...

John L. Hilbert

John L. Hilbert

Jun 14, 2025

John L. Hilbert, 65, of Mayville, passed away on June 14, 2025, at his home.

John Hilbert entered the world on December 17, 1959, born to Francis and Margaret (née Mayer) Hilbert, who have since passed. He was a graduate of Hustisford High School's class of 1978, John soon found himself managing distribution for the Daily Citizen Newspaper in Beaver Dam....

Barbara Lockway Koehler (nee Otto)

Barbara Lockway Koehler (nee Otto)

Jun 13, 2025

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Barbara Lockway Koehler (nee Otto), 95, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2025, with her family by her side.

Barb was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on June 28, 1929 to the late Arthur and Pearl (née Lockway) Otto. She graduated from Lincoln High School and attended...

Bonnie Mae Flasch

Bonnie Mae Flasch

Jun 13, 2025

Bonnie Mae Flasch (nee Adelmeyer), 70, of West Bend, was born to eternal life on Friday, June 13, 2025, with Calvin by her side after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bonnie was born on June 4, 1955 in West Bend, to the late Merlin and Alice Adelmeyer (nee Spaeth). Bonnie was united in marriage to the love of her life,...

Leon E. Brasch

Leon E. Brasch

Jun 12, 2025

Leon E. Brasch, age 96, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 at The Aspen of West Bend. He was born on March 15, 1929 to the late Carl and Amber (Potratz) Brasch.

Leon met his high school sweetheart, Joan Bratz, in Weyauwega and they wed on April 27, 1951 beginning a love story that would span 74 years.

A proud Marine,...

Gloria J. Kumrow

Gloria J. Kumrow

Jun 11, 2025

Gloria Kumrow (nee Schrauth), age 82, of the town of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 31, 1943, the daughter of the late Peter and Marion Schrauth. She attended grade school at St. Matthews in Campbellsport and attended Campbellsport High School.

She was united in marriage to Ronald E. Kumrow...

Bernadette Ann Thorn

Bernadette Ann Thorn

Jun 10, 2025

Bernadette Ann Thorn (nee Simon), 79, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Bernadette was born on August 21, 1945 in Fond du Lac, to the late Claver and Margaret Simon (nee Bach). Bernadette was united in marriage to Robert Thorn on June 12, 1965 and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Farm life...

James D. "Jim" Reigle

James D. "Jim" Reigle

Jun 7, 2025

Regal Ware Mourns the Passing of Chairman Emeritus James D. Reigle at Age 99

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – [June 11, 2025] – Regal Ware, Inc. announces with deep sadness the passing of James D. Reigle, Chairman Emeritus, former President, and a guiding force behind the company’s legacy. Jim passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025, in West Bend, Wisconsin at the age...

Herbert M. "Herbie" Justman

Herbert M. "Herbie" Justman

Jun 5, 2025

Herbert Milton “Herbie” Justman, 83, of West Bend, passed away on June 5, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Herbie Justman entered the world on September 12, 1941, in Kohlsville, born to Herbert L. and Lucille (nee Kedinger) Justman. A proud graduate of Kewaskum High School, he wasted no time stepping into service, joining the U.S. Army on April 1, 1964,...

Lori J. Seitz

Lori J. Seitz

Jun 4, 2025

Lori Jean Seitz (nee LaJuene), age 74, of the town of Trenton, found peace after passing away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Lori was born on May 8, 1951, in Milwaukee, to Austin and Marguerite (nee Borch) LaJuene. She graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1969 and later went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Alverno...