Local Obituaries
Kenneth Harold French
Dec 22, 2025
Kenneth Harold French, 89, passed away on December 22, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Ken was born on September 24, 1936 in Halifax, Nova Scotia to the late Harold and Anne French (nee Matheson). He was united in marriage to his “Schnook” Maxine Beck on November 21,1970 at Mt. Tabor UCC in Milwaukee.
Ken proudly served his country in...
Jeffrey J. Corren
Dec 17, 2025
Jeffrey J. Corren, 72, of Allenton, passed away on December 17, 2025, at his home.
Jeff was born on May 28, 1953, in Milwaukee, to the late Kenneth and Geraldine (née Peller) Corren. A true outdoorsman and hands-on creator, Jeff found joy in cooking, fishing, hunting, and working with his hands. Known affectionately as “Uncle Rabbit” and “Chef Jeff,” he brought...
Melanie O. Perner
Dec 15, 2025
Melanie O. Perner, 77, of West Bend, passed away on December 15, 2025, at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.
Melanie was born on December 18, 1947, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Roy and Hazel (nee Johnson) Hjort. Melanie was united in marriage to Stephen Perner at Augustana Lutheran Church on April 5, 1975. She was a passionate conversationalist...
Kevin Peter Ebert
Dec 14, 2025
Kevin Peter Ebert, age 60 years, of Campbellsport passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday December 14th, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital Milwaukee.
Kevin was born on January 10th, 1965, in West Bend to his mother Beatrice. He married the love of his life Catherine Bartz on September 11th, 1987. They were blessed with three healthy sons who were...
Michael Gregor Nigh
Dec 11, 2025
Michael Gregor Nigh, age 67 years, of Milwaukee was called home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2025.
Michael was born on January 15, 1958, in West Bend to Vincent and Elvira Nigh (nee Meyer).
Michael graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1976. He went on to attend University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned his bachelor’s degree in 1980.
He enjoyed hunting,...
Catherine "Debbie" Benike
Dec 9, 2025
Catherine “Debbie” Benike, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away after a short battle with cancer on December 9th, 2025, at the age of 70. She was surrounded by her loving family at Aurora Grafton Medical Center.
Born November 26th, 1955 in Shreveport Louisiana, Debbie was the daughter of Jim and Estelle Lee. She grew up in West Bend, WI and...
Valeria Lois Heidtke
Dec 8, 2025
Valeria “Val” Heidtke (nee Quaas), 85, was called home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2025.
Val was born on May 4,1940 in Sheboygan to the late Elmer and Lucille Quaas (nee Stautz). Val was united in marriage to Reuben Heidtke on June 22, 1985 at Trinity Lutheran Church in West Bend. Her first husband, Warren Sekas, preceded her...
Mary Catherine Petelle
Dec 7, 2025
Mary Catherine “Cathy” Petelle, 75 years of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away quietly on Sunday afternoon, Dec 7, 2025 at Froedtert hospital. She was well loved and attended by close family during her passing. Cathy was born March 30, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Leo Charles and Margaret Elizabeth (Banks) Petelle.
Growing up, Cathy was both a tom-boy and a class...
James F. Hill
Dec 7, 2025
James F. Hill, 73, passed away on Football Sunday, December 7, 2025. He loved his Green Bay Packers!
James was born on February 10, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI; just a tiny thing weighing 6 lbs. 10 oz. However, he grew into a tall, tussle of a bear. Friends and family remember him by many names: Jimmy- BBH-Jimbo- Husband- Dad- Papa, and...
Paula Ruth Beitz
Dec 7, 2025
Paula Ruth Beitz, age 102 years, of Brownsville was called home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2025, at Hope Health and Rehab in Lomira.
Paula was born on March 28, 1923, in Lomira to Andrew and Adela Spielman. She was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lomira and was currently a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church...
Judy Mae Prom
Dec 6, 2025
Judy Mae Prom (née Weber), 85, left the loving arms of her husband and family and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Judy was born on October 17, 1940, in Slinger to the late Roland and Bernice Weber (née Streblow). She grew up in a close, caring family and carried that same warmth...
Christina "Tina" A. Mueller
Dec 6, 2025
Tina (Christina) Mueller, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, on December 6th. She was born on May 3, 1961, daughter of Edward and Elisabeth (Feucht) Garriety.
She married her husband Mark, on July 11, 1981, and together they raised their 4 children, while also growing the family farm.
After high...
Ronald C. Kegley
Dec 6, 2025
Ronald (Ron) Kegley, age 87, walked through the Pearly Gates into Heaven on December 6th, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
Ron, the second son of the late Talmage and Millie (nee Radtke), was born in Crandon, Wisconsin, on May 30th, 1938.
Ron grew up on the family farm just outside of Crandon. He attended schools in Crandon from K-12. During his...
Barbara A. Timmler
Dec 5, 2025
Barbara A. Timmler (nee Nigh), 81 of West Bend, passed away with her loving family at her side on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1944, the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Schmidt) Nigh.
She was a graduate of Kewaskum High School. She worked for the West Bend Company as a silk screener for more than 30...
Kathleen A. Kougl
Dec 4, 2025
With deep love and gratitude for her life, we share that Kathleen (Kathy) A. Kougl entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on December 4, 2025, having been born on April 15, 1940, to Joseph and Myrtle (Pope) Merkt in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kathy is welcomed into Heaven by her parents Joseph and Myrtle, her beloved son Thomas Kougl,...
Merlin Frederick Wilde
Dec 2, 2025
Merlin Frederick Wilde, 81, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 2, 2025.
Merlin was born in Winona, Minnesota on March 15, 1944 to the late Erwin A. Wilde and Laverna (Grimm) Wilde. He was one of three children. Merlin was baptized and confirmed his faith in Christ, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lewiston, MN....
Patrick Joseph Heiman
Dec 1, 2025
Patrick “Pat” Joseph Heiman, 54, passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2025.
Patrick was born on December 19, 1970 in Menomonee Falls to Carl and Rita (nee Morgan) Heiman.
Patrick met his wife, Courtney Haeuser in 2006. They fell in love quickly and spent 15 years building a beautiful life together before becoming husband and wife on October 2, 2021. Patrick and...
Marlene M. Yoost
Dec 1, 2025
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Marlene M. Yoost, 70, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
Marlene entered the world on April 17, 1955, in West Bend, the cherished daughter of Lawrence and Irene (nee Thill) Esselman. On September 21, 1974, she pledged her love to James “Jim” Yoost in a...
Thomas E. Potter
Nov 29, 2025
Thomas Edward Potter
September 3, 1946 – November 29, 2025
Thomas Edward Potter, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1946, to Wilford and Bernice (nee Kocher) Potter.
Thomas graduated from West Bend High School in 1964 and later attended the University of Oshkosh. Throughout his life, he worked numerous jobs, demonstrating a strong work...
Lori S. Hron
Nov 27, 2025
Lori Hron, age 74 of West Bend, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. She was born on September 10, 1951 daughter of Howard and Darlene (Casper) Glander. She was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend East High School in 1971. She attended Sacred Heart School of Practical Nursing...
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