Obituaries

Aug 29, 2023

Douglas "Doug" Allen Trapp Passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Russell A. and Elterine Trapp. Doug was a proud United States Marine Corp. Veteran, serving two tours and receiving the Purple Heart Medal and the Gold Star Medal in lieu of a second Purple Heart...

Aug 28, 2023

Audrey Salisbury (nee Sovereign) of West Bend, WI gained her heavenly angel wings on Monday, August 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Audrey was born on October 13, 1939 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Gordon and Edith Sovereign. Audrey will forever be remembered as being a most kind and gracious person who always exuded love and beauty from within....

Aug 22, 2023

Robert Allen Swanson, 71

Robert Swanson passed on August 22, after courageously battling respiratory failure for nearly three years, following unprecedented lung scarring prompted by a COVID 19 diagnosis. While patiently awaiting a lung transplant, Bob never lost his optimism and appreciation for life.  He was a kind hearted, selfless man who habitually dismissed life's...

Aug 22, 2023

Marion E. Burlo (nee Krocka) Entered into Eternal Life on August 22, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Esther Krocka. Marion married James Burlo on June 25, 1949. She was an active member of Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Parish, West Bend, and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing cards, Dominos, and...

Aug 21, 2023

After braving an eight year battle with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease, John William Ancel went to be with the Lord peacefully at the age of 58, on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born on January 30, 1965. At the time of his birth, his parents John B. (d. 1980) and Marlene (d. 2015) were already proud parents of Karen...

Aug 21, 2023

H.G. "Bud" Jones, 86, of Hubertus, WI passed away on Monday, August 21 after a stroke and a tragic fall backward down the stairs on August 14. Beloved husband and best friend of Barb (nee Sura) for 53 years.  Loving father to Dave (Bonnie) and Heidi (Chris) Chlupp.  Wonderful grandpa to Daniel and Laura Jones and Sydney and Kennedy Chlupp. ...

Aug 21, 2023

Ellen M. Erickson (nee Moyer) Passed peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the age of 99. She was born in Seattle Washington, the daughter of Gilbert and Lelia (nee Thorton) Moyer. Ellen married John Leonard Erickson "Leonard" in 1941. She enjoyed playing bingo watching sports on TV and was a bowler on the "Morning Glories Bowling team", in her...

Aug 20, 2023

Scott Gerald Lebakken, age 67, of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a 2 and ½ year battle of various illnesses that began with cancer. He was born on December 11, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI to Gerald and Lillian Lebakken. He was a 1974 graduate of Hartford High School....

Aug 20, 2023

Janet Ruth Walter (nee Daley), age 76 passed away on August 20, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was born on April 17, 1947 in Milwaukee to John and Ruth (nee Niessen) Daley. Janet enjoyed traveling with her husband, going out to eat, and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. Back in her younger days...

Aug 19, 2023

Jon Michael Mouradian, 59, passed away peacefully at Menomonee Falls Hospital on Saturday, August 19, 2023, surrounded by family. Born to Mike and Mary Edna Mouradian in West Allis, WI. Jon grew up in West Allis, graduating from Nathan Hale High School. He went on to attend college at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and graduated from University of Wisconsin...

Aug 17, 2023

Gregory A. Hangartner "Greg" Passed peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023, with his family by his side, at the age of 72. He was born in Postville, Iowa, the son of the late Robert and Gertrude (nee Harris) Bluck. Greg moved to Wisconsin in his early 20's to try out a number of jobs before finding his passion of selling...

Aug 15, 2023

Laurie A. Helberg (nee Evans) Went to be with her Lord and Savior with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 56. She was born in Iowa, the daughter of John C. and Sandra L. (nee Krizan) Evans. Laurie graduated from Slinger High School in 1985 with honors and from the University of...

Aug 13, 2023

Mark Edward Larson, age 63, passed away on Sunday August 13, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on March 28, 1960, to Darrell and Bette (nee Berres) Larson. On October 11, 1980, he was united in marriage to Lu Ann (nee Kertscher) and resided in Campbellsport, WI for the past 36 years. Mark was...

Aug 11, 2023

On Friday August 11, 2023, Mike W. Sitzberger, loving husband, and father of three children, passed away at the age of 67 in his home amongst his beloved family. Mike was born on July 4, 1956, in Peru, IL to Michael C. and Mary M. (Kelly) Sitzberger and grew up in Random Lake, WI where his family owned and operated...

Aug 10, 2023

Paul Michael Becker, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1984 to John and Barbara (nee Blank) Becker. Paul graduated from Slinger High School in 2004. He enjoyed living with his parents and working at the Threshold in West Bend until they moved to Fond du Lac in 2006. Paul moved...

Aug 4, 2023

Betty "Betz" Ann Steilen (nee Pipping), age 81, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 surrounded by loving family at Froedtert of West Bend Hospital. She was born on April 24, 1942 in Fond du Lac, WI to Reinhold and Alice (nee Basler) Pipping. Betty enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers, Bucks, Badgers and pro golf. She also enjoyed attending her...

Aug 4, 2023

Richard "Dick" A. Roles Passed peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born in Evanston IL, the son of Robert and Anna Roles. Dick lived in Mundelein, IL, and married Judith L. (nee Dorzok) Roels in 1989, they have lived back here in West Bend since 2007. He worked as a...

Aug 4, 2023

James "Jim", "Grandpa", "Slim" G. Peterson Passed on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born in Owatonna, MN, the son of the late Robert and Margaret Peterson. Jim was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He met and married Joan Hansen on August 1, 1959, and moved to Wisconsin in 1963; even though they divorced,...

Jul 31, 2023

Joanne Kathleen Epps "Jo" (nee Backstrom), age 62, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at her home in Campbellsport. She was born on July 10, 1961 in Des Moines, IA to Norman and Marilyn (nee Shepard) Backstrom. Jo loved spending time at the lake and especially loved time with family and friends. She enjoyed the outdoors, time in the...

Jul 27, 2023

Sharon J. Tuttle March 29, 1939 – July 27, 2023 Sharon June Tuttle (nee Whalen) of Beaver Dam, passed away July 27, 2023, at the age of 84. Sharon was born March 29, 1939 in Burlington, the daughter of the late George and Thelma (nee Good) Whalen. She grew up in Wind Lake, and in August of 1960, she married...