Obituaries

Jul 29, 2025

George C Wagner, of Hartford, WI, passed away peacefully on July 29th, 2025, at the age of 84 after a courageous battle of health challenges. He was born on December 15th, 1940, to William and Meta Wagner. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Agnes (nee Beder), nieces Barbara and Judy (Kevin Klink) Wagner; brothers-in-law Paul (Diana),...

Jul 24, 2025

Kenneth Raymond Henry Herman, of Jackson, WI, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on July 24 th , 2025. He is survived by his children Pamela (Paul) Esselman, Kay Herman, and Amy (Dan) Ermer; Son-In-law Tom Herther; his grandchildren Kristin (Dan) Feller, Erik (Jennifer) Esselman, Jason (Jennifer) Herther, Megan (Tim) Gundrum, Tyler (Ashley) Wagner, Brooke (Ryan) Theusch, Ashley...

Jul 23, 2025

Carol Evelyn "Red" Saegert (nee Duehning), age 82, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.  She was born on August 26, 1942, in Slinger to Arthur and Anna (nee Stuettgen) Duehning.  She attended St Peter Catholic Grade School and then Slinger High School. She married Norman "Sags" Saegert on November...

Jul 23, 2025

"Bruiser, Dilly, Dizzy"

Dylan found peace with God on July 23, 2025 at the age of 32. Beloved son of Dwayne and Jennifer Dzwonkowski. Loving brother of Taylor Dzwonkowski and Mason Kowalski. Loving partner of Brieana Migut.  Dear grandson of Starlet (the late Paul) Dzwonkowski, Deena Ferrill and the late Walter Morris.  Loving uncle of Jojo and...

Jul 21, 2025

Charlene Zarling, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 21 st , 2025.  She was born in New England, ND on July 14 th , 1933 and was the daughter of Charles and Emma (Magnuson) Erickson.  She graduated from New England, ND High School and attended the University of North Dakota.  Charlene received her teacher's certificate from Mayville Teachers College...

Jul 21, 2025

Lorraine Mary "LuLu" Kell (nee Scholtes), age 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025. Lorraine was born on April 7, 1930, to Conrad and Cecilia Scholtes in Hartford, WI.  She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Shawn Kell, on February 3, 1951. Lorraine loved spending time at their A-Frame cabin in the northwoods of...

Jul 20, 2025

James Stanley (JJ) Miller, 95, passed away peacefully at his home in West Bend, Wi on Sunday, July 20, 2025, after a courageous 2-yr battle with cancer. James was born on October 1, 1929 to James & Lillian (Shaw) Miller in Park Falls, WI. Preceding James in death are 8 siblings. James married Elizabeth Wagner (d. 7-10-2015) on October 16,...

Jul 19, 2025

Ronald Walter Katchever, age 84, passed away at his home in West Bend on Saturday, July 19, 2025.  He was born on July 30, 1940 in Beloit, WI to Anthony and Ovila (nee Meyer) Katchever.  Ronald enjoyed working and then later in life being a snowbird to his Arizona home and his summers in Eagle River, WI. While in Eagle...

Jul 18, 2025

Patrick Russell Manning, age 77, died at the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee on July 18, 2025.  He was born on St Patrick's Day, March 17, 1948 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Roberta and William Manning.  Patrick proudly served in the United States Army, Coast Guard and Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam war.  He enjoyed fishing with his...

Jul 18, 2025

Janet Marie Espitia (nee Parker), age 84, peacefully passed away at home in Kewaskum on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on April 6, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and June (nee Belanger) Parker. Janet married her love, Joseph Nicholas Espitia, on February 18, 1958 in Wauwatosa. The couple lived in Milwaukee until 1975 and...

Jul 17, 2025

Rita J. Lochen (nee Gundrum), 79, passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Assisted Living in West Bend on July 17, 2025. Born August 13, 1945, to Gregory and Mildred (nee Eckhart) Gundrum, Rita was raised in Slinger and graduated from Slinger High School. On October 26, 1968, she married the love of her life Paul V. Lochen. Together they enjoyed snowmobiling...

Jul 14, 2025

Betty Jane Weis (nee McKee), age 92, died peacefully at the Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg on July 14, 2025. She was born on December 28, 1932, in Lake City, PA to John and Lavinia McKee. Betty was in the U.S. Marine Corps and there she met and later married her love, the late Wallie A. Weis on May 14,...

Jul 12, 2025

Ruth Margaret Purfuerst (nee Weyland), age 95, passed on into Heaven on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Ivy Manor Assisted Living Center in West Bend. She was born on May 31,1930 in Milwaukee, WI to Raymond and Edith (nee Hansen) Weyland. She was the youngest of 4 sisters. Ruth married William (Bill) Purfuerst on March 4, 1950. They lived in...

Jul 12, 2025

Ricky A. Laufer, o f West Bend, WI, p assed away at his residence on July 12, 2025 at the age of 65. Born to Philip and Loretta Laufer (nee Parlow) in West Bend, WI. Ricky attended Holy Angels School and went on to graduate from West Bend West High School in 1977. An avid hunter and fisherman, the outdoors...

Jul 9, 2025

Julianne (Julie) Borges, of West Bend, Wisconsin, peacefully passed away on July 9, 2025 at the age of 87. Julie was born on September 21, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Allen and Lucy Ruedt. She grew up in Wauwatosa and attended Wauwatosa High School, where she made lifelong friends. While in high school, Julie met the...

Jun 30, 2025

With great sadness we announce that Nancy Sarrasin Yach, 73, of West Bend, passed away on June 30, 2025 at her home in West Bend. Born on December 18, 1951 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Robert and Constance (nee LeMay) Sarrasin, Nancy was the oldest of five children. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandma, and friend....

Jun 30, 2025

Joseph Walter Hefter was born on July 3, 2006 to Cheyenne (née Griffin) and Neil Hefter. Joe died unexpectedly on June 30, 2025. He should be remembered for his beautiful smile, quick wit and his unconditional loyalty to friends. Joe loved and excelled at snowboarding, known for his unique way of crossing the finish line. He never outgrew his brotherly...

Jun 30, 2025

Larry Spoerl, 74 years young, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025.   Born on October 15, 1950, Larry lived a life marked by quiet strength, loyal service, and an unwavering devotion to his family and community.

A proud graduate of Kewaskum High School, Larry went on to dedicate 37 years of his life...

Jun 26, 2025

Marilyn Ann (Sturdevant) Terrill, age 89, of West Bend, WI, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Visitation will be held at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095) on Sunday, August 3rd from 11:30am until 12:45pm. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home at...

Jun 23, 2025

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