Obituaries

Jul 16, 2026

Mary Kay Rate, 83, of the town of Wayne, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, on July 16, 2026.

Mary Kay was born on May 17, 1943, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Gregory and Elvira (nee Bonlender) Wettstein. On October 6, 1962, she was united in marriage to Gerald Rate at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church...

Jul 15, 2026

Norbert Lipenski passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 81, at home surrounded by family after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by the love of his life, Carol of 49 years; his children, Kristen (John) Wallace, Colleen (Andy) Loeffler, and Shawn Lipenski (Don Eggert); his grandchildren, Michael (Kathleen) Wallace, Jessica Wallace, Grace Loeffler,...

Jul 15, 2026

Donald B. Schultz “Bear”, age 82 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2026, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born on June 8, 1944, in Port Washington to Ken and Caroline Schultz (Opsahl). He was united in marriage to Mary Gawrisch on November 10, 1973, at...

Jul 12, 2026

Cecilia Regina Belligan peacefully entered into eternity in the quiet morning hours of July 12, 2026.

Born in Leroy, Wisconsin on February 1, 1934 to the late Kilian and Cecilia (nee Gindt) Wondra, she was the 9th of 10 children. Growing up, she supported the family business of farming by assisting her sisters, brothers, and parents with all that running a...

Jul 11, 2026

Edward “Ed” Pruim, age 92 of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1933, to the late Edward and Mary Pruim. Ed leaves behind his sister, Evelyn Birdsall; brother-in-law, Kenneth Ramthun; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A funeral service in remembrance of Ed will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026,...

Jul 7, 2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Ebert, 78, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Jackie was born on November 24, 1947, in Fond du Lac to the late Lewis and Dorothy (nee Kleczka) Ebert. Jackie's sense of humor was infectious, and she had a knack for making people laugh. She loved spending time at the zoo, exploring...

Jul 4, 2026

Kay Ann Voll (nee Wandrey), 84

November 27, 1941 – July 4, 2026

Kay passed away after living with Alzheimer’s Disease for 5 years. The last year was at Compassionate Heights Assisted Living Home in Beechwood, where Kay had wonderful care from their staff and the Preceptor Hospice nurses. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Adeline (nee Kroll)...

Jul 3, 2026

Margaret Ann Krebs (née Walter), 103, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2026.

Born on August 26, 1922 in Loyal, Wisconsin, Margaret grew up on a farm as one of nine children. She learned early that there was always work to be done and carried her hardworking nature, quiet determination, and humility with her throughout her life.

Margaret married the love of...

Jul 3, 2026

Keith Frederick Heidtke of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on July 3, 2026, at the age of 79, at Kathy Hospice after a short illness.

Keith was born on August 2, 1946, to Frederick and Janet (nee Hill) Heidtke. Keith was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jackson, WI, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Christian Faith....

Jul 2, 2026

Every family has a center, the person who keeps everyone connected, remembers every birthday, cheers the loudest from the bleachers, and makes holidays feel like home. For our family, that person was our mom, Janet Rose. Mom passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on July 2nd, 2026 at the age of 90.

She was born on September 4, 1935, in...

Jul 1, 2026

Audrey C. Andersen (nee Stark), 98, of West Bend, formerly of Adams, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital, in the town of Polk.

Audrey was born on July 26, 1927, in Kiel, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late William and Clara (nee Minnie) Stark. On May 17, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gordon...

Jun 30, 2026

Bernice R. Wilkens (nee Gerner), age 96 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2026 at Cedar Community in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Bernice was born on December 29, 1929 in West Bend to Arthur and Ella (nee Fick) Gerner. She was united in marriage to Milton Herman Wilkens at...

Jun 28, 2026

Adela H. Pamperin, 90, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Adela was born on June 3,1936, in West Bend to the late George and Esther Pamperin (nee Schwertz). Growing up on a family farm, Adela developed a lifelong passion for her beloved cats, who brought her immense joy and companionship throughout her life.

After leaving...

Jun 25, 2026

Eloise "Penny" Harth Fitzsimmons, lovingly known as Penny and affectionately called "Grandma Bubbles" by her grandchildren, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on June 25, 2026.

Penny was born on October 31, 1942, in West Bend, Wisconsin to Ellsworth and Louise Harth.

She graduated from West Bend High School in 1960. She studied Journalism at Principia College and the University...

Jun 24, 2026

Thomas Paul Bonenfant slipped gently from this world on June 24th, 2026, called home to the Lord after a life marked by quiet joys and simple kindness.

Born August 26th, 1962, to Richard and Pamela (nee Mueller) Bonenfant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tom’s early years unfolded on a sunlit farm in New Fane. He fed chickens at dawn and rode his pony...

Jun 21, 2026

Corinna Marie Blecher, 61, of the town of Hubbard, journeyed to the Spirit World, wrapped in the love of her family and the soft sunrise light at Kathy Hospice, on June 21, 2026.

Born as the summer sun peaked, on June 30, 1964, in West Bend, WI, Corinna was the cherished daughter of Donald D. Mertz and Angeline J. Mertz (Peaine)....

Jun 19, 2026

Donald Clem Kurer, age 99, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at Kathy Hospice on Friday, June 19, 2026. He was born October 5, 1926 to the late John and Viola (nee Japp) Kurer in West Allis, Wisconsin. He married the love of his life, Dorothy (nee McCulloch) on February 4, 1950.

Don enjoyed childhood with his siblings....

Jun 18, 2026

Kathy Ann Brightman, 65, passed away on June 18th, 2026 after a brief stay in West Bend, WI.

Kathy Ann Sutherland was born on June 25th, 1960 in Wakefield, MI, and was a graduate of Luther L Wright High School (Ironwood, MI) in 1978.

She was the loving mother of four children — Nathan (Karri) Toth, Joshua (Lindsey) Toth, Jeremy (Ariyanna) Toth,...

Jun 15, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

William Edward Roots, age 100, transitioned from this life on June 14, 2026. Bill was born on August 27, 1925, to Anna Leota Myers and Ward Roots in Gary, Indiana. He grew up and was educated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed a degree in education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Masters of Education in Administration at the University...