Local Obituaries
Mary Rose Thull
Nov 3, 2024
Mary Rose Thull, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Kettle Moraine Gardens Assisted Living in Kewaskum. She was born on January 29, 1928, daughter of the late Emil and Mary Moser (nee Berg). She was one of ten children who grew up on a farm in Nenno. On September 15, 1951, she was married...
Rita A. Lackas
Nov 2, 2024
Rita A. Lackas (nee Rahmer), 85, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, with her family by her side.
Rita was born on January 4, 1939, in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Irene Rahmer (nee Buechel). Rita was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Lackas on April 18, 1959, at St. Claudius Catholic Church in St....
Joan Marie (Kolbach) Fechter
Nov 2, 2024
Joan Marie (nee Kolbach) Fechter, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, with her family by her side.
Joan was born on May 6, 1934, on the family farm in the Town of Port Washington to the late George and Rose (nee Jacque) Kolbach. Joan was united in marriage to Edward Fechter on July 10,1954. Edward...
John Robert Thresher
Nov 1, 2024
John Robert Thresher passed away on November 1, 2024, at the age of 80 in West Bend, WI.
Born on July 7, 1944, in Fond du Lac, WI, John was one of four children. His childhood was split between Fond du Lac and Milwaukee. Growing up, he enjoyed fishing, playing hockey, and getting into mischief with his...
John Antonio Landa
Oct 30, 2024
John Antonio Landa, age 94, of Richfield, Wisconsin, passed away in his home on October 30, 2024. John is survived by the love of his life, Aileen, who he was married to for 72 amazing years; six children; sixteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren with another one on the way, and one great-great grandchild.
John was born in Boise,...
Donald T. Sorlie
Oct 30, 2024
Donald Thomas Sorlie, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Donald was born on October 13, 1933, in Kenmare, North Dakota, to the late Thomas and Ruby (nee Hoglund) Sorlie. Donald was raised on a farm near Coteau, North Dakota and graduated from Coteau High School in 1951. He then attended North Dakota...
Janet L. Bronner
Oct 27, 2024
Janet Louise Bronner, 81, of Kewaskum, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Lawliss Hospice in Mequon.
Janet was born on January 24, 1943, in Neenah, the daughter of the late Paul and Esther (nee Rice) Achterberg. On August 28, 1965, she was united in marriage to David Bronner at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...
Paul J. Krueger
Oct 26, 2024
Paul J. Krueger, 89, of West Bend, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
Paul entered the world on August 31, 1935, in West Bend, born to the late Laborie and Gladys Krueger. He tied the knot with Joanne Koenings on June 5, 1954, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...
Kenneth "Stairs" H. Karstedt
Oct 26, 2024
Kenneth “Stairs” H. Karstedt Jr., 69, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his home with Vicki by his side.
He was born on February 13, 1955, to the late Kenneth Sr. and Virginia (nee Neubert) in West Bend. Ken was a quadriplegic for all his adult life, but his paralysis didn’t...
Dolores King
Oct 25, 2024
Dolores King (nee Zingsheim), age 81 years, of West Bend, formerly of Allenton, was reunited with her dad in Heaven on October 25, 2024.
Dolores was born in Allenton and raised on the family farm.
Dolores was a Slinger High School graduate and went on to Moraine Park Technical College and earned her degree in...
Judith Ann Reagles
Oct 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Judith Ann Reagles (nee Lecher), on October 24th, 2024.
Born on February 3rd, 1944, in Port Washington, WI, to Alois and Henrietta Lecher (nee Baumann) Judith lived a full and vibrant life. She was the loving wife of Dennis Reagles. Together, they raised a...
Milayna Monica Meyers
Oct 22, 2024
Milayna Monica Meyers, infant daughter of Mina and Michael Meyers was born August 14, 2024, and met the arms of angels on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin safe on daddy’s chest.
Milayna’s life was so short but yet so incredibly sweet. In just two short months, she brought a lifetime’s worth of joy,...
Darlene L. Stadel
Oct 22, 2024
Darlene L. Stadel (Kile), age 76 years, of West Bend, Wisconsin sadly left us on October 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was a vibrant and elegant woman filled with unconditional love and acceptance for all.
She was born May 20, 1948, in Washburn, Wisconsin to her loving parents James and Grace (Milligan) Kile. While...
Douglas "Doug" W. Franzen
Oct 21, 2024
Douglas “Doug” W. Franzen, 71, of Kewaskum, passed away on October 21, 2024, at his home with his family at his side, after a lengthy courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Doug was born on December 11, 1952, in Port Washington, the son of the late Edward and Leona (nee Bruss) Franzen. He was a 1971...
Donald "Don" H. Kaehny
Oct 20, 2024
Donald “Don” Henry Kaehny, 78, of the city of Mayville, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend, Wisconsin, surrounded by his family.
He was born July 2, 1946, in the city of Hartford, Wisconsin to the late Robert J. and Kathryn (nee Lorenz) Kaehny.
Don graduated from West Bend...
Joan Marie (Boegel) Struebing
Oct 18, 2024
Joan Marie Struebing (nee Boegel), 86, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
Joan was born on August 16, 1938, in West Bend, to the late Oscar and Lucy (nee Wietor) Boegel. Joan was united in marriage to Robert Struebing on May 6, 1961.
Those left to cherish Joan’s...
John Anthony Burant
Oct 17, 2024
John Anthony Burant, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at home surrounded by family. John was known for his kindness and compassion. His unwavering love and support of his family and friends will be deeply missed.
John was born on October 2, 1931, in Racine, WI to the late John and Norma (Peterson) Burant. ...
Janet L. (Allarding) Enright
Oct 16, 2024
Janet L. Enright (nee Allarding), 89, of Kewaskum, passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
She was born in West Bend, WI on November 20, 1934, to the late Edward and Hattie (nee Kotecki) Allarding. Shortly after high school graduation, and while attending her first Boltonville picnic, Janet met the love of...
John Frank Boegel
Oct 15, 2024
John Frank Boegel, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.
John was born on January 7, 1943, in Kewaskum, to the late Oscar and Lucy (nee Weitor) Boegel. John served his country in the Marines. He was united in marriage to Rita Wenninger on July 6, 1968,...
Joshua Ryan Schilling
Oct 14, 2024
Joshua “Josh” R. Schilling, 35, of Theresa, Wisconsin, was called to be with the creator on October 14, 2024. He was born on March 30, 1989, to Ronald R Schilling Jr. and Leslie C. Fletcher in Burlington, WI.
Joshua graduated from Burlington High School. In 1995 Joshua moved to Kentucky and began remodeling homes. Joshua went on...