Obituaries

Aug 11, 2024

Pauline L. Norem (nee Sandberg), 81, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Pauline was born on September 20, 1942, in Ladysmith, to the late Paul and Margaret (nee Naymaster) Sandberg. Pauline was united in marriage to Allen “Al” Norem on September 14, 1963, in Milwaukee. Allen passed away on February 23, 2023. Pauline enjoyed spending her time...

Aug 11, 2024

Ardis Daun Ashton (nee Kitzman), 77, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Ardis was born on October 17, 1946, in Clintonville, to the late Virgil and Erma (nee Schoen) Kitzman. Ardis was united in marriage to William Ashton on February 14, 1993, in North Fond du Lac. She was a Respiratory Therapist for several years. Ardis...

Aug 9, 2024

LaVilla (Vollmer) Wilson passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at The Heritage at Deer Creek in New Berlin.

She was born on October 31, 1931 in West Bend to Herman & Rosalia (Thull) Vollmer. LaVilla was baptized at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, grew up on the family farm, and lived in the area throughout her life. ...

Aug 9, 2024

Margaret A. (Marge) Rabuck

Marge Rabuck, 83 of Port Washington, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 12, 1941 to Margaret M. Sampont (nee Olinger) and Walter O. Sampont, Marge was raised on a farm in the town of Port Washington.  She attended...

Aug 8, 2024

Thursday, August 8, 2024, John Herbert Abel, 89, passed away peacefully in the comfort of Kathy Hospice with his loving family gathered around him.

John was born in the Town of Barton to John and Esther (nee Benike) Abel.  John was united in marriage to Ruth Crass on August 15, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church in West...

Aug 7, 2024

Carol Louisa Ann Steinmetz-Smith (nee Cook), 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Lawlis Family Hospice with her family by her side. Carol worked at West Bend East High School as an aid. She loved working with all the kids.

Carol was born on May 1, 1947, in West Bend, to the late Leslie and...

Aug 5, 2024

LaVern Lucy (nee Liegl) Priest, entered eternal life on Monday August 5, 2024. She was born November 4, 1931, to Philip and Adelia (nee Oechsner) Liegl and was the 8th of 12 children. On August 20, 1949, she married Merlin C. Priest in LeRoy. Together they farmed in the town of Lomira. LaVern grew up in the town of...

Aug 3, 2024

David Christopher “Dave” Weickert, Sr., age 63 years, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2024 at his home.

Dave was born on November 4, 1960 in Milwaukee to James E. and Dorothy M. Weickert (Christensen).  He was united in marriage to Therese M. Schroeder on July 21, 1984 at St. Monica’s in Whitefish Bay....

Aug 1, 2024

Sharon Marie Norlander (nee Ruetten), 71, of the Town of Addison, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at The Auberge at Oak Village in Menomonee Falls, WI after an 8+ year battle with aphasia and fronto-temporal dementia.

She was born on September 24, 1952, to the late Thomas and Marion Ruetten...

Jul 31, 2024

Shirley M. Gawel, age 77, of Big Flats, died at Aspirus Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin and went to be with God on July 31, 2024.

She was born on August 1, 1946, the beloved daughter of Roy and Ruth (Gerwing) Holz in Hartford, Wisconsin. At age four, Shirley and her family moved to Lebanon, Wisconsin where...

Jul 30, 2024

Betty L. Fellner, 82, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Betty was born on June 10, 1942, in Marietta, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Clarence and Leither (nee Ward) Nichols. On February 28, 1959, she was united in marriage to John “Tom” Fellner in Illinois. Tom preceded Betty in death on May...

Jul 30, 2024

Kevin R. Roos, 41, of West Bend, unexpectedly passed away on July 30, 2024, after a 21-year struggle with addiction and personal challenges.

Kevin was born on January 11, 1983, in West Bend, the son of Dennis and Cynthia (nee Russart) Roos. Kevin attended Decorah Elementary and Badger Middle School, and graduated from West Bend...

Jul 29, 2024

Suzanne “Sue” Artin (nee Dymak), age 85 years, of Jackson was called home to be with Jesus on July 29, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Sue was born on December 25, 1938 in Milwaukee to William and Mary Dymak (nee Zunac).  She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Artin on May 9,...

Jul 28, 2024

In the morning hours of Sunday, July 28, 2024, Dennis “Denny” Kleinke of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded in the love and comfort of his family.

Born 78 years ago on August 18, 1945, Denny was one of four sons of the late Fredrick “Fritz” and LaVerne (nee Harter) Kleinke. Denny was united in...

Jul 27, 2024

Francey A. Meils (nee Johnson), age 93 years, of West Bend died on July 27, 2024 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Francey was born on April 15, 1931 in Manitowoc to Theodore and Blanche Johnson (nee Baetke).  She was the wife of the late Eugene “Gene” Meils, who was a Milwaukee Firefighter....

Jul 24, 2024

David “Dave” A. Brunhart, 69, of Newburg passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024.

He was born on March 16, 1955, to the late Robert Brunhart and Phyllis Painter (nee McCrone) in Milwaukee, WI. As a boy, the family moved to West Bend where Dave attended school. He graduated from West Bend West High School. Dave then...

Jul 23, 2024

Joseph J. “Joey” Plato, 40, of West Bend, passed away on July 23, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend.

Joey was born on October 21, 1983, in Menomonee Falls, the son of Terry and Helen (nee Petermann) Plato. Joseph had a zest for life that was evident in his many passions. He loved the...

Jul 22, 2024

Jean E. Seeger, 81, of West Bend, passed away on July 22, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Jean was born on January 3, 1943, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Shirley (nee Gatzow) Decker. On August 17, 1963, she was united in marriage to Ralph “Chuck” Seeger in Wauwatosa. Chuck preceded...

Jul 21, 2024

Duane Ketter, age 81 years, of Kekoskee passed away suddenly at home on July 21, 2024.

Duane was born on June 23, 1943 in Campbellsport to Henry and Elsie Ketter.  He attended Campbellsport High School and graduated in 1961.  Duane enlisted in the United States Army on July 4, 1964 and served until June 21, 1966, and...

Jul 20, 2024

Sueann E. Fisher (nee Millard), 65, of West Bend found peace on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

She was born on August 20, 1958, to the late Ralph and Rosemary Millard in West Bend. On April 28, 1981, she was united in marriage to William Fisher. Sueann worked many jobs over the years, working at Dick’s Pizza, Amity...