Obituaries

Jan 22, 2024

Darryl J. Gruber, age 62 of Menasha, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 22, 2024.

He was born on August 11, 1961, to Andrew Eugene and Alice (nee Krueger) Gruber in West Bend. Darryl graduated from Kewaskum High School. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corp. Darryl worked as a machinist for...

Jan 21, 2024

Donald C. “Don” Maxwell, Jr., 74, of Theresa, passed away on January 21, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Don was born on June 5, 1949, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Donald Sr. and Sylvia (nee Kowalski) Maxwell. Don was united in marriage on January 31, 1970, to Jacqueline McMahon...

Jan 21, 2024

Athleen Mae Butzke (nee Schroeder) was born on June 9th, 1930, to the late Charles and Wilhelmina (nee Stuebe) Schroeder.  She graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1947.

On August 26th, 1948, Athleen was married to Melvin H. Butzke of Campbellsport at St. Peter Lutheran Church - Fond du Lac.

Melvin and Athleen were blessed...

Jan 19, 2024

Katherine “Kathy” F. Thomas, 70, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

She was born on November 15, 1953, to the late Roland and Elfrieda (nee Heidemann) Thomas in Plymouth, WI. She was baptized at Salem Plank Road UCC in Plymouth and confirmed at Immanuel UCC in West Bend,...

Jan 19, 2024

On Friday, January 19, 2024, Christine “Chris” Knutson, of West Bend, found eternal peace, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family at Lawlis Hospice in Mequon.

Chris was born on September 28, 1949 to Oscar and Jean (nee Filyes) Schober in Milwaukee. The family resided in West Bend, and that’s where she graduated high school...

Jan 19, 2024

Ramona Roberts, nee Sierra, 85, of Theresa, passed away on January 19, 2024, at home, surrounded by love and family.

Ramona was born December 24, 1938, to the late Porfirio and Cruz Sierra.

She came to the States by herself at age 19. She was living in Milwaukee, and in 1965,...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert “Bobby” A. Peters, 89, of West Bend entered Eternal Life on Friday, January 19, 2024.

He was born on January 8, 1935, to the late Arthur and Edna (nee Crass) Peters in West Bend. Bobby was raised on the family farm in West Bend, where he had many responsibilities, including the milk route, where he developed...

Jan 18, 2024

Ruth J. Rostowfske (nee Rowley), age 90 passed away peacefully with her loving son Brad and daughter-in-law Catherine (aka Gus) Reilly by her bedside on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Cedar Community Assisted Living facility in West Bend, WI.

Daughter of Donald and Edna Rowley (Ettinger) of Whitewater, WI.  Ruth was born on February 26, 1933, in...

Jan 17, 2024

Ruth C. Survis, 99, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

Ruth was born on February 18, 1924, in the town of Barton, the daughter of the late Carl and Emma (nee Proeber) Bandle. On April 2, 1945, she was united in marriage to Forest Survis...

Jan 16, 2024

Margaret Holle went to be with her husband Jay in eternal life on January 16, 2024 at the age of 75.

Born in Green Bay on April 26, 1948, Margaret was one of three daughters of the late Lee and Evelyn (nee Greenwood) Winter. She attended grade school starting in a one-room school near Gillett, Wisconsin where...

Jan 16, 2024

Constance “Connie” R. Jones, 82, of West Bend entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

She was born on November 5, 1941, and raised in Milwaukee, the only child of Edgar and Dorothea (nee Eggert) Jones. Connie went to Emmaus Lutheran School through grade 3 and then Garden Homes Public School for 4-8; baptized and confirmed...

Jan 14, 2024

Mary Jane Starr, 81, of West Bend, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Mary Jane was born on October 25, 1942, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (nee Wagner) Felder. On June 1, 1963, she was united in marriage to James Starr at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...

Jan 14, 2024

Louis R. Luedtke, 90, of Beechwood, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Louis was born on June 3, 1933, in the town of Mitchell on the family farm, the son of the late August and Olga (nee Schachtschneider) Luedtke. Louis was the youngest of 12 siblings. On November 7,...

Jan 13, 2024

James “Jim” N. Opelt, 85, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

He was born on April 28, 1938, to the late Norman and Mary Ann (nee Grzanna) Opelt in Madison, WI. Jim graduated from Madison Central High School in 1956. On December 27, 1960, he was united in marriage to Susan Goodrich....

Jan 9, 2024

Thomas Harold Spartz, 79, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in West Bend.

Thomas was born in West Bend on November 16, 1944, to the late Wilfred and Evelyn (nee Grotelueschen) Spartz. He attended Kewaskum Highschool, class of 1962. Thomas served his country in the Navy for...

Jan 7, 2024

Carol J. “Jean” Jacak, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on January 7, 2024, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Carol Jean, the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Regina Theusch, was born on October 15, 1932, in Kewaskum. She married her soulmate, Roger Jacak, on April 28, 1951, at St....

Jan 7, 2024

James P. “Jim” Miller, age 58 years, of West Bend, formerly of Watertown, found peace on January 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.

Jim was born on March 21, 1965 in Woodstock, Illinois to John “Jack” and Irene Miller (nee Thurlwell). He was united in marriage...

Jan 6, 2024

Kenneth J. “Ken” Connor, a great husband, my sweetheart of 63 years, and loving father, grandfather, and follower of Jesus, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 6, 2024 with his family at his bedside.

Born on December 23, 1937 in Milwaukee to Sylvia (nee Krause) Connor, Ken attended North Division...

Jan 2, 2024

Linda M. Miller, age 70 years, of Iron Ridge was called home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford with her daughter, and her dear friend by her side.

Linda was born on October 30, 1953, in the Milwaukee area to Corrine Miller (nee Wagner).

Linda loved...

Jan 1, 2024

Marvin George Kuehl, Sr., age 95, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 1, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. Born to George and Theresa Kuehl in Sherry, Wisconsin, he attended the Pittsville school district. He was honored to serve his country in the Army as a tank commander in the Korean War. He was...