Obituaries

Jan 1, 2024

Harold “Red” Schladweiler, age 79 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2024, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Red was born on February 7, 1944, in Port Washington to Jerome and Margaret Schladweiler (Dahm).  He was united in marriage to Kaye Ziegelbauer (nee Kress) on...

Dec 31, 2023

James W. “Jim” Leege, 90, of West Bend, passed away on December 31, 2023.

Jim was born on April 15, 1933, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Norman and Ella (nee Benesh) Leege. He was a 1955 graduate of Oklahoma State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Following college,...

Dec 31, 2023

Joyce Schwartz, 76, of Lomira passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at her home in Lomira.

Joyce was born April 2, 1947, in Beaver Dam to Carl Sr. and Ruth (nee Hartwig) Reible. Joyce would regularly help on the farm, although she was not fond of chickens or any other animals with feathers....

Dec 30, 2023

UPDATE:

VISITATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with a Memorial Service starting at 10:30. NO LUNCHEON.

Mary Elizabeth Hicken, age 93, of West Bend, WI, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Mary was born on January 10, 1930, in Sparta, WI to Sen. James...

Dec 30, 2023

Richard A. “Dick” Blaeske, 85, of West Bend, passed away on December 30, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Dick was born on August 20, 1938, in Milwaukee, the son of the late William and Erna (nee Nehrbass) Blaeske. He graduated from Custer High School in 1957 where he met his soon-to-be-wife, Joyce. Following High...

Dec 30, 2023

Lila Adeline Stahl, 90, of West Bend passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Serenity Villa Assisted Living in Campbellsport on December 30th, 2023.

Lila was born in St. Lawrence, Town of Addison, Washington County, on August 24th, 1933, to Raymond and Catherine (nee Zuern) Weninger.   She was united in marriage to...

Dec 29, 2023

Regina A. Fisher, 83, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023.

Regina was born on November 27, 1940, in Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Elmer and Louise (nee Roessler) Bryhan. Regina was united in marriage to Fritz Hoffman. Fritz preceded Regina in death. Regina was then united in marriage to Roger...

Dec 29, 2023

John Eugene Patterson, a devoted family man, drove off into the eternal sunset on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Oshkosh, WI, at the age of 79. He was ready to be reunited with his wife, Sandy.

Born on September 21, 1944, to the late Marvin and Orleane (nee Cook)...

Dec 29, 2023

Shirley Catherine (nee Zieger) Laubenstein, 90, of Campbellsport went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on March 15, 1933 in the Town of Mequon, the daughter of the late Theodore and Alma (nee Schmidt) Zieger. Shirley was a 1951 graduate of Cedarburg High School. On...

Dec 27, 2023

Duane Allen “Curly” Duenkel, age 77 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2023 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Curly was born on December 21, 1946 in West Bend to Earl and Ruth Duenkel (Balthazor). He was united in marriage to Marion...

Dec 23, 2023

Patricia "Patti" Lackas, age 62 years, of Theresa, WI, was called home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Hartford surrounded by her loving family.

Patti was born on October 31, 1961 in Stoughton to Joyce and Robert Hendrix. She was united in marriage to Dean Lackas on August 16,...

Dec 23, 2023

Carole Jean Ramel (Reinders), age 75 years, of Random Lake was called home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2023, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth surrounded by her loving family.

Carole was born on December 25, 1948 in Fredonia to Paul and Ernella Reinders (Beger).  She was united in marriage to David...

Dec 23, 2023

Leo C. Zamzow, age 92, of Fond du Lac, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 23, 2023, with his loving family surrounding him.

He was born on September 16, 1931, in Fond du Lac County to Leo and Lucille (nee Allender) Zamzow. Leo was united in marriage to Anona Moore for 30 years until she...

Dec 22, 2023

Thomas “Mobile Tom” Andrew Walker, age 75 years, of West Bend unexpectedly passed away on December 22, 2023, at his home.

Tom was born on February 3, 1948, in Milwaukee to Donald and Elizabeth Walker (Schall).  The family moved to West Bend in 1956 and Tom attended St. Mary’s School in Barton.  He was an Eagle Scout...

Dec 17, 2023

Matthew Paul passed away unexpectedly in Garland, Texas at the age of 34 years.  Matthew was born on November 16, 1989.  He grew up in Richfield where he attended Friess Lake School and then Hartford High School.  He was on the football team, swim team, DECA and also played saxophone in symphonic band, jazz band and marching band. Matthew...

Dec 17, 2023

Ralph “Chuck” C. Seeger Jr., 84, of West Bend, passed away on December 17, 2023, at The Cottages in West Bend.

Chuck was born on April 10, 1939, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Ralph Sr. and Mildred (nee Behrendt) Seeger. On August 17, 1963, he was united in marriage to Jean Decker in...

Dec 17, 2023

Patricia “Patti” Ann Heaslip, (nee Bastian), of Kewaskum, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2023, in Fond du Lac with her daughter by her side. Patti was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Born on December 12, 1950, in Appleton, Patricia was the cherished daughter of Marvin and Eleanor Bastian (nee Witt). In her youth, Patti...

Dec 15, 2023

Geraldine Helen Luebke (nee Breslow), 85, of Mayville passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Lomira Wisconsin. Geri was born July 27, 1938, to Gerald and Anita (Pribnow) Breslow. Geri was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Church in Mayville and graduated from Mayville High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to Ralph Luebke at St....

Dec 12, 2023

Judith “Judy” R. Kraetsch (nee Jones), 77 of West Bend passed in peace on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

She was born on July 18, 1946, to the late Thomas and Jeanne (nee Nowland) Jones. Judy grew up on the family farm in Sussex. She attended High School in Wauwatosa. Judy was a stay-at-home mom for many years...

Dec 9, 2023

Walter W. Friedemann, 95, of Random Lake, WI died peacefully surrounded by family on December 9, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1928, in the town of Addison, Washington County, WI, to Walter L. and Hildegarde (nee Endlich) Friedemann. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1945 and the University of Wisconsin in 1949 earning a Bachelor...