Obituaries

Dec 7, 2023

Inez M. Ustruck, 98, of West Bend died peacefully December 7, 2023

She was born May 20, 1925, to the late Frank H. and Lydia (nee Hafemeister) Miller. Her early life was spent on the family farm in the Town of Farmington. In 1941 the family moved to Barton, settling in a home on Barton Avenue, where...

Dec 5, 2023

Reid W. Bergren, 76, of the town of Trenton, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Reid was born on November 24, 1947, in Superior, Wisconsin, the son of the late Wallace and Vivian (nee Bergren) Nelson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1969. On...

Dec 5, 2023

Roger W. Igel, 78, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

He was born on March 28, 1945, to the late Steve and Esther (nee Dexheimer) Igel in West Bend. Roger graduated from West Bend High School in 1963. On May 15, 1965, he was united in...

Dec 5, 2023

Melede Grace Meinzen (nee Strehlow), age 63 of Germantown, WI joined the Kingdom of Heaven into the arms of Jesus Christ at 9:47 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was surrounded by family at her residence. Having fought ALS valiantly, she was redeemed from the bounds of earth to celebrate her first Christmas in eternity.

Melede...

Dec 3, 2023

Phillip Lawrence Lesniak, 80, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Phillip grew up in Durham, North Carolina, and then moved to Florida after retiring to be closer to his daughter and granddaughters, both geographically and for bonding. After a few whiles...

Dec 3, 2023

Donald “Butch” E. Plzak, of Gillett, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

He was born on Sept 20, 1959, to Eugene Plzak and Donna (nee Conley) Klein in West Bend, WI. Don graduated from Lomira High School.  After high school, he went onto pursue a career in culinary arts.  After that, he spent the rest...

Dec 2, 2023

Irmgard R. “Bunny” Spors, 89, of West Bend, passed on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her home.

Bunny was born on March 16, 1934, in Milwaukee, the daughter of German immigrants Eugene and Ida (nee Wurm) Deiss. She grew up in Milwaukee, but spent her summers with the family at their cottage on Silver Lake in West...

Nov 30, 2023

Martha A. Jeffrey (nee Norman), 95, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

She was born on September 20, 1928, to the late Frank and Martha (nee Leider) Norman in Grafton WI. Martha graduated from Rufus King High School. On October 26, 1946, she was united in marriage to Delbert Jeffrey. She was...

Nov 28, 2023

Mary Ann Szaniawski (nee Meindl) age 84 of West Bend, earned her angel wings, November 28, 2023 at Kathy Hospice, with her children by her side.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children: a daughter, Janet Genthe and son, Jim Szaniawski and his wife, Tracy; her grandchildren: Cody Genthe (Cassie), Taylor Genthe Zorn...

Nov 28, 2023

Florence Viola Graff (nee Benike), age 102 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Kathy Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Florence was born on May 29, 1921 in West Bend to Fred and Marie Benike (Schluter).  She was one of nine children. Florence was united...

Nov 28, 2023

Harry "Harold" W. Shaw Jr., 77, of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away on November 28, 2023. Born on December 20, 1945, in Easton, Pennsylvania, Harry was the beloved husband of Janice Shaw and the loving father of daughters Missy Shaw and Jill Shaw-Videnovic. He also enjoyed his time with his son-in-law, Strahinja Videnovic, and his granddog Rumor. Harry is...

Nov 27, 2023

Dan David Diehl, age 62, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1961, to Donald and Arlene Diehl. He grew up in Hills Lake, Wild Rose and loved to ride his dirt bike on back roads and ski at Nordic Ski Hill. He also grew up in Oshkosh on Lake Winnebago and loved...

Nov 27, 2023

Mary Ann F. Buckley (nee Lemcke), 84, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on December 10, 1938, to the late Elroy and Anne (nee Ohmann) Lemcke in Milwaukee, WI. Mary Ann attended Cedarburg High School through Junior year but graduated...

Nov 26, 2023

Billie Lorraine Schalla (nee Courier), 95, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on September 25, 1928, to the late Wilfred and Thelma (Foster) Courier in Kentucky. On February 21, 1953, she was united in marriage to Gordon Schalla at...

Nov 25, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” R. Rochon, 60, of West Bend, found peace on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

She was born on December 21, 1962, to the late William and Mary (nee Pesczek) Rochon in Milwaukee, WI. Kathy grew up in Milwaukee until the age of 12 when the family moved to the Town of Farmington. Kathy attended the Kewaskum...

Nov 23, 2023

Peter J. “Pete” Lieven, 68, of the Town of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Mineral Point.

Pete was born on September 30, 1955, in Hartford, the son of the late Donald and Lorraine (nee Reis) Lieven. On September 18, 1982, he was united in marriage to Mary McKinley at Holy...

Nov 22, 2023

Jeffrey A. “Jeff” Reigle, age 72, of Kewaskum, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Jeff was born on March 12, 1951, in West Bend to James “Jim” and Patricia “Patty” Reigle (Hawk).  He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1969.  Jeff earned his Business/Economics Degree from Carroll University. ...

Nov 21, 2023

Mary Lou Augustine (Thiese), 89, formerly of Monona, Iowa, passed away on November 21, 2023, at Cedar Community in West Bend, Wisconsin, where she and her husband, Richard have lived for the last three years.

Mary Lou suffered a broken hip and entered hospice care in September. She is survived by her husband, Richard; son, John (Jenny)...

Nov 19, 2023

Ardys E. Wellso, 91, of Lomira, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Lomira.

Ardys was born on October 19, 1932, in Greenville, the daughter of the late Edwin and Ella (nee Bruins) Lemke. Ardys attended Hortonville High School – class of 1950 where she was the class valedictorian. She...

Nov 18, 2023

Diana “Susie” Mae Wildt (nee Planinshek), age 82, of Kewaskum, passed away at her Kettle Moraine Gardens home on Saturday, November 18, 2023.  She was surrounded by her loving family in the days and hours leading up to her time of passing.

Diana was given the nickname “Susie” by her father at a very young age and...