Obituaries

Feb 26, 2024

Eugene R. “Gene” Roell, 83, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Waterford in West Bend with his family at his side.

Gene was born on June 29, 1940, in West Bend, the son of the late Milton and Ella (nee Koch) Roell. On July 9, 1960, he was united...

Feb 25, 2024

Marian L. White (nee Backhaus), 95, of the town of Scott, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake.

Marian was born on December 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Arno and Elda (nee Ramel) Backhaus. Marian was united in marriage to Douglas D. “Doug” White...

Feb 24, 2024

Wolfgang Oskar Alfred Engel, 74, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Clement Zablocki VA Hospital in Milwaukee.

Wolfgang was born on January 15, 1950, in Schwarmstedt, Germany to the late Adolf and Martha (nee Semrau) Engel. The Engels immigrated to the United States in 1951 and made their family home in Milwaukee, WI. Wolfgang attended...

Feb 24, 2024

Carol Mae Koth (nee Schmidt), 90, went to her Heavenly home to be with her Savior on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Hamilton House Assisted Living in Cedarburg.

Carol was born on July 11, 1933, in the Town of Mitchell, to the late Otto and Erma Schmidt (nee Wittenberg). She was baptized, confirmed, and married at...

Feb 23, 2024

Thomas A. “Tom” Bauer, 71, of Campbellsport, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Tom was born on March 26, 1952, in West Bend, the son of the late Clement and Rita (nee Weyer) Bauer. Tom graduated from West Bend West High School in 1971. He was...

Feb 22, 2024

Fredric “Fred” A. Seefeldt, 85, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, surrounded with the love and presence of his family.

He was born on April 27, 1938, to the late Alfred and Margaret (nee Diesner) Seefeldt in Kewaskum, WI.  Fred had a big heart, keen mind, and strong faith in Jesus Christ...

Feb 21, 2024

John H. Spoerl, 74, of West Bend, formerly of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Cedar Community in West Bend. Football was one of John’s passions and he received his final wish to watch the recent Super Bowl game.

John was born on September 11, 1949, in West...

Feb 19, 2024

Rose Ann “Rosie” Peters, 79, of West Bend, passed away on February 19, 2024, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Rosie was born on May 1, 1944, in West Bend, the daughter of Norman and Mabel (nee Tietz) Faber. On March 27, 1965, she was united in marriage to Thomas “Tom”...

Feb 17, 2024

Timothy “Tim” P. Del Ponte, 72 of Knowles passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his home.

He was born on May 25, 1951, to the late Peter and Marian (nee Doll) Del Ponte in Fond du Lac, WI. Tim grew up in Knowles and graduated from Lomira High School. He went on to graduate...

Feb 15, 2024

Margery Della “Marge” Weber (Olsen), age 94, of Mayville, passed away on February 15, 2024, at Aspirus Hospital in Rhinelander surrounded by her loving family.

Marge was born on August 8, 1929, in Catawba in Price County Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of Della Baker Olsen and Walter Charles Olsen.  Marge graduated from Phillips High School in...

Feb 13, 2024

Jill A. Rhoads (nee Harter), 59, of West Bend, found peace after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

She was born on June 14, 1964, the daughter of Joseph and Janice (nee Kumrow) Harter in West Bend, WI. Jill went to grade school at Holy Angels and graduated from West Bend East High...

Feb 12, 2024

Robert J. “Bob” Martin, age 55 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2024, at Aurora Hospital in Hartford surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on June 14, 1968, in Hartford to Douglas and Marian Martin (nee Beine).  He was united in marriage to Charlotte Ann Herriges...

Feb 11, 2024

Lillian Marie Wondra (Schneiter), age 95 years, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2024, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Mayville surrounded by her loving family.

Lillian was born on May 28, 1928, in the town of Lomira to Ernst and Hilda Schneiter (Schwartz).  She was united in marriage...

Feb 8, 2024

William R. “Bill” Bremser passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. He was 73 years old.

Born on August 30, 1950, in West Bend, Bill was the cherished son of the late Lloyd and Dorothea (nee Brodzeller) Bremser. On September 5, 1971, he embarked on a lifelong journey of...

Feb 8, 2024

Evelyn H.  “Evy” Gruendemann passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Ivy Manor in West Bend at age of 93.

The former Evelyn H. Kiesow was born January 18, 1931, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the late Herbert and Flora (Bratz) Kiesow.   She grew up on the family farm, attended Town of Liberty...

Feb 5, 2024

Lloyd Martin was born on November 24, 1932, to Albert and Clara (nee Martin) Martin at home in the Town of Wayne. In his early years he attended Marx school, which was a one-room school in the Town of Wayne. Later he attended St. Anthony School, which was a two-room school in St. Anthony, WI. Lloyd attended Kewaskum High...

Feb 4, 2024

Walter P. Heinecke passed on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

He was born in Allenton, WI on October 22, 1941 to Christian and Loraine (nee Langenecker) Heinecke. Walt spent his childhood years in Allenton then Theresa before moving to the Milwaukee area.

He attended West Bend High School before joining the...

Feb 4, 2024

Larry E. Wilkens, 75, of West Bend was called home to be with his Lord and his father and mother on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home.

He was born on November 15, 1948, to the late Ewald and Josephine (nee Delgado) Wilkens in West Bend. In his younger days he loved his fast cars and...

Feb 4, 2024

Ronald “Ron” P. Sternig, Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024 with his family by his side.

He was born on July 15, 1949, to the late Michael and Maxine (nee Henkel) Sternig in Milwaukee, WI. Ron graduated from Milwaukee Pius XI High School in 1967. He honorably served in the United States...

Feb 1, 2024

Lawrence H. Wetzel, Jr., passed away in his sleep on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in the care of Samaritan Health Center and Allay Hospice staff, as a result of declining health due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Lawrence, known as "Larry" or "Sonny" to family and friends, was born in March 31, 1937 to the late Sophie H. and...