Obituaries

Oct 27, 2023

It is with great joy and sadness that we say goodbye to Beverly Bellehumeur, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to so many whose lives she touched.

Beverly “Bev” Bellehumeur (Kraft), went to Heaven on October 27, 2023 at the age of 95 years.  Welcoming her to Heaven is our Lord Jesus Christ, and...

Oct 24, 2023

Michael J. "Mike" Ludowissi, age 60, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home. Mike was born on March 11, 1963 in West Bend to Norman and Jane (nee Faust) Ludowissi.  Mike graduated from West Bend East High School and went to work for Serigraph for 40+ years.  He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, bowling,...

Oct 23, 2023

Barbara Louise Stehlik (nee Kumrow), 80, passed away on Monday, October 23 2023 after a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mom was a Barton girl born on May 26, 1943, to the late Arnold J. and Fern M (nee Crass) Kumrow and graduated from West Bend High School in 1961. Mom met Charles “Tuna” Stehlik after...

Oct 22, 2023

James H. “Jim” Underberg, 69, of Lomira, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Jim was born on August 21, 1954, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Harrison and Shirley (nee Lampkins) Underberg. Jim started Lake Country Corp. with his business partner, Richard Gillette, in 1985. Jim was an avid...

Oct 19, 2023

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, Allen Bruggink passed away peacefully at The Waterford of West Bend.

Born in Waldo, Wisconsin on March 10, 1932, to the late Harold and Amelia (Amy) Bruggink, Al was a graduate of Random Lake High School. Soon thereafter, he served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. After his service, he...

Oct 19, 2023

On October 19, 2023, Christine Wydick, of Shannon Street, Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed into heaven while visiting her family in Wisconsin.

Born November 5, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI, Chris was the daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Pietrowiak) Pocian. She attended St. Josaphat and Milwaukee Area Schools and served as an Admin Clerk, stationed at...

Oct 17, 2023

Joel Paul Bretzman, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport.

Joel was born on February 7, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late Paul and Helen (nee Helle) Bretzmann. He was united in marriage to Carla Grunwald on May 7, 1960.

Joel was a member of St. John Lutheran...

Oct 16, 2023

Mark L. Selzler, 20, of Theresa, found peace on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

He was born on March 12, 2003, the son of Robert and Jodi (nee Keenlance) Selzler. Mark was baptized into Christ on April 5, 2003, and confirmed his faith on April 9, 2017.

Mark has been known...

Oct 15, 2023

Rev. William L. “Bill” Wiederanders, 89, of West Bend, was called home to be with his Lord on October 15, 2023, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Bill was born on October 7, 1934, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of the late Martin and Olivia (nee Mix) Wiederanders. Bill graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in...

Oct 14, 2023

Donald E. Sampson “Don”, age 97 years, of South Byron was called home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2023 at Prairie Ridge in Mayville surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born on September 5, 1926 in the town of Byron the son of Guy and Loretta (Franke) Sampson.  He was a life-long member...

Oct 12, 2023

Lawrence C. “Larry” Graff, age 83 years, of West Bend was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2023.

Larry was born on July 23, 1940 in West Bend to Allen and Anne Graff (Rodenkirch).

Larry graduated from West Bend High School.  He worked for the City of West Bend for...

Oct 10, 2023

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Mueller (Palmer), age 75 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2023 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born on August 29, 1948 in Milwaukee to Chauncy and Gertrude Palmer  (Novak).  She was united in marriage to Siegfried Mueller on...

Oct 10, 2023

Joyce Laura Danbrea (nee Hoeft), age 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 after a long battle with dementia.

Joyce was born in Minneapolis on June 18, 1943, eventually moving to West Allis, Wisconsin. It was there that she met the love of her life, Dan Danbrea, at the age of 15. It is rare to...

Oct 6, 2023

Mildred E. “Millie” Klein, 87, of the town of Wayne, passed away on October 6, 2023, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Millie was born on October 19, 1935, on the family farm in the town of Wayne, the daughter of the late Wilmer and Nettie (nee Sauder) Faber. She was married to Harvey Klein...

Oct 4, 2023

Rosemary Jean Wetzel, devoted wife to husband Lawrence (Larry) H. Wetzel and loving mother of four passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in the care of Froedtert West Bend and Horizon Hospice staff, with her children by her side.

Rosemary was born in June 1, 1937 to the late Salomea “Selma” and John Reinhard in...

Oct 4, 2023

Sandra L. “Sandy” Werner, 68, of West Bend, passed away on October 4, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Sandy was born on July 11, 1955 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Leo and Bernice (nee Reul) Kastner. On October 28, 1983, she was united in marriage to Thomas Werner at Holy Angels Catholic...

Oct 1, 2023

Florence C. “Flo” Glamann (Mueller), age 98 years, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2023 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville surrounded by her loving family.

Flo was born on October 4, 1924 in Iron Ridge to Herman and Elsie Mueller (Wolters).  On March 21, 1942, she was united in...

Sep 29, 2023

Wilda “Louise” Thorin (nee Seder), 77, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on September 1, 1946, to the late Richard and Garnetta “June” (nee Goodwin) Seder in Milwaukee, WI.

On July 11, 1964, she was united in marriage to...

Sep 27, 2023

Floyd “Butch” Fredrick Buddenhagen, Jr., 78, of West Bend, WI, died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on the morning of September 27, 2023.

Butch was born in West Bend in 1945 to Floyd Sr. and Dorothy (Vorpahl) Buddenhagen. Butch attended West Bend High School before studying Education at UW-River Falls where he also played as the...

Sep 25, 2023

Charlotte Myrtle Clarissa Legate, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Lawlis Family Hospice with her family by her side.

Charlotte was born on June 11, 1942, in West Bend to the Late Arnold and Ethel (nee Opper) Schumacher. Charlotte was united in marriage to Frederick Legate on October...