Obituaries

Aug 25, 2023

King Jerey Riffel, age 80, was called home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2023, at The Kathy Hospice with his family by his side.

King was born on February 25, 1943 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Evelyn (nee Niessen) Riffel. King was united in marriage to Mary Rinzel on September...

Aug 24, 2023

Grace Lenore Braeger, 94, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

Grace was born on May 17, 1929 in West Bend to the late Ernst and Elizabeth (nee Laubenstein) Braeger. Grace spent many of her working years as a Lutheran Church Deaconess. Working as Parish Deaconess at St. Paul Lutheran in Albany, New York, and...

Aug 21, 2023

Michael J. “Mike” Mirsberger, 57, of Appleton, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home.

Mike was born on November 23, 1965, in Milwaukee, the son of William and Mary (nee Perla) Mirsberger. Mike graduated from Cudahy High School and was a self-taught mechanic. He was a jack of all trades –...

Aug 21, 2023

Christine A. Naus, 69, of West Bend, passed away on August 21, 2023, at Froedtert Wauwatosa Hospital.

Christine was born on August 22, 1953, in Corpus Christie, Texas, the daughter of Carl and Audrey (nee Herman) Duenkel. On August 4, 1986, she was united in marriage to Kurt Naus.  Christine was employed by the Washington County Sheriff’s...

Aug 20, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Martin Boland, Jr., 87, of Pewaukee passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

He was born on May 23, 1936, to the late Joseph and Margaret “Peg” (nee Limburg) Boland, Sr. in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from South Bend Central High School (1955) and the...

Aug 16, 2023

Justin H. Rosenthal, 38, of Allenton, lost his fight against drug addiction on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

He was born on September 2, 1984, to his parents Cindy (Shane) Heaton and Richard Rosenthal in Menomonee Falls, WI. Justin was blessed to have his twin daughters, Kali and Kendal, along with their caring mother Katie Rathman.

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Aug 14, 2023

Dennis D. Hambly, 68 of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on February 13, 1955, to the late Albert and Isabel Hambly (née Kenney) in Milwaukee, WI. He was united in marriage to Diane Dzemske in West Bend and together they...

Aug 12, 2023

Steven “Steve” John Schneider, age 52 years, was called home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford with his loving family by his side.

Steve was born on June 29, 1971 in Durand to John and Barbara Schneider.  He was united in marriage to Tanya Saari on August 31,...

Aug 12, 2023

Carol J. Matenaer (Bake), 68, of West Bend, passed away on August 12, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family after fighting a courageous battle against cancer.

Carol was born on March 6, 1955, in Oconto, the daughter of the late William and Marjorie (née Blahnik) Bake. She graduated as salutatorian from Oconto High...

Aug 12, 2023

In loving memory of John Donley Sr.

Born December 17, 1926 and passed from this earthly existence to his heavenly home on August 12, 2023.

John was born in Oaks, North Dakota to the late Burt and Frances (nee Greenwald) Donley. John served his country as a Merchant Marine and also in the US Army.  ...

Aug 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” Raymond Kudek, 83, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family after a two-year battle with cancer.

Bob was born in Kewaskum, to the late Wilmer and Viola (nee Ruplinger) Kudek. Bob was united in marriage to Verna Techtmann on February 20, 1960, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church...

Aug 9, 2023

Amy L. Redig, 49, of the town of Wayne, passed away on August 9, 2023, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Amy was born on August 28, 1973, in West Bend, the daughter of James and Patricia (nee Roos) Redig. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1991 and continued her education at...

Aug 8, 2023

Neil Glenn Slick, age 89, of West Bend, passed to the eternal glories of heaven on Tuesday morning, August 8, 2023, at Compassionate Heights in West Bend, WI. His life was well lived.

Neil was born August 31, 1933 in Superior, WI to Rex James, Sr. and Olive May (nee Brittan) Slick.

Neil graduated from...

Aug 5, 2023

June Florence Elizabeth Rosenthal (Lemke), age 96 years, of West Bend went to her heavenly home on August 5, 2023 at The Cottages, Cedar Community surrounded by her loving family.

June was born on June 30, 1927 in West Bend to the late Otto and Amanda Lemke (Vollbrecht). June graduated from West Bend High School in 1945. ...

Aug 2, 2023

On the morning of Wednesday, August 2, 2023, William T. “Fuzzball” Kissinger, 71, of West Bend, entered eternal life after battling cancer, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

William was born on December 7, 1951 in West Bend to the late Herbert and Marie (nee Thull) Kissinger. He attended Kewaskum High School and graduated in 1969....

Aug 1, 2023

Linda Suzan Birkeland (nee Kritz), 73, of West Bend passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family.

Linda was born on June 21, 1950 in Katzbach (currently Mayfield), Wisconsin to Victor and Lorna Kritz. She married her sweetheart Jim, on September 21, 1968. They soon welcomed a son, Kenneth, and later a...

Aug 1, 2023

Curtis Louis Scheunemann, age 76 years, of Farmington was called home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2023 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Curtis was born on April 18, 1947 in West Bend to Hilbert and Leona Scheunemann (Wilkens).  Curtis was united in marriage to Nancy Voge (Allen) on December...

Jul 31, 2023

Thomas “Tom” A. Beistle, 91, of West Bend found peace on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Tom was born on October 29, 1931 to the late John and Marie (nee Van Beek) Beistle in Allenton, WI.  He honorably served the United States Army from 1951until 1953 during the Korean War.  He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Gundrum...

Jul 30, 2023

Paula Catherine Kutz (nee Kohler), 88, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

She was born on November 20, 1934 in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Peter and Rosaline (nee Pflum) Kohler. On August 20, 1955, Paula was united in marriage to Frank Kutz...

Jul 27, 2023

Joseph “Joe” J. Netzel, 85, of Colgate, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk.

He was born on March 6, 1938 to the late Ignatz and Helen (nee Wenta) Netzel in Crivitz, Wisconsin. On September 24, 1960, he was united in marriage to Judith Piper in Milwaukee, WI....