Local Obituaries
Ruth Ann Santoro
Jul 11, 2025
Ruth Ann Santoro (nee Peters), age 77 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025, at Compassionate Heights Beechwood, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on May 7, 1948, in West Bend to Robert and Marie Peters (nee Vanbeek).
Ruth began her journey in West Bend, growing up in Newburg, and graduating...
Marnee Shea Frances Drews
Jul 11, 2025
Marnee Shea Frances Drews (nee Schwalenberg) age 84, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Marnee was born on June 5, 1941, in Milwaukee, to the late Walter and Gertrude Schwalenberg (nee Dzomba). She loved to travel and see the world.
Those left to cherish Marnee's memory include her two daughters, Laura (Robert) Nummerdor and Susan...
Kristy J. Wagner
Jul 8, 2025
Kristy Jean Wagner (nee Anderson), of West Bend, Wi, born to life on May 24, 1959 and born to eternal life on July 8, 2025, at the age of 66. Beloved Wife for 35 years of Mark A. Wagner. Cherished mother of Zachary J. and Traeven W. Wagner. Sister of James T. (Lynn) Anderson. Sister-in-Law of William M. “Michael” (Jan)...
Nancee L. Donner
Jul 6, 2025
Nancee “Nan” Donner (nee Trom), 90, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025, with family by her side.
Nancee was born on August 8, 1934, in Mora, Minnesota to the late Odin and Myrtle (nee Clark) Trom. Nancee married the love of her life, Don Donner, on April 16, 1955, and they enjoyed 68 wonderful...
Byron "Tim" Julius Gessner
Jul 6, 2025
Byron “Tim” Julius Gessner, age 71 years, of Beechwood was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Sheboygan surrounded by his loving family.
Byron was born on August 27, 1953, in Sheboygan to Byron and Rosella Gessner (Dobke). He was united in marriage to Sharon Ann Vande Boom on May...
Kathleen M. Hausknecht
Jul 5, 2025
Kathleen Mary Hausknecht, “Kate”, age 85, of Hubertus, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 5th. Kathleen was born on November 6th 1939 in Milwaukee to Henry and Evelyn (Dutkiewicz) Engel. In her early years she lived in the St. Anthony Parish district of Milwaukee’s south side with family members in close vicinity. She attended South Division High School and married...
David John Mitchell
Jul 3, 2025
David John Mitchell, 79, of Milwaukee, passed away on July 3, 2025, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.
Born in Milwaukee on September 5, 1945, David entered the world as the cherished son of Ralph and Clarebelle (née Rosemeyer). On February 10, 1968, he pledged a lifetime of love to Nancy Ann Mueller, joining hands in marriage at Trinity Lutheran...
Elaine L. Kuenzel
Jun 30, 2025
Elaine L. Kuenzel, of West Bend was called home to Jesus at her home on June 30, 2025 at the age of 101. She was born on October 23, 1923 to the late Herbert and Adelia (nee Gullikson) Loeper. She attended Gospel Grade School and Rufus King High School where she met a classmate named Ed Kuenzel. They both played...
Robert A. "Bob" Wunsch Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Robert “Bob” Albert Wunsch Jr., 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 28th. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Jayne Henderson, his daughter, Kimberly Dove, his four sons, Robert A. Wunsch III, Christian Brewer, Casey Wunsch, and Ryan Wunsch, and his grandchildren, William, Henry, Mary, and Juniper.
Bob was born in 1946 at Bethesda Hospital...
Frank H. Kutz
Jun 27, 2025
Frank H. Kutz, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on June 27, 2025, just 3 days shy of his 92nd birthday, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.
Frank was born on June 30, 1933, in the town of Osceola, the son of the late Frank and Lorena (nee Heider) Kutz. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S....
Linda Lee Luterbach
Jun 26, 2025
Linda Lee Luterbach (nee Heberer), born on April 8, 1955, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, passed away on the morning of Thursday, June 26, in Fort Myers, Florida, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of many.
Together with her loving husband of 52 years,...
Ralph R. Breuer
Jun 26, 2025
Ralph Breuer, age 84, of Juneau, was called to be with the Lord on June 26, 2025, at Hope Health and Rehab in Lomira. Born on November 22, 1940, son of the late Sylvester and Marie (nee Loosen) Breuer. He attended St. Lawrence Catholic School. On April 13, 1985 Ralph married Karin Koch at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Browns...
Robert "Bob" William Guerndt
Jun 25, 2025
Robert W Guerndt (Bob)age 74 of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2025, surrounded by family.
Bob was born on November 24, 1950 to late Robert W Guerndt Sr and Kathryn (Theis) Guerndt in Hartford WI. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, softball, bowling, golfing and pool leagues. He also was a diehard Packer, Brewer and...
John Thomas May
Jun 25, 2025
John T May, age 61 years, of Kewaskum (and formerly of Oshkosh), was called home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital of Milwaukee surrounded by his loving family.
John was born on September 6, 1963, to John Jr and Joan (nee Gilson) May. He grew up on the shores of Lake Winnebago, developing a lifelong...
Laurie L. Jewett
Jun 25, 2025
Laurie L Jewett, age 78 years, of West Bend, WI found peace on June 25, 2025.
Laurie was born on November 15, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI to Thomas and Ruth Wendlandt (McCarthy).
Laurie was retired from Stainless Foundry and Engineering in Milwaukee where she was a Director of Sales and Marketing. After retirement, Laurie enjoyed volunteering to fill her time. She volunteered...
Nancy "Nan" Jean Baumgartner
Jun 24, 2025
Nancy J. Baumgartner, age 70 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2025, at Bay Harbor Arcadia in Beaver Dam surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born on October 9, 1954, in Milwaukee to William (Sr) and Dorothy Baumgartner (nee Altmann).
Nancy early years were spent in Milwaukee. Later, Nancy attended and graduated from...
Marlene O. Schwartz
Jun 23, 2025
Marlene O. Schwartz (nee Daun), age 74 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025, at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc surrounded by her loving family.
Marlene was born on January 22, 1951, in Sheboygan to Otto and Cecelia Daun (nee Woelfel). She was united in marriage to Leslie “Les” Schwartz on...
Janet "Jan" H. Wagner
Jun 23, 2025
Janet H. “Jan” Wagner (nee Taylor), age 67 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Jan was born on September 1, 1957, in West Bend to Wesley and Ann Taylor (nee Guerndt). She was united in marriage to Philip W. Wagner on...
Lavern A Ponath
Jun 19, 2025
Lavern A Ponath, age 71 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley.
Lavern was born on July 15. 1953 in West Bend to Elmer & Betty Ponath. He was united in marriage to Deborah Lymon July 15, 1997.
Lavern is survived by his siblings, Linda Pratt,...
Patricia "Pat" Proulx
Jun 18, 2025
Patricia Anne Proulx, age 82, of West Bend, Wisconsin, was called home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025. Born on August 24, 1942, to Lacy Rogers and Pearl Rogers (née Peterson), Pat was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend — a woman whose strength, creativity, and quiet grace touched all who knew her.
She was united...
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