Obituaries

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....

Jul 23, 2023

Amaryllis E. “Tootie” Bath, 78, of West Bend, passed away on July 23, 2023, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with her family at her side.

Tootie was born on September 24, 1944, in Hamburg, the daughter of the late Erich and Linda (nee Fiedler) Natzke. On September 28, 1990, she was united...

Jul 21, 2023

Robert “Bob” Joseph Noegel, age 73 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2023 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon.

Bob was born on January 1, 1950 in West Bend to Robert and Elizabeth Noegel (Rossman).  He was united in marriage to Lori Mueller on November 26, 1975 in...

Jul 20, 2023

Wilmer John “Bill” Altschwager, age 99, of West Bend, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 20, 2023, in The Cottages at Cedar Run. His was a life well lived.

Bill was born almost 100 years ago on September 20, 1923 in Milwaukee to Edward and Hattie (nee Zabroske) Altschwager.

Bill attended Boys’ Technical High School of...

Jul 19, 2023

Inez May Schwoch passed away peacefully at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend, Wisconsin, on July 19, 2023. She was 96 years old.

Inez was born on January 5, 1927, in Brownsville, Wisconsin, the first of seven children to Carl and Erna Gust (nee Rucks). During her childhood, Inez cherished summers at her grandparent’s farm. She graduated...

Jul 19, 2023

Karen Kay Kleinke was born on March 11, 1963, the daughter of Vincent Nigh and Elvira Nigh. Karen passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Fond du Lac, surrounded in the love of her family.

She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1982, then received her Associate Degree in Nursing at Moraine Park Technical College. Karen...

Jul 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that her family announces the passing of Iona Schmidt Parrish, age 98, on July 17, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

She was born to Russell and Orra Davidson on October 25, 1924 on the Davidson family farm near Lind in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Iona attended Maple Lane Grade School and Waupaca High School....

Jul 15, 2023

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Raether, 88, of Kewaskum, passed away on July 15, 2023, at Kettle Moraine Gardens with her family at her side.

Betty was born on June 5, 1935, in Kenosha, the daughter of the late Carl and Grace (nee Riske) Podskarbi. On June 16, 1956, she was united in marriage to Ralph Raether...

Jul 14, 2023

Florence Helen Kittel (Brahs), age 70 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2023, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Florence was born on October 23, 1952, in Hartford to Orville and Viola Brahs (Hoffman).  She was united in marriage to Terry Carl Kittel in Alabama.

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Jul 14, 2023

Marlene B. Domasky

Marlene B. (Michaels) Domasky, longtime resident of Boltonville and proud educator, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born on Nov. 4, 1934 in St. Anna, Wisconsin to Harold and Martha (Beck) Michaels.

Known for her generosity and determined spirit, Marlene placed a high...

Jul 11, 2023

Vickie Lee Carlson, age 66 of Fond du Lac, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Born in Milwaukee on November 7, 1956 as the third daughter of George and Yvonne (nee Hooper) Campbell, Vickie was raised in Grafton and went on to graduate from Grafton High School in 1975.

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Jul 9, 2023

Shirley A. Teders (nee Koller), 94, a life-long resident of West Bend, entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Shirley was born on April 3, 1929 to the late Joseph and Marie (nee Goschey) Koller in West Bend, WI. She grew up in a family of 4 children, attended Holy Angels Catholic School and was...

Jul 8, 2023

Joyce C. Heller (Uelmen) of West Bend, formerly of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce was born on October 22, 19-"something-or-other" to Frank and Alice Uelmen (Bath). She was united in marriage to Joseph W. “Joe” Heller on October 10, 1970 at...

Jul 6, 2023

David “Dave” Edward Mundt, age 87 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family and granddog.

David was born to Frederick and DeChantel (O’Hare) Mundt on November 18, 1935, in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Mary, daughter...

Jul 4, 2023

Mary Kaye Gadouas (nee Boylen), 66, passed away unexpectedly after enjoying fireworks on her favorite holiday, July 4, 2023, with family by her side.

Mary was born on January 16, 1957, in Boscobel, WI, to the late Allen and Darlene (nee Wilkerson) Boylen. Mary loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to bake cookies especially...

Jul 4, 2023

Norbert "Norb" Rennicke, age 77, of West Bend passed away on July 4, 2023 at Serenity Villa Assisted Living in Slinger.

Norb was born on March 27, 1946, in Port Washington to Roland and Marie (nee Van de Boom) Rennicke and was raised in Grafton. He attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and graduated from Grafton High School,...