Local Obituaries
Polly Rosenheimer
Jun 12, 2023
Polly Sprinkmann Rosenheimer (Hauske), 89, passed away June 12, 2023 at Cedar Community in West Bend.
Polly was born September 8th, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Alfred and Phoebe Hauske. Polly grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee University School. She was a member of the West Bend Country Club and the Cedar Lake Yacht Club....
Jeanette V. Cudnohoske
Jun 10, 2023
Jeanette V. Cudnohoske (nee Kaniess), 90, of Kewaskum passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
She was born on July 25, 1932 to the late Rev. Gerhard and Ruth (nee Orloff) Kaniess in West Bend, WI. Jeanette grew up in Kewaskum and graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1950. On May 15, 1952 she was united in...
Jean B. (Wood) Schultz
Jun 4, 2023
Jean Beverly Schultz (nee Wood), 95, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on June 4, 2023, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend.
Jean was born on March 15, 1928, in Evansville, WI, to the late Kenneth and Lillian (nee Rasmussen) Wood. She was united in marriage to Norman Schultz, Sr. on June 17, 1956. Norman...
Susan "Sue" Erste
Jun 2, 2023
Susan “Sue” Erste (Bartz) passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023.
Sue was born to Edward and Maria Bartz on May 3, 1963. Sue married Joseph Erste IV, on July 16, 1983, sharing just shy of 40 years together. They built a loving life with their four children, Amanda, Alyssa, Angela, and Joseph V. Sue loved being...
Diane Carol Lamberty
May 31, 2023
Diane Carol Lamberty (Doffek), age 61 years, of Brownsville passed away on May 31, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Diane was born on February 19, 1962 in Milwaukee to Donald and Lois Doffek (Kunesh).
Diane had a life-long dedication to working at Silver Spring Collision in West Bend. She loved to ride...
Diane Marie Czecholinski
May 26, 2023
Diane “Deena” Czecholinski, age 64, resident of New Perspectives Senior Living in West Bend, previously of Shorewood, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023.
Diane was the daughter of Frank and Margaret Czecholinski. Diane worked as a clerical assistant for many years until she became disabled. She was able to put her talents and...
David E. Hodge
May 26, 2023
David Edwin Hodge, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 26, 2023. Dave, known to many as “Hodgie”, was born on August 18, 1955, the only child of William and Hazel Hodge.
He lived his entire life on the farm on the edge of the Horicon Marsh. In the early years, he farmed...
Ruth Ann Wolf
May 25, 2023
Ruth Ann Wolf (nee Schneider), 90, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
Ruth was born on August 23, 1932, in West Bend, to the late Alfred and Clara (nee Ollinger) Schneider. Ruth was united in marriage to Howard John Wolf on March 31, 1948 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Howard passed away on...
William "Bill" Robedeau
May 24, 2023
William “Bill” Robedeau, age 83 years, entered eternal life on May 24, 2023 while vacationing in New Zealand.
Bill was born on June 21, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Frank and Lolita (nee Scherer) Robedeau. He attended Chase Elementary School, Woodland High School, and the University of Toledo all in Ohio. On July 1, 1961 he was...
J. Geoffrey "Geoff" Washa
May 22, 2023
J. Geoffrey “Geoff” Washa, 81, of West Bend found peace on Monday, May 22, 2023, at home with his family by his side.
He was born on August 8, 1941, to the late Joseph and Laura (nee Koudelka) Washa in Milwaukee.
Most of you know him as Geoff, Coach, or Mr. Washa, but he began...
Dennis H. Krueger
May 21, 2023
Dennis H. Krueger, 76, of Mayville passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home with his loving family surrounding him.
Dennis was born to Harvey and Doris (nee Karnitz) Krueger on March 22, 1947. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1965. Dennis then enlisted in the Army for 3 years, spending 2 years in...
Jerry L. Weisser
May 20, 2023
Jerry L. Weisser, 48, met the Lord on May 20, 2023 and is now at peace.
Jerry was born on April 30, 1975 in West Bend to Roland and Orgenia (nee Goehring) Weisser. Jerry was a beloved Green Bay Packers fan and never missed a game on TV. He loved watching shows, listening to music, and playing...
Russell W. Oelhafen
May 20, 2023
Russell W. Oelhafen, Age 73, passed away on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20th, 2023 at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born September 30, 1949, to the late Mary (Hauschel) Oelhafen Smith. Russell was united in marriage to Janice Campbell on October 16, 1981, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was a...
Herman R. Panzer
May 18, 2023
Herman R. Panzer, 88, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Herman was born on May 3, 1935, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Herman and Vera (nee Koepke) Panzer. Herman was a graduate of Kewaskum High School Class of 1953. On September 24, 1955, he was...
Ronald "Ron" Gresbach
May 17, 2023
Ronald “Ron” John Gresbach, age 60 years, of West Bend found peace on May 17, 2023 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa surrounded in the love of his family.
Ron was born on November 27, 1962 in Milwaukee, son of Ellen and Gerald Gresbach.
Ron attended Hartford High School. He was a computer and...
Ronald T. "Ron" Plagemann
May 17, 2023
Ronald T. “Ron” Plagemann, 59, of Random Lake, passed away with his wife at his side on Thursday, May 17, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.
Ron was born on January 6, 1964, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Thomas Plagemann and Frances Barth. On December 20, 2009, he was united in marriage...
Rebecca J. Trotter
May 17, 2023
Rebecca J. Trotter, age 55 years, of Iron Ridge was called home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2023 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by her loving family.
Rebecca was born on November 13, 1967 in Hartford to Thomas and Myra Trotter (Larson).
Rebecca...
David E. Schultz
May 16, 2023
David Edward Schultz, 67, passed away suddenly on May 16, 2023, at home.
David was born on January 15, 1956, in Batavia, New York to the late Frank and Violet (nee Coxen) Schutlz. He loved hunting, his dog Benny, fishing, and putzing around the house. David served his Country while in the Navy. David was united in...
Patricia M. (Simon) Mertzig
May 14, 2023
Patricia “Pat” M. Mertzig (nee Simon), 71, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
She was born on March 17, 1952, to the late DuWayne and Nancy (nee Sonnenberg) Simon in West Bend. Pat graduated from West Bend East High School. On July 8, 1972, she was united in...
Hanna Ingeborg (Doering) Bruenn
May 13, 2023
Hanna Ingeborg Bruenn (nee Doering), 82, of Campbellsport passed away on May 13, 2023 with her loving family at her side.
Hanna was born on February 27, 1941 in Quedlinburg, Germany to Curt and Alice Doering. Hanna left Germany and moved to the U.S. at the age of 15 with her mother in 1956. She was united...