Obituaries

Nov 19, 2022

Myrna Mae Laatsch, 89, passed away on November 19, 2022, at the Samaritan in West Bend.

Myrna was born on December 19, 1932, to the late Lawrence and Marie (nee Uelmen) Laatsch. Myrna enjoyed listening to Polka music, and was a lifelong brewer fan. She was a lifelong member of Saint John of God, and...

Nov 18, 2022

Charles “Chuck” F. Wolff, 76, of West Bend passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.

He was born on April 27, 1946, to the late Howard and Geraldine (nee Malchow) Wolff in Jackson, MN. Chuck proudly served the country he loved in the United States Air Force from Feb 1, 1966, until May 29, 1969. Chuck’s personality...

Nov 15, 2022

Doris M. Bonlender (Bruessel), age 90 years, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Doris was born in Kewaskum to Jacob and Bernetta (Reindl) Bruessel on October 9, 1932.  She married Robert “Bob” Bonlender on July 30, 1955 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum.  Bob passed away in 2007....

Nov 15, 2022

Ronald L. “Ron” Birch, 84, of Jackson, passed away on November 15, 2022, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls.

Ron was born on March 19, 1938, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Walter and Thyra (nee Mantor) Birch. On December 30, 1961, he was united in marriage to Karen L. Neumann in Milwaukee. Ron served his...

Nov 14, 2022

Leon “Lee” Arthur Grimm, 85, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2022.

Lee was born on October 4, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late Arthur and Mary (nee Curran) Grimm. He was united in marriage to the love of his life and best friend Ellen Schmidt on May 31, 1958 at St. Agnes Catholic Church...

Nov 13, 2022

Leroy J. Gnacinski, 87, of the town Scott, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk due to COVID complications.

Leroy was born on September 6, 1935, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Michael and Jenny (nee Kontowicz) Gnacinski. He attended Kewaskum High School. Leroy...

Nov 12, 2022

Lilly Ann Westerman (nee Justman), age 83 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2022 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum after battling lung cancer.

Lilly was born on March 1, 1939 in the town of Wayne to Herbert and Lucille Justman (nee Kedinger).  She was united in marriage to...

Nov 12, 2022

Terri L. Timblin (nee Huck), 56, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was born on August 9, 1966, to the late Sylvester and Sandra (nee Strebe) Huck in Fond du Lac, WI. Terri grew up with a love for animals, cosmetology, photography, and most importantly...

Nov 11, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lew Harryman, 69, passed away on November 11, 2022.

Jeff was born on October 2, 1953 in Omaha to the late Wade and Ernestine (nee Lewis) Harryman. He was raised by John and Mary Goebel. Jeff joined the Navy in 1971 as a Radioman and served his country while in the Philippines, Bermuda,...

Nov 11, 2022

Ann “Billie” Priess Anderson, age 91 years, from St. Louis, Missouri was called home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2022.  She was surrounded by her loving family, friends and pastors at Cedar Lake Community in West Bend, Wisconsin at the time of her passing.

Billie was born on August 8th in 1931 to County...

Nov 11, 2022

Blanche H. Dreher (nee Stowers), 86, of New Fane passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022.

She was born on March 1, 1936 to the late Charles and Viola (nee Woppert) Stowers in Butler, WI. Blanche graduated from West Bend High School. On Sept 8, 1956 she was united in marriage to Earl J. Dreher Jr....

Nov 9, 2022

Kamil Maghsadi, 60, of Mayville found peace on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Kamil was born on June 16, 1962 to Parviz Maghsadi and Guity Eskandani in Tehran, Iran. Kamil spent 16 years living in Iran with his family until he moved to San Diego, CA in 1979. He went to Mission Bay High School in San Diego....

Nov 7, 2022

James C. “Jim” Faber, 88, of Campbellsport, passed away on November 7, 2022, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was born on July 23, 1934, in West Bend, the son of the late Milton and Mildred (nee May) Faber. He was a truck driver for Fairmount Food, Kemps Dairy, and the...

Nov 6, 2022

Patricia “Trish” Garner (Berry), age 81 years, of Colgate was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2022.

Trish was born on December 7, 1940 in Milwaukee to Henry and Julia Berry (Halley).  She was united in marriage John Garner on January 23, 1995, in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Trish grew up...

Nov 6, 2022

Aleesha M. Poss (nee Scott), 36, of Hartford passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

She was born on April 29, 1986, to Randolph Scott and Tanya Ottmer (nee Martinez) in Hartford, WI. Aleesha grew up in Hartford where she attended school. She was united in marriage to Trent Poss. She raised her five children. Aleesha loved...

Nov 6, 2022

Arlene Ann Landess (Larson) , age 87 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2022.

Arlene was born on December 15, 1934 in Milwaukee to Harvey and Evelyn Larson  (Neitzel).  She was united in marriage to Edgar Landess on September 13, 1952 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. ...

Nov 6, 2022

Renee M Batzler (nee Adelmeyer), 64, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord and her family and friends that passed before her on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

She was born on November 5, 1958, the second youngest of fourteen children, of the late Armond “Jack” and Monica (nee Weber) Adelmeyer in Fond du lac,...

Nov 4, 2022

Matthew A. “Matt” Peña, 44, of Milwaukee, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger after a lifelong battle with multiple sclerosis.

Matt was born on March 10, 1978, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Jose Peña and Linda Pritchard. Matt loved his family, especially his daughter,...

Oct 31, 2022

Carol Jean Lauterbach

Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Teacher, Associate in Ministry, Deacon

Carol was born on December 21, 1934 in Rochester, Minnesota to Edwin and Bertha Krenz. She was baptized at home January 1, 1935. From a very young age, Carol knew she wanted to be a teacher....

Oct 30, 2022

Ruth M. Fettig (nee Wenger), age 70 years, of West Bend, formerly of Iron Ridge was called home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on November 18, 1951 in Hartford to the late Jacob and Martha Wenger (Urfer).  She was united in marriage to David S....