Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Arlene Ann Landess

Arlene Ann Landess

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. ...

Renee M. (Adelmeyer)  Batzler

Renee M. (Adelmeyer) Batzler

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,...

Matthew A. "Matt" Peña

Matthew A. "Matt" Peña

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,...

Carol Jean (Krenz)  Lauterbach

Carol Jean (Krenz) Lauterbach

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....

Ruth Marie Fettig

Ruth Marie Fettig

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....

David "Dave" L. Buslaff

David "Dave" L. Buslaff

Oct 29, 2022

David “Dave” Lee Buslaff, 71, of Fond du Lac, passed away after a 14-month battle with Brain Cancer on Saturday, October 29,2022, with his family by his side.

Dave was born on September 15, 1951 in Campbellsport to the late Walter and Pearl (nee Damerow) Buslaff. He enjoyed hunting, camping, being outdoors, going out to...

Guy L Breger

Guy L Breger

Oct 28, 2022

Guy Breger, age 66 years, of West Bend passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 5, 1956 in Milwaukee to Kenneth & Jaqueline “Jackie” Breger  (Bruder).  He worked in manufacturing until his retirement from his maintenance role at Weasler Engineering in...

Nancy Ann Kracht

Nancy Ann Kracht

Oct 28, 2022

Nancy Ann Kracht, 80, of Lomira, Wisconsin, was called home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2022 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin with her loving family and friends by her side.

Nancy was born September 4, 1942 in Sheboygan, WI to the late Oakley O. and Isabelle A. Frank (Fortin). She...

Jeannette (Abbott)  Lovern

Jeannette (Abbott) Lovern

Oct 24, 2022

Joan “Jeannette” Lovern, age 66 years, of Germantown, Wisconsin, died peacefully in her beloved yellow house on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Jeannette was born on June 26, 1956 in St. Catherine, Missouri, to John and Betty Abbott. Jeannette always thought of herself as a small-town girl who was fortunate to eventually study at Harvard...

Ronald E. "Ron" Ellefson

Ronald E. "Ron" Ellefson

Oct 23, 2022

Ronald E. “Ron” Ellefson, 81, of Kewaskum, passed away with his family at his side on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Ron was born on March 31, 1941, in Appleton, the son of the late Edwin and Geraldine (nee Reinke) Ellefson. On July 20, 1963, he...

Anthony "Tony" E. Nebel

Anthony "Tony" E. Nebel

Oct 23, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Edward Nebel, 68, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2022, at Froedtert Wauwatosa Hospital.

Tony was born on March 20, 1954, in Milwaukee, to the late Robert and Patricia (nee Jones) Nebel. Tony loved spending time with his fiancé, Geri, his grandchildren, and his dog Mojo. Mojo meant the world to him. He enjoyed listening...

Gordon A. Blanchette

Gordon A. Blanchette

Oct 22, 2022

Gordon Albert Blanchette, 85, of West Bend, passed away on October 22,2022, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Gordon was born on September 14, 1937, in Cudahy, to the late Frederick and Helen (nee Guenther) Blanchette.  Gordon worked at Mercury Marine for 20 plus years, he also drove Semi for 20 plus years, and loved telling his...

Anna Stoeckl

Anna Stoeckl

Oct 21, 2022

Anna Stoeckl (nee Roth), age 90 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2022 at Lakewood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Brookfield.

Anna was born on August 31, 1932 in Drenovci, Yugoslavia to Stefan and Katharina Roth  (nee Brandelik).

Anna immigrated to the United States in 1956.  She...

Kenneth W. "Ken" Traub

Kenneth W. "Ken" Traub

Oct 21, 2022

Kenneth W. “Ken” Traub, 86, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on April 24, 1936, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Carlos Traub Sr. and Mary Traub - Kedroske (nee Steinbach). On April 14, 1956, he was united in...

Patricia Ann (Tourtelotte)  Thomas

Patricia Ann (Tourtelotte) Thomas

Oct 20, 2022

Patricia (“Pat”) Thomas passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the age of 89.

Beloved mother of Ann (John) Kocher of West Bend, and David (Cynde) Thomas of Orlando, Florida. Loving grandmother to Amanda (Tim) Swanson of Clyman and the lights of her life, her great-grandsons Hudson and Grayson Swanson; as well as her nephew...

Keith J. Boettcher

Keith J. Boettcher

Oct 19, 2022

Keith James Boettcher, 67, of Campbellsport, Wisconsin was born October 11, 1955 and passed on October 19, 2022. After a long and hard fought, courageous battle with cancer, Keith went on his journey surrounded by his loving family. The loved ones he leaves behind to cherish his memory include the love of his life, wife of 48 years Penny,...

Joseph John Strobel

Joseph John Strobel

Oct 18, 2022

Joseph “Joe” J. Strobel, 87, of Slinger passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

He was born on August 26, 1935 to the late Rudolph and Marion (nee Knuese) Strobel in Milwaukee, WI. Joe graduated from Milwaukee Tech High School. On February 27, 1954 he was united in marriage to Marianne...

Agnes E. Cooper

Agnes E. Cooper

Oct 18, 2022

Agnes Milnes Cooper (Nessie) passed away on October 18, 2022.

Nessie was born in Montrose, Scotland where she met and married her husband. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Earl Cooper and her beloved grandson Marcus Cooper.

Nessie is survived by her children, James Cooper (m. Angela) of Mobile AL,Wendy...

Jay Peter Holle

Jay Peter Holle

Oct 17, 2022

Jay P. Holle, 77. Of West Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022.

He was born on December 4, 1944 to the late Bernard and Harriet (nee Verhulst) Holle in Cedar Grove, WI. Jay graduated from Cedar Grove High School. After high school he honorably served in the United States Navy in 1965. He received...

Linda L. Bonlender (Nee Unferth)

Linda L. Bonlender (Nee Unferth)

Oct 17, 2022

Linda L. Bonlender (nee Unferth), was called home to be with the Lord, on October 17, 2022, at St. Agnes in Fond du lac, surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on March 13, 1939 in Fond du lac to the late Benjamin and Clara (nee Hayes) Unferth. She graduated from Campbellsport High School in...