Local Obituaries
Melvin "Mel" Laudolff
Apr 8, 2022
Melvin “Mel” W. Laudolff, 81, of Slinger passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on June 18, 1940, to the late Theodore and Helen (nee Wagner) Laudolff in Fond du Lac. Mel graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. On August 18,...
Sheila M. Bauer
Apr 8, 2022
Sheila M. Bauer (nee Survis), 80, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on August 18, 1941, to the late Forest and Verona (nee Broecker) in Barton, WI. Sheila graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1959....
Carol J. Kaufmann
Apr 8, 2022
Carol Kaufmann (nee Grunow) of West Bend and formerly of Bayside, passed peacefully into eternal life on April 8th, 2022, at the age of 74. As in life, her beloved soulmate and husband of over 50 years, Robert Kaufmann, was by her side. She is survived by Robert and their adoring children, Jennifer (Kevin) Kern and Scott Kaufmann. Proud...
George W. Lockwood
Apr 6, 2022
George W. Lockwood, age 95, of Jackson, Wisconsin, passed away on April 6th at Froedtert Hospital. He was born on July 5, 1926 in Racine, the first of three children of Willis and Helen Lockwood. He lived a full life.
On January 28, 1944, the same day he graduated from Washington Park High School, Racine, he enlisted...
Robert Y Tsuzuki
Apr 6, 2022
Robert Y. “Bob” Tsuzuki, age 94 years, long-time resident of Milwaukee, was called home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2022 at Compassionate Heights in West Bend with his daughter, Jennifer, by his side.
He was born on March 15, 1928 on the Island of Oahu, now the State of Hawaii. Bob...
Harvey P. Strackbein
Apr 5, 2022
Harvey P. Strackbein of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2022 at age 79. He was born on October 3, 1942 in Milwaukee to Peter and Dorothy Strackbein.
Harvey was united in marriage on April 5, 1975 to Frances T. Strackbein (nee Owen). He served in the Army National Guard...
Amatta Julia Keller
Apr 5, 2022
Amatta J. Keller (nee Lichtensteiger), 92, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake.
She was born on January 13, 1930 to the late Leo and Charlotte (nee Glass) Lichtensteiger in Campbellsport. On April 25, 1953 she was united in marriage to Ray Keller at St. Matthew’s...
Ronald M. Miller
Apr 3, 2022
Ronald M. “Ron” Miller, 91, of West Bend, passed away on April 3, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.
Ron was born on October 25, 1930, in Clinton, Michigan, the son of the late Clyde and Marjorie (nee Mensing) Miller. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1948. He proudly served his country in...
Robert Gorman Van Hook
Apr 2, 2022
On April 2nd of 2022, Robert Gorman Van Hook, passed away at the age of 75. He decided he was ready to release his spirit from this earthly dimension. To soar amidst the sweet morning chorus of spring birds outside his open window, and with respect to ancestral Danish traditions.
While we have only...
Samantha "Sam" Catherine Biersack
Apr 1, 2022
Samantha Catherine “Sam” Biersack, age 32 years, of Newburg passed away unexpectedly at home on April 1, 2022.
Sam was born on September 18, 1989 in Milwaukee to Kevin and Kimberly Biersack (nee Hansen).
Sam graduated from West Bend East High School in 2007. She then attended UW-Washington County. Sam was a very artistic painter...
Graysen R. Pomerich
Mar 31, 2022
Graysen R. Pomerich, 26, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 31, 2022.
He was born on July 21, 1995, to Herbert and Christine (nee Zielinski) in Brookfield, WI.
Graysen was the life of the party, sharing his funny sense of humor, he had the ability to make anyone smile when he entered...
Carol Lynne Barteck
Mar 31, 2022
Carol Lynne Barteck (nee Roller) age 74 years, of West Bend passed away on March 31, 2022 due to complications from cancer.
Carol was born on January 8, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Raymond and Norma Roller (Busch). She was united in marriage to Donald Barteck on October 16, 1982, at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church in...
Allen M. Schaetz
Mar 29, 2022
Allen Maynard Schaetz, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He left a wonderful lasting legacy to his children and grandchildren.
Allen was born on November 27, 1940, to the late Louis and Violet (nee Bergelin) Schaetz in Green...
Norbert "Norbie" R. Gau
Mar 29, 2022
Norbert R. “Norbie” Gau, 79, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his home.
Norbert was born on August 12, 1942, in Mayville, the son of the late Walter and Catherine (nee Mayer) Gau. On October 20, 1962, Norbert was united in marriage to Donna Flynn at Holy Trinity Catholic Church...
Elaine R. "Shorty" Miller
Mar 29, 2022
Elaine “Shorty” Miller, age 69, died after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer on March 29, 2022, with her loving husband, Dale, at her side.
Elaine was born on July 13, 1952, in Waupun, WI, the daughter of the late Louis Jr. and Louise Schultz. She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran school in Brownsville and then...
Richard V. Finch
Mar 26, 2022
Richard V. Finch, 87, died on Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born in West Bend to the late Leonard and Virginia (nee Gonring) Finch on October 12, 1934. He attended school at Holy Angels, West Bend High, UW Madison, and returned to school at age 50 for an MS from Cardinal Stritch. He met Lois Manson on a...
John Robert Baker
Mar 25, 2022
John R. Baker, age 70 years, of West Bend, formerly of Milwaukee found peace on March 25, 2022 at his home in West Bend.
John was born on December 17, 1951 in Milwaukee to late Robert and Luella Baker.
John graduated from high school in Milwaukee. During his working years...
Charles "Chuck" Kirchner
Mar 24, 2022
Charles Henry “Chuck” Kirchner, age 83 years, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with his wife, Pinky, holding his hand.
Chuck was born on October 12, 1938 in Kewaskum to Henry and Esther (Herman) Kirchner. The family moved to West Bend, and Chuck attended West Bend Schools and...
Jeanne Ellen Cassel
Mar 21, 2022
Jeanne Ellen Cassel, 1950 - 2022
Born May 1, 1950, in Aurora, CO and died March 21, 2022, in Mayville, WI.
Beautiful daughter of Harold E. Cassel and Mary J. (nee Carr) Cassel Johnson. Beloved sister of Stephan G. (Carol) Cassel, Coatesville, PA, Richard A. (Chris) Johnson, Marysville, WA, and Robert W. (Suzette) Johnson. Preceded...
Janice Ruth Hanna
Mar 21, 2022
Janice Ruth Hanna (Macke), age 80 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2022 at The Waterford in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.
Janice was born on July 5, 1941 in Freeport, Illinois to John and Helen Macke (Heidel), and was a proud Lutheran and faithful follower...
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