Obituaries

Nov 15, 2024

Kurt J. Naus, 82, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Froedtert  Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Kurt was born on October 15, 1942 in Milwaukee to the late Albert and Louise (nee Gehrig) Naus. On August 4, 1986, Kurt was united in marriage to Christine Duenkel. Kurt was a 28 year veteran of the...

Nov 15, 2024

Don W. Neitzel, 86, died on November 15, 2024 in West Bend. Don was born May 24, 1938 in Watertown. He was a happy kid growing up with his parents, sister Ruth and grandparents on a small dairy farm near Old Lebanon. He started drumming at age four and knew that music would be his passion.

He...

Nov 14, 2024

Aletha J. (Dearth) Masbruch, 94, of Kewaskum, WI, formerly of Platteville, WI was called home to be with the Lord on 11/14/24.

Aletha was born in Lafayette County, Wisconsin on January 15, 1930, to the late Lloyd and Thelma (Hodge) Dearth.

She graduated from Cuba City High School in 1948 and...

Nov 13, 2024

On November 13, 2024, Jeff Seidensticker passed peacefully after courageously battling cancer at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee surrounded by his family at the young age of 58.

He attended high school in West Bend, and subsequently obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin Steven’s Point.

He will be deeply missed by his wife,...

Nov 13, 2024

Rodney L Zettler, age 67, passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2024, with family by his side. He was born January 25th, 1957, in West Bend, WI.

Rodney was employed at Sheridan in Random Lake for 33 years.

Rodney is survived by his brothers, Robert (Debra) Zettler and Richard (Cathy) Zettler. Nieces and nephews, Megan...

Nov 12, 2024

On Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, Leroy V. Kottke of Slinger, WI, passed away at the age of 91. Lee was born on January 15th, 1933, in Little Wolf, WI to loving parents, Victor and Minnie Kottke (Miller). He graduated, with honors, from UW-Oshkosh and achieved a Master of Science degree from UW-Madison. After teaching in Waupun for seven years...

Nov 8, 2024

Joseph Charles Waters III, 76, passed away peacefully holding his Wife’s hands on November 8, 2024.

Joseph was born on May 14, 1948, in Milwaukee, to the late Joseph and Amy (nee Braxmeier) Waters II. Joseph was united in marriage to Carol Kurtz, his High School Sweetheart on October 7, 1967, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Nov 7, 2024

Ruth E. Kern, 96, of Kewaskum, WI, formerly of the town of Wayne, passed away on November 7, 2024.

Born on February 15, 1928, in Theresa, she was the cherished daughter of the late Richard and Hildegard (née Gundrum) Bodden.  After graduation from business college, Ruth worked as a secretary for George Hess at the...

Nov 3, 2024

Robert Steven “Bob” Plumeau, age 66 years, of Farmington, Wisconsin found peace on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home.

Bob was born on November 12, 1957, in Newark, New Jersey to Robert and Susan Plumeau (Amato).  He was united in marriage to Deborah “Deb” Bay on May 1, 2007.

Bob graduated from St. Peter’s...

Nov 3, 2024

Barbara A. “Barb” Janiszewski, 84, of West Bend, passed away on November 3, 2024, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Barb was born on April 28, 1940, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Edward and Bernice (nee Treznewski) Padol. On August 6, 1960, she was united in marriage to Norbert Janiszewski at St. Adalberts Catholic...

Nov 3, 2024

Mary Rose Thull, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Kettle Moraine Gardens Assisted Living in Kewaskum. She was born on January 29, 1928, daughter of the late Emil and Mary Moser (nee Berg). She was one of ten children who grew up on a farm in Nenno. On September 15, 1951, she was married...

Nov 2, 2024

Rita A. Lackas (nee Rahmer), 85, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, with her family by her side.

Rita was born on January 4, 1939, in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Irene Rahmer (nee Buechel). Rita was united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Lackas on April 18, 1959, at St. Claudius Catholic Church in St....

Nov 2, 2024

Joan Marie (nee Kolbach) Fechter, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, with her family by her side.

Joan was born on May 6, 1934, on the family farm in the Town of Port Washington to the late George and Rose (nee Jacque) Kolbach. Joan was united in marriage to Edward Fechter on July 10,1954. Edward...

Nov 1, 2024

John Robert Thresher passed away on November 1, 2024, at the age of 80 in West Bend, WI.

Born on July 7, 1944, in Fond du Lac, WI, John was one of four children. His childhood was split between Fond du Lac and Milwaukee. Growing up, he enjoyed fishing, playing hockey, and getting into mischief with his...

Oct 30, 2024

John Antonio Landa, age 94, of Richfield, Wisconsin, passed away in his home on October 30, 2024. John is survived by the love of his life, Aileen, who he was married to for 72 amazing years; six children; sixteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren with another one on the way, and one great-great grandchild.

John was born in Boise,...

Oct 30, 2024

Donald Thomas Sorlie, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Donald was born on October 13, 1933, in Kenmare, North Dakota, to the late Thomas and Ruby (nee Hoglund) Sorlie. Donald was raised on a farm near Coteau, North Dakota and graduated from Coteau High School in 1951. He then attended North Dakota...

Oct 27, 2024

Janet Louise Bronner, 81, of Kewaskum, passed away on October 27, 2024, at Lawliss Hospice in Mequon.

Janet was born on January 24, 1943, in Neenah, the daughter of the late Paul and Esther (nee Rice) Achterberg. On August 28, 1965, she was united in marriage to David Bronner at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Oct 26, 2024

Paul J. Krueger, 89, of West Bend, passed away on October 26, 2024, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Paul entered the world on August 31, 1935, in West Bend, born to the late Laborie and Gladys Krueger. He tied the knot with Joanne Koenings on June 5, 1954, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Oct 26, 2024

Kenneth “Stairs” H. Karstedt Jr., 69, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his home with Vicki by his side.

He was born on February 13, 1955, to the late Kenneth Sr. and Virginia (nee Neubert) in West Bend. Ken was a quadriplegic for all his adult life, but his paralysis didn’t...

Oct 25, 2024

Dolores King (nee Zingsheim), age 81 years, of West Bend, formerly of Allenton, was reunited with her dad in Heaven on October 25, 2024.

Dolores was born in Allenton and raised on the family farm.

Dolores was a Slinger High School graduate and went on to Moraine Park Technical College and earned her degree in...