Local Obituaries
Ronald R Rosenberg
Jul 23, 2026
Obituary pending approval by family.
VISITATION will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Myrhum Patten Funeral and Cremation Services - 1315 W Washington Street - West Bend, WI 53095. With a FUNERAL SERVICE to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Private family graveside service and burial at Highland Memorial Park in New Berlin.
Lonna Jean Karnitz
Jul 22, 2026
Lonna Jean Karnitz (nee Schladweiler), age 78 years, of Newburg was called home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Lonna was born on December 3, 1947, in Sheboygan to Aloys and Naomi Schladweiler (nee Le Fever). She was united in marriage to Frederick “Fritz” Karnitz on October 6,...
Donna R. Klein
Jul 20, 2026
Donna Klein-Plzak (nee Conley) of Lomira passed away on July 20, 2026, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 18, 1936, daughter of the late Charles and Fern (nee Wilson) Conley.
She was married to Eugene Plzak at Holy Angels Catholic Church in 1953. They raised 9 wonderful children...
Lana Kuehl
Jul 19, 2026
Lana Harbeck Kuehl, age 76, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at home after fighting COPD for over a decade.
She was born on August 4, 1949 in Kewaskum, the third daughter of William and Marcella (Heisler) Harbeck. Lana lived her entire life in Kewaskum, a community she loved and always wanted to make better. She was a...
Gayla Jane Maas
Jul 19, 2026
Gayla Jane Maas (nee Herriges), age 68, was called home to be with the Lord while surrounded by the love of her family on July 19, 2026.
Gayla was born in West Bend, WI to Donald and Joyce Herriges (nee Butt), on January 8th, 1958.
Gayla graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1976 where she was a cheerleader, ran track, played softball,...
Mary Kay Rate
Jul 16, 2026
Mary Kay Rate, 83, of the town of Wayne, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, on July 16, 2026.
Mary Kay was born on May 17, 1943, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Gregory and Elvira (nee Bonlender) Wettstein. On October 6, 1962, she was united in marriage to Gerald Rate at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church...
Norbert Lipenski
Jul 15, 2026
Norbert Lipenski passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 81, at home surrounded by family after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by the love of his life, Carol of 49 years; his children, Kristen (John) Wallace, Colleen (Andy) Loeffler, and Shawn Lipenski (Don Eggert); his grandchildren, Michael (Kathleen) Wallace, Jessica Wallace, Grace Loeffler,...
Donald B. Schultz
Jul 15, 2026
Donald B. Schultz “Bear”, age 82 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2026, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born on June 8, 1944, in Port Washington to Ken and Caroline Schultz (Opsahl). He was united in marriage to Mary Gawrisch on November 10, 1973, at...
Sharon Knutson
Jul 13, 2026
Sharon Lee Knutson (nee Walter), age 83, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 13, 2026 in the peaceful comfort of her home with family by her side.
Sharon was born on March 20, 1943 in Milwaukee to the late Carl and Delores (nee Willis) Walter. At a young age, Sharon was blessed to meet the love...
Cecilia R. Belligan
Jul 12, 2026
Cecilia Regina Belligan peacefully entered into eternity in the quiet morning hours of July 12, 2026.
Born in Leroy, Wisconsin on February 1, 1934 to the late Kilian and Cecilia (nee Gindt) Wondra, she was the 9th of 10 children. Growing up, she supported the family business of farming by assisting her sisters, brothers, and parents with all that running a...
Edward "Ed" Pruim
Jul 11, 2026
Edward “Ed” Pruim, age 92 of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1933, to the late Edward and Mary Pruim. Ed leaves behind his sister, Evelyn Birdsall; brother-in-law, Kenneth Ramthun; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A funeral service in remembrance of Ed will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026,...
Jacqueline "Jackie" M. Ebert
Jul 7, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” M. Ebert, 78, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Jackie was born on November 24, 1947, in Fond du Lac to the late Lewis and Dorothy (nee Kleczka) Ebert. Jackie's sense of humor was infectious, and she had a knack for making people laugh. She loved spending time at the zoo, exploring...
Kay Ann Voll
Jul 4, 2026
Kay Ann Voll (nee Wandrey), 84
November 27, 1941 – July 4, 2026
Kay passed away after living with Alzheimer’s Disease for 5 years. The last year was at Compassionate Heights Assisted Living Home in Beechwood, where Kay had wonderful care from their staff and the Preceptor Hospice nurses. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Adeline (nee Kroll)...
Margaret A. Krebs
Jul 3, 2026
Margaret Ann Krebs (née Walter), 103, passed away peacefully Friday, July 3, 2026.
Born on August 26, 1922 in Loyal, Wisconsin, Margaret grew up on a farm as one of nine children. She learned early that there was always work to be done and carried her hardworking nature, quiet determination, and humility with her throughout her life.
Margaret married the love of...
Keith Frederick Heidtke
Jul 3, 2026
Keith Frederick Heidtke of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on July 3, 2026, at the age of 79, at Kathy Hospice after a short illness.
Keith was born on August 2, 1946, to Frederick and Janet (nee Hill) Heidtke. Keith was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Jackson, WI, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Christian Faith....
Janet F. Rose
Jul 2, 2026
Every family has a center, the person who keeps everyone connected, remembers every birthday, cheers the loudest from the bleachers, and makes holidays feel like home. For our family, that person was our mom, Janet Rose. Mom passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on July 2nd, 2026 at the age of 90.
She was born on September 4, 1935, in...
Audrey Catherine Andersen
Jul 1, 2026
Audrey C. Andersen (nee Stark), 98, of West Bend, formerly of Adams, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital, in the town of Polk.
Audrey was born on July 26, 1927, in Kiel, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late William and Clara (nee Minnie) Stark. On May 17, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gordon...
Bernice R. Wilkens
Jun 30, 2026
Bernice R. Wilkens (nee Gerner), age 96 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2026 at Cedar Community in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.
Bernice was born on December 29, 1929 in West Bend to Arthur and Ella (nee Fick) Gerner. She was united in marriage to Milton Herman Wilkens at...
Adela H. Pamperin
Jun 28, 2026
Adela H. Pamperin, 90, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Adela was born on June 3,1936, in West Bend to the late George and Esther Pamperin (nee Schwertz). Growing up on a family farm, Adela developed a lifelong passion for her beloved cats, who brought her immense joy and companionship throughout her life.
After leaving...
Eloise "Penny" Fitzsimmons
Jun 25, 2026
Eloise "Penny" Harth Fitzsimmons, lovingly known as Penny and affectionately called "Grandma Bubbles" by her grandchildren, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on June 25, 2026.
Penny was born on October 31, 1942, in West Bend, Wisconsin to Ellsworth and Louise Harth.
She graduated from West Bend High School in 1960. She studied Journalism at Principia College and the University...
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