Local Obituaries
Peter Norman Ott
Aug 1, 2026
Peter Norman Ott, 40, of Kewaskum, slipped away on August 1, 2026, after bravely facing injuries for nearly eighteen months. In his final days, he was gently held by the love, prayers, and tender thoughts of everyone who cared for him, their presence a quiet comfort surrounding him to the end.
Peter graduated from Kewaskum High School in 2004. He was...
James "Jim" L. Bradford
Aug 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Bradford
James Leroy Bradford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was called home Monday, August 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s.
Jim was born September 10, 1939, on a farm north of Sumner, Iowa, and graduated from Sumner High School in 1957.
Jim married his first wife, Phyllis Van Eaton, and together they welcomed four...
Mary Beth Berchild
Aug 15, 2026
Mary Beth Berchild, 65, of Jackson, WI, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Froedtert West Bend Hospital, after a 14-year struggle with Myotonic Dystrophy. Mary Beth was born in Appleton, WI, on September 12, 1960, to James and Phyllis (Marek) Sylvester. In 1964, the Sylvester family moved to Wauwatosa, WI, where Mary Beth spent the remainder of her...
Gregory "Greg" Sr. Simons
Aug 14, 2026
Gregory A. “Greg” Simons, Sr, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Greg was born on March 6, 1950, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to the late Robert and Violet (nee Iverson) Simons. He later moved to West Bend, where he graduated from West Bend High School in...
Gerald "Runty" Marx
Aug 11, 2026
Gerald E. “Runty” Marx, age 77 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2026.
Jerry was born on May 12, 1949, to Joseph and Gertrude Marx (nee Theusch). He was united in marriage to Patricia A. “Patty” Lewandowski on April 15, 1972, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St. Michael.
Jerry attended St. Michael Parochial...
Marjorie A. Hebert
Aug 8, 2026
Marjorie A. “Margie” Hebert, 85, of Jackson, passed away on August 8, 2026, at Cedar Community in West Bend.
Margie was born on December 13, 1940, in Black River Falls, the daughter of the late Hubert and Norma (nee Helle) McNamer. She spent most of her life growing up in Milwaukee, where fate brought her together with the love of her...
Milton Paul Griepentrog
Aug 6, 2026
Milton Paul Griepentrog, age 95, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Brookdale Senior Living in Madison.
He was born on December 23, 1930, in the town of Wayne to Oscar and Vinelda (nee Boettcher) Griepentrog. He worked in construction for Super Excavators for 36 years in Butler. Milton loved fishing on the lakes at his cottages,...
Pamela Grace Zenda
Aug 3, 2026
Pamela Grace Zenda, 82, of West Bend, was called home to the Lord on August 3rd 2026, at Kathy Hospice.
Born on July 13th, 1944, to Edward and Grace (née Heiser) Olsen in Chicago, Illinois, Pamela spent her childhood on a picturesque farm in Mukwonago. As an only child, she was a gentle soul who cherished moments with her grandfather and...
Wayne C. Kirst
Aug 3, 2026
Wayne C. Kirst, 76, of Kewaskum, passed away on August 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born on October 31, 1949, in Port Washington, the son of the late Joseph and Hazel (nee Peterson) Kirst. On March 2, 1990, he was united in marriage to Karen Thelen at Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum. Together they shared...
Margie Eileen Schickert
Aug 2, 2026
Margie Eileen Schickert (nee Kiehl), 84, found peace on Sunday, August 2, 2026 and is now with our Savior Jesus Christ to spend her eternal life.
Margie was born on July 22, 1942 in Hartford to the late Elmer and Celia Kiehl (nee Kress). Margie graduated from Hartford High School in 1960. Margie loved to cook, spend time with her family...
Allen Robert Brath
Aug 2, 2026
Allen Robert Brath, age 66, passed away on August 2, 2026. Born November 28, 1959, Allen was a devoted family man and a devout Catholic whose faith and love for his family shaped everything he did.
Allen is survived by his wife, Jane Brath; his son, Joshua Brath; his daughter-in-law, Marina Brath; his granddaughter, Holland; and his siblings, Janet Melzer, Karen...
Peter Ott
Aug 1, 2026
Peter Norman Ott, 40, of Kewaskum, passed away on August 1, 2026 from his injuries, surrounded by the love, thoughts, and prayers of those who cared for him.
Peter graduated from Kewaskum High School in 2004. Peter found his greatest peace in the outdoors. He was an avid bow hunter who especially looked forward to deer hunting and elk hunting trips...
Linda Kay Kreutzer
Aug 1, 2026
Linda K. Kreutzer, age 64 years, of Slinger passed away with her loving family by her side after her battle with cancer on August 1, 2026.
She was born on February 16, 1962, in Milwaukee to Leroy and Mary (nee Griepentrog) Kreutzer.
Linda had a long career in banking, most notably with West Bend Savings Bank and Landmark Credit Union. She was...
Gerd K. Sterr
Jul 30, 2026
Gerd Sterr of Fond du Lac passed away peacefully at St. Agnes Hospital on July 30, 2026.
Born on April 2, 1964, in Waupun, Wisconsin, son of the late Roman and Hildegard Sterr. Gerd grew up on a farm, where he developed the strong work ethic that stayed with him throughout his life. He was a longtime employee of Ledgeview Precast...
Phyllis Bernice Wendt
Jul 29, 2026
Phyllis B. Wendt (nee Zimmermann), 101, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Phyllis was born on October 17, 1924, in Oak Grove, Wisconsin, to the late Edward and Hilda Zimmermann (nee Nehls). Phyllis was united in marriage to Harold Wendt on May 7, 1949 in Juneau. Harold passed away on June 20, 1990. Phyllis...
Albert Niel Gaeth
Jul 29, 2026
Albert Niel Gaeth, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with his family by his side.
Albert was born on November 4, 1944, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Paul and Hilda Gaeth (nee Nemeth). Albert proudly served his country in the Air Force. He was an AP-K9—Air Police with a dog— and combat...
Rebecca Lynn Luft
Jul 27, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Luft, age 50 years, was called home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2026.
Becky was born on July 23, 1976, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Port Washington to Wayne and Linda Luft. Shortly after, Becky was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church in Newburg.
As a child, Becky loved being part of 4H showing off beef, rabbits,...
Patricia Mae Roecker
Jul 27, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Mae (nee Madden) Roecker, 98, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on July 27, 2026. Born on July 25, 1928, in Milwaukee, she was the cherished daughter of John and Melba (nee Pettegrew) Madden. On August 19, 1950, Pat married the love of her life, Leonard E. Roecker, embarking on a journey together that would take them from...
Kyle Leland Clemens
Jul 23, 2026
Kyle Leland Clemens, age 33, of Greendale, Wisconsin, passed away on July 23, 2026. Born on January 16, 1993, he was the son of Gary and Lory Clemens of West Bend, Wisconsin, and the brother of Kaitlyn Rowen of Mequon, Wisconsin.
Kyle grew up in West Bend and is a 2011 graduate of West Bend East High School. After high school,...
Ronald R. "Rosie" Rosenberg
Jul 23, 2026
Ronald R. “Rosie” Rosenberg, age 88 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.
Ron was born on July 15, 1938, in Milwaukee to Elmer and Mildred Rosenberg (nee Shanning). He attended Waukesha High School for two years. Ron graduated from Nathan Hale High School (West Allis) in...
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