Local Obituaries
Judith K. Stucke
Mar 30, 2026
Judith “Judy” Kay Stucke (nee Eddy), passed away on March 30, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. She was born November 5, 1942, in Newberry, Michigan, daughter of the late Leslie and Pauline (nee Kelts) Eddy.
Judy was a 1961 graduate of Newberry High School in Newberry, Michigan and a 1965 graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan as a...
Gene Ronald Hake
Mar 30, 2026
Gene Ronald Hake, age 90 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2026 at AdavaCare in Pewaukee surrounded by his loving family.
Gene was born on March 6, 1936, in Menomonie, WI to Lyle and Johanna Hake (Bovitz). Gene married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Page, both age 19, on January 21, 1956. They...
Carl Frederick Thomas Holter
Mar 29, 2026
Carl Frederick Thomas Holter passed away on March 29, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, following injuries sustained during a walk around Mauthe Lake—a place that, in many ways, said much about him and his humble reverence for life. He was 84 years old, and he spent every one of those years loving the people around him with a...
Marilyn K. Stier
Mar 27, 2026
Marilyn Kay Stier, 80, of West Bend, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.
Marilyn was born on June 15, 1945, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to Frederick “Fritz” and Helen (née Schnuelle) Hagenow. She grew up in Kiel, Wisconsin and graduated from Kiel High School in 1963. After high school, she worked at Lake to Lake Cheese,...
George Ripley Lund
Mar 26, 2026
George Ripley Lund, age 73 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2026, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Mayville surrounded by his loving family.
George was born on September 24, 1952, in Fond du Lac to Edward Charles Lund Sr. and Gladys Mae Lund (nee Orr). He was united in marriage to Sharon...
William "Bill" Daniel Gruss
Mar 25, 2026
William "Bill" Daniel Gruss, age 85, passed away March 25, 2026.
Bill was born on August 4, 1940, in Milwaukee to William and Hazel Gruss (nee Plate). He married Jacqueline Smith on December 5, 1964, in Milwaukee, and they were married for 61 years.
Bill proudly served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961, where he served as an Opticalman....
Carol B. Volm
Mar 25, 2026
Carol B. Volm, 90, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with her children at her side.
Carol entered the world on December 22, 1935, in the small town of Wayne, born to Oscar and Vinelda (Boettcher) Griepentrog. On April 25, 1953, she married the love of her life, Merlin...
Willard Herman Peters
Mar 24, 2026
Willard H. Peters
Willard “Will” H. Peters, age 92, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
He was born April 26, 1933, to Orrin and Lorraine Peters (née Aulenbacher) in the town of West Bend, Wisconsin. Will graduated from West Bend High School in 1950, served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and earned a Civil...
Patricia Wondra
Mar 23, 2026
Patricia Mary Catherine Tennessen Wondra, born in Milwaukee on August 3, 1937, to the late Alvin and Rose (Kohl) Tennessen, entered eternal life on March 23, 2026 surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Patricia attended St. Leo’s grade school and Divine Savior Convent High School in Milwaukee. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s degree in...
Jane L. Siegel
Mar 23, 2026
Jane Siegel, 88, of Kewaskum, entered into eternal life on March 23, 2026.
Jane was born on January 8, 1938 in Neenah, Wisconsin and she spent her childhood there. At St. Mary’s High School, Jane was a gifted trumpet player, and this led her to meet the love of her life – Norbert Siegel. They were married on August 2, 1958...
Alfred "Al" Ackerman
Mar 21, 2026
Alfred J. Ackerman “Al”, 88, of West Bend passed away peacefully at his home on March 21, 2026.
Al was born on February 22, 1938 in Waterloo, Iowa to the late Alfred and Lucile Ackerman (nee Tracy). He graduated from East High School in Waterloo, Iowa in 1956. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. Al...
Beverly Ann Smith
Mar 21, 2026
Beverly Ann Smith (nee Barzdukas), 71, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Beverly was born on May 17, 1954, in Milwaukee to the late Albert and Vivian Barzdukas (née Needham). She later married the love of her life, Willie Felkl, on October 5, 1992, in Las Vegas.
Beverly had a true zest for life and loved spending time traveling—especially soaking up...
Elaine D. Tharman
Mar 21, 2026
Elaine Dorothea Tharman, a beloved member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on March 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Elaine was born on July 26, 1940, in Milwaukee to her proud parents Harold and Lillie Hirschmann, Elaine's life was filled with love, compassion, and talent. Elaine grew up...
David Hanke
Mar 20, 2026
David Hanke, age 75 years, of Leroy, was called home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2026, at his home.
David was born on July 31, 1950, in Fond du Lac at St. Agnes Hospital to William and Rose (Koehler) Hanke. He graduated from Lomira High School in 1968. He went on to the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh, “the...
Larry "Mac" Faber
Mar 17, 2026
Larry “Mac” Faber, 65, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord with his daughter at his side on Wednesday, March 17, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.
He was born on November 14, 1960, in West Bend, the son of Eugene and Phyllis (Ernisse) Faber.
Mac attended Kewaskum High School. He worked for Maysteel as a Paint Line Supervisor...
Anne L. Neja
Mar 16, 2026
Anne L. Neja, 89, of West Bend, passed away on March 16, 2026, at her home with her family at her side.
Anne was born on July 20, 1936, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (nee Heiser) Poehlmann. On June 30, 1956, she was united in marriage to Robert Neja at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church...
Kenneth Garrett Keel
Mar 14, 2026
Kenneth Garrett Keel, age 86, passed away on March 14, 2026 with his family by his side.
Ken met and married the love of his life, Karen, 65 years ago. Their marriage produced a daughter, Susan (Kevin), a son, Daniel, granddaughter, Kari (Paul) Oshinski, granddaughter Melissa Montie and Aiden. Ken was a great husband, father and grandfather. Ken and Karen knew...
William "Willie" Richard Fisher
Mar 13, 2026
William “Willie” Richard Fisher, age 74 years, of West Bend found peace on March 13, 2026, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.
Willie was born on November 16, 1951, to the late Richard and Elizabeth Fisher (nee Winders) in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School. On April 28, 1981, Willie was united in...
Dennis Dale Noel
Mar 13, 2026
Dennis Dale Noel of Campbellsport, WI was called to his Heavenly Home on March 13, 2026 at the age of 82. Dennis was born on October 12, 1943 and lived in Steger, IL with his parents, the late Clarence and Doris (nee Fox) Noel. They moved to Crete, IL where he attended elementary school and graduated from Crete-Monee High School....
Kathleen Baumann
Mar 8, 2026
Kathleen Baumann (Abraham) of Slinger passed away on March 8, 2026, at the age of 72 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and laughter.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Kathryn (Flynn) Abraham. Kathleen graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee and went on to study for her Medical Assistant certification from Concordia College. Later, she pursued her fondness...
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