Obituaries

Feb 5, 2024

Lloyd Martin was born on November 24, 1932, to Albert and Clara (nee Martin) Martin at home in the Town of Wayne. In his early years he attended Marx school, which was a one-room school in the Town of Wayne. Later he attended St. Anthony School, which was a two-room school in St. Anthony, WI. Lloyd attended Kewaskum High...

Feb 4, 2024

Walter P. Heinecke passed on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

He was born in Allenton, WI on October 22, 1941 to Christian and Loraine (nee Langenecker) Heinecke. Walt spent his childhood years in Allenton then Theresa before moving to the Milwaukee area.

He attended West Bend High School before joining the...

Feb 4, 2024

Larry E. Wilkens, 75, of West Bend was called home to be with his Lord and his father and mother on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at his home.

He was born on November 15, 1948, to the late Ewald and Josephine (nee Delgado) Wilkens in West Bend. In his younger days he loved his fast cars and...

Feb 4, 2024

Ronald “Ron” P. Sternig, Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 4, 2024 with his family by his side.

He was born on July 15, 1949, to the late Michael and Maxine (nee Henkel) Sternig in Milwaukee, WI. Ron graduated from Milwaukee Pius XI High School in 1967. He honorably served in the United States...

Feb 1, 2024

Lawrence H. Wetzel, Jr., passed away in his sleep on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in the care of Samaritan Health Center and Allay Hospice staff, as a result of declining health due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Lawrence, known as "Larry" or "Sonny" to family and friends, was born in March 31, 1937 to the late Sophie H. and...

Feb 1, 2024

On February 1st, 2024, Marilyn Janet Filber (nee Volkmann), 88, was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior. Marilyn joins her beloved husband, Art, who passed away July 29, 2015. Marilyn was born to Harold and Hazel (Utech) Volkmann on February 3, 1935 in Wauwatosa, WI.

Marilyn had a competitive spirit, enjoyed playing different...

Jan 31, 2024

Dr. Robert “Bob” R. Baker, DVM, 71, of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his home.

He was born on March 3, 1952 to the late Roman and Coyla (Mead) Baker in New Richmond, WI. He grew up on the family farm near Beloit. Bob graduated as valedictorian from Brodhead High...

Jan 31, 2024

Erwin “Erv” G. Koepp Jr., 87, of Kewaskum, found peace on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

He was born on July 23, 1936, to the late Erwin and Emily (nee Czarniewicz) Koepp, Sr. in Merton, WI. Erv began working at age 17 at a shoe factory. On July 9, 1955, he was...

Jan 27, 2024

Thomas Wilbur Gundrum, age 81, found peace when he was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Kettle Moraine Gardens.

Thomas was born on July 14, 1942, in West Bend, to the late Wilbur and Mercia (nee Pfenning) Gundrum. Thomas graduated from West Bend High School in 1960. Thomas was united...

Jan 25, 2024

Dennis W. Trzecinski, 72, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with his Lord on January 25, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, with his family at his side.

Dennis was born on May 20, 1951, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Dominic and Mildred (nee Keller) Trzecinski. On June 5, 1971, he was...

Jan 22, 2024

Darryl J. Gruber, age 62 of Menasha, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 22, 2024.

He was born on August 11, 1961, to Andrew Eugene and Alice (nee Krueger) Gruber in West Bend. Darryl graduated from Kewaskum High School. He honorably served in the United States Marine Corp. Darryl worked as a machinist for...

Jan 21, 2024

Donald C. “Don” Maxwell, Jr., 74, of Theresa, passed away on January 21, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Don was born on June 5, 1949, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Donald Sr. and Sylvia (nee Kowalski) Maxwell. Don was united in marriage on January 31, 1970, to Jacqueline McMahon...

Jan 21, 2024

Athleen Mae Butzke (nee Schroeder) was born on June 9th, 1930, to the late Charles and Wilhelmina (nee Stuebe) Schroeder.  She graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy in 1947.

On August 26th, 1948, Athleen was married to Melvin H. Butzke of Campbellsport at St. Peter Lutheran Church - Fond du Lac.

Melvin and Athleen were blessed...

Jan 19, 2024

Katherine “Kathy” F. Thomas, 70, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

She was born on November 15, 1953, to the late Roland and Elfrieda (nee Heidemann) Thomas in Plymouth, WI. She was baptized at Salem Plank Road UCC in Plymouth and confirmed at Immanuel UCC in West Bend,...

Jan 19, 2024

On Friday, January 19, 2024, Christine “Chris” Knutson, of West Bend, found eternal peace, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family at Lawlis Hospice in Mequon.

Chris was born on September 28, 1949 to Oscar and Jean (nee Filyes) Schober in Milwaukee. The family resided in West Bend, and that’s where she graduated high school...

Jan 19, 2024

Ramona Roberts, nee Sierra, 85, of Theresa, passed away on January 19, 2024, at home, surrounded by love and family.

Ramona was born December 24, 1938, to the late Porfirio and Cruz Sierra.

She came to the States by herself at age 19. She was living in Milwaukee, and in 1965,...

Jan 19, 2024

Robert “Bobby” A. Peters, 89, of West Bend entered Eternal Life on Friday, January 19, 2024.

He was born on January 8, 1935, to the late Arthur and Edna (nee Crass) Peters in West Bend. Bobby was raised on the family farm in West Bend, where he had many responsibilities, including the milk route, where he developed...

Jan 18, 2024

Ruth J. Rostowfske (nee Rowley), age 90 passed away peacefully with her loving son Brad and daughter-in-law Catherine (aka Gus) Reilly by her bedside on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Cedar Community Assisted Living facility in West Bend, WI.

Daughter of Donald and Edna Rowley (Ettinger) of Whitewater, WI.  Ruth was born on February 26, 1933, in...

Jan 17, 2024

Ruth C. Survis, 99, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

Ruth was born on February 18, 1924, in the town of Barton, the daughter of the late Carl and Emma (nee Proeber) Bandle. On April 2, 1945, she was united in marriage to Forest Survis...

Jan 16, 2024

Margaret Holle went to be with her husband Jay in eternal life on January 16, 2024 at the age of 75.

Born in Green Bay on April 26, 1948, Margaret was one of three daughters of the late Lee and Evelyn (nee Greenwood) Winter. She attended grade school starting in a one-room school near Gillett, Wisconsin where...