Obituaries

Dec 23, 2023

Patricia "Patti" Lackas, age 62 years, of Theresa, WI, was called home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Hartford surrounded by her loving family.

Patti was born on October 31, 1961 in Stoughton to Joyce and Robert Hendrix. She was united in marriage to Dean Lackas on August 16,...

Dec 23, 2023

Carole Jean Ramel (Reinders), age 75 years, of Random Lake was called home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2023, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth surrounded by her loving family.

Carole was born on December 25, 1948 in Fredonia to Paul and Ernella Reinders (Beger).  She was united in marriage to David...

Dec 23, 2023

Leo C. Zamzow, age 92, of Fond du Lac, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 23, 2023, with his loving family surrounding him.

He was born on September 16, 1931, in Fond du Lac County to Leo and Lucille (nee Allender) Zamzow. Leo was united in marriage to Anona Moore for 30 years until she...

Dec 22, 2023

Thomas “Mobile Tom” Andrew Walker, age 75 years, of West Bend unexpectedly passed away on December 22, 2023, at his home.

Tom was born on February 3, 1948, in Milwaukee to Donald and Elizabeth Walker (Schall).  The family moved to West Bend in 1956 and Tom attended St. Mary’s School in Barton.  He was an Eagle Scout...

Dec 17, 2023

Matthew Paul passed away unexpectedly in Garland, Texas at the age of 34 years.  Matthew was born on November 16, 1989.  He grew up in Richfield where he attended Friess Lake School and then Hartford High School.  He was on the football team, swim team, DECA and also played saxophone in symphonic band, jazz band and marching band. Matthew...

Dec 17, 2023

Ralph “Chuck” C. Seeger Jr., 84, of West Bend, passed away on December 17, 2023, at The Cottages in West Bend.

Chuck was born on April 10, 1939, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Ralph Sr. and Mildred (nee Behrendt) Seeger. On August 17, 1963, he was united in marriage to Jean Decker in...

Dec 17, 2023

Patricia “Patti” Ann Heaslip, (nee Bastian), of Kewaskum, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2023, in Fond du Lac with her daughter by her side. Patti was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.

Born on December 12, 1950, in Appleton, Patricia was the cherished daughter of Marvin and Eleanor Bastian (nee Witt). In her youth, Patti...

Dec 15, 2023

Geraldine Helen Luebke (nee Breslow), 85, of Mayville passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Lomira Wisconsin. Geri was born July 27, 1938, to Gerald and Anita (Pribnow) Breslow. Geri was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Church in Mayville and graduated from Mayville High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to Ralph Luebke at St....

Dec 12, 2023

Judith “Judy” R. Kraetsch (nee Jones), 77 of West Bend passed in peace on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

She was born on July 18, 1946, to the late Thomas and Jeanne (nee Nowland) Jones. Judy grew up on the family farm in Sussex. She attended High School in Wauwatosa. Judy was a stay-at-home mom for many years...

Dec 9, 2023

Walter W. Friedemann, 95, of Random Lake, WI died peacefully surrounded by family on December 9, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1928, in the town of Addison, Washington County, WI, to Walter L. and Hildegarde (nee Endlich) Friedemann. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1945 and the University of Wisconsin in 1949 earning a Bachelor...

Dec 7, 2023

Inez M. Ustruck, 98, of West Bend died peacefully December 7, 2023

She was born May 20, 1925, to the late Frank H. and Lydia (nee Hafemeister) Miller. Her early life was spent on the family farm in the Town of Farmington. In 1941 the family moved to Barton, settling in a home on Barton Avenue, where...

Dec 5, 2023

Reid W. Bergren, 76, of the town of Trenton, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Reid was born on November 24, 1947, in Superior, Wisconsin, the son of the late Wallace and Vivian (nee Bergren) Nelson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1969. On...

Dec 5, 2023

Roger W. Igel, 78, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

He was born on March 28, 1945, to the late Steve and Esther (nee Dexheimer) Igel in West Bend. Roger graduated from West Bend High School in 1963. On May 15, 1965, he was united in...

Dec 5, 2023

Melede Grace Meinzen (nee Strehlow), age 63 of Germantown, WI joined the Kingdom of Heaven into the arms of Jesus Christ at 9:47 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was surrounded by family at her residence. Having fought ALS valiantly, she was redeemed from the bounds of earth to celebrate her first Christmas in eternity.

Melede...

Dec 3, 2023

Phillip Lawrence Lesniak, 80, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Phillip grew up in Durham, North Carolina, and then moved to Florida after retiring to be closer to his daughter and granddaughters, both geographically and for bonding. After a few whiles...

Dec 3, 2023

Donald “Butch” E. Plzak, of Gillett, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

He was born on Sept 20, 1959, to Eugene Plzak and Donna (nee Conley) Klein in West Bend, WI. Don graduated from Lomira High School.  After high school, he went onto pursue a career in culinary arts.  After that, he spent the rest...

Dec 2, 2023

Irmgard R. “Bunny” Spors, 89, of West Bend, passed on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her home.

Bunny was born on March 16, 1934, in Milwaukee, the daughter of German immigrants Eugene and Ida (nee Wurm) Deiss. She grew up in Milwaukee, but spent her summers with the family at their cottage on Silver Lake in West...

Nov 30, 2023

Martha A. Jeffrey (nee Norman), 95, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

She was born on September 20, 1928, to the late Frank and Martha (nee Leider) Norman in Grafton WI. Martha graduated from Rufus King High School. On October 26, 1946, she was united in marriage to Delbert Jeffrey. She was...

Nov 28, 2023

Mary Ann Szaniawski (nee Meindl) age 84 of West Bend, earned her angel wings, November 28, 2023 at Kathy Hospice, with her children by her side.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children: a daughter, Janet Genthe and son, Jim Szaniawski and his wife, Tracy; her grandchildren: Cody Genthe (Cassie), Taylor Genthe Zorn...

Nov 28, 2023

Florence Viola Graff (nee Benike), age 102 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Kathy Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Florence was born on May 29, 1921 in West Bend to Fred and Marie Benike (Schluter).  She was one of nine children. Florence was united...