Obituaries

Nov 8, 2023

Terry A. Laatsch, 66, of West Bend found peace on Wednesday, November 08, 2023.

She was born on September 14, 1957, to Kenneth and Patricia (nee Meyer) Laatsch in Milwaukee WI. Terry grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School. She received her BS degree from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. Terry went on to...

Nov 6, 2023

Richard “Dick” Otto Weigel, 89, died peacefully on November 6, 2023, after three days at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI. A resident of the city of West Bend, Richard lived in the Washington County area for the past 47 years.

Born February 25, 1934, in the small farming village of Stratford, Wisconsin, in Marathon County, Richard...

Nov 2, 2023

On Thursday afternoon, November 2, 2023, Shirley Mae Birkholz, of The Cottages at Cedar Run, found eternal peace in the arms of her Lord and Savior at the age of 90.

Born on April 13, 1933, the daughter of Arthur and Edna (nee Reul) Birkholz, Shirley grew up in Boltonville and lived there her entire life until...

Nov 1, 2023

Patricia “Pat” A. Phillips (nee Dieringer), 87, of Cedarburg, formerly of Menomonee Falls found peace on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

She was born on December 31, 1935, to the late Alfons and Gertrude (nee Schuh) Dieringer in Sheboygan, WI. On November 5, 1955, she was united in marriage to Foster Phillips in Milwaukee, WI. Pat worked for...

Oct 31, 2023

Patricia A. Keller, age 78, formerly of Pembine, Wisconsin, passed away on October 31, 2023 while under the care of The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.

Born on March 15, 1945, Pat was one of five children of Jacob and Louise (nee Dellman) Abt. She attended high school, and married Christopher Keller on September 23, 1978...

Oct 29, 2023

Charles E. “Chuck” Rhein, 77, of the town of Byron, passed away on October 29, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

Chuck was born on December 5, 1945, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Kenneth and Jocelyn (nee Henning) Rhein. On June 17, 1972, he was united in...

Oct 28, 2023

John Podgorski, age 79, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his home.

John was born on October 27, 1944 in Milwaukee to the late John and Wandra (nee Krass) Podgorski. John was united in marriage to Janet Wojcinski on May 8, 1971. Janet passed away on April 7, 2019. John proudly served...

Oct 28, 2023

Rosemary Frank, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away the morning of Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the age of 93 ½.

The world will be dimmer without Rosemary’s bright shining light, yet, those who knew and loved her will carry a spark of that within them.

The flow of visitors over the past weeks...

Oct 27, 2023

Francis “Fritz” Zemski, age 90 years, of Hales Corners, formerly of Theresa and Brown Deer was called home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023 at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Fritz was born on October 2, 1933 in Athens, WI to Frank and Sophie Zemski  (Prodzinski).  He was united in marriage...

Oct 27, 2023

Betz, Pamela E. joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 27th, 2023, at the age of 69. She is preceded in Heaven by her loving husband, Richard Allen.

Loving Mother of Jim (Tracy), Josh (Kendra), Tim (Danielle), and Carrie (Adam) Bitter. Doting Gamma to Kiley, Caleb, Sophia, Matthew, Adelyn, Carsen, Elijah, Owen and Liana....

Oct 27, 2023

It is with great joy and sadness that we say goodbye to Beverly Bellehumeur, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to so many whose lives she touched.

Beverly “Bev” Bellehumeur (Kraft), went to Heaven on October 27, 2023 at the age of 95 years.  Welcoming her to Heaven is our Lord Jesus Christ, and...

Oct 24, 2023

Michael J. "Mike" Ludowissi, age 60, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home. Mike was born on March 11, 1963 in West Bend to Norman and Jane (nee Faust) Ludowissi.  Mike graduated from West Bend East High School and went to work for Serigraph for 40+ years.  He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, bowling,...

Oct 23, 2023

Barbara Louise Stehlik (nee Kumrow), 80, passed away on Monday, October 23 2023 after a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mom was a Barton girl born on May 26, 1943, to the late Arnold J. and Fern M (nee Crass) Kumrow and graduated from West Bend High School in 1961. Mom met Charles “Tuna” Stehlik after...

Oct 22, 2023

James H. “Jim” Underberg, 69, of Lomira, unexpectedly passed away at his home on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Jim was born on August 21, 1954, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Harrison and Shirley (nee Lampkins) Underberg. Jim started Lake Country Corp. with his business partner, Richard Gillette, in 1985. Jim was an avid...

Oct 19, 2023

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, Allen Bruggink passed away peacefully at The Waterford of West Bend.

Born in Waldo, Wisconsin on March 10, 1932, to the late Harold and Amelia (Amy) Bruggink, Al was a graduate of Random Lake High School. Soon thereafter, he served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea. After his service, he...

Oct 19, 2023

On October 19, 2023, Christine Wydick, of Shannon Street, Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed into heaven while visiting her family in Wisconsin.

Born November 5, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI, Chris was the daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy (Pietrowiak) Pocian. She attended St. Josaphat and Milwaukee Area Schools and served as an Admin Clerk, stationed at...

Oct 17, 2023

Joel Paul Bretzman, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport.

Joel was born on February 7, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late Paul and Helen (nee Helle) Bretzmann. He was united in marriage to Carla Grunwald on May 7, 1960.

Joel was a member of St. John Lutheran...

Oct 16, 2023

Mark L. Selzler, 20, of Theresa, found peace on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

He was born on March 12, 2003, the son of Robert and Jodi (nee Keenlance) Selzler. Mark was baptized into Christ on April 5, 2003, and confirmed his faith on April 9, 2017.

Mark has been known...

Oct 15, 2023

Rev. William L. “Bill” Wiederanders, 89, of West Bend, was called home to be with his Lord on October 15, 2023, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Bill was born on October 7, 1934, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of the late Martin and Olivia (nee Mix) Wiederanders. Bill graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in...

Oct 14, 2023

Donald E. Sampson “Don”, age 97 years, of South Byron was called home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2023 at Prairie Ridge in Mayville surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born on September 5, 1926 in the town of Byron the son of Guy and Loretta (Franke) Sampson.  He was a life-long member...