Obituaries

Nov 30, 2024

Janet Marie Rinzel passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Serenity Villa III in Slinger, Wisconsin.

Born 67 years ago on July 11, 1957, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Janet was one of four children of the late Andrew and Evelyn (Becker) Rinzel.

Though Janet was born visually impaired, her love of life...

Nov 30, 2024

Joseph (Joe) Robert Smith, 58, unexpectedly passed away at home on November 30, 2024, with his faithful grand-puppy, Wrigley, by his side.

Joe was born on March 15, 1966, in Hartford, Wisconsin to John Smith and Shirley (nee Raasch) Farrell. Joe started at an early age working for his grandfather and grandmother at Scenic View Country Club....

Nov 29, 2024

Craig Walter Friedemann, 63, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2024.

Craig was born on October 19, 1961, in Sheboygan to the late Walter and Marlene (nee Stolper) Friedemann. Craig was a Special Events Coordinator for Music Express which took him to California.  He was a quiet and reserved individual who kept to himself. Craig loved disc...

Nov 27, 2024

Pearl Zimmerman (nee Schoenbeck), age 96, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend.

Pearl was born on March 11, 1928, in West Bend, to Fred and Irene Schoenbeck (Eickstedt). Pearl was united in marriage to Harold Zimmerman on July 16, 1949, at Trinity Ev....

Nov 24, 2024

Richard Allen Pesch, 80, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Richard was born on May 19, 1944, in West Bend, to the late Alex and Florence (Bath) Pesch. Richard married Shari Pollesch in 1968. Richard and Shari had four children. Richard spent 28 years at Johann Sand & Gravel and retired in 1993. He then went...

Nov 24, 2024

Steven G. Zehren, 65, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at his home with his family at his side.

Steve entered the world on November 2, 1959, in the town of West Bend, born to the late Florentine “Stoney” and Dorothy (née Neumann) Zehren. On a beautiful day, May 31, 1980, he exchanged vows...

Nov 24, 2024

Carl J. Klemme, 71, of the town of Wayne, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Carl was born on November 30, 1952, in Milwaukee, the son of Arthur and Eleanor (nee Darling) Klemme. In 1972, Carl tossed his cap into the air at Kewaskum High School, ready to embrace the world. Soon after, he donned the uniform...

Nov 21, 2024

On the night of Thursday, November 21, 2024, Carol A. Airaudi (nee Reiser) passed away peacefully in her sleep at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Born 81 years ago on May 14, 1943, Carol was the only child of Harold “Harry” and Rose (nee Turriano) Reiser. She grew up in Chicago and attended Providence High School, graduating in...

Nov 21, 2024

Judith “Judy” A. Renderman, 77 of Lomira passed away on November 21, 2024 at Hope Health & Rehab in Lomira with her loving family by her side.

Judy was born on March 18, 1947, Fond du Lac, to the late Keith and Elnora (Johnson) Binning. Judy graduated from Oakfield High School in 1965. On October 29, 1966,...

Nov 18, 2024

Mary Ellen McCarty passed away peacefully at her home on Big Cedar Lake on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 90 years old.

Born August 18, 1934, in Milwaukee to the late James and Josephine (nee Murphy) McCarty, Mary Ellen graduated from Holy Angels High School, then Mt. Mary College with a degree in Education, and then received...

Nov 16, 2024

Surrounded in the love and comfort of his family, Donald “Don” Cyrillus Krell passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 while visiting his son in McAllen, Texas.

Born 77 years ago on April 19, 1947 to Constantine and Adelia (nee Mueller) Krell, Don was raised in the West Bend area and graduated from West Bend High School...

Nov 15, 2024

Kurt J. Naus, 82, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Froedtert  Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Kurt was born on October 15, 1942 in Milwaukee to the late Albert and Louise (nee Gehrig) Naus. On August 4, 1986, Kurt was united in marriage to Christine Duenkel. Kurt was a 28 year veteran of the...

Nov 15, 2024

Don W. Neitzel, 86, died on November 15, 2024 in West Bend. Don was born May 24, 1938 in Watertown. He was a happy kid growing up with his parents, sister Ruth and grandparents on a small dairy farm near Old Lebanon. He started drumming at age four and knew that music would be his passion.

He...

Nov 14, 2024

Aletha J. (Dearth) Masbruch, 94, of Kewaskum, WI, formerly of Platteville, WI was called home to be with the Lord on 11/14/24.

Aletha was born in Lafayette County, Wisconsin on January 15, 1930, to the late Lloyd and Thelma (Hodge) Dearth.

She graduated from Cuba City High School in 1948 and...

Nov 13, 2024

On November 13, 2024, Jeff Seidensticker passed peacefully after courageously battling cancer at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee surrounded by his family at the young age of 58.

He attended high school in West Bend, and subsequently obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin Steven’s Point.

He will be deeply missed by his wife,...

Nov 13, 2024

Rodney L Zettler, age 67, passed away peacefully on November 13th, 2024, with family by his side. He was born January 25th, 1957, in West Bend, WI.

Rodney was employed at Sheridan in Random Lake for 33 years.

Rodney is survived by his brothers, Robert (Debra) Zettler and Richard (Cathy) Zettler. Nieces and nephews, Megan...

Nov 12, 2024

On Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, Leroy V. Kottke of Slinger, WI, passed away at the age of 91. Lee was born on January 15th, 1933, in Little Wolf, WI to loving parents, Victor and Minnie Kottke (Miller). He graduated, with honors, from UW-Oshkosh and achieved a Master of Science degree from UW-Madison. After teaching in Waupun for seven years...

Nov 8, 2024

Joseph Charles Waters III, 76, passed away peacefully holding his Wife’s hands on November 8, 2024.

Joseph was born on May 14, 1948, in Milwaukee, to the late Joseph and Amy (nee Braxmeier) Waters II. Joseph was united in marriage to Carol Kurtz, his High School Sweetheart on October 7, 1967, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Nov 7, 2024

Ruth E. Kern, 96, of Kewaskum, WI, formerly of the town of Wayne, passed away on November 7, 2024.

Born on February 15, 1928, in Theresa, she was the cherished daughter of the late Richard and Hildegard (née Gundrum) Bodden.  After graduation from business college, Ruth worked as a secretary for George Hess at the...

Nov 3, 2024

Robert Steven “Bob” Plumeau, age 66 years, of Farmington, Wisconsin found peace on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home.

Bob was born on November 12, 1957, in Newark, New Jersey to Robert and Susan Plumeau (Amato).  He was united in marriage to Deborah “Deb” Bay on May 1, 2007.

Bob graduated from St. Peter’s...