Obituaries

Jul 3, 2022

On Sunday, July 3, 2022, Doris Mae Bunkelmann (nee Stahl), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to be with her Savior.

On February 18, 1928 she was born to the late Raymond and Marie (nee Lubach) Stahl in Kewaskum, WI. On April 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Wilmer “Bill” Bunkelmann at Peace...

Jul 2, 2022

Daniel “Dan” C. LaDuke, 64, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

He was born on June 6, 1958, to Robert and Elizabeth (nee Hughes) LaDuke in Kenosha, WI. Dan moved to Milwaukee where he started his family, he later moved to West Bend where he resided.  He was a self-taught mechanic, working...

Jul 1, 2022

Marty was born January 1, 1948 in Allenton to the late Martin and Johanna (Aufdermauer) Ritger. A man of few words, as Marty would say, “I left this dump on July 1, 2022”.

He married his bride, Penny Kaetterhenry, on Friday the 13th, February 1998.

He graduated from Slinger High School and honorably...

Jun 30, 2022

Mary Kurlinski (nee Schultz), age 68, passed away on June 30, 2022, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Mary was born on December 1, 1953 in Milwaukee. She is the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (nee Lipka) Schultz. Mary was united in marriage to Frederick Kurlinski on January 17, 1977. Frederick...

Jun 30, 2022

John Charles Love, age 87, died June 30, 2022, at Cedar Community in West Bend, WI.  He was born December 25, 1934, in Waukesha, WI to the late John Charles Love, Sr., and Dorothy Elizabeth Love (nee Webb).

John attended schools in Waukesha, Wisconsin through graduation from high school and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, receiving his...

Jun 30, 2022

Kathleen “Abby” M. Przybylski (nee Wiltzius), 74, of Jackson passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

She was born on January 25, 1948, to the late Clarence and Theresa (nee Siehr) Wiltzius in Milwaukee, WI. On May 10, 1969, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Przybylski in Milwaukee, WI. Kathy worked as a beautician for many...

Jun 26, 2022

Eric D. Robanske, 72, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his home with his wife by his side.

He was born on February 18, 1950, to the late David and Cleo (nee Ross) Robanske in Walla Walla, WA.

Eric was a great trumpet player...

Jun 26, 2022

Patricia “Pat” A. Brendemihl (nee Butler), 88 of Kewaskum passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

She was born on March 12, 1934 to the late Albin and Irona (nee Voelker) Butler in Marinette, WI. She is a graduate of Marinette High School. On January 23, 1954 she was united in marriage to Arthur E. Brendemihl, Jr....

Jun 25, 2022

Robert John Landowski III, better known as Big Bob, age 57 years, of Kewaskum, WI, was abruptly taken from this world, finding wholeness and peace in heaven with our Lord on June 25th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born on June 20th, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to Barbara Vitrano and the late Robert John...

Jun 25, 2022

Francesca “Chee Chee” Schneider (Balistrieri), 89, of Fredonia was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 20, 1933 to the late Antonio and Claira Balistrieri (LoCicero) in Milwaukee. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Milwaukee.  On September 17,...

Jun 24, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” Buchholz, age 60 years, of West Bend, formerly of Milwaukee was called home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2022 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Jeff was born on April 6, 1962 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Helen Buchholz  (Kubinski).  He was united in marriage to Joy M. Lehtimaki on April 19, 1997...

Jun 24, 2022

Caitlyn E. Ziegelbauer, 23, of Campbellsport, passed away after a brave battle with leukemia, on Friday, June 24, 2022, peacefully with her family at her side.

Caitlyn was born on June 17, 1999, in West Bend, the daughter of Cole Ziegelbauer and Valerie Verhagen. Caitlyn was engaged to Dylan Schlafer on June 23, 2022. Dancing...

Jun 23, 2022

James Daniel “Jim” Regan of West Bend passed away peacefully at Samaritan Health Center on June 23, 2022.

Jim was born in Madison on December 15, 1943 to the late Frank and Helen Regan (Schmeltzer).  He was a Navy veteran and proud police officer for 32 years.  He served with the UW-Madison University Police, the Green County...

Jun 18, 2022

James “Jim” L. Peterchak, 83, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

He was born on March 1, 1939, to the late Joseph and Alma (nee Kriesel) Peterchak in Racine, WI. On August 29, 1964, he was united in marriage to Carol Helgeson in Bonduel, WI. Jim enjoyed going on canoe trips, going to...

Jun 18, 2022

LaVerne L. Petermann, 96, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at her home, with her daughter at her side.

LaVerne was born on January 25, 1926, in the town of Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Otto and Alma (nee Backhaus) Ramthun. On October 23, 1948, she was united...

Jun 18, 2022

Richard “Dick” E. Huenerbein, 81 of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

He was born on March 25, 1941, to the late Edward and Dorothy (nee Landon) Huenerbein in Milwaukee, WI. Dick graduated from Menomonee Falls High School. On February 27, 1965, he was united in marriage to Lois Reichert. He worked for...

Jun 17, 2022

John J. Boden, 75, of the town of Wayne, formerly of West Bend, passed away on June 17, 2022 at his home.

John was born on June 19, 1946, in Richfield, the son of the late Edgar and Theckla (nee Hienecke) Boden. On November 13, 1965, he was united in marriage to Nancy Dornacker at...

Jun 10, 2022

Paul Arnold Schultz, 93, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on August 26, 1928, to the late Arnold and Elizabeth (nee Geissler) Schultz in Milwaukee.  He fell in love with Carol Crass at a community picnic.  They were united in marriage on January 8,...

Jun 9, 2022

Lisa Marie DiBella, age 49 years, of Kewaskum, formerly of Quincy, Massachusetts was called home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa was born on December 29, 1972 in Quincy, MA to James A. DiBella and Evonne B. Silvia.

Lisa graduated from...

Jun 9, 2022

Amanda A. Quade (nee Dorzok), 100, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 09, 2022 at the (Cedar Ridge) Cottages in West Bend.

She was born on December 9, 1921 to the late Karl and Bertha (nee Gerlach) Dorzok in Corsica, South Dakota. On September 25, 1943 she was united...