Local Obituaries
John R. Kowaleski
Apr 17, 2022
John R. Kowaleski, 83, of West Bend passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend.
He was born on December 26, 1938, to the late Richard and Phyllis (nee Ramczyk) Kowaleski in Milwaukee, WI. He grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Boys Tech High School in 1956. John honorably served in...
Lauraine Cora Bruss
Apr 17, 2022
Lauraine Cora Bruss (nee Schultz), received the ultimate goal of a Christian, Eternal Life in Heaven, on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the age of 90 years.
Lauraine was born on February 4, 1932 in Greenleaf, Wisconsin to Arthur and Margarethe (nee Plautz) Schultz. She was baptized at home at the age of four days on...
Elizabeth Ann Keller
Apr 14, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Keller (nee Hoy) was 100 years + 138 days old when she passed away April 14, 2022 peacefully at Cedar Bay West after a brief illness.
Elizabeth was born November 28, 1921 and raised in Munising, Michigan. She was united in marriage to Harold Keller in 1949. Elizabeth lived in Munising, Green Bay, and Silver...
Nelda D. Zuelsdorf
Apr 14, 2022
Nelda “Nell” D. Zuelsdorf, 79, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
Nell was born on October 13, 1942, the only child to the late Edward and Beulah (nee Nichols) Zuelsdorf in West Bend, WI. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1960. She was a lifelong member of Fifth...
Herman C. "Herm" Kentopp
Apr 12, 2022
On April 12, 2022, Herman Carl Kentopp was taken into the arms of the Lord with his wife, children, and nephew by his side.
Herm was born in Oshkosh on October 25, 1943, the son of the late Edwin and Marie (nee Ptazek) Kentopp. He attended Omro High School before studying at the University of...
Marian A. Krieser
Apr 9, 2022
Marian A. Krieser, 95, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport.
Marian was born on January 23, 1927, in Nenno, the daughter of the late Frank and Emma (nee Breuer) Bruckert. On May 11, 1949, she was united in marriage to Kenneth G. Krieser at St. Peter...
Melvin "Mel" Laudolff
Apr 8, 2022
Melvin “Mel” W. Laudolff, 81, of Slinger passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on June 18, 1940, to the late Theodore and Helen (nee Wagner) Laudolff in Fond du Lac. Mel graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. On August 18,...
Sheila M. Bauer
Apr 8, 2022
Sheila M. Bauer (nee Survis), 80, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on August 18, 1941, to the late Forest and Verona (nee Broecker) in Barton, WI. Sheila graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1959....
Carol J. Kaufmann
Apr 8, 2022
Carol Kaufmann (nee Grunow) of West Bend and formerly of Bayside, passed peacefully into eternal life on April 8th, 2022, at the age of 74. As in life, her beloved soulmate and husband of over 50 years, Robert Kaufmann, was by her side. She is survived by Robert and their adoring children, Jennifer (Kevin) Kern and Scott Kaufmann. Proud...
George W. Lockwood
Apr 6, 2022
George W. Lockwood, age 95, of Jackson, Wisconsin, passed away on April 6th at Froedtert Hospital. He was born on July 5, 1926 in Racine, the first of three children of Willis and Helen Lockwood. He lived a full life.
On January 28, 1944, the same day he graduated from Washington Park High School, Racine, he enlisted...
Robert Y Tsuzuki
Apr 6, 2022
Robert Y. “Bob” Tsuzuki, age 94 years, long-time resident of Milwaukee, was called home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2022 at Compassionate Heights in West Bend with his daughter, Jennifer, by his side.
He was born on March 15, 1928 on the Island of Oahu, now the State of Hawaii. Bob...
Harvey P. Strackbein
Apr 5, 2022
Harvey P. Strackbein of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2022 at age 79. He was born on October 3, 1942 in Milwaukee to Peter and Dorothy Strackbein.
Harvey was united in marriage on April 5, 1975 to Frances T. Strackbein (nee Owen). He served in the Army National Guard...
Amatta Julia Keller
Apr 5, 2022
Amatta J. Keller (nee Lichtensteiger), 92, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake.
She was born on January 13, 1930 to the late Leo and Charlotte (nee Glass) Lichtensteiger in Campbellsport. On April 25, 1953 she was united in marriage to Ray Keller at St. Matthew’s...
Ronald M. Miller
Apr 3, 2022
Ronald M. “Ron” Miller, 91, of West Bend, passed away on April 3, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.
Ron was born on October 25, 1930, in Clinton, Michigan, the son of the late Clyde and Marjorie (nee Mensing) Miller. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1948. He proudly served his country in...
Robert Gorman Van Hook
Apr 2, 2022
On April 2nd of 2022, Robert Gorman Van Hook, passed away at the age of 75. He decided he was ready to release his spirit from this earthly dimension. To soar amidst the sweet morning chorus of spring birds outside his open window, and with respect to ancestral Danish traditions.
While we have only...
Samantha "Sam" Catherine Biersack
Apr 1, 2022
Samantha Catherine “Sam” Biersack, age 32 years, of Newburg passed away unexpectedly at home on April 1, 2022.
Sam was born on September 18, 1989 in Milwaukee to Kevin and Kimberly Biersack (nee Hansen).
Sam graduated from West Bend East High School in 2007. She then attended UW-Washington County. Sam was a very artistic painter...
Graysen R. Pomerich
Mar 31, 2022
Graysen R. Pomerich, 26, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 31, 2022.
He was born on July 21, 1995, to Herbert and Christine (nee Zielinski) in Brookfield, WI.
Graysen was the life of the party, sharing his funny sense of humor, he had the ability to make anyone smile when he entered...
Carol Lynne Barteck
Mar 31, 2022
Carol Lynne Barteck (nee Roller) age 74 years, of West Bend passed away on March 31, 2022 due to complications from cancer.
Carol was born on January 8, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Raymond and Norma Roller (Busch). She was united in marriage to Donald Barteck on October 16, 1982, at Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church in...
Allen M. Schaetz
Mar 29, 2022
Allen Maynard Schaetz, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He left a wonderful lasting legacy to his children and grandchildren.
Allen was born on November 27, 1940, to the late Louis and Violet (nee Bergelin) Schaetz in Green...
Norbert "Norbie" R. Gau
Mar 29, 2022
Norbert R. “Norbie” Gau, 79, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his home.
Norbert was born on August 12, 1942, in Mayville, the son of the late Walter and Catherine (nee Mayer) Gau. On October 20, 1962, Norbert was united in marriage to Donna Flynn at Holy Trinity Catholic Church...
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