Obituaries

Sep 5, 2026

Phyllis R. Weihert (nee Schulz), age 98, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Forest View Manor in Jackson, WI. She was born on April 6, 1928, to Ervin and Lydia Schulz. Phyllis loved being with her family and friends. She enjoyed summertime walks, listening to polka, going to polka fests with her sister, spending the day out in...

Sep 1, 2026

Alice Walter, 99 of Iola, WI formerly of West Bend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026. Alice was born in Mauston, Wisconsin on November 9, 1926, to Josephine and Frank Stehlik. Alice spent her childhood on her family’s farm with her parents and grandparents where she loved swimming in the Lemonweir River, playing piano, eating homemade ice cream every...

Sep 1, 2026

Robert “Bob” Piaro was born on January 25, 1950, in Milwaukee to Robert and Mauriel (nee Schauer) Piaro. He passed from this life leaving behind a family who loved him beyond words, countless friends, fellow veterans, and so many people whose lives he changed simply because he cared. On June 12, 1982, Bob married Judy Ann Kertscher in Fillmore, Wisconsin....

Sep 1, 2026

Judy Ann Held passed away peacefully at Betty’s Harbor at New Perspective in West Bend on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the age of 86. Judy was born to Emil and Erma Schroedel (nee Brehm) on February 14, 1940 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. After graduating from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids in 1958, Judy enrolled in Deaconess Nursing School...

Aug 28, 2026

After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Mark Vincent Wendt, age 76, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed peacefully in his sleep at home on August 28th, 2026. Born on April 13th, 1950, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Mark was the first-born son of Vincent and Gloria Wendt (nee Frase). He was a graduate of Beaver Dam High School [Class of 1968] and...

Aug 26, 2026

Edwin Leo Dallevalle, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 26,2026 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI. He was born on March 22,1949 in Milwaukee, WI. On May 20,2000 in West Bend, WI he united in marriage to Cheryl (Nee: Radomski) Dallevalle, they shared 26 years of marriage before his passing. Edwin retired from White Fish Bay School District where...

Aug 23, 2026

Michael John Wendelborn, age 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at home in Allenton surrounded by family. He was born on June 1, 1961 to the late Ronald and Bonnie (nee Flint) Wendelborn. Mike graduated from Germantown High School in 1979 and in 1999 went on to MPTC to obtain his associate degree in Tool & Die....

Aug 18, 2026

Aug 16, 2026

Norman Wesley Baizley age 80, passed away on Sunday, August 16th, 2026. He was born on April 19th, 1946 to Miriam and Wesley Baizley and was raised in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Norm is survived by his wife, Shawn Baizley (nee: Ford), his daughters; Christine and Anna, and his sons, Phillip and Jacob. He is further survived by his grandchildren; Dallas Adams,...

Aug 16, 2026

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Ann Benson, a beloved member of the Slinger community and a devoted educator, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16th, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on Wednesday, October 21st, 1942, in Antigo, WI, Sandy graced the lives of those around her with kindness and warmth. Sandy dedicated over 30 years of her life to shaping...

Aug 16, 2026

Marianne Helen Nowak (née Schmidt), affectionately known as "Toots" by family and friends, was born on Friday, July 10, 1942, on her parents' farm in the Town of Wayne. She was the daughter of Theodore Edward Schmidt and Arlene Laura Elsie (Mertz) Schmidt. Marianne was called home to eternal rest on Sunday, August 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of...

Aug 15, 2026

Martha Ruth (Wilson) Smith was born on August 27, 1940, in San José, Costa Rica. In 1953, at the age of 12, Martha was adopted by Major Chaplain Ralph Wilson and his wife, Helen. Martha married the love of her life, Ronald Dean Smith, and together they shared 61 years of marriage. Ronald preceded Martha in death, as did her...

Aug 14, 2026

Jodeen “Jodi” Ann Treutel Casetta was called home in hospice care in Trenton, WI, on August 14 after a 2½‑year ovarian cancer battle fought with positivity, love, and faith—none of which ever wavered. Born in Wisconsin Rapids and raised in West Bend, Jodi was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Violet Treutel and was a graduate of Holy Angels...

Aug 10, 2026

Robert “Bob” Leonard Turner, age 96, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by family. He was born on September 14, 1929 in Richland Center, WI to Earl and Florence (nee Strang) Turner. Bob grew up on a farm and enjoyed going roller skating, to the movies, ice skating and visiting with...

Aug 9, 2026

Judith Marie Horner (Nee: Linder) affectionately known to those who loved her as Judi, passed away on Sunday, August 9,2026 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, WI at age 80. Judi was born on October 22,1945 in Hartford, WI to the late Lawrence and Bernadette (Nee: Bethke) Linder. She was raised in Slinger and graduated High School in 1964. On...

Aug 6, 2026

Zara Lyn Schuldheisz, age 48, died on August 6,2026 under the care of her family and hospice in Hartford, WI. She was born on April 25, 1978, to Julia Schuldheisz in Milwaukee, WI. Zara attended Fairview South School in Milwaukee, WI. Upon graduation, she attended a Goodwill Program for further development and continued socialization. Zara loved going for van rides...

Aug 3, 2026

Rita A. Kenner (nee Sauer), of Marshfield, WI, formerly of West Bend, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, with her son Randy, by her side. Rita was born on March 28, 1952, in West Bend, WI to Peter and Audrey (Nelson) Sauer. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1970. Rita received her bachelor’s degree from Stevens Point...

Aug 3, 2026

Kara Ann Kaiser, 51, of Theresa, Wisconsin, passed away on August 3, 2026. Born on July 14, 1975, in Hartford, Wisconsin, Kara was raised in West Bend before attending college in Hastings, Minnesota, where she earned her Veterinary Assistant Diploma. She spent nearly 30 years as a dedicated pet groomer, turning her lifelong love of animals into a career. She...

Aug 2, 2026

Ralph Lloyd Hintze III son of Ralph and Ruth has passed on to heaven peacefully. He is survived by the love of his life Shirley, two of his children, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his brother. Together with Shirley they raised three children of their own whom he was immensely proud of and loved dearly: Jeff (Karen), Sharlene(Harry) and Sheryl(Dan)....

Jul 31, 2026

Robert G. Petri, 79, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, on July 31, 2026. Robert was born on November 7, 1946, in Campbellsport, Wisconsin, to Ralph G. Petri and Dorothy L. Petri (née Sonnenberg) of Wayne, Wisconsin. On September 15, 1978, Bob and Gwenn were finally married after dating for seven years. Together...