Obituaries

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 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...

Jul 31, 2026

Virginia Rose Geib (nee Fay), age 99, of Newburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1927, on the family farm in the Town of Saukville to Edward and Alma (nee Bohlen) Fay. Virginia was raised on the Family farm and attended Port Washington High School. She was united in marriage to Anthony...

Jul 30, 2026

Steven Paul Mannes, age 68, passed away suddenly on July 30th, 2026. He was born on September 12th, 1957, to Paul and Joan (nee Aiello) Mannes. Steve is survived by his wife Lorraine; (nee Hancock) of 48 years; children, Joseph (Teri), Michelle (Nathan), and Paul (Alicia), Grandchildren, Alaina and Lexi Mannes, Gianna and Sophia Reisweber, Vinny and Cecilia Mannes, and...

Jul 27, 2026

Judith A. Biersach September 3rd, 1947 - July 27th, 2026 “Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue” “There must be peace and understanding sometime, Strong winds of promise that will blow away the doubt and fear” Judith Ann Biersach, age 78 of Milwaukee Wisconsin passed away on Monday July 27th, 2026. She struggled with various health...

Jul 26, 2026

Celebration of Life Come join us for Mel and Joanne Place American Legion Germantown Address N120 W15932 Freistadt Rd Date August 29,2026 Time 1:00 PM Please RSVP Jim 262-424-4112

Jul 25, 2026

Darrell Emil Jutz, age 86, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Charter Senior Living of West Bend. He was born on April 29, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI to Emil and Evelyn (nee Winkel) Jutz. Darrell was a kind and generous man focused on serving his, and the surrounding communities, mainly as a member of the Allenton and St...

Jul 24, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Dean Kappler, died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 24, 2026 in Stevens Point, WI at the age of 85. Gerald is survived by his siblings Benjamin (Maryann) Kappler and Shirley (Jim) Watson, his children Michael (Jody) Kappler of West Bend, WI; Jeffrey (Julie) Kappler of Oostburg, WI; and Jennifer (Dennis) Schwinn of Stevens Point, WI; loving...

Jul 23, 2026

Dolores "Dee Dee" Rose Placek (née Fechter), age 83, of West Bend, passed away on July 23, 2026. Born on November 30, 1942, Dee Dee was the beloved daughter of the late Bernard "Ben" and Rose Fechter (née Thomas). She grew up on the family farm in Newburg, alongside her three brothers and two sisters, where she learned the values...

Jul 22, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Raymond Paul Terrell (Ray), age 50, on July 22, 2026. He was born on April 6, 1976, in North Carolina to Nannette Terrell and George Rodriguez. Ray spent most of his childhood growing up in Ohio before moving to Wisconsin, where he met the love of his life, Denise....

Jul 21, 2026

On the Evening of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Roger Thomas Zipoy was peacefully taken Home to be with God, his Heavenly Father. As we grieve, we too Rejoice for him! Roger was born in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, January 31, 1937 to Loving Parents, Thomas and Elvera (nee Lewis) Zipoy. His Parents modeled for Roger Christian values,...

Jul 21, 2026

Karen (nee Lindemuth) Seefeldt Bass passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, at Hawthorn Manor in West Bend, Wisconsin. She was 82 years old. Karen was born on December 12, 1943, to the late Lester and Majorie (Walker) Lindemuth in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. She attended Lakeland College, where she met her first husband, Aldwin (Al) Seefeldt. Karen graduated from the University...

Jul 20, 2026

Patricia A. Klumb (nee Thomas), age 75, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at her home in Fond du Lac surrounded by her family. She was born on July 25, 1950 in Port Washington to Lawrence and Lucille (nee Wollner) Thomas. Patrica graduated from West Bend High School in 1968 and went on to meet the love of her...

Jul 18, 2026

On July 18, 2026, at Horizon’s Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, WI, surrounded by her family, Sue Ann M. Geib (nee: Wagner) age 80, was reunited with her husband Peter in heaven. Sue Ann was born on March 29,1946 in West Bend, WI to the late Peter and Erna (nee: Kanies) Wagner. On May 29,1965, Sue Ann married Peter Geib...

Jul 17, 2026

Gary Steven Ronald Simonson, age 65, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He fought a hard battle with esophageal cancer for 3 years when he was given 1 year from diagnosis. He was born on March 4, 1961 to Steve and the late Suzanne (nee Asbeck). Gary graduated from Slinger High School...

Jul 16, 2026

Anita H. Apazeller (nee Dumke), age 89, passed away on July 16, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Mother of Mark (Sharon) and Kay (Dan) Gilbert. Grandmother of Stacy (Andrew), Kyle (Haley), Ashley (Jared), Colin (Clare) and Jacob. Great-grandmother of Owen, Grayson, Hadley, Milo, Nolan and Brayden. Sister of Jean Dumke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at...

Jul 13, 2026