Obituaries

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

Obituary is pending at this time.

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

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

Jul 10, 2026

Fern Mildred Flack (Goeman), 89, of Lakewood, WI passed away on July 10,2026. She was born in Antigo, WI on July 8,1937 to Fred and Luella (Nee: Keen) Goeman. When she was a teenager her family moved to Milwaukee, WI. Fern was first married to LewAllen Bills, who preceded her in death. Together they shared their only son Scott. Fern...

Jul 10, 2026

Darlene Plavec (nee Reichert) entered eternal peace with her Savior after bravely fighting a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. For the last five years of her life, she was a resident of The Cottages at Cedar Community in West Bend, where she received compassionate and dedicated care from the staff. The family is also deeply grateful for the kindness and...

Jul 4, 2026

Charlotte A Hoffman (nee Rusch) passed away July 4,2026 at the age of 91. Charlotte was born November 5,1934 to the late Lawrence and Esther Rusch. She graduated from West Bend High School class of1953. She went on to study nursing at Theda Clarke, receiving her LPN. Charlotte worked full time and part time at St. Joseph's Community Hospital in...

Jul 1, 2026

Marvin Martin Stoffel, 92, of West Bend, WI passed away on July 1,2026. Marvin was born on his family homestead on November 26,1933 to the late Barney and Josephine Stoffel. He called the family farm home his entire life, where he worked with dedication and pride. On June 1,1957 he married Rochelle (Nee: Groth) at St. Lawrence Church. They shared...