James “Jim” A. Poetz, 71, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was born in November 28, 1947 to the late Robert and Estelle (nee Suchocki) Poetz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jim Graduated from Riverside High School. He honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. On June 9, 1979 he was united in marriage to Beverly Waraxa in Milwaukee. Jim spent his career working in manufacturing for many companies until retirement. He was a big Harley...

Mary J. Roell (nee Hensler), 79, of West Bend found peace on Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was born on January 26, 1940 to the late Elmer and Loraine (nee Barns) Hensler in West Bend. On July 9, 1960 she was united in marriage to Eugene Roell. Mary worked as a secretary for many years until retirement. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, and going shopping. Mary especially enjoyed spending time with her family and all her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her. Those...

Margaret “Maggie” Kovacevich (nee Novak), 77, of Hartford, WI was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 12, 2019 at Clearview Nursing and Rehab in Juneau. Maggie was born to Joseph and Irene Novak (nee Rapp) on June 22, 1942 in Davenport, IA and raised by her Uncle Joe and Aunt Lucille Rapp in Ladysmith, WI. Maggie attended Ladysmith High School and graduated from Mount Mary College in 1964. On June 6, 1964 she was united in marriage to the love of her life,...

Carl N. Tighe, 801 Dayton Street, Mayville, was called home to his Lord and Savior on July 12, 2019, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after a brief battle with bone cancer.   Carl was born September 23, 1939, in LeRoy to Walter and Elizabeth (Stadler) Tighe. He attended St. Andrews Catholic School and Mayville High School graduating in 1959.   Carlie began his working career as a roofer with his father and later years his brothers “Pat” and brother Jerry and...

The world lost the gregarious, stubborn, easy-to-smile R. Anne McCrimmon, 86, of West Bend, on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Before she left, Anne wrote stories about her life for her kids and grandkids, so in her paraphrased words: From the time she could first remember, her dad would take the family to the library. She loved spending time there and when she was in 8th grade, the librarian asked if she wanted to help put books away. She never would have guessed that she would spend 22 years...

Donald “Don” Jonas, age 87 years, of West Bend (formerly of Allenton) was called home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2019 at Kathy Hospice. Don was born on May 13, 1932 in Allenton to Raymond and Lorina Jonas (Menger).  Don was a 1950 graduate of West Bend High School.  Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.   Upon returning from serving his country, he was united in marriage to Kay M. Kuechler on August 14, 1954 at Salem...

Del “Delbert” G. Schmidt, 90 of West Bend passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2019. He was born on March 4, 1929 to the late Erwin and Lila (nee Kibbel) Schmidt in the Town of Auburn. He graduated from West Bend High School and went on to college at Lakeland College and then to Marquette University. On August 23, 1952 he was united in marriage to Pauline Ewert in Fort Riley, Kansas. He honorably served in the United States Army. Delbert worked as an accountant at the West Bend...

Leona M. Teague (nee Renard), 98 of West Bend passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. She was born on June 7, 1921 to the late Walter H. and Rosetta (nee Krause) Renard in West Bend.   She is survived by her son, Walter (Joan) Teague. Private family services will be held. The Myrhum Patten Miller & Kietzer Funeral Homes have been entrusted with Leona’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com

Janice M. Koepke, 82, of Auburn Lake, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Grancare Nursing Home in Fond du Lac.   Janice was born on September 13, 1936, in Campbellsport, the daughter of the late Alvin and Lydia (nee Arndt) Butzke. On September 29, 1956, she was united in marriage to Norman Koepke at St. John Lutheran Church in New Fane. Norman preceded Janice in death on April 27, 2009. Janice loved to garden around her house and had a huge vegetable garden.   Those Janice...

Celia S. Trott (Frank), age 82 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2019 at Froedtert St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend surrounded by her family. Celia was born on August 29, 1936 in West Bend to Arthur and Rose Frank (Bartelt).  She was united in marriage to Roy H. Trott on June 30, 1956 at St. John’s Lutheran in West Bend. Celia graduated from West Bend High School in 1954.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and staying...