Ralph Gordon Mundinger, 89, of West Bend received his offer to heaven on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 to head off to the major leagues.  Upon hearing this news and with unbelievable emotion, his family cheered him knowing he is going to have the game of his life and that they’ll all catch up with him down the road. Ralph was born on February 1, 1930 in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada and grew up in Whitewater, Wisconsin.  After proudly serving in the United States Air Force (603...

Betty S. Stiles (nee Shrier), 88, of West Bend died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Cedar Community, West Bend. Having been marked with the sign of faith in baptism we commend her to everlasting life. She was born on May 21, 1931 to her parents in Washington DC. On December 12, 1953 she was united in marriage to Kenneth C. Stiles while stationed in Salzburg Austria. Betty was a full time Air Force officer’s wife moving to many places around the world while raising their three children....

August G. Utech, 93, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Waterford of West Bend. He was born on August 30, 1926 to the late Arthur and Ida (nee Ramel) Utech. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1944. On June 19, 1948, he was united in marriage to Lillian Backhaus at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Beechwood. August and Lillian enjoyed dancing together and going on vacations. August and Lillian delivered meals on wheels. He honorable...

William J. “Bill” Maiers, 89, of West Bend, formerly of Cedarburg and town of Big Flats, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.   Bill was born on February 1, 1930, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Aloysius and Catherine (nee Benson) Maiers. On April 24, 1954, he was united in marriage to Jane Helz at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Jane preceded Bill in death on September 3, 2014.   Bill served his country...

Jose C. Martinez, 64, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1955 to Jose and Consuelo (nee Gonzalez) Martinez in Hartford WI. On April 8, 1994 he was united in marriage to Cyndee Himes in West Bend. Jose worked in landscaping for many years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, shooting pool, and playing cribbage. He was always making everyone laugh and should have been a comedian. Jose would always help others and treated everyone fairly....

Gladys Lucille Buerger (Beck), 72, of Lomira entered Heaven’s Garden on Thursday, November 14, 2019. She was born on November 16, 1946 to the late Aloysius and Erna (Karstaedt) Beck.  She attended St. Martin’s Catholic grade school in Ashford and graduated from Campbellsport High School.  On July 8, 1967 she married Michael Buerger at St. Martin’s Catholic Church.  Together they raised five children and farmed in the countryside of Lomira.  Gladys...

Josephine “Josie” Ritchie (Pollak), formerly Josephine Van Dyk, age 98 years, of West Bend, formerly of Clifton, New Jersey was called home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. Josie was born on October 28, 1921 in Arcadia, Missouri to Charles and Theresa Pollak  (Weilandich).  She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Leonard Van Dyk on July 15, 1944 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Passaic, New Jersey.  Leonard passed...

Michael Gabriel “Gabe” Becker, 26, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2019, in the comfort of his home. Gabe was born June 23, 1993 in Milwaukee to Michael and Catherine (nee Ginski) Becker. He was educated under the Seton Homeschool Program. Gabe loved technology and tinkering, always curious about the world around him. He loved to sing in the Barber Shop Festival City Chorus, playing games on the computer, and spending time with his family and friends. His smile and the...

Dolores Elizabeth Watry-Tock, age 89 years, of Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2019 surrounded by her family. Dolores was born on March 21, 1930 in Belgium, Wisconsin to Jacob and Margaret Watry  (Lesch).  She was united in marriage to Roy Tock in 1980. Dolores graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Alverno College and from Marquette with a Master’s Degree in Education.  She spent a number of years as a...

Adeline E. Haug (Baasch), age 97 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2019 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Adeline was born on April 2, 1922 in the Town of Saukville to Joseph and Louise Baasch  (Ponath).  She was united in marriage to Theodore “Ted” Haug on November 22, 1941 at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception in Barton.  Ted passed away on May 6, 1986. Those Adeline leaves behind to cherish her memory include her six...