Kaitlin Elizabeth Brown, age 30, of West Bend, formerly of Hubertus, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020. She was born on July 12, 1990 in Brookfield to Douglas and Jane (nee Schilling) Brown.  Kaitlin had a love of reading that began at the age of four with Dr. Seuss and continued throughout her life with her favorite being Harry Potter.  She was a talented musician and enjoyed sharing her gifts whether it was playing the flute in the high school...

Alton Raymond Kist passed away on October 22, 2020 at The Pavilion of Glacier Valley in Slinger. Alton was born September 27, 1940 in Clermont, Iowa to Raymond and Florence (nee Alton) Kist. Survived by his brother, Roger (Denise) Kist, and nieces and nephews, Jenny Kress, Dawn Kress, Sally Kress, Brenda Henning, Helen Asciutto, Larry Kress, Robert Kress, John Kress, Abraham Kist, Isaac Kist, Sarah Beth Kist, Jacob Kist, and Jeffrey Kist. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister...

James J. Fischer, 73, of Hartford found peace on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in the comfort of his home. Jim was born on December 17, 1946 to the late John and Lucille (nee Laser) Fischer in Waukegan, IL. He was the third of four boys. On September 30, 1972 he was united in marriage to Lois Bretl at St. Robert’s Church in Union Grove WI. Throughout his life, he worked as a machinist, but he always found time for those that he loved and cared about. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...

Richard R. “Dick” Koepke, 73, of the town of Scott, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. Dick was born on November 5, 1946, in the town of Scott, the son of the late Roland and Shirley (nee Kempf) Koepke. On August 25, 1979, he was united in marriage to Jane Mueller at St. Michaels Catholic Church at Parnell in the town of Mitchell. Dick grew up on a farm and enjoyed going to antique tractor shows and farm auctions....

Donald “Don” Gloede, 86, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 20, 2020 at his lake house. He was born on November 4, 1933 to the late Leroy and June (nee Deuster) Gloede. On July 11, 1954, he was united in marriage to Bernice Zubke in Milwaukee. In his younger years, Don served in the Army and was stationed overseas. Throughout his life, he flew the American flag with pride. He spent many years working as an equipment operator for the Village of...

Thomas “Tom” R. Wilkerson, 78, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday October 18, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on May 4, 1942 to the late Clarence and Frieda (nee Duke) Wilkerson in Gordonsville, VA. He grew up in Virginia and was raised by his grandparents, Raleigh and Margareta Duke and his mother Frieda Duke. Tom attended Miller School in Charlottesville Virginia. He honorable served in the United States Air force as a weatherman. Tom moved to...

Gerald W. “Jerry” Schneider, 72, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend with his family by his side.   On June 22, 1948, he was born in West Bend to the late Roman and Evelyn (nee Krejci) Schneider. On October 20, 1973, he was united in marriage to Diane Nigh at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Jerry proudly served his county in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and flew on the Honor Flight in November of 2017. He was...

Bernice L. Knoeck (nee Ruebesam), 87, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1932 to the late Henry and Mary Ellen (nee McCarthy) Ruebesam in Milwaukee WI. On May 1, 1954 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gerald Knoeck at Mother of Good Council Church in Milwaukee. Together in love they raised their five children. Bernice worked for the West Bend Company for many years until her...

Leander F. Herriges, 84, lifelong resident of the Town of Wayne entered eternal life on Wednesday October 14, 2020, at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born on January 24, 1936 in the town of Ashford to the late Alois and Margaret Herriges (nee Hurth).  He was united in marriage to Mary J. Marx on July 25, 1959 at St Matthews Catholic Church in Campbellsport. Leander grew up helping on the family farm.  His love of working...

James Laubenstein, age 79 years of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2020.  He was born October 12, 1941 in Cedarburg, Wisconsin to Harold and Alice Laubenstein. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his infant brother Gerald George Laubenstein and his brother-in-law Eugene Beimborn.  Jim enjoyed working for years at the Threshold in West Bend. In later years he kept active in his group home recycling papers and then delivering them to...