Roger W. Igel, 78, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Menomonee Falls. He was born on March 28, 1945, to the late Steve and Esther (nee Dexheimer) Igel in West Bend. Roger graduated from West Bend High School in 1963. On May 15, 1965, he was united in marriage to Joan Senkbeil at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend. He worked at the Gehl Company in West Bend for 16 years, then went on to work at Advanced Manufacturing...

Billie Lorraine Schalla (nee Courier), 95, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Kathy Hospice, West Bend. She was born on September 25, 1928, to the late Wilfred and Thelma (Foster) Courier in Kentucky. On February 21, 1953, she was united in marriage to Gordon Schalla at North Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee. Billie was a lifelong educator, teaching generations of children. She had a passion for teaching and educating which was felt by all,...

Dan David Diehl, age 62, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1961, to Donald and Arlene Diehl. He grew up in Hills Lake, Wild Rose and loved to ride his dirt bike on back roads and ski at Nordic Ski Hill. He also grew up in Oshkosh on Lake Winnebago and loved to take the boat out and fish. He graduated from Oshkosh North High School. On July 5, 1986, he married Sandra Faust at Peace Lutheran Church. They had one son, Derek, together and divorced in 2006. His...

Melede Grace Meinzen (nee Strehlow), age 63 of Germantown, WI joined the Kingdom of Heaven into the arms of Jesus Christ at 9:47 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was surrounded by family at her residence. Having fought ALS valiantly, she was redeemed from the bounds of earth to celebrate her first Christmas in eternity. Melede graduated from Plymouth High School in 1978. Melede maintained lifetime friends from her time in Plymouth. She was a natural mother with a sweet disposition and...

Reid W. Bergren, 76, of the town of Trenton, passed away on December 5, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.   Reid was born on November 24, 1947, in Superior, Wisconsin, the son of the late Wallace and Vivian (nee Bergren) Nelson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1969. On December 18, 1993, he was united in marriage to Connie Molaski.   Those Reid leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Connie; two children, Emily (Matthew)...

Donald “Butch” E. Plzak, of Gillett, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born on Sept 20, 1959, to Eugene Plzak and Donna (nee Conley) Klein in West Bend, WI. Don graduated from Lomira High School.  After high school, he went onto pursue a career in culinary arts.  After that, he spent the rest of his career in the trucking industry with Sundberg Trucking and Karl's Transport.  He enjoyed spending time in the community with the Suring...

Martha A. Jeffrey (nee Norman), 95, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born on September 20, 1928, to the late Frank and Martha (nee Leider) Norman in Grafton WI. Martha graduated from Rufus King High School. On October 26, 1946, she was united in marriage to Delbert Jeffrey. She was a homemaker raising their 3 children. Martha worked at G-Town Cleaners for 20 years. She enjoyed crocheting, movies, and spending time up north with the family. Martha...

Kathleen “Kathy” R. Rochon, 60, of West Bend, found peace on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1962, to the late William and Mary (nee Pesczek) Rochon in Milwaukee, WI. Kathy grew up in Milwaukee until the age of 12 when the family moved to the Town of Farmington. Kathy attended the Kewaskum School District where she graduated high school in 1981. After high school, Kathy attended Moraine Park Technical College and obtained degrees in Psychology,...

Harry "Harold" W. Shaw Jr., 77, of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away on November 28, 2023. Born on December 20, 1945, in Easton, Pennsylvania, Harry was the beloved husband of Janice Shaw and the loving father of daughters Missy Shaw and Jill Shaw-Videnovic. He also enjoyed his time with his son-in-law, Strahinja Videnovic, and his granddog Rumor. Harry is also survived by his younger brother, Keith Shaw, who he was fortunate to see more frequently in recent years after Keith and...

Florence Viola Graff (nee Benike), age 102 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Kathy Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born on May 29, 1921 in West Bend to Fred and Marie Benike (Schluter).  She was one of nine children. Florence was united in marriage to Ramon Graff. Florence was an avid Brewers, Packers, Bucks, and Badger Fan. She kept her mind healthy by watching the Game Show Channel and Jeopardy, watching...