Marion Jean Duenkel (Ferencevich), age 75 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2022 at Froedtert Wauwatosa Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. Marion was born on May 12, 1947 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Eunice Ferencevich  (Hendrickson).  She was united in marriage to Duane Allen Duenkel, Sr. on December 12, 1970 at St. Mary’s in Barton.  Marion graduated from West Bend High School in 1965.  She was a dedicated...

James “Jim” P. Gruber, 73, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend. He was born on October 6, 1948, to the late Roman and Elsie (nee Reisch) Gruber in West Bend, WI. Jim graduated from West Bend High School in 1967. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. On July 26, 1975, he was united in marriage to LaVerne Rossmann in Racine, WI. Jim was an avid coin collector....

Debra Dee Violette (Dunn), age 70 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2022 at Kathy Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Debra was born on November 10, 1951 in Milwaukee to Thomas and Marilyn Dunn (Sontag).  She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Violette on October 24, 1981 at West Granville Church in Milwaukee. Debra graduated from Germantown High School, and later attended University of Milwaukee Wisconsin.  Debra worked at...

Diane was born on September 12, 1945 in West Bend to the late Marvin and Agnes (nee Uelmen) Johann. Diane graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1964. She married the love of her life, whom she adored, Gerald Schmidt on March 30, 1968 at St. Michael’s Church. From there they created their beautiful family that consisted of three children. Diane was a devoted wife and a loving mother that cared deeply for her family. Gerald passed away on December 9, 2016. In her earlier years, Diane...

Joal E. Prochnow, age 78 years, of Beechwood was called home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Joal was born on August 25, 1943 in Yankton, South Dakota to Edward and Vivian Prochnow  (Tschetter).  He was united in marriage to Elke Jansen on December 15, 1962 at Walther Memorial Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Joal’s dream to live on a farm came true on November 11, 1972 when the couple moved to Beechwood.  Joal worked for...

Lester Schaub, 92, of New Fane passed away Friday May 13, 2022 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital with his family at his side. Lester was born on December 24, 1929, in the Town of Wayne, son of the late Melvin and Elsie (Dobke) Schaub.  Lester graduated from Kewaskum High School.  After high school he served in the United States Army for two years.  On May 1, 1954, he was united in marriage to LaVerne Gatzke at St John Lutheran Church in New Fane and remained married for 59...

John A. Paul, 60, of Theresa, passed away on May 12, 2022, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.   John was born on July 16, 1961, in Cudahy, the son of the late Jesse and Janet (nee Rassel) Paul. John was an avid fisher and hunter. He was a great uncle and friend to many. John was employed at Gromax Precision Die and Manufacturing in Germantown.   Those John leaves behind to cherish his memory include his siblings, Jim (Jenny) Paul of Ellington, Connecticut and...

Howard Dean Hadler, age 88, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away at home, peacefully, on the evening of Thursday, May 12, 2022. Howard was born on December 6, 1933 at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, Illinois and grew up in Rantoul, Illinois. He graduated from Rantoul Township High School in 1950 and then attended the University of Illinois where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering in 1955. While attending the University of Illinois, he met his future wife, Wanda Lucille...

Brenda D. Hansen (Gruber), age 61 years, of Campbellsport, formerly of Kewaskum was called to rest by the Lord on May 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was born on October 7, 1960 in Kewaskum to Andrew and Alice Gruber  (Krueger).  She was united in marriage to Gary E. Hansen on April 19, 1985. Brenda graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1978.  She was past owner of beauty salons in Kewaskum - Shear Heaven and B & B Productions.  In...

Gerald A. “Suss” Dreher, 79, of Kewaskum, passed away at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum on May 7, 2022.   Suss was born on December 11, 1942, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Edward and Irene Dreher (nee Uelmen). Suss was a Local 139 Heavy Equipment Operator, retiring in 1999. When he wasn’t working, he would go hunting, fishing, picking mushrooms or working in his shop.   Until his illness he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He started hunting and...