Obituaries

Aug 3, 2018

Herbert J. Schwichtenberg, age 96, of Slinger, formerly of West Bend, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI.

Herbert was born on May 23, 1922 in Neillsville, Wisconsin to the late Anton John and Elsie (nee Dudie) Schwichtenberg.  He honorably served his country during WWII as a Sargent in...

Aug 2, 2018

Leah D. Hartmann (nee Klukas), 69, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 2, 2018 with her family by her side.

She was born on August 27, 1948 to the late Arthur and Adela (nee Moldenhauer) Klukas in West Bend. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1966. On September 6,...

Aug 1, 2018

Carol Dirkx (nee Klemens), 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.  She was born May 26, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Steve and Lucille Klemens.  She married Albert Dirkx on September 2, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI and moved to Harrison, WI in 1961 where they began farming and raising their nine children.

Carol was known for...

Jul 31, 2018

Eugene “Gene” R. Christophersen, 84, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

He was born on October 31, 1933 to the late Andrew and Violet (nee Bartels) Christophersen in Marinette WI. Gene honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. On July 21, 1953 he...

Jul 30, 2018

Shirley A. Koth (Melius), age 87 years of Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 30, 2018.  She was born July 22, 1931 on a farm in the Town of Scott to Lowell and Elvera (Staege) Melius.

After graduating from Kewaskum High School in 1949 where she was Valedictorian,...

Jul 27, 2018

Phyllis J. McFarlin, 76, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Phyllis was born on March 30, 1942, the daughter of the late Carlos and Irene (nee Zimdars) Lane. Phyllis loved to play the piano, guitar, and organ, and enjoyed crafting. She was a...

Jul 23, 2018

Lorena Johanna “Lucky” Wagner (nee Eichstedt), 84, of the Town of Auburn, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018 at Silverado Oak Village in Menomonee Falls, WI.

She was born on January 8, 1934 in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Arthur and Lydia (nee Holschen) Eichstedt. Lorena grew up on the family farm, twirling batons with...

Jul 20, 2018

David J. Brace of West Bend, 34, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018.

David was born in West Bend, Wisconsin on January 5, 1984 to Randy and Bonnie Brace. He was incredibly smart and talented and became the lead carver in his woodworking class. He graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Construction on April 25, 2018....

Jul 20, 2018

Jean (nee Rosenheimer) Schumann, 88, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2018 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend, WI.

She was born on November 18 th , 1929 to the late Maurice Rosenheimer and Gladys (nee Clark) Rosenheimer - Reis, in Milwaukee, WI. She attended Kewaskum Public Schools and later attended Wayland Academy...

Jul 19, 2018

Fred J. Gauthier, 71, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Fred was born on April 2, 1947, the son of the late Frederick and Geraldine (nee Else) Gauthier. On May 2, 1970, he was united in marriage to Lynn Wick at St. Anne...

Jul 18, 2018

Patricia A. Bonnett (nee Lechner), age 71, of Mayville, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side.

Pat was born on September 4, 1946 to the late George and Laurerda “LaLa” (nee Collien) Lechner.  She was a graduate of Mayville High School and went...

Jul 18, 2018

Myrtle Shulka (nee Droes), age 99, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at The Waterford of West Bend.

She was born on June 4, 1919 in Shawmut, MT, the daughter of the late Frederick William and Alma (nee Luehrsen) Droes. She was united in marriage to Emil L. Shulka in Reedsburg on December...

Jul 16, 2018

James F. “Jim” Riley, age 85 years, of West Bend called home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2018 at The Fields of Samaritan surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on May 29, 1933 in the Town of Farmington to William and Clara Riley (Thill).  On July 25, 1970 he was united in...

Jul 15, 2018

James “Jim” Dekker, age 58 years, of Fence, WI called home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on September 5, 1959 in West Bend to Earl and Luella  Dekker (Zimmerman).

Jim graduated from West Bend West High...

Jul 14, 2018

Elnore M. Mueller (nee Miller), 83, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018.

She was born on March 25, 1935 to the late Delbert and Margaret (nee Duesing) Miller in Milwaukee WI. On August 25, 1955 she was united in marriage to Robert H. Mueller in Milwaukee WI. They moved to West Bend in...

Jul 13, 2018

Donald A. "Don" Freehauf, age 91 years, of Jackson, Wisconsin, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018, at Froedtert St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

Don was born on June 2, 1927, the son of Carl G. and Frieda (nee Grob) Freehauf.  On Dec. 26, 1953, he was united in marriage to his sweetheart Dorothy Bergin, at Holy...

Jul 11, 2018

Terry “Chaco” S. Maurer, 53, of West Bend found peace on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at his home.

He was born on November 3, 1964 to Donald and Phyllis (nee May) Maurer in West Bend. Terry graduated from West Bend East High School. He worked at the Lighthouse Lanes bowling alley, worked for a neighbor on his...

Jul 9, 2018

Norma M. Hoberg (nee Gydesen), age 92 years, of West Bend passed away on July 9, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend.

She was born on October 19, 1925 in Rhinelander to Hans Gydesen (born in Denmark) and Ingeborg Gydesen (nee Arnesen - born in Norway).

Norma attended Rhinelander Public Schools and graduated...

Jul 8, 2018

Robert J. “Bob” Nieskes Sr., 80, of Elmore, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

Bob was born on August 6, 1937, the son of the late Oscar “Ozzie” and Anna (nee Schumacher) Nieskes. On August 13, 1983, he was united in marriage to Christine Lauters at ...

Jul 8, 2018

Bernice M. Melius (nee Vanderkin), 85 of Batavia passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 8 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on May 29, 1933 to the late Arthur and Alice (nee Steinke) Vanderkin. Bernice was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Cascade, WI.

She graduated from Waldo High...