Obituaries

Apr 17, 2019

Margaret A. Giese, 74, of the town of Auburn, was unexpectedly reunited with her husband, Butch, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Margaret was born on August 29, 1944, the daughter of the late Leo and Agnes (nee Serwe) Kaehne. On November 10, 1962, she was united...

Apr 17, 2019

Alice I. Taylor, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Cornerstone Assisted Living in West Bend.

Alice was born on February 22, 1928, in Campbellsport the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” and Anna (nee Schneider) McNamara. On May 9, 1951, she was united in marriage to Glenway “Glen” Taylor Jr. at...

Apr 17, 2019

Mildred Pauline (Hauser) Kruse, May 28, 1936 - April 17, 2019

Millie was a devoted wife of 62 years to Jim and the proud mother of five daughters: Diane Vey, Debbie Foster, Denise (Glenn) Schultz, Doreen (Carlos) Lopes and Dawn (Steve) Sericati; Loving Grandmother of Justin (Abbie), Adam (Lindsay), Thomas and Charlie Schultz; Nathan (Ann) Vey, Rachel...

Apr 14, 2019

Barbara A. Romanski (nee Johnson), 82, of West Bend entered Eternal Rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019.

She was born on April 15, 1936 to the late Carl and Julia (nee Jansen) Johnson. On June 7, 1958 she was united in marriage to Ronald Romanski in Wisconsin Rapids. Barb was a homemaker and raised her three children....

Apr 13, 2019

Collin “Twinkie” R. Clark, 22, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

He was born on September 24, 1996 to his father, Jay Clark and his mother, Shelly McClellan in Brookfield, WI. He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 2015. Collin worked as a welder at a local shop in Kewaskum before moving out...

Apr 13, 2019

Donna Mae E. Tessar (nee Vetter), 81, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

She was born on November 14, 1937 to the late Raymond F. and Lillian (nee Moldenhauer) Vetter in New Fane, WI. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1955. In August of 1956 she was married to Daniel A. Zanow...

Apr 12, 2019

Anne W. Graff (Rodenkirch), age 102 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2019 at Ivy Manor surrounded by her loving family.

Anne was born on April 21, 1916 in St. Michaels to Nicholas and Gertrude Rodenkirch  (Schneider).  She was united in marriage to Allen Graff in January 1940. ...

Apr 12, 2019

Leeroy “Roy” Swanson, age 82 years, of Kewaskum, formerly of Milwaukee was called home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Roy was born on June 9, 1936 in Milwaukee to Sven and Florence Swanson  (Wilson).  He was united in marriage to Margaret “Midge” Pezdir on September...

Apr 9, 2019

Melisa Dalle Nogare (Santillan), age 41 years, of Fond du Lac was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, surrounded by her loving family.

Melisa was born on May 25, 1977 in Calexico, California to Daniel and Ruth Santillan  (Mares).  She was united in marriage to Dominic...

Apr 8, 2019

Cassius “Cass” C. Lemke, 88 of West Bend found peace on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on February 12, 1931 to the late Cassius and Viola (nee Geilfiess) Lemke in Milwaukee WI. He graduated from Shorewood High School and was the quarterback of the football team...

Apr 7, 2019

Janet Podgorski (nee Wojcinski), 72, of West Bend passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

She was born on April 2, 1947 to the late Richard and Marie (nee Popofsky) Wojcinski in Milwaukee, WI. On May 8, 1971 she was united in marriage to John A. Podgorski at St. Barbara Church in Milwaukee, WI. In her younger...

Apr 5, 2019

Judith Carol Rusch (nee Baack), age 79 years, of Jackson, passed away on  April 05, 2019 at Seasons Hospice, Waukesha surrounded by her loving family.

Judith Baack was born on February 28, 1940 in Milwaukee to John and Hazel Baack  (nee Baeurle).  She was united in marriage to Ralph Robert Rusch on March 16, 1963.

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Apr 3, 2019

Ruth Oldson, age 55 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on November 14, 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Dean and Frances Oldson (Zuidersma).

Ruth loved animals, children and the outdoors.  She was a well respected...

Apr 2, 2019

Paul R. Techtmann, 86, of the town of Barton, entered into God’s Kingdom on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Paul was born on July 22, 1932, on the Century home farm in West Bend, the son of the late Richard Sr. and Freida (nee Hagner) Techtmann. He...

Apr 1, 2019

Marion J. Hoffman, age 93 years, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Marion was born on November 4, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Stanley and Austrid Phillips (Anderson).

Marion was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Richard G. Hoffman, on July 15,...

Mar 28, 2019

Betty J. Erickson, 89, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at home while surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on March 3, 1930, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Lester and Eleanor Baldwin. In 1949, she was united in marriage to Kenneth “Ken” Erickson in Milwaukee. Ken preceded Betty...

Mar 27, 2019

Marquito L. “Mark” De Ford Sr., 67, of Mayville, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Mark was born on April 9, 1951, in Sparta, the son of the late Darcy De Ford and Arlene (nee Williams) De Ford. Mark enjoyed music, woodworking, and playing...

Mar 25, 2019

Michael “Mike” R. Arndt, 49, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly and found peace with God on Monday, March 25, 2019.

He was born on August 10, 1969 to Roan and Jacqueline (nee Zyniel) Arndt in West Allis, WI. He graduated from West Bend West High School. Mike honorably served in the United States Army. He attended...

Mar 22, 2019

Randy R. Roesel, 53, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2019.

Randy was born on February 16, 1966, in Plymouth, the son of the late Richard and Vernice (nee Giese) Roesel. Randy enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was an amazing father and...

Mar 22, 2019

Walter “Wally” W. Kobs, 97, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Cedar Community in West Bend.

He was born on November 26, 1921 to the late Maximilian “Max” and Alice (nee Boekelberg) Kobs in Milwaukee WI. Wally grew up in Milwaukee, and by the age of 14 he had lost both...