Obituaries

Feb 18, 2018

Dorothea “Dorothy” L. Wiepking, 93, of Brownsville, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at the Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.

Dorothy was born on March 28, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Herbert and Johanna (nee Karnitz) Tenbroeke.   She attended North Division High School and then went on to Vocational School.  Dorothy worked...

Feb 17, 2018

Glenn W. Zenda, 75, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018, with his loving family by his side. He was a retired Letter-Carrier in Wauwatosa, Branch Two.

Those Glenn leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Pamela; sons, David (Bonnie) and Michael; grandchildren, Jamie (David) Jacobs, Genna, and Ashley;...

Feb 16, 2018

Robert "Bobby" Bredette Pick II of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 16th after a brief illness at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.  He was a month shy of his 77th birthday.

Bobby was the eldest of five children born in West Bend to Robert and Lois Pick on March 18, 1941. ...

Feb 15, 2018

John W. Korbar, 68, of West bend found peace on Thursday, February 15, 2018.

He was born on September 27, 1949 to the late John F. and Ethel M. Korbar in Milwaukee WI. In 1979 he married and had two children. John dedicated over 30 years of hard work to Brady Corporation. He was the type of...

Feb 14, 2018

Marilou Chapman (nee Williams) 93, of West Bend passed peacefully into eternal life on February 14, 2018 at The Cottages of Cedar Community in West Bend, Wisconsin.

She was born Marilou Illa Williams in Winfield, Kansas on April 24, 1924, to Dr. Sterling Price Williams and Mary Eleanor Simpson Williams.

Marilou grew up in Lake...

Feb 13, 2018

Charles F. “Chuck” Meyer III, 64, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

Chuck was born on November 18, 1953, in Milwaukee, the son of Charles F. Meyer Jr. and Rosemarie E. Baier. On September 23, 1989, he was united in marriage to Susan “Sue” Winner in California.

Chuck...

Feb 12, 2018

David Robert Huehner Ph.D., 77, of West Bend WI, was born on March 21, 1940 in Chicago, IL.

He was the eldest child of Robert F. Huehner and Margaret Withrow Huehner.  His early education was in Chicago and Corpus Christie, TX schools. His father's job required the family to move to England for two years in the...

Feb 12, 2018

Dennis J. Wilichowski, 66, of West Bend, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Monday, February 12, 2018 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Dennis, also known as “Den-I”, was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He enjoyed spending time at the hunting cabin with his sons and friends and on any...

Feb 12, 2018

Paul E. Dean, 85, of Kewaskum, was called home on Monday, February 12, 2018, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Paul was born on October 19, 1932, in West Bend, the son of the late Paul and Anita (nee Dreher) Dean and on May 10, 1958, he was united in marriage to Joan Miller at...

Feb 9, 2018

Belinda H. Reith (nee Backhaus), 94 of Kewaskum found peace on Friday, February 9, 2018.

Belinda was born on August 20, 1923 to the late Herbert and Selma (nee Miller) Backhaus in Kewaskum.  On June 10, 1947, she was united in marriage to John Reith.  Belinda worked as an administrative assistant for Wisconsin Gas for many years. ...

Feb 9, 2018

Muriel E. Laufer (nee Moths), 93, of West Bend. The angels delivered her to heaven on Friday, February 9, 2018.

She was born on May 1, 1924 to the late Alvin and Edna (nee Schoedel) Moths. On February 15, 1947 she was united in marriage to Francis Laufer at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. She...

Feb 9, 2018

Margaret B. Hilbert (nee Mayer), 84, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2018.

She was born on August 24, 1933 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Zangl) Mayer in the Town of LeRoy. She worked at Purity Cheese Company in Mayville, where she met Francis W. Hilbert. They...

Feb 8, 2018

Robert D. “Dan” Northrop Jr., 72, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the V.A. Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Dan was born on September 23, 1945, in Sayre, PA, the son of the late Robert D. Sr. and Mary A. (nee Sheridan) Northrop.  He was united in marriage to Jean Dyer on...

Feb 5, 2018

Rosemary A. Rutz, 92, of West Bend, entered into her heavenly home on Monday, February 5, 2018, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend.

Rosemary was born on July 31, 1925, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late George and Viola (nee Groeschel) Weber and on August 10, 1946, she was united in marriage to...

Feb 3, 2018

Terry Alfred Blanckaert, 73, passed away on February 3, 2018, in Prescott, Arizona.

He is survived by his loving wife - Eileen Blanckaert, sons - Terry (Lisa) Blanckaert and Tim (Brittany) Blanckaert, and daughter - Shauna Stokes. He is also survived by his siblings, Jerry (Cheri), Gary (Connie), and Barry Blanckaert, as well as his...

Feb 3, 2018

Elaine A. Muentner (nee Jesse), 81, of Brownsville was called home to be with her Savior on Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was born on April 9, 1936 in the Town of Leroy, the daughter of the late Lester and Ann Jesse (nee Panzer) and was raised on their family farm overlooking the Horicon Marsh. Elaine graduated as valedictorian...

Jan 28, 2018

Florence R. Volkmann of Charlevoix, MI (formerly of Allenton, WI.) passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at the age of 100.

Florence was born on October 16, 1917, in the Township of Barton WI., to William and Elsie (Kirchner) Faber. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1936 and married Leander Weber on November 12,...

Jan 27, 2018

Mary Lou (nee Kritz) McKee, 85, of the town of Farmington, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Mary Lou passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 12, 1932, in Oshkosh, the daughter of the late Louis and Jeannette (Baier) Kritz. The family moved to...

Jan 26, 2018

Patricia Alice Tews (nee Watson) died peacefully January 26, 2018 after a long battle with dementia.  She was the daughter of Doris Andreiko and John Watson.  Patsy, as everyone called her, grew up in Superior, Wisconsin and moved to Milwaukee in 1957 where she worked as an X Ray Technician at Courtland Medical Center.  She married Robert Tews and...

Jan 25, 2018

Angeline Bruendl, 97, of West Bend, entered her heavenly home on January 25, 2018, at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Angeline was born on October 2, 1920, in the town of Calamus, to the late Raymond and Mary (nee Popa) Tadych and on October 2, 1941, she was united in marriage to Alvin Bruendl...