Obituaries

Leonard E. Casper

Dec 7, 2017

Leonard E. Casper, 81, of West Bend, formerly of Newburg, found peace on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Serenity Villa in Slinger, with his family at his side.

Leonard was born on October 27, 1936, in West Bend, the son of the late Frank and Alma (Bell) Casper. In July of 1960 he was united...

Emilio Castro

Dec 6, 2017

Emilio Castro, 23, of West Bend was born to eternal life on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was born on April 2, 1994 in 29 Palms MCAS, CA, the dear son of Julio G. Castro and Maria Miller (nee Stockfish). Emilio graduated from West Bend East in 2012. Emilio loved being outside, spending time in the U.P. with his...

Robert "Bob" E. Knutson

Dec 5, 2017

Robert E. Knutson, age 90, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Bob was born in Kenosha on September 18, 1927 to the late Ingve and Cora (nee Wade) Knutson.  He attended local schools and graduated from Bradford High...

Camille A. Nuss

Dec 4, 2017

Camille A. Nuss, 86, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017, at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.

Camille was born on February 18, 1931, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Scibek. She was united in marriage to Theodore Karr (deceased) and later on to Frederick Nuss...

Gene "Beno" Rusch

Dec 4, 2017

Gene “Beno” Rusch, 64, of Brownsville, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 4, 2017, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with his family at his side.

He was born on March 23, 1953, in Waupun, to the late Rolland and Rosemarie (nee Sampson) Rusch.  Beno was united in marriage to Ruth Kaiser on April...

Beulah M. (Gerner) Leissring

Dec 3, 2017

Beulah M. Leissring (nee Gerner), 94, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the Samaritan, West Bend.

She was born on March 12, 1923 to the late Edwin and Milda Ida (nee Groeschel) Gerner in the Town of Farmington. Beulah went to grade school in Cheeseville and graduated from West Bend High School....

Charles "Chuck" William Krause

Dec 3, 2017

Charles “Chuck” William Krause, 72, was born to eternal life on December 3, 2017 with family by his side at New Perspective, West Bend.

He was born on June 8, 1945 in Milwaukee, and was the oldest son of Charles and Ruth Krause (nee Jahn).

Chuck graduated from Nicolet High School in 1963. He was...

Kathleen E. "Kathy" Wagner

Dec 1, 2017

Kathleen E. “Kathy” Wagner, 68, of the town Farmington, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017, at Kathy Hospice, with her family at her side, after a long battle with cancer.

Kathy was born on July 12, 1949, in West Bend, the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Cyrilla (Vogt) Thull. On July 7,...

Ronald C. Schaefer

Nov 26, 2017

Ronald C. Schaefer, 75, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Gables on the Pond. He was born on November 28, 1941, the son of the late Elmer and Ruth Schaefer.

Those Ronald leaves behind to cherish his memory include his brother, Stephen Schaefer; and his longtime friend, Angela Galleske.

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Mary Grace Luedtke

Nov 24, 2017

Mary Grace Luedtke, of Kewaskum, became an angel at birth on November 24, 2017. Although the world never knew more than her tiny kicks within her mother, she was already deeply loved and cherished.

Those Mary Grace leaves behind on Earth include her parents, Austin and Monica (nee Dehler) Luedtke; paternal grandparents, Robert and Kathleen Luedtke; maternal...

Grace Mary (Hemin) Mueller

Nov 21, 2017

Grace M. Mueller, 74 of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 27, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late George and Irene Hemin. Grace graduated from Bay View High School of Milwaukee. Grace's very first job was at Grebe's Bakery. She was an administrative secretary for...

Michael "Mike The Mailman" Smith

Nov 16, 2017

Michael “Mike The Mailman” Smith, 67, of Kewaskum was delivered to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He was born on October 21, 1950 to Desmond and Valeria (nee Koerble) Smith in West Bend, Wisconsin. Mike graduated from Kewaskum High School. He honorably served in...

Valerie "Val" (Mason) Hall

Nov 15, 2017

Valerie “Val” Hall (nee Mason), 79, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on September 16, 1938 to the late Ellis and Lenore (nee Schneider) Mason in Milwaukee WI. Val graduated from Cedarburg High School. On May 9, 1959 she was united in marriage to...

Andrew "Buffie" Reis Jr.

Nov 14, 2017

Andrew “Buffie” Reis Jr., 74, of Slinger passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

He was born on October 5, 1943 to the late Andrew and Helen (nee Eichinger) Reis Sr. in San Francisco, CA. On December 1, 2000 he was united in marriage with Vivian. Andrew worked as a printer for 30 years retiring in 1997....

Russell C. Johnson

Nov 14, 2017

Russell C. Johnson, 90, of Slinger, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born on November 30, 1926 in West Bend, the son of the late William and Elanore Johnson. Russell joined the Marine Corps on December 14, 1943.He served during World War II, and earned the Purple Heart...

Eleanor Clara Ostrander

Nov 14, 2017

Eleanor C. Ostrander, 85, of Kewaskum, found peace in Jesus on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 and was reunited with her husband Leslie in heaven.

She was born on February 1, 1932, to the late August and Emma (nee Klumb) Seefeldt.  Eleanor was united in marriage to the late Leslie Ostrander at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Madelyn "Madee" (Spaeth) Roell

Nov 11, 2017

Madelyn “Madee” Roell (nee Spaeth), age 67, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

She was born on March 22, 1950 to the late Eugene and Catherine Spaeth in West Bend.

Madee attended Holy Angels grade school in West Bend through eighth grade...

Zachary Isaiah Guyant

Nov 10, 2017

Zachary Isaiah Guyant, 22, of Ripon was taken from us much too soon on November 10th of 2017 from a tragic car accident. Zachary was born May 4, 1995 to Kristopher Guyant and Jennifer Cothern. Zachary attended Neenah High School for a time but was primarily homeschooled. He graduated officially in 2013 but finally got his diploma in 2016....

Walter G. Marquardt

Nov 10, 2017

Per Walter's request, a private family service will be held at a later date.

Lila Mae M. (Goeman) Lapiene

Nov 8, 2017

Lila Mae Marie LaPiene (nee Goeman) of West Bend was born to eternal life on November 8, 2017 at the age of 87. Lila was born on July 29, 1930 the only child of the late Albert Goeman and Aurelia Goeman (née Fredrich).

Lila was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, received an...