Obituaries

Jan 20, 2018

Ruth H. LeRuth (nee Hibbard), 80, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018.

She was born on July 14, 1937 to the late Russell and Esther Hibbard in Madison. She married Art Mitchel during college.  She was notable at UW Madison as one of the few female students to receive a degree in math,...

Jan 20, 2018

Clayton C. Stautz, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hosptial.

Clayton was born on June 10, 1926, in the town of Kewaskum, the son of the late Clifford and Elsa (Bruessel) Stautz. On October 15, 1949, he was united in marriage to Aletta Quaas at St. John’s Lutheran Church in...

Jan 20, 2018

Thomas Willison Heermans, age 91, of West Bend, was called home to be with our lord and savior on Saturday, January 20, 2018 while at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Tom was born on April 24, 1926 in Milwaukee to the late Thomas Minton and Vera (nee Baxter) Heermans.  Following his high school graduation,...

Jan 14, 2018

Matthew William Beekman, 12, of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Children’s Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 10, 2005 in Hartford, WI, the son of Mike and Sue Beekman. Matthew was a 7 th grader at Badger Middle School where he played percussion in the band and...

Jan 14, 2018

James “Jim” D. Rahlf, 63, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 14, 2018, with his loving wife Betty by his side after a courageous nine year battle with cancer.

Jim was born on March 21, 1954, in Hartford, the son of the late Emil and Leona (nee Gass) Rahlf and on August 31, 1974, he...

Jan 12, 2018

Debbie L. Colbert 56, of Germantown found peace on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on June 2, 1961 to Franklin and Lorena (nee Vaught) Colbert in San Antonio TX. Debbie worked as a dietary aide at St. Joseph’s hospital and had accomplished graduating college at age 50. She was an...

Jan 12, 2018

Gerald V. “Jerry” Staehler, entered eternal life on Friday, January 12, 2018, at his home in Eden with his loving family at his side.

Jerry was born on April 13, 1931 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Lorraine Staehler. On May 2, 1964, he was united in marriage to Carol S. Yogerst at St....

Jan 10, 2018

Betty V. Tepper, 82, of Kewaskum, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.

Betty was born on June 12, 1935, in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Robert and Verone (Draheim) Reichard. She was united in marriage to Donald Haltinner on October 6, 1952. Donald preceded Betty in death on February 14,...

Jan 10, 2018

Carol Rae Zeeb, 80, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Cedar Community. She was born on December 22, 1937, the daughter of the late Alfred and Carol Zeeb. Carol grew up in Wauwatosa and worked in West Bend at Threshold. She celebrated the lives and milestones of those...

Jan 9, 2018

God’s precious little child, Sawyer Philip Donald Gavigan, of Kewaskum, was gently gathered into the arms of Jesus and welcomed into heaven on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.  Although the world never knew more than his tiny kicks within his mother, he was already deeply loved and cherished.

Those Sawyer leaves behind on Earth include his parents, Chad...

Jan 8, 2018

Carl A. Kufahl, 75, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018.

He was born on September 14, 1942 to the late Robert and Lavern (nee Schmidt) Kufahl in West Bend. On September 21, 1963 he was united in marriage to Terry Hereau in West Bend. He worked at Bermico as a forklift driver...

Jan 8, 2018

Douglas A. “Doug” Kurz, 60, of Theresa, was called home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 8, 2018. He was born on September 23, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Arthur Kurz and Dorothy Wandel. After graduating from James Madison High School, he joined the U.S. Army where he was in the 84th Division Band. Doug...

Jan 7, 2018

Matthew M. Garrison, 42, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday January 7, 2018.

He was born on August 14, 1975, in Milwaukee, the son of William and Gay (nee Grabo) Garrison.

Matthew enjoyed playing basketball, video games, and taking care of his birds Alex & Bird.  He loved spending time with his family and...

Jan 7, 2018

Ruth A. Krueger (nee Seward), 97, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 7, 2018.

She was born on March 15, 1920 to the late Roy and Cora (nee McLyman) Seward in Goodrich, WI. On September 5, 1940 she was united in marriage to Lester Krueger in Dubuque, IA. During...

Jan 4, 2018

Ruth M. (Krier) (Faupl) Danby, 91, died January 4, 2018, at home.

Ruth was born on January 8, 1926, the daughter of Rose (Mayer) and Alois Krier. She was raised in Belgium with her siblings, Doris, Al and Paul. Ruth’s families have enjoyed summers in Random Lake for 75 years. Ruth met her “dream boat”...

Jan 2, 2018

Raymond G. Conradson, 89, of West Bend, entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Raymond was born on March 30, 1928, in Michigamme, MI, the son of the late Gordon and Agnes Conradson.   He was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Bertucci on April 9,...

Jan 2, 2018

Alvin L. “Butch” Giese, 74, of the Town of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2018. He was born on November 2, 1943, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Alvin and LaVern Giese. Alvin graduated from Mayville High School and shortly after joined the U.S. Army. After he left the Army, he worked at the...

Dec 31, 2017

Merlin J. Stern, 67, of Kewaskum found eternal peace on Sunday, December 31, 2017.

He was born on December 4, 1950 to the late Roman and Betty (nee Otto) Stern in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1968. Merlin honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He worked very hard...

Dec 29, 2017

Mary Beth Mecikalski, 73, of Jackson, formerly of Fort Wayne and Roanoke, IN, passed away at home on December 29, 2017.  She was reunited in heaven with her husband and kindred spirit, Edmund Mecikalski.

Mary Beth was born on July 29, 1944, to the late Jerome and Martha Lauer in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mary Beth was a...

Dec 27, 2017

Rose J. Vogelsang, 103, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

She was born on September 11, 1914 to the late Jacob and Petronella (nee Peters) Vogelsang in the Town of Barton. She worked at the West Bend Aluminum Defense plant from 1940-1945 then worked at Wesbar Co-Op from 1945-1950. In 1950 Rose...