Local Obituaries

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...

Don J. Cera Sr.
Nov 7, 2017
Don Joseph Cera Sr. of Mayville, 66 passed away on November 7, 2017. Born and raised in Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Caroline Cera. He is survived by wife of 43 years, Shawn (Warner), Children Shannon and Don Jr, Sisters Darlene (Gus) Rankey and Mary (Jim) Pokrop, Brothers James (Chris) Cera, Larry (Carol) Cera,...
Janice A. (Krusing) Granec
Nov 6, 2017
Janice “Ma Jan” A. Granec (nee Krusing), 74, of Jackson, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2017.
She was born on September 23, 1943 to the late Eugene and Margaret (nee Panzer) Krusing in Milwaukee WI. Janice graduated from Custer High School. On April 25, 1964 she was united in marriage...
Irene M. (Shurpit) Carini
Nov 3, 2017
Irene M. Carini, nee Shurpit, 83, of Theresa, joined her parents and family in Heaven on Friday, November 3, 2017.
She was born on June 20, 1934 in Neshkoro to the late Andrew and Peggy (nee Sobralske) Shurpit. She was united in marriage to John Carini on January 8, 1955 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Milwaukee. ...
Roger Charles Brace
Nov 3, 2017
Roger C. Brace, 68, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Friday, November 3, 2017, at St. Joesph’s Hospital in West Bend with his family at his side.
Roger was born on October 13, 1949, in West Bend, the son of the late Wilbur Brace and Henrietta Brace. He graduated from West Bend High School in...
Stanley H. "Stan" Macdonald Jr.
Nov 3, 2017
Stanley H. MacDonald Jr., 83, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2017.
Stan was born on May 7, 1934, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Stanley H. Sr. and Lorraine (Lamb) MacDonald. On November 27, 1954, he was united in marriage to Marianne Ketelsen in Milwaukee.
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Paul Peter Gundrum
Nov 1, 2017
Paul P. “Porky” Gundrum Jr., 81, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend.
Paul was born on March 20, 1936, in Allenton, the son of the late Paul and Anna (nee Marion) Gundrum, and on September 17, 1983, he was united in marriage to Carole Mueller...
Roger J. Jacobs
Oct 29, 2017
Roger J. Jacobs, 84, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017.
Roger was born on February 7, 1933, the son of the late Raymond and Veronica (Micke) Jacobs.
Roger was born and raised in Hilbert. On February 13, 1954, he was united in marriage to Darlin Reese at...
Gordon Joseph Schalla
Oct 28, 2017
Gordon J. “Gordy” Schalla, 91, of West Bend, ended his earthly life on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Serenity Villa in Slinger and now is on a heavenly journey.
Gordon was born on July 19, 1926, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Joseph and Myrtle (nee Rosenfeldt) Schalla. Gordon honorably served in the United States Navy...
Marie E. (Pretsch) Cardarelle
Oct 27, 2017
Per Marie's wishes, there will not be an obituary published.
Rose E. (Schmitt) Miller-Kuehl
Oct 22, 2017
Rose E. (nee Schmitt) Miller-Kuehl, 95, of Kewaskum. Our dear mother Rose was reunited with our dad on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Rose was the middle child of Joseph and Catherine (German) Schmitt, born December 26, 1921 in St. Kilian.
Rose and Roman “Jimmy” Miller were united in marriage at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend...

Dale Russell Jones
Oct 21, 2017
Dale R. Jones, 62, of Germantown, formerly of Boltonville, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
Dale was born on August 16, 1955, in West Bend, the son of the late Donald and Celesta (Voeks) Jones.
Those Dale leaves behind to cherish his memory include a sister, Diane (Joe) Passafaro of Oak Creek; an aunt,...
Daniel "Dan" E. Katz
Oct 20, 2017
Daniel “Dan” Katz, 82, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.
He was born on September 4, 1935 to the late Elmer and Irma (nee Stoeck) Katz in Milwaukee. Dan graduated from Boys Tech in 1953. On June 24, 1961 he was united in marriage to Laverne Ardith...
Franklin "Frank" E. Walbrink
Oct 19, 2017
Franklin E. “Frank” Walbrink, 95, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend.
Frank was born on July 3, 1922, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of the late Franklin and Beatrice (nee Rader) Walbrink, Sr. He graduated West High School and attended the University of Minnesota. He...

Daniel C. "Boone" Buddenhagen
Oct 15, 2017
Daniel C. “Boone” Buddenhagen, age 65, of Campbellsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Boone was born on November 6, 1951, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Ervin and Laura Buddenhagen. On March 13, 1971, he was united in...

Rachel L. Wolter
Oct 11, 2017
Rachel L. Wolter, 45, of Madison, found peace on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Sharon R. Richardson Community Hospice, Sheboygan Falls, WI. God has called his special angel home after blessing her with 45 years of life.
She was born on May 7, 1972 to Lyle Wolter and Linda Reimer (nee Christensen) in Beaver Dam. Rachel...
George F. Hanrahan
Oct 10, 2017
George F. Hanrahan, age 81, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.
He was born on December 29, 1935, the son of the late David and Mae (Foy) Hanrahan, and on November 26, 1960, he was united in marriage to Mary Backhaus at St. Bridget’s Catholic...
Willard H. Kaun
Oct 10, 2017
Willard H. Kaun, 94, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford. The family is thankful for the compassionate care of Samaritan Health.
Willard was born on October 26, 1922 in Allenton WI, the son of the late William and Theresa (Emmer) Kaun. On July 25,...
Harold "Harry" Edwin Roecker
Oct 8, 2017
The Life of Harold "Harry" Roecker
Harold "Harry" Roecker, 86 of West Bend, lost his battle with Parkinson’s on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley, Slinger.
He was born April 21, 1931 on his parent’s farm in the Town of Wayne, the fourth son of Edward and Cora (nee...