Obituaries

Sep 11, 2017

Joyce M. Stoller, 73, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 11, 2017. She was born in West Bend on October 2, 1943, the daughter of the late Martin and Johanna Ritger. Joyce enjoyed word searches and puzzles.

Those Joyce leaves behind to Cherish her memory include her husband of 55 years, Eli;...

Sep 10, 2017

Judith Ann Buddenhagen (nee Potter) of West Bend passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 10th, 2017 at the age of 73.  She was born August 24th, 1944 in West Bend, Wisconsin to Wilford and Bernice (nee Kocher) Potter.

Judy graduated from West Bend High School in June, 1962 and was united in marriage to her high school...

Sep 8, 2017

Mary C. “Queenie” Schroeder, 67, of Trenton, entered into Eternal Life on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Froedert Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 6, 1950 in West Bend, the daughter of the late Ralph and Catherine (nee Hahn) Strassburg. Mary worked a variety of jobs including, Amity Company, Graphix Communications, and East...

Sep 8, 2017

Allyne F. Rodenkirch, 84, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017.

She was born on April 4, 1933 to the late Eldon Sr. and Adeline (nee Melius) Ramthun in the Town of Scott. She grew up in Kewaskum and graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1951. On May 6, 1952, she was united in marriage...

Sep 8, 2017

Julie A. Stern, 63, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017 at her home.

She was born on February 19, 1954 to the late Roman and Betty (nee Otto) Stern in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Kewaskum high school in 1972. Julie was a hard worker. She held numerous cleaning jobs, some simultaneously until...

Sep 8, 2017

Harlan J. Gruber, 88, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017, at The Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

He was born on July 27, 1929 to the late John and Mary Ann (nee Goretski) Gruber in Kewaskum. Harlan honorably served in the United States Army from 1948 until 1952 during...

Sep 8, 2017

Gertrude L. “Gertie” Wondra, nee Soeller, 93, of Lomira, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Hope Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lomira surrounded by her family.

She was born in the Town of Ashford on August 28, 1924, the daughter of Frank and Lucy (nee Fell) Soeller.  She attended St. Martin’s School in Ashford.  ...

Sep 6, 2017

Barbara E. Fedderly, 87, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation after a struggle with Alzheimer’s.  She was born in Sioux Falls, SD on October 7, 1929, the daughter of Stacy and Myrtle Gutzler.  Barb worked many different jobs before going back to school later in life to earn her...

Sep 6, 2017

Beverly J. “Bev” Stadelmayer, 79, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Bev was born on September 26, 1937, the daughter of the late George and Martha (Becker) Burger. On May 25, 1957, she was united in marriage to Robert Stadelmayer at Bethesda...

Sep 5, 2017

Theodore “Ted” Veres, 68, of Germantown, found peace on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

He was born on July 13, 1949 to the late James and Dorothy (nee Kovach) Veres in Cleveland, OH. He honorably served in the United States Navy. Ted worked his entire career as an electrician for the Wisconsin Railroad. He enjoyed the outdoors and...

Sep 1, 2017

Horst “Dusty” Lange, 94, found peace and entered Eternal Life on Friday, September 01, 2017.

He was born on March 25, 1923 to the late Paul and Erna (nee Klar) Lange in Legnitz, Germany. He came to the United States in 1925 and settled in Michigan and later in Milwaukee, WI. Dusty honorably served his county during...

Aug 31, 2017

Lucille H. Peters (nee Kakuschke), 104, entered Eternal Life on Thursday August 31, 2017 at Ivy Manor, West Bend.

She was born on November 1, 1912 to the late Emil and Mollie (nee Bode) Kakuschke in Milwaukee, WI. On June 3, 1939, she was united in marriage to Melvin Peters at Milwaukee Epiphany Lutheran Church. Lucille was...

Aug 30, 2017

Willard C. Rosenthal, 94, lifelong resident of West Bend, went safely home to his Savior on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Cedar Ridge. Willard was born on January 26, 1923, the son of the late Erwin and Verna Rosenthal (nee Boettcher).  After leaving his family’s farm, he began working at Decorah Dairy where he met his future wife, June...

Aug 29, 2017

Bernice M. (nee Franke) Hanke, 81, of Brownsville, entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 23, 1936, in LeRoy, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Erna (nee Gassner) Franke and on May 5, 1956, she was united in marriage to Eugene Hanke...

Aug 29, 2017

Robert C. “Bob” Bendixen, 90, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at the Cottages at Cedar Run. He was born on February 2, 1927 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, the son of Chester and Marion Bendixen (nee Peters). Bob married the love of his life, Gay Manders on June 29, 1963, in Milwaukee. They were blessed...

Aug 29, 2017

Thomas “Tom” Ream, 65, of West Bend, found peace and entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

He was born on January 14, 1952 to the late Arthur and Marian (nee Andersen) Ream in Sioux City, IA. He graduated from LeMars High School in 1970. Tom honorable served in the United States Navy from 1970 until...

Aug 26, 2017

Merle Laatsch, 74, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Merle was born on November 12, 1942 in West Bend, the son of the late Lawrence and Marie (Uelmen) Laatsch. On June 6, 1968, he was united in marriage to Barbara Radtke at St. Johns...

Aug 25, 2017

Jeffrey D. “Jeff” Keller, 66, of Milwaukee, entered eternal life on Friday, August 25, 2017, at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

He was born on July 6, 1951, in Green Bay.  Jeff was the son of Martin and Rosemary (nee Dewsenberry) Keller of Kewaskum.  He graduated West Bend High School in 1969 and attended...

Aug 22, 2017

Dennis L. Rhoades, 71, of Wautoma, entered eternal life on August 22, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.

He was born on July 22, 1946, in Green Bay.  Dennis was known as a very hard worker and dedicated employee.  He worked a variety of jobs from a foundry worker to a chef at Pecks Plantation in...

Aug 20, 2017

Gaylord S. “HAP” De Witt, 72, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home with his loyal companion Smedley by his side. He was born on June 24, 1945 in Wisconsin Rapids to the late Harry and Angela De Witt (nee Stamm). Gaylord proudly served his country in the US Army during the...