Obituaries

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...

Kim T. Peterson

Oct 4, 2017

Kim T. Peterson, 79, of Kewaskum died on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.

He was born on April 12, 1938, to the late L.N. “Pete” and Mildred (nee Johnson) “Pat” Peterson in Ohio. Kim was a Kewaskum High School graduate. He received his BA in History from The Ohio State University and his MBA from Georgia State University....

Robert "Bob" J. Gannon

Oct 3, 2017

Robert “Bob” John Gannon, Mr. Wonderful, Big Bad Bobby G, Insurance Agent Man, Finger From Slinger, Gentleman from the 58th, Husband, Dad, and Grandpa, 58, of West Bend took his last nap Tuesday, October 3, 2017.

Bob will be dearly missed by his wife, Khristine M. Gannon; daughter, Shanna M. Beanan (Chris and Grandson, Gavin); and son,...

John Frank Andre

Oct 3, 2017

John F. Andre, 75, of Big Cedar Lake, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Froedtert Hospital. He was born on January 18, 1942 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Frank and Wanda Andrzejczak and married Mary Crawford (nee Reichard) on March 10, 2000. He worked as a Chief Boiler Operator at St. Michael’s Hospital for many...

Bruce John Bintzler

Oct 3, 2017

Bruce J. Bintzler, 62, of Lomira, entered eternal life on October 3, 2017, at Thedacare Regional Hospital in Neenah.

He was born on June 14, 1955, in Plymouth, the son of the late Gilbert and Kathryn (nee Phipps) Bintzler and on June 5, 1973, he was united in marriage to Debra “Debbie” Nichols in Arizona.

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Sharon Marie (Therrien) Gough

Oct 2, 2017

Sharon M. Gough, 74 of Lomira WI, passed away peacefully with her husband and sons by her side on Monday, October 2, 2017 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born on March 15, 1943 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Floyd and Edith Therrien. Raised in Wells, MI and graduated from Escanaba...

Diane J. (Mettel) Rutherford

Oct 2, 2017

Diane J. Rutherford (nee Mettel), 66, of Campbellsport, found peace on Monday, October 2, 2017.

She was born on October 1, 1951 to the late Rudolph Mettel and Alice Swearingen (nee Kordek) in Milwaukee. On Sept 25, 1971 she was united in marriage to Hugh E. “Mick” Rutherford III in Milwaukee. Diane worked as a LPN for...

Alfred J. "Al" Bartelt

Sep 29, 2017

Alfred J. Bartelt, 91, of West Bend and Allenton passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside on Friday, September 29, 2017.

Al was born on May 9, 1926. He was a member of the United States Air Force and was a member of the Allenton American Legion Post 483. Al married his dancing...