Obituaries

Sep 29, 2017

Kathleen M. “Kathy” Halwas, 65, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Ivy Manor in Jackson.

Kathy was born on May 24, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Mary Jane (Boynton) Walsh. On December 27, 1976, she was united in marriage to Charles Halwas for over 25 years....

Sep 27, 2017

Fred L. Micheels, 80, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Lawlis Family Hospice. Fred was born on January 31, 1937 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Clyde and Mildred Fairman. Fred proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany, Vietnam, Thailand, Alaska, and Korea. He retired...

Sep 26, 2017

Lois E. Neumann, 91, of Campbellsport, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born in Fillmore on March 26, 1926, the daughter of the late Phillip and Capitola Erber. Lois grew up in Fillmore on the family farm. She met her future husband when they drove together to...

Sep 23, 2017

Joseph “Joe” B. Martin Jr., 74, transitioned to eternal life on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at his childhood home surrounded by family and friends.

Joe was born in Milwaukee at St. Mary's Hospital on October 17, 1942, to the late Peggy and Joe Martin.  His family and he moved out to West Bend, WI in 1958, where...

Sep 22, 2017

Michael G. “Mike” Colwell, 88, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017, at his home.

Mike was born on May 8, 1929, in Medford, Wisconsin the son of the late Harry and Edna (Graham) Colwell. On August 27, 1955, he was united in marriage to Beatrice Duquaine in Fish Creek.

Mike was...

Sep 21, 2017

Rayford “Ray” C. Styles, 88, of Random Lake, entered eternal life on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Gables on the Pond Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family.

Ray was born on February 14, 1929, in Aberdeen, SD, the youngest son of the late Arnold and Marie (nee Christoffel) Styles and on August 1, 1950, he was...

Sep 19, 2017

William L. Rahlf, 81, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

William was born on April 12, 1936, in St. Anthony, the son of the late Emil and Leona (Gass) Rahlf. On June 21, 1958, he was united in marriage...

Sep 18, 2017

Survived by his loving friend and faithful companion, Francesca Millunzi.  Father of Sherri Zagar (deceased)​, Michele Ballantyne, Diana (Daniel) Swillinger, Jamie Bence (Michael) Rose and seven beloved grandchildren.  Survived also by his brother, Jerome "Chip” (Carrie) Bence; and his treasured niece and nephews.  Further survived by his golfing buddies, sailing and North Lake friends, and longtime work friends.  Richard...

Sep 17, 2017

Allen J. “Whitey” Rick, 89, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Association Hospital in Milwaukee.

Whitey was born on July 19, 1928, in Barton, the son of the late Allen and Bernadina (Tina) (Stellpflug) Rick. On June 15, 1950, he was united in marriage to Harriet Schroeder...

Sep 15, 2017

Patsy D. Thorin, 90, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was born on December 22, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI., the daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (nee Virgin) Spring. Patsy married William Thorin on December 11, 1947 in Wauwatosa, WI.

Those Patsy leaves behind to cherish her...

Sep 14, 2017

Julia A. Kirchner (nee Nunez) Kirchner, 55, of West Bend found peace on Thursday, September 14, 2017.

She was born on May 17, 1962 to Alfred and Yvonne (nee Butzke) Nunez in Milwaukee. Julia graduated from Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School in 1980. She worked for many years at Froedtert Health Hartford Clinic in medical records. Family...

Sep 11, 2017

Sherry L Kemp (nee Blumer), 58 of Theresa, WI was called by God to her heavenly home on Monday, September 11, 2017 with husband Randy and family at her side.

She was born on February 22, 1959 to the late Paul and Lucille (nee Butzke) Blumer in West Bend. She grew up in Kewaskum and graduated from...

Sep 11, 2017

Lynda M. DuCharme, 69, of West Bend entered Eternal Life on Monday, September 11, 2017. Lynda was born in on March 23, 1948 in Iowa, the daughter of the late Roger and Therese (nee Urban) DuCharme. She moved to West Bend with her family when she was 8. After high school graduation she worked as a secretary in various...

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.  ...