Obituaries

Jul 17, 2017

James “Jim” N. Van Altena, 74, of West Bend, caught his last fish on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.

He was born on October 6, 1942 to the late Norman and Bernadine (nee Laubach) Van Altena in Milwaukee WI. On August 8, 1964, he was united in marriage to Gloria Wiedmeyer at St. Mary’s...

Jul 15, 2017

Steve J. Citta, 92, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Steve was born on July 16, 1924, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Dominic and Josephine (Pecoraro) Citta. On August 9, 1945, he was united in marriage to Gertrude Loose in Denver, Colorado. Gertrude preceded Steve...

Jul 14, 2017

Sandra “Sandi” Washick, 70, of Kewaskum, found peace on Friday, July 14, 2017 at her home.

She was born on July 3, 1947 to the late Harvey and Vivian (nee Greuel) Baker. She grew up and graduated high school in West Bend. Sandi started work right out of high school at the Gehl Company where she worked...

Jul 14, 2017

Donald V. “Don” Gehrke passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017, at Marvin’s Manor in Horicon.

Don was born on October 10, 1942, in Fond du Lac, to the late Victor and Josephine (nee Petrofsky) Gehrke.  He graduated from Dodgeland High school in 1961 and from Moraine Park Technical Institute in West Bend.  Don worked as a...

Jul 11, 2017

Daniel R. Butzlaff, 35, of West Bend, found peace on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.

Dan was born on April 24, 1982 to Randy and Sally (nee Robbins) Butzlaff in West Bend, and baptized into the Christian Faith. He graduated from West Bend West High School in 2000. Dan traveled to many places, enjoying all the experiences he...

Jul 10, 2017

Margene Ann Leffin, age 75, passed on to her heavenly home on July 10, 2017. Born and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, she married Frederick Anthony Leffin, also of Sheboygan, on October 3, 1959.  Margene was born February 22, 1942, the same day Fred was baptized.

Margene is survived by her husband Frederick, daughters Tracey Leffin-Hedrick (Robb Hedrick)...

Jul 9, 2017

Kenneth A. “Kenny” Theusch, 76, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Kettle Moraine Gardens, in Kewaskum, with his family at his side.

Kenny was born on June 10, 1941, the son of Lawrence and Bernadine (Hug) Theusch, and on July 20, 1968, he was united in marriage to...

Jul 7, 2017

Richard D. “Rick” Bubb, 64, of Campbellsport, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017, at his home.

Rick was born on October 16, 1952, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Walter and Ione (Zimmermann) Bubb. On January 24, 1975, he was united in marriage to Marjorie “Margie” Belger at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in...

Jul 4, 2017

Theodore R. “Ted/Teddy” Miller, 74, of Kewaskum, was called home to heaven on July 4th, 2017, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa with his loving family by his side.

He was born on September 27, 1942, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Edward E. “Pat” and Mary Ellen “Mae” (nee Little) Miller.  Ted attended Holy Trinity Catholic...

Jul 3, 2017

Silas “Gus” Miller, 90, of West Bend, found peace on Monday, July 3, 2017 at Cedar Community, West Bend.

He was born on December 5, 1926 to the late Frank and Lydia (nee Hafemeister) Miller Jr. in the Town of Farmington. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1944. Gus honorably served in the United States...

Jul 3, 2017

Saul Diaz Jimenez, 39, of West Bend passed away on July 3, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Saul was born on June 12, 1978, in Santa Maria del Rio S.L.P., Mexico, the son of Aaron Diaz Salomon and Maria Guadalupe Jimenez Flores. On August 25, 2000, he was united in marriage...

Jun 30, 2017

Michael J. Wolf, 62, of West Bend, was called home to heaven on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

He was born on December 10, 1954, in West Bend, the son of Howard and Ruth (nee Schneider) Wolf.

Michael worked as a book keeper for his father’s excavating business for many years...

Jun 30, 2017

Darlin J. Jacobs, 84, of Barrington, Illinois, passed away on June 30, 2017, at her home.

Darlin was born on January 4, 1933, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Frederick Reese and Ovella (Toebe).

Darlin was a member of St. Lucacs Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. She grew up in...

Jun 27, 2017

Judith A. “Judy” DeWeerdt, 78, of West Bend, passed away on June 27, 2017, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

Judy was born on October 12, 1938, in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Donald and Ruby (Wainright) Surfus.

Those Judy leaves behind to cherish her memory include three children, Susan...

Jun 25, 2017

Patricia Y. Gagnon (nee Keup), 78, of Horicon found peace on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Crossroads Care Center, Mayville.

She was born on March 17, 1939 to the late Lester and Hazel (nee Sannes) Keup in Kewaunee, WI. On March 15, 1958, she was united in marriage to Joseph Gagnon.

She was a devoted...

Jun 22, 2017

Dr. Aurora A. Sison, 79, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend, surrounded by her loving family

She was born on October 5, 1937, in Navotas, Rizal, Philippines, the daughter of the late Ireneo and Elpidia (nee Espinosa) Alonzo.  On February 14, 1964, Aurora was united in...

Jun 21, 2017

Robert P. “Bob” Rauen, 86, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital in the town of Polk.

He was born on March 9, 1931, in West Bend, Wisconsin, the son of the late Ben and Clara (nee Wornardt) Rauen and on October 11, 1953, was united in marriage to...

Jun 19, 2017

Bernice E. Hoepner, 79, of West Bend, formerly of Milwaukee, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2017 at The Waterford at West Bend.

She was born on March 9, 1938 to the late Norbert and Florence (nee Ehlers) Hoepner in the Town of Herman. She graduated from Mayville High School. Bernice...

Jun 18, 2017

Clinton E. “Clint” Hoff, 89, of Brownsville, was called home to be with his Lord on June 18, 2017, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

He was born on May 23, 1928, the son of the late Edgar and Amanda (nee Enderle) Hoff and on June 12, 1954, Clint was united in marriage to Elvera...

Jun 18, 2017

Joseph “Joe” Gruber, 85 of the town of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Kettle Moraine Gardens, Kewaskum.

He was born on November 3, 1931 to the late John and Mary Ann (nee Goretski) Gruber in Kewaskum. He attended Kewaskum high school before joining the United States Army where he honorably served during the...