Obituaries

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...

Aug 18, 2017

Lois J. Werner (nee Schoewe), 88, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord, on Friday, August 18, 2017. Lois was born on June 16, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Max and Ella (nee Peterson) Schoewe. She married the love of her life, Edward Werner on July 1, 1950. Lois worked at...

Aug 17, 2017

Mable O. (Kufahl) Peters (nee Oelhafen), 91, of West Bend, flew to Jesus on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

She was born on April 16, 1926 to the late Edward and Leona (nee Kelling) Oelhafen in West Bend WI. She graduated from West Bend high school in 1943. On August 30, 1947 she was united in marriage to...

Aug 16, 2017

John R. Tessar, 86, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with his family at his side.

John was born on May 27, 1931, to the late John and Lorinda (Schaefer) Tessar. On August 28, 1954, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Wickert...

Aug 15, 2017

Merlin R. Graff, 87, of West Bend passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1930, in Milwaukee to the late Frank and Lillian Graff (nee Ollinger). On April 25, 1952, Merlin married the love of his life and best friend Carol Marschke in Whitefish Bay. Merlin honorably served in...

Aug 15, 2017

Myron E. Lamers, 89, of Lomira, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

Myron was born on January 9, 1928, in Wrightstown, the son of the late Theodore and Cecilia (Klister) Lamers. On April 23, 1949, he was united in marriage to Marguerite Coulter at St. Theresa Catholic Church...

Aug 15, 2017

Cyrilla A. (nee Vogt) Thull, 91, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend.

She was born on May 2, 1926, in the town of West Bend, the daughter of the late Nick and Helena (nee Jansen) Vogt, and on October 18, 1947, she...