Obituaries

Aug 14, 2017

Veryl D. Eichenseer (nee Frohmann), 97, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Cedar Bay East, West Bend.

She was born on March 13, 1920 to the late Edwin and Esther (nee Gruhle) Frohmann in Boltonville WI. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1937. Veryl worked in the office as a...

Aug 12, 2017

Anthony H. “Tony” Thoma, 81, of West Bend, passed away on August 12, 2017.  He was born on July 15, 1936, to the late Vincent and Ramona Thoma.  Tony was married to Donna Baumhardt on November 15, 1969.

Tony is survived by his wife Donna; a daughter, Angela (fiancé Ron Blood) Thoma; two grandchildren, Trisha (fiancé Michael...

Aug 10, 2017

Ralph W. Liepert, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on July 5, 1926 at home in the town of Farmington and was the fourth of 8 children to Walter and Martha (Quaas) Liepert.

Ralph attended Washington one room school for...

Aug 7, 2017

Richard E. “Dick” Stange, 72, of Campbellsport, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, after battling with lymphoma brain cancer.

Dick was born on January 12, 1945, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Carl “Jack” and Irene (Backhaus) Stange. On October 1, 1966, he was united...

Aug 6, 2017

Arlyn L. Rose, 82, of Lomira, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with his family by his side.

He was born on September, 22, 1934, in Winona, MN, the son of the late Ervin and Vera (nee Garb) Rose and on November 13, 1954, Arlyn was united...

Jul 31, 2017

Elizabeth J. Manthei, 92, of Beechwood, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Beechwood Home Away From Home in Beechwood.

Elizabeth was born on September 20, 1924, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Laatch) Laubach. On September 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold “Muggs” Manthei at...

Jul 28, 2017

Kay G. Roy (nee Mayer), 79, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 28, 2017.

She was born on August 6, 1937 to the late Joseph and Lucille (nee Dietrich) Mayer in Milwaukee. Kay graduated from Minocqua High School. On May 23, 1959 she was united in marriage...

Jul 27, 2017

Mary K. Lehn (nee Kaiser), 92, of West Bend, found peace on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Samaritan, West Bend.

She was born on June 17, 1925 to the late George and Catherine (nee Maier) Kaiser in Milwaukee WI. On November 29, 1944 she was united in marriage to Harvey Lehn in West Bend. Mary worked...

Jul 20, 2017

Ted “Fred” Theodore A. Yahnke, 47, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at his home.

Ted was born on August 24, 1969, in Milwaukee, the son of Terrance and Kathleen (Sweeney) Yahnke. He was an avid hunter, softball player, but Ted loved spending time with his family and friends above all else. Generous...

Jul 20, 2017

Bernice B. Prom, of West Bend, found peace Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the age of 94.

Bernice was born on February 9, 1923, in Germantown, the daughter of the late Emil and Otillie (Glamm) Dippmann. In May 31, 1942, she was united in marriage to Alvin Prom. Alvin preceded Bernice in death in January...

Jul 19, 2017

MaryAnn E. Borchert, 84, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Andrew and Alice (nee Samuels) Gron and on May 3, 1958, she was united in marriage to James Borchert.

MaryAnn...

Jul 19, 2017

Elisabeth P. “Betty” Ledwith, 87, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Betty was born on October 1, 1929, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Schnell) Potts. On August 26, 1950, she was united in marriage to Robert Ledwith in Whitefish Bay....

Jul 18, 2017

Theodore H. “Ted” Geisler, 64, of Campbellsport, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

Ted was born on March 14, 1953, in Eldred, Illinois, the son of the late Herbert and Virginia Geisler. On February 13, 2016, he was united in marriage to Margaret Graves. After Ted graduated from Carrollton High...

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...