Local Obituaries
Bonnie J. (Van Alstine) Kasseckert
Apr 17, 2017
Bonnie Jean Kasseckert (nee Van Alstine), age 75, of Kewaskum, found eternal rest on Monday, April 17, 2017 while at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.
Bonnie was born on August 8, 1941 to the late Cassius and Jean Van Alstine (nee Fennel) at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. Raised in Brown Deer, Bonnie was...

Royal R. Schnell
Apr 16, 2017
Royal "Roy" R. Schnell, 85, of Menomonee Falls, found peace on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
He is survived by his two sons, Douglas (Sue), and Daniel (Eva); Three grandchildren, Jacquelyn (Dan) Kolesari, Derek (Michelle) Schnell, and Carley (Logan) Thomdson; three great-grandchildren, Asher Kolesari, Mabel Kolesari, and London Schnell; further survived by his dear sister, Marian Bussian; other...
Larry Ammel
Apr 16, 2017
Larry E. Ammel, 73, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at his home after spending a blessed Easter weekend with his family.
Larry was born on January 30, 1944, in Almond, the son of the late Harvey and Kathleen (Mehne) Ammel. On August 12, 1967, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Pagel...

Harry August Justman
Apr 15, 2017
Harry August Justman, 83, of Townsend, WI, and formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Langlade Hospital in Antigo.
He was born on February 20, 1934, in the town of Theresa to the late Herbert and Lucille (nee Kedinger) Justman. Harry attended school in Kewaskum and on June 27, 1953, he was married...

Norman M. Giese
Apr 12, 2017
Norman M. Giese, 78, of Lomira, found peace and entered eternal life on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira, with his family at his side.
Norman was born on August 4, 1938, in the town of Theresa, the son of the late Adolph and Evelyn (Pribnow) Giese. On October...
Pamela "Pam" (Pruess) Richards
Apr 9, 2017
Pamela “Pam” Richards, 73, of West Bend, entered eternal life at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 9, 2017.
Pam was born on January 3, 1944, in Black River Falls, the daughter of the late Eldor and Ethel (Shankey) Pruess. On May 24, 1996, she was united in marriage to Robert Richards. Pam...
Dorothy J. (Hildebrandt) Schmidt
Apr 7, 2017
Dorothy Schmidt (nee Hildebrandt), 85, of West Bend, found peace on April 7, 2017 at Cedar Community.
Dorothy (Dotty) was born on July 26, 1931 to the late Harold and Rhoda (nee Koch) Hildebrandt in Milwaukee, WI. Throughout most of her life, Dotty spent her summers on Pewaukee Lake, an amazing gift she shared with her children...
George Alexander Mceathron
Apr 7, 2017
George A. McEathron, 82, of Jackson, entered eternal life on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa.
He was born on June 14, 1934, in Mayville, the son of the late Raymond McEathron and Donica Glennon and on June 5, 1955, was united in marriage to Marlene Roll at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in...
Dorothy Louise (Bailey) Struck
Apr 6, 2017
Dorothy L. Struck, 81, of Fredonia, was called home to heaven on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in West Bend.
She was born on March 2, 1936 in Tomah, the daughter of the late William and Vera (nee Schmosow) Bailey and on September 3, 1955, she was united in marriage to Gerald...
Donna J. (Portice) Scarpace
Apr 4, 2017
Donna J. Scarpace, 87, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Ivy Manor, surrounded by her family.
Donna was born on January 23, 1930, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mae (McComb) Portice. On November 28, 1953, she was united in marriage to Philip J. Scarpace in Milwaukee. Philip preceded Donna in...
Allen E. Gierach
Mar 29, 2017
Allen E. Gierach, 77, of West Bend, born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Allen was born on August 4, 1939, in Grafton, the son of the late Reinhold and Edna (Buth) Gierach. On June 6, 1964, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Zinke at Trinity Lutheran Church in West Bend.
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James P. "Jim" Mckinnon
Mar 29, 2017
James P. “Jim” McKinnon, 87, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 29, 2017, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend, surrounded by his family.
Jim was born on May 4, 1929, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of the late George and Lydia (Knoll) McKinnon. On August 9, 1952 he...
Jeanice H. (Michaels) Gerlach
Mar 25, 2017
Jeanice H. Gerlach, 80, of Beechwood, was called home on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
She was born on April 27, 1936, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Carl and Norma (nee Roell) Michaels. On January 21, 1953, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart...
Laverne V. Moritz
Mar 25, 2017
LaVerne V. Moritz, 89, of West Bend, found peace on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Cedar Community, West Bend.
She was born on September 20, 1927 to the late Oscar and Rosalia (nee Ritger) Moritz in the Town of Addison. She grew up on the family farm in Addison. She was employed over 50 years at the...
Jerome C. "Jerry" Booth
Mar 24, 2017
Jerome C. “Jerry” Booth, 83, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.
Jerry was born on March 23, 1934, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Kern) Booth. On September 3, 1959, he was united in marriage to Darlene Steber in Nevada....
Virginia Mae (Julius) Mayhew
Mar 23, 2017
Virginia M. Mayhew, 97, of Fond du Lac, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Lutheran Homes & Health Services in Fond du Lac.
Virginia was born on the last day of 1919, in Brownsville, the daughter of the late George and Leona (nee Bastian) Julius and on July 29, 1939, she was united in...

Harold M. Burkhardt
Mar 21, 2017
Harold “Harry” M. Burkhardt, 87, of West Bend, found peace on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his home.
He was born on May 4, 1929 to the late Harold and Marie (nee Zartner) Burkhardt in Milwaukee. On May 7, 1949 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Miller in Milwaukee. Together Harry and Carrie raised their four...
Del S. Schultz
Mar 19, 2017
Del S. Schultz, 54, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his home in Trenton.
He was born on July 25, 1962 to the late Del and LuDene (nee Reedy) Schultz in Milwaukee. On February 18, 2001, he was united in marriage to his soulmate Linda (nee Frenz). Del really...
Ronald Edwin Klumb
Mar 18, 2017
Ronald E. Klumb, 81, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk surrounded by his loving family.
Ronald was born on May 7, 1935, in the town of Barton, the son of the late John and Elsie (nee Ramel) Klumb. ...
Beverly A. (Rauguth) Drake
Mar 16, 2017
Beverly A. Drake (nee Rauguth), 78, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Cedar Community, West Bend.
She was born on December 19, 1938 to the late John and Myrtle (nee Hines) Rauguth in Milwaukee, WI. On August 9, 1958, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Drake in Milwaukee. Bev was a...