Obituaries

Patricia "Pat" L. (Jungclaus) Eschenbacher

Aug 31, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Eschenbacher (nee Jungclaus), 81, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

She was born on September 25, 1942, to the late William “Bill” and Grace (nee Kraemer) Jungclaus in Milwaukee, WI. In October of 1960, she was united in marriage to Wayne Eschenbacher. Pat worked for JCPenney for many years until...

Patricia A. "Patty" Schmidt

Aug 31, 2024

Patricia A. “Patty” Schmidt, 73, of Kewaskum, passed away on August 31, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa with her family at her side. She bravely fought multiple myeloma for ten years. Despite her illness, she never let it stop her from doing the things she wanted or needed to do.

Patty was born on...

Peter J. Albers Jr.

Aug 28, 2024

Peter J. “Pete” Albers, Jr., age 93 years, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2024 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, Wisconsin surrounded by his loving family.

Peter was born on August 8, 1931 in De Smet, South Dakota to Peter and Emma Albers (Hasche). He was united in marriage...

Jerome F. Speener

Aug 28, 2024

Jerome F. Speener, 82, of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at The Waterford in Hartford, Wisconsin.

He was born on February 27, 1942, to Fred and Jennette (nee Jakobi) Speener in Kaukauna, WI. Jerome graduated from Kaukauna High School. He honorably served 3 years in the United States Army. On September 14,...

Jeffrey Charles Dreher, Ltc

Aug 26, 2024

LTC Jeffrey C. Dreher, 59, of Williston, Florida, passed away on August 26, 2024, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jeff was born on December 30, 1964, in West Bend, Wisconsin, the son of Jules and Gwendolyn (nee Edwards) Dreher. Jeff attended Tremper High School in Kenosha and then continued his education at Parkside University where...

Annette Marie Ludin-Lex

Aug 26, 2024

Annette M. Ludin-Lex, of West Bend, passed away on August 26, 2024 at Aurora Grafton Hospital with her family at her side.

Born 63 years ago on October 16, 1960, Annette was the daughter of Alexander F. Ludin and Mary C. (nee Kvasnica) Ludin of Milwaukee. She married Tod Lex on October 17, 1994 at The Little...

Melvin Clarence Lowitz

Aug 24, 2024

Melvin Lowitz of Saukville, WI passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital of West Bend.

Melvin was born on April 11, 1931, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to Elvin and Elsie Lowitz.  He was the youngest of three siblings.  He attended Saukville Elementary and Middle School, which is now the Oscar...

Wesley "Wes" J. Holl

Aug 19, 2024

Wesley “Wes” Holl, 73, of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2024, with his family by his side.

Wes was born on April 23, 1951, to the late Oscar and Bernice (nee Jung) Holl in West Bend, WI.

He married the love of his life Susan Mueller on 5/06/1977 at St Mary’s Church....

Larry L. Sweetland

Aug 18, 2024

Larry L. Sweetland, 89, of West Bend, passed away on August 18, 2024, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital with his family at his side.

Larry was born on October 13, 1934, in Waukesha, to the late Olin and Lillian (née Wegner) Sweetland. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957 with the...

Anton "Tony" Geiger

Aug 15, 2024

Anton "Tony" Geiger, 79, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024.

In accordance with Tony's wishes, no services will be held.

Nicholas "Nic" Haug

Aug 14, 2024

Nicholas Francis “Nic” Haug, age 34 years, of West Bend was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on August 14th, 2024.

Nic was born on September 7th, 1989, in West Bend, Wisconsin to Edward and Janice Haug (née Laufer). The youngest of three, he joined his brother Russell and his sister Holly in the closely...

Scott A. Olson

Aug 13, 2024

Scott A. Olson, 64, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

He was born on January 16, 1960, to Young George and Nancy (nee Knight) Olson in Milwaukee, WI. Scott enjoyed spending his time playing pool, golfing, and poker. He enjoyed all the time spent with family and...

Lynn Irene Gauthier

Aug 11, 2024

Lynn Irene Gauthier (nee Wick), 73, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Lynn was born on September 18, 1950, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Jerry Wick (nee Strackbein). On May 2, 1970, she was united in marriage to Fred Gauthier at St. Anne Catholic Church in Milwaukee.  Fred passed away...

Curtis Marvin June

Aug 11, 2024

Curtis M. June passed away at age 49 on Sunday, August 11, 2024, in the comfort of his own home in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Born in Munising, Michigan on October 3, 1974, Curtis was the son of Marvin and Marilyn (nee Smith) June. Curtis moved to West Bend with his family at a young age and remained...

Pauline L. (Sandberg) Norem

Aug 11, 2024

Pauline L. Norem (nee Sandberg), 81, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Pauline was born on September 20, 1942, in Ladysmith, to the late Paul and Margaret (nee Naymaster) Sandberg. Pauline was united in marriage to Allen “Al” Norem on September 14, 1963, in Milwaukee. Allen passed away on February 23, 2023. Pauline enjoyed spending her time...

Ardis Daun (Kitzman) Ashton

Aug 11, 2024

Ardis Daun Ashton (nee Kitzman), 77, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Ardis was born on October 17, 1946, in Clintonville, to the late Virgil and Erma (nee Schoen) Kitzman. Ardis was united in marriage to William Ashton on February 14, 1993, in North Fond du Lac. She was a Respiratory Therapist for several years. Ardis...

Lavilla Cecelia (Vollmer) Wilson

Aug 9, 2024

LaVilla (Vollmer) Wilson passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at The Heritage at Deer Creek in New Berlin.

She was born on October 31, 1931 in West Bend to Herman & Rosalia (Thull) Vollmer. LaVilla was baptized at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, grew up on the family farm, and lived in the area throughout her life. ...

Margaret A. "Marge" Rabuck

Aug 9, 2024

Margaret A. (Marge) Rabuck

Marge Rabuck, 83 of Port Washington, peacefully passed away on August 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 12, 1941 to Margaret M. Sampont (nee Olinger) and Walter O. Sampont, Marge was raised on a farm in the town of Port Washington.  She attended...

John H. Abel

Aug 8, 2024

Thursday, August 8, 2024, John Herbert Abel, 89, passed away peacefully in the comfort of Kathy Hospice with his loving family gathered around him.

John was born in the Town of Barton to John and Esther (nee Benike) Abel.  John was united in marriage to Ruth Crass on August 15, 1953, at Trinity Lutheran Church in West...

Carol Louisa Ann (Cook) Steinmetz-Smith

Aug 7, 2024

Carol Louisa Ann Steinmetz-Smith (nee Cook), 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Lawlis Family Hospice with her family by her side. Carol worked at West Bend East High School as an aid. She loved working with all the kids.

Carol was born on May 1, 1947, in West Bend, to the late Leslie and...