Obituaries

Apr 29, 2017

Emilie M. Kaul (nee Kezeli), 87, of Germantown, found peace on Saturday, April 29, 2017.

She was born on February 20, 1930 to the late Ferdinand “Fred” and Frances (nee Zingsheim) Kezeli in Milwaukee. On November 5, 1955 she was united in marriage to Robert Kaul. Together they ran Hilltop Asphalt Inc. in Colgate. Emilie and Robert...

Apr 28, 2017

Victor C. Loberger, 64, of West Bend, bowed his knee to the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

He was born on July 31, 1952 to the late Victor and Signe (nee Gustafson) Loberger in Daggett, MI. He moved to West Bend with his family in 1959. He graduated from West Bend...

Apr 25, 2017

Mitchell K. “Mitch” Maloney, 63, of West Bend, was taken from Earth to dwell in the house of the Lord forever, on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, after a yearlong battle with a rare aggressive NET cancer, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Mitch was born on December 5, 1953, in Rhinelander, the son...

Apr 24, 2017

Maynard W. Bartelt, 78, of Campbellsport, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017, at his home.

He was born on October 20, 1938, in Campbellsport, the son of the late Otto C. Bartelt and Lorinda (nee Krahn) Bartelt-Kreif.

Maynard was a lifelong and 5th generation farmer on the family homestead.  After retiring from farming he...

Apr 24, 2017

Frederick W. “Fred” Ladwig, age 89, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Fred was born on January 21, 1928 in Milwaukee to the late Armand and Rachel (nee Stuart) Ladwig.  After high school, Fred became a...

Apr 23, 2017

Albert “Bert” Faase, 84, of Cedar Community in West Bend, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on March 24, 1933 to the late Frank and Marion (nee Bradley) Faase in Milwaukee.

Bert’s life was a journey of love and joy.  He felt...

Apr 21, 2017

Marcella “Marcy” Kershaw, 96 of West Bend joined her dearly beloved husband Clifton on Friday, April 21, 2017.

Marcy was born on November 28, 1920 to the Late William and Adeline (nee Krug) Block in Fond du Lac.  On June 21, 1939, she was united in marriage to Clifton Kershaw.

Marcy and Clif founded Kershaw...

Apr 21, 2017

James E. “Jim” Phillips, 75, of West Bend, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at Lifecare Hospital in Pewaukee.

Jim was born on June 23, 1941 in Green Bay to the late James and Helen (nee Drewiski) Phillips.  He was raised in Reedsville and graduated from Reedsville High School in 1959.  He then attended St. Norbert College...

Apr 20, 2017

Mildred Strauel Hayes, age 91, West Bend, formerly of Wauwatosa, and of Jesup, Iowa, found peace in eternal life on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Cedar Community Hospice.  Mildred was born January 31, 1926, on a farm outside Jesup, the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Trierweiler) Strauel.  She attended Jesup High School where she was in all...

Apr 19, 2017

Marvin A. “Perky” Perkins, 79, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, with his wife at his side, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Marvin was born on December 22, 1937, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Dorwin and Elizabeth (Muckerheide) Perkins. On February 10, 2011, he...

Apr 19, 2017

David A. Bath, 63, of Mayville, found peace on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

He was born on January 30, 1954 to the late Richard and Teresa (nee Illik) Bath in Mayville. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1972. On August 29, 1975, he was united in marriage to Annette “Nettie” Schnitzler at St. Mary’s Catholic Church,...

Apr 17, 2017

Naome L. Pickhard, 97, of Lake Mills, formerly from Richfield and West Bend, entered eternal life on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Brook Gardens Assisted Living in Lake Mills.

She was born on June 1, 1919, in Richfield, the daughter of the late Oscar and Esther (nee Schmidt) Kurtz.   Naome married Lester Schilling on May 3, 1940. ...

Apr 17, 2017

Elizebeth Geidel, 91, of West Bend, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 17, 2017, at New Perspective in West Bend with her family by her side.

She was born on July 17, 1925, to the late Alfred and Martha (nee Mageski) Schulz.  On August 16, 1947, she was united in marriage to Raymond...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...