Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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...

Mar 14, 2017

Robert J. “Bob” Ginocchio, 72, of West Bend, found peace on Monday, March14, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on May 15, 1944, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Orlando and Marguerite (Demars) Ginocchio. On February 6, 1965, he was united in marriage to Barbara Stehlik at St. Mary’s Immaculate...

Mar 13, 2017

Walter J. “Wally” Kieckbusch, 72, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Monday, March 13, 2017.

Wally was born on September 20, 1944, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Walter and Esther (nee Keller) Kieckbusch and on October 11, 1969, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Gillich at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford.

Mar 9, 2017

Mae Helen Arnold (Crocker), 84, formerly from Kewaskum, passed away on March 9, 2017, at Cedar Community in West Bend. Mae was born on July 19, 1932, in Madison, WI.  She was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Rosebud (Blood) Crocker.  Mae was united in marriage to Victor Arnold on April 11, 1962.  He preceded her in death...

Mar 7, 2017

Karen M. Kroening, 60, of West Bend, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

She was born on January 30, 1957, in Milwaukee, the daughter of William and Jane (nee Helz) Maiers and on May 5, 1979, she was united in marriage to Mark Kroening at St....