Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Kathleen R. (Nelson)  Knutson

Kathleen R. (Nelson) Knutson

Nov 22, 2016

Kathleen N. Knutson (Nelson), age 86, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk with her family by her side.

Kathy was born on May 30, 1930 in Kenosha to the late William and Ragnhild (Engstrom) Nelson.  She attended local...

Thomas Gregory Strachota

Thomas Gregory Strachota

Nov 21, 2016

Thomas Gregory Strachota, age 63, of West Bend, passed away following a sudden heart attack on Monday, November 21, 2016.

Tom was born the fifth child of the late Orville and Marie (nee Weiss) Strachota on January 14, 1953 in St. Kilian.  He attended St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac graduating in 1971.  From there...

Michael Survis

Michael Survis

Nov 20, 2016

Michael Survis, 63, of West Bend, found peace on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on July 28, 1953 to Forest and Ruth (nee Bandle) Survis in the Town of Barton. He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1971. On August 30, 1975 he was united in...

Erma M. (Stucki)  Markus

Erma M. (Stucki) Markus

Nov 17, 2016

Erma Marie Markus, 78, of Kewaskum, found peace on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at her home surrounded by loving family.

She was born on June 29, 1938, to the late Henry and Irma (nee Olm) Stucki in Marshfield, WI.  Erma graduated Neillsville High School in 1956 and attended Columbia School of Nursing to become a registered nurse. ...

Giannina L. (Burnett)  Radcliffe

Giannina L. (Burnett) Radcliffe

Nov 16, 2016

Giannina L. Radcliffe, 75, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with her family at her side.

Giannina was born on December 2, 1940, the daughter of the late James A. and Eda (Perantoni) Burnett. In 1963 she was united in marriage to John E. Radcliffe...

Dwight D "Tiger" Fell

Dwight D "Tiger" Fell

Nov 16, 2016

Dwight D. “Tiger” Fell, 72, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, with his family at his side.

Dwight was born on June 6, 1944, the son of the late Sylvester and Rosemary (Kleist) Fell in Milwaukee. On May 31, 1980 he...

Troy N. Krezinski

Troy N. Krezinski

Nov 14, 2016

Troy N. Krezinski, 44, of Kewaskum, found peace after a courageous battle of cancer on Monday, November 14, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on December 10, 1971 to Nicholas and Patricia (nee McMahon) Krezinski in West Allis. He attended Milwaukee Hamilton High School. Troy worked for the motor sport...

John L. Tepper

John L. Tepper

Nov 13, 2016

John L. Tepper, 66, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016 on his way home from church.

John was born on July 11, 1950, the son of the late Lee and Loraine (Nitz) Tepper. On April 22, 1978 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Hoeft at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church in Barton....

Roger C. Seideman

Roger C. Seideman

Nov 13, 2016

Roger C. Seideman, 81, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk with his daughter at his side.

Roger was born on March 23, 1935, the son of the late Raymond and Clara (Gerner) Seideman. On August 4, 1962, he was united in marriage...

Audrey A. (Timmerman)  Hager

Audrey A. (Timmerman) Hager

Nov 12, 2016

Audrey A. Hager, 90, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

She was born on August 6, 1926, the daughter of the late August and Dena (nee Fokken) Timmerman.

Audrey was very religious and was a member of the Pilgrim Ev. Lutheran Church in West...

Bernice M. Schoofs

Bernice M. Schoofs

Nov 9, 2016

Bernice Schoofs (nee Kowanda), age 93, long-time resident of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on November 1, 1923 to the late Joseph and Irma (nee Rietz) Kowanda in the town of Trenton. On June 17, 1950 she was united in marriage...

Deborah "Deb" J. (Bath)  Duenkel

Deborah "Deb" J. (Bath) Duenkel

Nov 9, 2016

Deborah “Deb” J. Duenkel, 51, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk after a courageous battle with cancer.

Deb was born on June 19, 1965, the daughter of the late Harold and Adeline (nee Kutz) Bath in West Bend and on July 2, 2005, she...

Carole (Olson)  Lemke

Carole (Olson) Lemke

Nov 7, 2016

Carole Olson Lemke, 81, of West Bend, Wisconsin, died November 7, 2016, after a brief illness.

Carole was born February 13, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois and was the only child of Carl and Rigmor Olson, who emigrated from Scandinavia, and met and married in Chicago. Carole maintained a lifelong interest in her heritage, staying in touch with...

William "Willie" Bach

William "Willie" Bach

Nov 4, 2016

William “Willie” Bach, 88, of Mayville, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

Willie was born on October 2, 1928, in Ashford, the son of the late Frank and Josephine (Brill) Bach. Willie was employed by Marissie Cheese Factory in Knowles. He lived his entire life in...

Edith L. "Toodles" Swenson

Edith L. "Toodles" Swenson

Oct 30, 2016

Edith L. “Toodles” Swenson, 83, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Ivy Manor, surrounded by her loving family.

Toodles was born on February 14, 1933, in Allenton, the daughter of the late Gerhard and Pearl (Hess) Eickman. In 1959, Toodles was married to Larry Swenson in Kohlsville. Larry preceded Toodles...

Angeline C. (May)  Weber

Angeline C. (May) Weber

Oct 25, 2016

Angeline C. Weber (nee May), 88, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at her home.

Angie was born on May 27, 1928, to the late Ed and Lillian (nee Feider) May in Sheboygan. On May 3, 1950, she was united in marriage to Alvin Weber. Angie worked for Tecumsch Power Products in Grafton...

Kayla A. Bauske

Kayla A. Bauske

Oct 25, 2016

Kayla A. Bauske, 23, of Milwaukee, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016.

She was born on May 27, 1993 to her parents in Milwaukee. She grew up in Slinger and West Bend, a vibrant and mischievous character. Kayla grew to have many ambitions and profound passion, pursuing multiple hobbies. She loved music, drawing, fashion designing, journaling...

Virginia B. (Lerch)  Luethy

Virginia B. (Lerch) Luethy

Oct 24, 2016

Virginia B. Luethy, 98, of South Byron, was called home in her sleep on Monday, October 24, 2016, at Woodland Senior Park in Fond du Lac.

Virginia was born on August 9, 1918, the daughter of the late Walter and Della (nee Pade) Lerch.  She was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brownsville on August 11,...

Edward A. Bartel

Edward A. Bartel

Oct 23, 2016

Edward A. Bartel, 98, of West Bend, joined his wife Rosiebar on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at The Cottages at Cedar Run, West Bend.

He was born on September 17, 1918 in Wautoma to the late Julius and Olga (nee Podoll) Bartel. He graduated from Wautoma High School. In 1942 he graduated from the University of Wisconsin...

Steven C. Eutsler

Steven C. Eutsler

Oct 23, 2016

Steven Craig Eutsler, 59, was born to life on September 1, 1957 in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of the late Walter and Ruth (Umness) Eutsler. He followed his Lord to Eternal Grace on Sunday, October 23, 2016.

Steven was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan Anderson.

His faith is...