Obituaries

Dec 5, 2016

Laura B. (nee Tasse) Griffith, 68, of Lomira, was called home on Monday, December 5, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 20, 1948, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (nee Schackel) Tasse.  Laura was united in marriage to James Griffith in 1968.  James preceded in...

Nov 29, 2016

Margaret H. Nielsen (nee Prehn), 94, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Kathy Hospice with her family at her side.

Margaret was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on April 25, 1922 to the late Arthur and Gertrude (nee Magee) Prehn. Margaret graduated from Wausau High School in 1939, the University of Wisconsin...

Nov 28, 2016

James M. Wallesverd, 86, of West Bend, found eternal peace on Monday, November 28, 2016 after suffering a stroke.

Jim was born on December 22, 1929 to the late Henry and Emily (nee Myrvold) Wallesverd.  He was raised in Woodville, WI and had many happy memories of his childhood there – playing basketball and playing in the...

Nov 24, 2016

Quintin C. Schowalter, 91, of Jackson, Wisconsin, passed away on November 24, 2016 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ.

He was born October 25, 1925 to the late Alwin and Frieda (née Dotter) Schowalter in Jackson, Wisconsin. Quintin graduated from West Bend High School, and the University of Wisconsin Madison with a degree in Agriculture....

Nov 24, 2016

Ralph E. Klein, 84, of West Bend, found peace on Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Kathy’s Hospice, West Bend.

He was born on December 22, 1931 to the late Ervin and Viola (nee Moos) Klein in the Town of Scott. In high school, he was known as Buster. He graduated from Random Lake high school in 1949....

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...