Obituaries

Nancy P. Fraedrich

Sep 10, 2024

Nancy P. Fraedrich (nee Pitt), age 87 years, of West Bend, formerly of Weyauwega, was called home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2024 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Nancy was born on April 1, 1937 to Horace and Nelda Pitt (nee Sommer).  She was united in marriage to Lester C. Fraedrich on October...

Mary Ann Kutz

Sep 7, 2024

Mary Ann Kutz (nee Bath), age 87 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2024, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Mary Ann was born on July 28, 1937, in Kewaskum to Matt and Olive Bath (nee Fellenz).  She was united in marriage to Wilbert O. Kutz on May 19,...

Ronald A. "Ron" Struck

Sep 7, 2024

Ronald A. “Ron” Struck, 67, of Kewaskum, passed away on September 7, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Born on August 28, 1957, to the late Gerald and Dorothy (Bailey) Struck, Ron lived a full and vibrant life surrounded by those he loved. He is survived by his children, Amber (Matt) Jones and Meagan...

Emma Tracy

Sep 3, 2024

Emma Tracy (nee Arvelo) age 101 years, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Fields of Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Emma was born on March 20, 1923 in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico to Matildo and Agripina (nee Ramos) Arvelo. She met her husband William Tracy...

James "Jim" O. Jaeger

Sep 2, 2024

James “Jim” Jaeger, 89 of Campbellsport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024.

He was born on August 27, 1935, to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (nee Schoepke) Jaeger in Campbellsport, WI. On Saturday, May 18, 1974, he was united in marriage to Judy Zehren at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Jim worked various jobs...

Sandy Dreikosen

Sep 2, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Dreikosen (Bowen), age 66, was called home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 7, 1957, in Germany to Robert “Bob” and Isolde “Sue” Bowen (Kaiser). Sandy was united in marriage to Alan Dreikosen on...

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...