Obituaries

Jun 29, 2023

William “Bill” Hackett Emory, passed into eternal life, on June 29, 2023, at the age of 88.

Bill was born the son of William Hackett Emory, Jr. and Bernice (née Klug) Emory on January 27, 1935. He grew up in Whitefish Bay, where he attended Richards School and Whitefish Bay High School. Bill then received a Bachelor...

Jun 25, 2023

Ruth E. Taylor (nee Hutson), 78, from Neshkoro (formerly of Kewaskum) passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

She was born on November 16, 1944 to the late Donald and Pearl (nee Reese) Hutson in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Ruth grew up in Oklahoma until moving to Menomonee Falls, WI, where she graduated High School. On...

Jun 24, 2023

Halpin, John J. “Jack”, born July 20, 1944, died June 24, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, alumnus of St. Theodore, St. Rita of Cascia HS, and Loyola University, he served in the US Army before joining the Chicago Police Department in 1969. Over his 31-year career, he worked a variety of assignments,...

Jun 23, 2023

Vernon C. “Vern” Eulert, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa due to complications from a fall.

Vern was born on May 13, 1946 in Menomonee Falls, the son of Conrad and Marie Eulert.  He graduated from Menomonee Falls High School and then went on to University Wisconsin-Whitewater and graduated...

Jun 23, 2023

Patricia “Patty” Marie Hafermann passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Patty was born on November 3, 1955 and was baptized and confirmed at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum.  She graduated from Kewaskum High School in the class of 1973. Patty worked for Sheboygan County in...

Jun 22, 2023

Martha “Marty” M. Gressen, 96, of West Bend was Given to God on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Cedar Bay West in West Bend.

She was born on February 7, 1927, to the late Edward and Stefania (nee Kranz) Weinberger in Milwaukee, WI. On October 30, 1948, she was united in marriage to Theodore Gressen at St....

Jun 22, 2023

Richard Carl Gerhardt, 92, lost his long battle with cancer at his residence at New Perspective on June 22, 2023.

He was born September 17, 1930, at home in West Bend to Carl & Charlotte (Glander) Gerhardt.  He graduated from West Bend High School in 1948, started college at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, but enlisted in the...

Jun 21, 2023

Jane “Jean” Rymaszewski (Jakubic), age 88 years, of West Bend, formerly of Grand Marsh, was called home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2023 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born the youngest triplet daughter to Michael and Katherine Jakubic (Weber) on September 23, 1934 in Lannon. She was...

Jun 19, 2023

Suzanne “Sue” Kay Walter (nee Eastman), age 76 of West Bend, entered Eternal Life in the presence of her loving family gathered around her on June 19, 2023.

She was born on April 4, 1947, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the only daughter of the late Clifford and Ann (nee Orlicky) Eastman. Sue attended high school in Waterford, Wisconsin,...

Jun 18, 2023

Dr. Cesar V. “Doc” Sison, 84, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Doc was born on October 28, 1938, in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines, the son of the late Modesto and Eriberta (nee Vargas) Sison. On February 14, 1964, he was united in marriage to...

Jun 18, 2023

Ernest “Ernie” R. Marier, 83, of West Bend passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport.

He was born on June 11, 1940, to the late Joseph and Ruth (nee Trethewey) Marier in Houghton County, MI. Ernie graduated from Punahou High School in Hawaii. He honorably served in the United States Air Force...

Jun 16, 2023

Arlyn John Schmitt, 92, of West Bend passed away peacefully on June 16th, 2023. Arlyn was born on January 27th, 1931 to the late John and Emma Schmitt in Kewaskum. He attended high school in Kewaskum before joining the Army. He was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Naus on June 20th, 1953.

Arlyn leaves behind numerous...

Jun 16, 2023

John A. Girard passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2023.  The family is both devastated and shocked by his death.  John was born December 10, 1961, in Rochelle, Illinois to Robert and Wanda Girard (Jozefowski).

John graduated from Gaffney High School in Gaffney, South Carolina in 1980, and enlisted in the United States Army after graduation.  Upon...

Jun 15, 2023

Michael D. “Mike” Snyder of West Bend was surrounded by all his Girls when he left this world on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in the town of Polk.

Mike entered this world on April 23, 1951, in the city of Port Washington to his father, the late Noel Snyder, and his mother,...

Jun 13, 2023

James “Jim” A. Schlagenhaft, 79, of Allenton entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

He was born on May 9, 1944, to the late Henry and Winifred (nee Martin) Schlagenhaft in St. Anthony, WI. Jim graduated from West Bend High School. He honorably served in the United States Army National Guard. On December 1, 1973, he...

Jun 12, 2023

Polly Sprinkmann Rosenheimer (Hauske), 89, passed away June 12, 2023  at Cedar Community in West Bend.

Polly was born September 8th, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Alfred and Phoebe Hauske. Polly grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee University School. She was a member of the West Bend Country Club and the Cedar Lake Yacht Club....

Jun 10, 2023

Jeanette V. Cudnohoske (nee Kaniess), 90, of Kewaskum passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

She was born on July 25, 1932 to the late Rev. Gerhard and Ruth (nee Orloff) Kaniess in West Bend, WI. Jeanette grew up in Kewaskum and graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1950. On May 15, 1952 she was united in...

Jun 4, 2023

Jean Beverly Schultz (nee Wood), 95, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on June 4, 2023, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend.

Jean was born on March 15, 1928, in Evansville, WI, to the late Kenneth and Lillian (nee Rasmussen) Wood. She was united in marriage to Norman Schultz, Sr. on June 17, 1956. Norman...

Jun 2, 2023

Susan “Sue” Erste (Bartz) passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023.

Sue was born to Edward and Maria Bartz on May 3, 1963. Sue married Joseph Erste IV, on July 16, 1983, sharing just shy of 40 years together. They built a loving life with their four children, Amanda, Alyssa, Angela, and Joseph V.  Sue loved being...

May 31, 2023

Diane Carol Lamberty (Doffek), age 61 years, of Brownsville passed away on May 31, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Diane was born on February 19, 1962 in Milwaukee to Donald and Lois Doffek (Kunesh).

Diane had a life-long dedication to working at Silver Spring Collision in West Bend.  She loved to ride...