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Richard L. Simmons

Richard L. Simmons

Mar 21, 2023

Richard “Dick” Luverne Simmons, 77, of West Bend passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023 with his loving family at his side. Born on March 10, 1946 in Milwaukee, Richard graduated from high school in 1963 in Hazel Green. He later attended UW Milwaukee and UW Washington County. He was united in marriage with Shirley Barthel on August 19,...

Norbert Max Scholz

Norbert Max Scholz

Mar 20, 2023

Norbert Max Scholz, age 83 years, of West Bend found peace on March 20, 2023 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab surrounded by his loving family.

Norbert was born on July 2, 1939 in Berlin, Germany to Max and Antonia Scholz (nee Delasky). He was united in marriage with Sun Ok Pak in December 1960 in Seoul,...

Carol Ann (Buda)  Hecker

Carol Ann (Buda) Hecker

Mar 19, 2023

Carol A. Hecker (nee Buda), 78, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on April 6, 1944, to the late Anthony and Margaret (nee Owens) Buda in Milwaukee, WI. On February 13, 1969, she was united...

Margaret N. Meyer

Margaret N. Meyer

Mar 19, 2023

Margaret N. Meyer (formerly Retzlaff, nee Schuett), age 92 years, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Mayville surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was born on August 20, 1930 in Rubicon to Paul and Clara Schuett (nee Wolter).  She was united in...

Lewis E. Enderle

Lewis E. Enderle

Mar 17, 2023

Lewis Edward Enderle, 88, of West Bend entered his heavenly home on March 17, 2023.

Lewis was born on April 17, 1934, in the town of Lomira.  He was baptized at St. Paul’s in the Town of Lomira, and confirmed at St. Paul’s in Slinger.  Lewis attended high school at Northwestern Prep in Watertown, graduating in 1951.  ...

Michelle Margaret Faehling

Michelle Margaret Faehling

Mar 15, 2023

Michelle M. Faehling, 54, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2023 with loved ones by her side.

Michelle was born on July 16, 1968, in West Bend, to Robert and Evelyn Faehling. Michelle graduated from West Bend East High School in 1987. She attended Moraine Park Technical College in West Bend and earned her degree...

Gary L. Scheid

Gary L. Scheid

Mar 15, 2023

Gary L. Scheid, 65, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2023, at Cedarburg Health Services in Cedarburg.

Gary was born on February 25, 1958, in Fond du lac, the son of Wayne and Gloria (nee Long) Scheid. Gary graduated from West Bend East High School and went to work for the West Bend...

Jane Allison (Sheppard)  German

Jane Allison (Sheppard) German

Mar 14, 2023

Our mother, Jane Allison German, 64, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

She was born on May 27, 1958 in Ontario, Canada to Thomas and Pamela Sheppard.

She graduated with the class of 1976 at West Bend East High School and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1981.

She enjoyed...

Gail Ann Pattison

Gail Ann Pattison

Mar 13, 2023

Gail Ann Pattison, age 68 years, of Hubertus, passed away on March 13, 2023 at her home.

Gail was born on March 19, 1954 in Milwaukee to Wilbur E. and Carol J. Schneider (nee Franz).  She was united in marriage to Robb A. Pattison on September 7, 1974.

Gail graduated with a Bachelor of Science...

Cheryl Lynn Wolf

Cheryl Lynn Wolf

Mar 7, 2023

Cheryl Wolf, 61, of Hubertus found peace on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

She was born on January 8, 1962, to the late Donald and June (nee Poellmann) Wolf in Richfield, WI. Cheryl graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1979. She was united in marriage to Conrad Fies. Cheryl worked as a mason for many years as...

Thomas Gregory Goehner

Thomas Gregory Goehner

Mar 6, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Goehner, 68, formerly of Slinger and West Bend, was taken home to be with his Savior on Monday, March 6, 2023, at his home in Hartford, WI.

Tom was born on February 18, 1955, to the late James and Irene (nee Pusch) Goehner in West Branch, MI, and was baptized into Christ's family as an...

Ruth A. (Krueger)  Mertz

Ruth A. (Krueger) Mertz

Mar 3, 2023

Ruth Arlene Mertz (nee Krueger), age 94, went to be with Jesus in Heaven on Friday, March 3, 2023, believing she was saved by the Grace of God through Faith in the Perfect work of Redemption done by Jesus on the Cross.

Ruth was born February 1, 1929 in Shawano, Wisconsin to the late Dewey and Lydia...

Daryl Allan Wendel

Daryl Allan Wendel

Mar 3, 2023

Daryl A. Wendel, 68, of Random Lake passed away on Friday, March 03, 2023.

He was born on March 10, 1954, to W. Allan and Bernice (nee Wells) Wendel in San Francisco, CA. Daryl grew up in the town of Farmington and graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1972. He worked at Laubenstein Roofing for many years....

Lawrence J. "Larry" Martin

Lawrence J. "Larry" Martin

Mar 2, 2023

Lawrence J. “Larry” Martin, 61, of Wayne, passed away on March 2, 2023, at his home, with his loving family at his side.

Larry was born on September 4, 1961, in West Bend, the son of Lloyd and Evelyn (nee Bodden) Martin. Larry and Charlotte have been in each other’s lives since 2012 beginning at...

Cayden Nicholas Dwyer

Cayden Nicholas Dwyer

Mar 1, 2023

Cayden Nicholas Dwyer, age 23 years, of Kewaskum was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2023 due to a severe asthma attack.

Cayden was born on April 15, 1999 in West Bend to Matthew Dwyer and Krista Dwyer (nee Gengler).

Cayden’s hobbies were many and he lived his life like...

Maria Gavin

Maria Gavin

Feb 28, 2023

Elfrieda “Maria” Gavin passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on February 28, 2023.  She was born on December 3, 1953 to George and Johanna Gavin in Nuremberg, Germany where her father was serving in the U.S. Army.

Although Maria was born with many challenges, she never let those challenges stop her.  She was...

Eunice M. Koch

Eunice M. Koch

Feb 27, 2023

Eunice M. Koch (nee Butz), entered eternal life on February 27, 2023, under the watchful eyes and caring staff at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.

Eunice was born on April 22, 1931 in Milwaukee to the late Gustave and Elsie (nee Risch) Butz. She was united in marriage to Norman A. Koch on May 20, 1950 at...

David "Dutz" M. Dreher

David "Dutz" M. Dreher

Feb 26, 2023

David “Dutz” Dreher, 71, of Campbellsport was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2023.

He was born on April 29, 1951, to the late Earl “Pat” H. Dreher and Minnie (nee Knowles) Dreher in West Bend, WI. David graduated from Kewaskum High School. He honorably served in the United States Army. On...

Daniel Alan Mueller

Daniel Alan Mueller

Feb 26, 2023

Daniel “Dan” A. Mueller, 79, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on June 24, 1943 to the late Erwin and Viola Mueller in Milwaukee, WI. Dan graduated from Shorewood High School in 1961. He honorably served...

Melissa Elizabeth Lombardo-Lafalgio

Melissa Elizabeth Lombardo-Lafalgio

Feb 24, 2023

Melissa Elizabeth Lombardo-Lafalgio, 47, passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2023 at her home.

Melissa was born on August 6, 1975, in Garnerville, New York, to William and Elizabeth (nee Fusco) Lombardo. Melissa was a mother of 2 and step-mother to 3. She loved being a mom. She was re-united with her High School sweetheart Anthony and...