Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

Diana Lynn Kobishop (Dolly) age 60 died peacefully at her sisters home in Kewaskum with her daughter and sister at her side the evening of January 11, 2023.

Dolly was born in Fon Du lac and grew up in the Kewaskum area. She later moved to Mayville where she raised her daughter.

Dolly worked in...

Jan 10, 2023

Dwight Craig Meinholz, 79, of West Bend went to meet his Lord and Savior peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Dwight was born in Madison, WI on December 28, 1943, to the late Amand and Evelyn (nee Anderson) Meinholz. Dwight loved sharing the word of God with anyone who would (or wouldn’t) listen. He fully enjoyed life...

Jan 10, 2023

Anthony J. (Tony) Curreri of West Bend passed away at the age of 79 on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. His wife Shirley (Egeland), son Anthony, and brother-in-law James Egeland were at his side.

He was born on September 2, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Anthony (Tony) and Rose...

Jan 9, 2023

James “Jim” Gaffke, age 67 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2023 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on January 20, 1955 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Shirlee Gaffke (Backus).  He was united in marriage to Lynn Kempf on September 9, 1978...

Jan 8, 2023

Allen “PeeWee” Kreif, age 68 years, of the town of Auburn was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Allen was born on December 19, 1954 in Port Washington to Albert and Avila Kreif (Kurth).  He was united in marriage to Donna E. Theisen...

Jan 7, 2023

Helen M. Mertzig (nee Klug), 94, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

She was born on June 22, 1928, to the late Charles and Evelyn (nee Bush) Klug in West Bend. Helen grew up in West Bend and graduated from West Bend High School. On June 25,...

Jan 7, 2023

Andrew A. Glaeser, 60, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on September 10, 1962, to Rodney and Barbara (nee Peterik) Glaeser in Manitowoc, WI. Andrew grew up in Beaver Dam and then moved to Fond du Lac. He graduated from...

Jan 4, 2023

Gordon “Gordy” E. Rosenthal, 77, of West Bend found peace with the Lord on Wednesday, January 04, 2023.

He was born on January 11, 1945, to the late Arnold and Dorothea (nee Pamperin) Rosenthal in West Bend, WI. Gordy grew up on the farm. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1963. On May 22, 1965,...

Jan 3, 2023

Marilyn Edwards (nee Lemke) was born in Milwaukee on November 11, 1933 to Henry and Margaret Lemke (nee Kubitz). Marilyn passed away peacefully at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family on January 3, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Marilyn is survived by her children, John (Christy) Nummerdor, Michael Nummerdor, Robert (Laura) Nummerdor, Donald...

Dec 31, 2022

Marianne L. Strobel, 86, of Slinger, passed away on December 31, 2022, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Marianne was born on February 18, 1936, the daughter of the late Carl and Marianne Hahn. On February 27, 1954, she was united in marriage to Joseph J. Strobel in Milwaukee. Joseph preceded Marianne in death on October...

Dec 31, 2022

Barbara A. Krezman, 83, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her home with her family at her side.

Barb was born on December 19, 1939, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Leo and Helen (nee Rumocki) Stroik. On August 9, 1969, she was united in marriage to Jerome Krezman...

Dec 30, 2022

Genevieve M. Wagner (nee Griffin), age 99 years, of Sheboygan Falls was called home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2022 at Pine Haven Christian Homes on Haven Drive in Sheboygan Falls.

Genevieve was born on October 18, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Patrick and Mary Griffin (nee McNulty).  She was the eldest of three...

Dec 30, 2022

On Friday, December 30, 2022, Jeremiah Keogh Rice, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather (of 8 boys!), was called home with the deep peace of Christ’s light to be with the Lord. He was surrounded by his loving family in the final hours. He was eighty-two having been born to Leo Stanley Rice and Loretta Kenney Keogh on February...

Dec 29, 2022

John P. Fritsche, age 92 years, of West Bend (formally of Random Lake) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

John was born on February 8, 1930, in Wisconsin Rapids to Joseph and Erma (Perner) Fritsche.  He was united in marriage to Margaret Godsell on November 8, 1958.  He...

Dec 23, 2022

VISITATION FOR ROBBIE will be at Myrhum Patten Funeral Home (1315 W Washington St. - West Bend, WI  53095) on Saturday, May 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.

Robert P. “Robbie” Thomas, age 26 of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2022. Robbie was born on September 19, 1996 to Peter Thomas and...

Dec 22, 2022

Mary V. Schultz (nee Grammer), age 92 years, of West Bend passed peacefully on December 22, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton surrounded by her family. She had been suffering for little over a year with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and heart failure.

Mary was born on January 24, 1930, in Racine and raised in Milwaukee by...

Dec 22, 2022

Carl Koepke, 86, was carried home to heaven, surrounded by family, on Thursday, December 22, 2022, after a spontaneous brain hemorrhage. He is celebrating his Eternal victory with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Carl was born in the Town of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, to the late Carnel and Angeline (nee Peters) Koepke. He was baptized and became...

Dec 22, 2022

Marie passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Marie was born on July 2, 1929 to Edgar and Margaret (Horsch) Guelig. She was united in marriage to Raymond L. Sauer on July 27, 1948 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Theresa, Wisconsin.

Marie and her husband owned and operated Sauer’s Meat Market and Locker Service...

Dec 21, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” L. Mayer (nee Schneider), 77, of West Bend found peace on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Sandy was the first child of Paul and Zita Schneider. She was born in Manistique, Michigan on February 6, 1945. Sandy married her husband Charles Mayer of the United States Air Force on February 19, 1966.

Those Sandy...

Dec 21, 2022

Alice C. Pfeifer (nee Schumacher), 77, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at the Waterford in West Bend.

She was born on March 10, 1945, to the late Willard and Jennie (nee Olecik) Schumacher in Milwaukee, WI. Alice graduated from Milwaukee West High School. She was united in marriage to Gerald Pfeifer,...