Obituaries

Oct 22, 2022

Gordon Albert Blanchette, 85, of West Bend, passed away on October 22,2022, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Gordon was born on September 14, 1937, in Cudahy, to the late Frederick and Helen (nee Guenther) Blanchette.  Gordon worked at Mercury Marine for 20 plus years, he also drove Semi for 20 plus years, and loved telling his...

Oct 21, 2022

Anna Stoeckl (nee Roth), age 90 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2022 at Lakewood Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Brookfield.

Anna was born on August 31, 1932 in Drenovci, Yugoslavia to Stefan and Katharina Roth  (nee Brandelik).

Anna immigrated to the United States in 1956.  She...

Oct 21, 2022

Kenneth W. “Ken” Traub, 86, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on April 24, 1936, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Carlos Traub Sr. and Mary Traub - Kedroske (nee Steinbach). On April 14, 1956, he was united in...

Oct 20, 2022

Patricia (“Pat”) Thomas passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the age of 89.

Beloved mother of Ann (John) Kocher of West Bend, and David (Cynde) Thomas of Orlando, Florida. Loving grandmother to Amanda (Tim) Swanson of Clyman and the lights of her life, her great-grandsons Hudson and Grayson Swanson; as well as her nephew...

Oct 19, 2022

Keith James Boettcher, 67, of Campbellsport, Wisconsin was born October 11, 1955 and passed on October 19, 2022. After a long and hard fought, courageous battle with cancer, Keith went on his journey surrounded by his loving family. The loved ones he leaves behind to cherish his memory include the love of his life, wife of 48 years Penny,...

Oct 18, 2022

Joseph “Joe” J. Strobel, 87, of Slinger passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

He was born on August 26, 1935 to the late Rudolph and Marion (nee Knuese) Strobel in Milwaukee, WI. Joe graduated from Milwaukee Tech High School. On February 27, 1954 he was united in marriage to Marianne...

Oct 18, 2022

Agnes Milnes Cooper (Nessie) passed away on October 18, 2022.

Nessie was born in Montrose, Scotland where she met and married her husband. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Earl Cooper and her beloved grandson Marcus Cooper.

Nessie is survived by her children, James Cooper (m. Angela) of Mobile AL,Wendy...

Oct 17, 2022

Jay P. Holle, 77. Of West Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022.

He was born on December 4, 1944 to the late Bernard and Harriet (nee Verhulst) Holle in Cedar Grove, WI. Jay graduated from Cedar Grove High School. After high school he honorably served in the United States Navy in 1965. He received...

Oct 17, 2022

Linda L. Bonlender (nee Unferth), was called home to be with the Lord, on October 17, 2022, at St. Agnes in Fond du lac, surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on March 13, 1939 in Fond du lac to the late Benjamin and Clara (nee Hayes) Unferth. She graduated from Campbellsport High School in...

Oct 16, 2022

Thomas J. “Tom” Peters, 84, of the town of Jackson, passed away on October 16, 2022, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Tom was born on September 26, 1938, in the town of Trenton, the son of the late Arthur and Edna (nee Crass) Peters. Tom served his country in the U.S. National Guard from...

Oct 15, 2022

Louis Frederick Schultz III, age 72, of Fond du Lac, called Home on October 15, 2022.

He was born on July 18, 1950, in Hartford, Wisconsin to the late Louis and Louise (nee Guell) Schultz. He was raised in the Lutheran faith and ensured that his children also had the same Christian foundation. He fondly...

Oct 15, 2022

Shirley E. Reuter (nee Abel), 86, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on September 1, 1936 to the late John and Esther (nee Benike) Abel in West Bend. Shirley graduated from West Bend High School in 1955. On June 9,...

Oct 15, 2022

Kenneth “Ken” W. Reimer, 85, of Lomira, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 15, 2022.  He was born on May 9, 1937, to the late Oswald and Caroline (nee Baltazor) Reimer in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Ken lived most of his life in Lomira.  He was a graduate of Lomira High School...

Oct 13, 2022

Frank Nonn, 83, passed away on October 13, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was born on April 21, 1939, in Yugoslavia, the son of John and Theresa (nee Heller) Nonn. On November 28, 1964, he was united in marriage to Ingrid Weber in Milwaukee. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S....

Oct 12, 2022

IMPORTANT UPDATE: We recently had a COVID-19 exposure and want to make sure we take the necessary precautions.  We will be masking and distancing tomorrow during the visitation, funeral, and luncheon.  If you are not comfortable with the risk, please feel free to watch the funeral virtually using this link:

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Oct 11, 2022

Margaret “Marge” Legate (nee Meunier, formerly Schultz), age 84 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Marge was born on October 9, 1938 in Milwaukee to John and Lucille (nee Loper) Meunier.  She was united in marriage to Milton Van “Sam” Legate on...

Oct 10, 2022

Margaret Bergemann 101, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on October 10, 2022.

Margaret was born on April 18th 1921, the daughter of the late Andrew and Alice (nee Samuels), Gron; and on September 12th 1942, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Bergemann.

Margaret was a long time member of Immanuel United Church of Christ...

Oct 9, 2022

Rita M. (Schommer) Kirst, age 88, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Rita was born on May 23, 1934 in Dacada, Wisconsin as the fifth child to the late Raymond and Loretta (nee Watry) Schommer.

When Rita was in high school, she offered to be a pen...

Oct 9, 2022

Thomas G. Walters, 79, of West Bend, passed away at home on Sunday, October 9, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1943 in Kenosha, WI, the son of George and Helen Walters (nee Herth). On June 15, 1968, he married Diane Titus at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Kenosha. Tom spent his career working in sales and recruiting. ...

Oct 7, 2022

Jeanne J. Schacht (nee Boeker), passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at The Kathy Hospice surrounded by her daughter, Deborah. She was born in Milwaukee on February 10, 1944 and grew up in Jackson, WI. Jeanne was the last child of Allen E. and Edna (nee Rogge) Boeker. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1962 and...