Obituaries

Jul 28, 2022

Edward “Ed” Bender, 90, of West Bend (previously of Brookfield, WI) passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Cedar Community, West Bend, WI.

He was born on July 30, 1931, to the late Charles and Viola (nee Schamell) Bender in Oconomowoc, WI. He grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Washington High School. On June...

Jul 26, 2022

Melody Mae Schreiber, age 79 years, of Farmington, was called home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Melody was born November 25, 1942 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Nathan Harris Krogsund and Virginia Mae Jirik. She was united in marriage to Gary...

Jul 24, 2022

Jean Ruth Watson (Barfknecht), age 86 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

Jean was born on February 25, 1936 in Janesville to Leonard and Lorraine Barfknecht  (Becker).  She was united in marriage to Peter E. Watson Sr. on December 3, 1955...

Jul 23, 2022

Terrance “Terry” Yahnke, 78, of Slinger, formerly of Jackson, passed away on July 23, 2022, at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.

Terry was born on October 24, 1943, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Raymond and Eleanor (nee Heintz). On May 8, 1969, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Sweeney in...

Jul 23, 2022

Judith “Judy” A. Carlstrom (nee Zugg), 81 of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born on October 3, 1940 to the late Wayne and Florence (nee Lucas) Zugg in Clinton, Iowa. Judy graduate from Davenport High School in 1960. On September 7, 1962...

Jul 22, 2022

Shirley A. Sarauer (nee Rohlinger), 75, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2022.

She was born on October 14, 1946, to the late Leo and Johanna (nee Hall) Rohlinger in Kewaskum, WI. On October 16, 1965, she was united in marriage to Ronald Sarauer at Holy Trinity Catholic Church...

Jul 22, 2022

Mildred H. “Mickey” Husar (Brumm), age 89, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at The Cottages in West Bend.

Mickey was born on August 28, 1932 in Hartford to the late Wendelin and Vina (Gehl) Brumm.  She was united in marriage to Marvin J. Husar on February 11, 1956 at St. Kilian Catholic...

Jul 20, 2022

David Lawrence Buczak, age 71 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on July 5, 1951, in Milwaukee to Ralph and Delores Buczak (Ruminski).  He was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Lesniewski on September 8, 1973,...

Jul 20, 2022

Phillip (Phil) George Delfeld was born Feb. 22 1929, just before the Depression, son of Jerome and Paula Hoffman Delfeld.  He died in the early morning of July 20, 2022 at age 93, after a long and happy life.

He was a life-long member of St. Mary’s Lomira, and his roots in the Brownsville area were very...

Jul 20, 2022

Paul R. Soat, 90, of the town of West Bend, passed away on July 20, 2022, at his home with his family at his side.

Paul was born on December 30, 1931, in Waukesha, the son of the late Walter and Sarah (nee Ridley) Soat. On April 15, 1955, he was united in marriage to...

Jul 19, 2022

Diane Marie Muckerheide (Wanke), age 69 years, of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2022.

Diane was born on June 4, 1953 in Milwaukee to Ervin and Celine Wanke  (Ellenbecker).  She was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Muckerheide on April 28, 1973 at Holy Trinity in Kewaskum.

Diane attended Hamilton-Sussex high school and...

Jul 18, 2022

Shirley A. Mason (nee Luebstorf), 82, of Theresa, found peace on Monday, July 18, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

Shirley was born on February 25, 1940, to the late Ralph and Mary (nee Freimund) Luebstorf in Stevens Point, WI. She grew up in Wausau, WI, and graduated from South Division High School...

Jul 17, 2022

REVISED OBIT

Lori A. Chojnacki, 58, of Mayville, was called home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2022.

She was born on October 3, 1963, to the late Alfred and Carol Sedlmeier in Milwaukee, WI. She grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School. Later, she...

Jul 17, 2022

Barbara Jane Argabright (nee Schatz) of West Bend, passed away on July 17, 2022 at the age of 79.

She was born December 24, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Robert and Jane (nee Calhoun) Schatz.  She was a long-time resident of Cedarburg prior to moving to West Bend in 1992.

Barbara loved visiting...

Jul 16, 2022

Judith Vavra (née Christiansen), 81, of West Bend, WI peacefully passed on July 16, 2022, surrounded by those she dearly loved and considered to be her “angels.”

Beloved wife of the late Roger Vavra.  Loving mother of Christine (Scott) Thomas and Mark (Eden) Vavra.  Adoring grandmother of Samantha, Nicole, Reece, Ameilia, and great-grandson Wesley.   Sister...

Jul 14, 2022

Christopher “Chris” Wetzel, age 55, of Milwaukee, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 in the care of Luther Manor Nursing Home and Hospice after a lengthy illness.

Chris was born on December 5, 1966, in Milwaukee to Lawrence and Rosemary (Reinhard) Wetzel. As all who knew him could attest, Chris was an avid sports...

Jul 11, 2022

Trevor J. Fry, 22, of Brownsville lost his battle with Burkitt Lymphoma on Monday, July 11, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on April 3, 2000, to Jon and Sara (nee Lemke) Fry in West Bend, WI. Trevor graduated from Lomira High School in 2018. He went onto Fox Valley...

Jul 11, 2022

Anthony “Tony” A. Cross, 49, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 11, 2022.

He was born on July 20, 1972 to Roger and Sandra (nee Govin) Cross in West Bend, WI. Tony grew up on Big Cedar Lake, and still cherished the memories of all his childhood days and friends from...

Jul 10, 2022

Eugene R. Klink, 89, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with his family at his side.

Eugene was born on the farm on October 1, 1932, in the town of Lomira, the son of the late Eugene and Leona (nee Borgman)...

Jul 9, 2022

Terrence “Terry” Stahl, age 76 years, of Pembine was called from this Earth on July 9, 2022 at St. Clare Hospital in Oconto Falls.

Terry was born on January 19, 1946 in West Bend to Roger and Alice Stahl (Slater).

Terry graduated from West Bend High School in 1964.  He earned his bachelor degree at...