Obituaries

May 23, 2022

James C. Gardner, 88, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022.

He was born on December 23, 1933, to the late Clifford and Nina (nee Covey) Gardner, growing up on a farm in Central WI near Pittsville. Jim graduated High School in 1951 and two years later volunteered for the United States Army,...

May 23, 2022

Darrel Dean Olson, age 81 years, of West Bend, formerly of Hubertus was called home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Darrel was born on November 5, 1940 in Angelica to Martin and Alice Olson  (Pingel).  He was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Forst on May 7, 1966...

May 21, 2022

Betsy Jane (nee Curtis) Winquist, 93, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at home in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she lived the last two years.  She was born in Georgia on November 3, 1928, to the late Egbert Townsend and Barbara (nee Muller) Curtis.  Betsy grew up in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, attended Lasell Junior College and graduated with...

May 19, 2022

Marvin A. Zettler, 65, of Kewaskum passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital West Bend with his family by his side.

He was born on May 15, 1957, to Kenneth and Alice (nee Troedel) Zettler in Sheboygan, WI. Marvin was a resident of a group home in West Bend, operated by Bridges of Wisconsin....

May 18, 2022

Mary Ann Irene Freida Brueggemann Yahr, 95, of West Bend died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at The Cottages at Cedar Run.

Mary Ann was born on October 31, 1926 to the late Walter and Laura (nee Lemke) Brueggemann in Mequon, Wisconsin.  She grew up on a produce farm in Mequon.  Mary Ann graduated from Sunnyside School...

May 17, 2022

Marion Jean Duenkel (Ferencevich), age 75 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2022 at Froedtert Wauwatosa Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Marion was born on May 12, 1947 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Eunice Ferencevich  (Hendrickson).  She was united in marriage to Duane Allen Duenkel,...

May 16, 2022

Geralyn Ann Matenaer of West Bend died on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Samaritan Assisted Living at the age of 67 years. She was born on August 19, 1954 in West Bend WI, the daughter of the late Francis and Elizabeth (nee Hefter) Matenaer. Geralyn enjoyed arts and crafts and getting photographs of her family. Geralyn graduated from West...

May 16, 2022

James “Jim” P. Gruber, 73, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend.

He was born on October 6, 1948, to the late Roman and Elsie (nee Reisch) Gruber in West Bend, WI. Jim graduated from West Bend High School in 1967. He went on to receive his...

May 15, 2022

Diane was born on September 12, 1945 in West Bend to the late Marvin and Agnes (nee Uelmen) Johann. Diane graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1964. She married the love of her life, whom she adored, Gerald Schmidt on March 30, 1968 at St. Michael’s Church. From there they created their beautiful family that consisted of three children....

May 15, 2022

Debra Dee Violette (Dunn), age 70 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2022 at Kathy Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Debra was born on November 10, 1951 in Milwaukee to Thomas and Marilyn Dunn (Sontag).  She was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Violette on October 24, 1981...

May 14, 2022

Joal E. Prochnow, age 78 years, of Beechwood was called home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Joal was born on August 25, 1943 in Yankton, South Dakota to Edward and Vivian Prochnow  (Tschetter).  He was united in marriage to Elke Jansen on December 15, 1962...

May 13, 2022

Lester Schaub, 92, of New Fane passed away Friday May 13, 2022 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital with his family at his side.

Lester was born on December 24, 1929, in the Town of Wayne, son of the late Melvin and Elsie (Dobke) Schaub.  Lester graduated from Kewaskum High School.  After high school he served in the...

May 12, 2022

John A. Paul, 60, of Theresa, passed away on May 12, 2022, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

John was born on July 16, 1961, in Cudahy, the son of the late Jesse and Janet (nee Rassel) Paul. John was an avid fisher and hunter. He was a great uncle and friend to...

May 12, 2022

Howard Dean Hadler, age 88, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away at home, peacefully, on the evening of Thursday, May 12, 2022. Howard was born on December 6, 1933 at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, Illinois and grew up in Rantoul, Illinois. He graduated from Rantoul Township High School in 1950 and then attended the University of Illinois where he...

May 9, 2022

Brenda D. Hansen (Gruber), age 61 years, of Campbellsport, formerly of Kewaskum was called to rest by the Lord on May 9, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born on October 7, 1960 in Kewaskum to Andrew and Alice Gruber  (Krueger).  She was united in marriage to Gary E. Hansen on April...

May 7, 2022

Gerald A. “Suss” Dreher, 79, of Kewaskum, passed away at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum on May 7, 2022.

Suss was born on December 11, 1942, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Edward and Irene Dreher (nee Uelmen). Suss was a Local 139 Heavy Equipment Operator, retiring in 1999. When he wasn’t working, he...

May 6, 2022

Susan “Suzy” Elliott (DuBois), age 68 years, of West Bend passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Suzy was born on May 6, 1954 in Milwaukee to Allen and Rita DuBois (Jesmok).  She was a graduate of James Madison High School – class of 1972. She was...

May 4, 2022

Carol Mog, 81, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

She was born to the late Lloyd and Jeanette Piper. On May 7, 1960, she was united in marriage to Gustave Mog in West Bend. She belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir and was on the church council....

May 3, 2022

Frances Jesse Oldson (Zuidersma), age 87 years, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2022.

Frances was born on February 21, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Frank and Jesse Zuidersma (Brunsink)

She was united in marriage with Dean A. Oldson on June 14, 1958. Dean passed away in...

May 2, 2022

Ann J. “Mickey” Polenske, age 85 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2022 at her home.

Ann was born on April 5, 1937 in West Bend to Lawrence and Mary Polenske (Hajny).

Ann graduated from West Bend High School, and went on to earn her Bachelor...