Obituaries

Jun 8, 2022

Robert “Bob” J. Pitrof, 71, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep while on vacation on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

He was born on October 19, 1950, to the late Robert and Lucy (nee Handzlick) Pitrof in Milwaukee, WI. Bob graduated from Washington High School, where he also met his “Babe,” Patti Palmer....

Jun 8, 2022

Marie Ruth Wietor (nee Hanrahan), age 95 years, of Kewaskum was called home peacefully to be with the Lord on June 8, 2022 at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport.

Marie was born on September 4, 1926 in Sheboygan to David and Mae Hanrahan  (Foy), and grew up in the Kewaskum/Beechwood area.  She was united in marriage to Cyril...

Jun 7, 2022

Frederick J. “Fred” Bowers, age 85 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2022 at Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Fred was born on August 16, 1936 in Milwaukee.  He was raised by Edward and Ottelea Schmitt.  Fred was united in marriage to Sandra A. Goff on May...

Jun 6, 2022

Sandra “Sandy” Jean (nee Neuy) Patterson, 76, of West Bend, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 6, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Sandy was born April 1, 1946, to Arthur and Marion (nee Hunt) Neuy in West Bend, WI. She was united in marriage to John E. Patterson on...

Jun 5, 2022

Roger L. Degnitz, 82, of Fillmore, passed away on June 5, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Roger was born on September 15, 1939, to the late Carl and Elsie (nee Mueller) Degnitz. He graduated from Random Lake High School in 1957, attended Lakeland College, and served in the Navy. Roger was united in marriage to...

Jun 3, 2022

Marvel Jean Marquardt, 90, of West Bend was called home to be with her Lord on June 3, 2022. Born on August 3, 1931, the daughter of the late William and Margaret (nee Stendel) Shepard in the town of Little Black, near Medford Wisconsin.

Marvel married Arthur W. Marquardt December 30, 1950. They spent most...

May 29, 2022

Gary Robert Schreiber, age 79 years, of Farmington, was called home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on January 29, 1942 in Milwaukee to Robert and Laverne Schrieber. He was united in marriage to Melody (nee Krogsund) on February 22, 1964....

May 25, 2022

Philip A. Scarpace, 66, of Campbellsport, formerly of Port Washington, passed away after a tenacious two-year battle against pancreatic cancer, on May 25, 2022, at his home with his family.

Philip was born on November 29, 1955, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Philip J. and Donna (nee Portice) Scarpace. He graduated from James...

May 25, 2022

Lawrence Michael Radloff, age 65, of Fond du Lac, passed away on, Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at his home.

Lawrence was born on October 18, 1956, to the late Norman and Leah (nee Hotchkiss) Radloff. He moved to California when he was 18 and resided there until 2012. Lawrence loved sci-fi movies and playing on...

May 25, 2022

Ione Bette Kohlman, age 90 years, of West Bend, WI was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Ione was born on November 15, 1931 in St. Michael, WI to the late Jake and Elizabeth (nee Schneider) Schladweiler. She was united in marriage to Harold Kohlman on June 26, 1954.  ...

May 25, 2022

Karen Y. Krueger, 61, of Jackson was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at her home.

She was born on October 5, 1960, to the late Andrew and Elaine (nee Ciriacks) Lamp in West Bend, WI. Karen graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1978.  Karen worked in hospitality and retail. She...

May 24, 2022

Richard A. Amerling, 77, of the town of Wayne, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at his home with his wife at his side.

Richard was born on September 11, 1944, the son of the late Edwin and Rosemarie (nee Boegel) Amerling and grew up in the town of Wayne. Richard graduated from...

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...