Obituaries

Aug 4, 2022

*UPDATED DATE*

Donald Clayton Zalewski, age 82 years, was called home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2022.

Donald was born on September 18, 1939 in Milwaukee to Thomas and Kathryn (nee Schubert) Zalewski.

Those Donald leaves behind to cherish his memory include his siblings, Susan (Richard) Hahn and Thomas (Barbara)...

Aug 4, 2022

Matthew Morrison Briggs, 61, of West Bend passed away on August 4, 2022, with his wife at his side.

Matt was born on September 20, 1960, in Houston Texas, the son of the late Richard and Virginia (nee Powell) Briggs. He was united in marriage with Linda Hottenroth on May 2, 1984, in Houston, Texas....

Aug 4, 2022

Noreen Helen Kircher (nee Hoffman), 92, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at The Cottages in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Noreen was born on June 5, 1930, in Grant County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late George and Helen (nee Ball) Hoffman.  Noreen graduated from Lancaster (WI) High School with...

Aug 1, 2022

Hildegard G. Schoenauer (nee Mueller), 100, of Slinger passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

She was born on June 27, 1922 to the late Martin and Maria (nee Bender) Mueller in Speyer, Germany. She grew up in Germany and came over to the United States through New York in 1951, and...

Jul 31, 2022

James J. Goodman, a.k.a. Jim, Jimmy and Daddy, age 53, of the town of Hartford, was called to Heaven on July 31, 2022, in his home, where he wanted to be. His beloved wife and three children cared for him completely, and carried out every one of his wishes, until the end of his heroic battle with stage four...

Jul 31, 2022

June M. Knowlton, 88, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

She was born on June 12, 1934, to the late Clarence and Eline Knowlton (nee Bean) in Eau Claire, WI and graduated from Eau Claire High School. In June of 1953, she was united in marriage to Carl Acker. June worked for 25...

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...