Obituaries

Dec 28, 2021

Jesus took Donald Wallace Ciriacks, age 68, home to heaven on December 28, 2021. He passed peaceably at his home in Grand Junction, CO.

Donald was born on April 23, 1953, in West Bend, Wisconsin to Arthur and Louise (Krause) Ciriacks. He became a child of God at his baptism on May 10, 1953. Donald graduated from...

Dec 28, 2021

Karl R. Brath, 72, of Long Lake, passed away unexpectedly due to an accident on December 28, 2021, in the woods.

Karl was born on March 3, 1949, the son of the late George and Frances (nee Fleischman) Brath. He grew up on the family farm in the town of Wayne of which he was...

Dec 27, 2021

Marilyn M. Theusch, 69, of Kewaskum, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2021, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with her family at her side.

Marilyn was born on April 23, 1952, the daughter of the late Walter and Regina (nee Wiesner) Theusch on the family farm in Washington County. She worked on the farm...

Dec 24, 2021

Shirley Faye Pottruff (nee Dawson), age 84 years, of Ashford, WI passed away peacefully with family beside her on the morning of December 24, 2021.

Shirley was born on November 14, 1937 in Arkansas to Crystal Elaine (nee Patterson) and Huey LaNovice Franklin Dawson.

Shirley attended school in Senath, MO. She later worked at Gateway...

Dec 22, 2021

Carol M. Struck (nee Zellmer), 81, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

She was born on October 23, 1940, to the late Byron and Isabelle (nee Kern) Zellmer in Milwaukee, WI.   Carol raised Chris, Dan, Mike and Pat with Hoye Robinson.  She received her master’s degree and worked as a family therapist...

Dec 21, 2021

Jane J. Jungers, 72, of West Bend, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jane was born on November 29, 1949, in Port Washington, the daughter of the late Martin and Helen (nee Bittner) Deppiesse. On September 29, 1973, she was united in marriage to Michael...

Dec 21, 2021

James R. “Heds” Hedrick, Jr., age 64 years, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2021, at his home.

Jim was born on July 24, 1957, in Milwaukee.

He graduated from Grafton High School in 1976.  He then proudly served four years in the United States Army.

Jim was a bartender for...

Dec 21, 2021

Sharon “Sherry “A. Stenschke (nee Dreher), 82 of West Bend passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

She was born on May 21, 1939 to the late Earl and Minnie (nee Knowles) Dreher. On October 6, 1962 she was united in marriage to Robert Stenschke at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. She was a member of...

Dec 20, 2021

Bernard K. “Barney” Strobel, 96, of Kewaskum went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on December 5, 1925, in St. Kilian, on the farm. The son of the late Raymond and Hildegard (nee German) Strobel. Barney’s first job was at Theresa Baker Canning Co. at the...

Dec 18, 2021

Heide Ingrid Noonan (nee Bulin), age 51 years, of Kewaskum, formerly of Milwaukee, was called home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Heide was born on August 17, 1970 in Milwaukee to Thomas and Evelyn Bulin.  She attended John Marshall High School in Milwaukee and graduated in 1988. Heide...

Dec 18, 2021

Eugenia Bruckert (nee Steffan), age 91 years, of Theresa passed away peacefully at the Cottages at Cedar Run in West Bend on December 18, 2021.

Eugenia was married 70 years to Peter H. Bruckert before he passed away on December 13, 2018.

Eugenia is survived by her five children, Jerome (Dorothy) Bruckert, Geraldine (George) Calkins,...

Dec 16, 2021

Mary J. Herriges (nee Marx), 82, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born May 19, 1939 in Fond du Lac to the late Clarence and Gladys Marx (nee Ours).  She was a 1958 graduate of Campbellsport High School.  Mary was...

Dec 14, 2021

John R. Ciriacks, 32, of West Bend. Jesus took John home after his long battle with addiction on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He is now at peace with the Lord.

John was born on June 1, 1989, in West Bend, the son of Richard and Diana (nee Herriges) Ciriacks. He became a child of God at his...

Dec 13, 2021

Barbara J. Villeneuve, 53, passed away on December 13, 2021, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Barbara was born on December 8, 1968 in West Bend to Lester and Patricia Abitz (nee Voll). On June 6, 1998 Barb was united in marriage to Darren Villeneuve. She enjoyed crafts, gardening and motorcycles. Barb loved being outdoors, fishing, snowmobiling and...

Dec 12, 2021

Eugene “Gene” K. Fiedler of Jackson WI, was called to his Savior on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the age of 86 years.

He was born on March 6, 1935, to the late Arthur and Loraine (nee Schlimpert) Fiedler in Shawneetown, MO. From his humble beginnings in the one-room schoolhouse in Shawneetown, Gene’s education progressed...

Dec 12, 2021

Mathias “Math” R. Stoffel, 92 of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2021.

He was born to Roman and Marie (nee Mechenich) Stoffel of Allenton on May 11, 1929. Math attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and West Bend High School. After graduation, he worked for Amity Leather Products...

Dec 10, 2021

Marion R. Kachel, 94, of West Bend, formerly of Cedarburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Marion loved life and was a devoted member of Immanuel Church of Christ in West Bend. Some of her favorite pastimes included traveling with her grandsons and...

Dec 10, 2021

Lucille “Lucy” Hoepner, 79, of Oshkosh, formerly of Milwaukee, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 10, 2021.

Lucy was born on December 18, 1941 in Hartford, Wisconsin, to the late Norbert and Florence (nee Ehlers) Hoepner. She went to Mayville High School and graduated from MATC with an associate’s in accounting. She...

Dec 10, 2021

Kurtis “Kurt” Schmid, 60, passed away on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Aurora Hospital in Green Bay.

Kurtis was born on April 5, 1961, in West Bend, the son of the late Arthur Sr. and Verna (nee Johnson) Schmid. Kurt began working in his family’s business and eventually became the co-owner of Midcities Tool and...

Dec 10, 2021

Dorothy Ruth Berger (nee Kragel), age 95, of rural Brownsville was called home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital. Dorothy was born on March 2, 1926 at her grandfather’s farm on a stormy snowy night in Town of Oakfield to the late Louis and Selma (nee Wild) Kragel.  She was united in...