Obituaries

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...

Dec 9, 2021

Peter R. “Rooter” Krueger, 60, of Iron Ridge, passed away on December 9, 2021, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Peter was born on March 20, 1961, in West Bend, the son of the late Albert and Ardeen (nee Herman) Krueger. On March 19, 2004, he was married to Maria Anderson...

Dec 8, 2021

Henry R. Guell, 87, of rural Fond du Lac, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home.

He was born on January 7, 1934, to the late Herbert and Clara (nee Stettbacher) Guell. On January 29, 1955, he was united in marriage to Eunice Bradley at Waukau United Methodist Church. The couple moved to the...

Dec 8, 2021

Ingrid Maria Mueller (nee Deuber), age 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, surrounded by family and friends who loved her.

Ingrid was born on June 22, 1927 in Herford, Germany to the late Fritz and Minna (nee Kortemeyer) Deuber.  After her family lost everything in WWII, they immigrated to the United States in 1951, residing...

Dec 6, 2021

Ronald E. Glassmyer, 83, did not come home from the hospital this time. Instead, he went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021.

Ron was born to Archie and Ruth (nee Hendrix) on May 20, 1938 in Mount Joy, PA. He joined the Army at 19 and was in the Transportation Corp. He...

Dec 4, 2021

Colleen A. McKay (nee Shaw), 56, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 04, 2021.

She was born on August 29, 1965, to the late Mark and Donna Shaw in West Bend. Colleen graduated from Kewaskum High School. She worked for Riteway Bus Company for over 25 years. Colleen enjoyed riding her Harley’s and taking...

Dec 2, 2021

Walter “Wally” J. Betz Jr., 86 of Lomira passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

He was born on June 6, 1935, to the late Walter Sr. and Helen (nee McCarthy) Betz. Walter grew up in Byron and was a member of St. John’s Church. On Sept 15, 1956, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann...

Nov 30, 2021

Lavern R. “Sonny” Carstens, age 91, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with his loving family by his side.

Sonny was born on April 1, 1930 in Granville, WI on the family homestead to the late Henry and Hilda (nee Erdman) Carstens.  He...

Nov 30, 2021

REVISED OBIT WITH CHANGED TIMES

Wallace “Wally” R. Daggett, 92 of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

He was born on June 24, 1929, to the late Winfred and Lillian (nee Larson) Daggett in Chicago, Il. Wally...

Nov 29, 2021

Dorothy Mae Blanchette (nee Cross), age 85 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born on July 5, 1936 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Melvin and Verna Cross.

Dorothy graduated from West Bend High...

Nov 28, 2021

Peter “Pete” Schlefke, 60, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on March 25, 1961, to the late Palmer and Lois (nee Antholt) Schlefke in West Bend. Pete grew up in Whitewater on the family farm. He attended Menomonee Falls High...

Nov 27, 2021

Michael J. “Mike” Schmidt Sr., 85, of West Bend, passed away on November 27, 2021, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Mike was born on March 20, 1936, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Phillip and Antoinette (nee Kozlowski) Schmidt. Mike was united in marriage to Mary Coulter in 1962 at Salem United Church of Christ...

Nov 27, 2021

Tom was born on September 18, 1967 in Davenport, Iowa to Thomas and Margie (nee Kiehl) Schickert. He was a parts consultant at Gordie Boucher in West Bend.  Tom loved his rock music, especially listening to Queensryche.  He was a huge Red Wings fan. He enjoyed woodworking and attending the Crandon races. He also enjoyed finding recipes and smoking...

Nov 27, 2021

Lucille Hilda Knepprath, 90, of Saukville, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021.

She was born on June 13, 1931, in the Town of Trenton, the daughter of Gustav and Alma Beimborn nee Hartwig.  On October 6, 1951 she was united in marriage to Willard Knepprath.

Lucille enjoyed gardening in both her flower and vegetable...

Nov 25, 2021

Sharon M. Webb (Knox), age 52 years, of Lomira, formerly of Drongan, Scotland, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2021 at her residence in Lomira.

Sharon was born on December 11, 1968 in Kilmarnock, Scotland to William and Heather Knox (McKay). She was united in marriage to Larry...