Obituaries

Jan 21, 2025

Sandra A. Bowers, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on January 21, 2025, at The Willows at Cedar Lake Community, with her family at her side.

Sandra graced this world on July 17, 1939, in Milwaukee, a cherished daughter of the late Herman and Catherine (née Flasch) Goff. Love blossomed on May 25, 1963, when she walked down the aisle of St....

Jan 19, 2025

Cecelia M. Kruzich (nee Callahan), 96, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at The Kathy Hospice.

Cecelia was born on March 29, 1928, in Chicago, to the late Edward and Hortense (nee Crawley) Callahan. Ceil was united in marriage to John Kruzich on June 25, 1949, at St. Basil Church in Chicago. John passed away on July...

Jan 17, 2025

Michael E. Wagner, age 71, of West Bend, formerly of Hartford, passed away at Froedtert West Bend Hospital on January 17, 2025. Michael was born on September 29, 1953, in Hartford to Stanley and Audrey (Steger) Wagner.

Of all the men who walked the earth, Michael Wagner was definitely one of them. He had several careers throughout his life; Michael worked...

Jan 16, 2025

Jacob Alan "Jake" Williams, born on May 3, 1985, passed away on January 16, 2025, in Lomira, Wisconsin. He was 39 years old.

Jake grew up in Ohio and later lived in Rhode Island before settling in Wisconsin, where he spent his final years. He began his career in customer service and waiting tables but found his true calling after moving...

Jan 16, 2025

Gary Paul Johnson, 73, of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. Agnes Hospital with his family by his side.

Gary was born on August 25, 1951, in Milwaukee, to the late Howard and Catherine (nee Stoiber) Johnson. Gary graduated from West Bend High School in 1969. Gary was united in marriage to Bonnie Kison on October 28,...

Jan 15, 2025

Kenneth R. “Ken” Koth, 92, of Cedarburg, formerly of Kewaskum, went to his heavenly home to be with his Savior on January 15, 2025, with family by his side.

Ken was born on March 22, 1932, the son of the late Alfred and Erna (Birkholz) Koth. He spent his early years in Boltonville, a place he called home until 1988. Ken...

Jan 14, 2025

Herman Joseph Waldman, age 86, of West Bend, WI and formerly of Williamsport, PA, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 with his loving family by his side.

Herman, was born on May 19, 1938 in Collomsville, Pennsylvania to the late William C. and Martha C. (nee Fischer) Waldman, Sr. He attended St....

Jan 14, 2025

Reverend Alan Gumm, 70, entered eternal rest on January 14, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee. Born on March 2, 1954, to the late George and Betty Gumm in Port Washington, Wisconsin, Alan spent his life devoted to his faith, his family, and his calling as a pastor.

Alan served as a Lutheran pastor for 43 years, touching...

Jan 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel Michael Krause announce his passing on January 14, 2025. He was born on May 22, 1972, to Edgar and Jennifer (Hatchell) Krause. 

Dan was a resident of West Bend. His love of automotive repair began at the young age of 17 while he worked at West Bend Tire. Eventually, Dan went...

Jan 12, 2025

Sharon L. Schulteis, 82, of Germantown, was reunited with the love of her life on January 12, 2025, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

On August 18, 1942, Sharon was born to Henry and Bernice (nee Timm) Greve. Her life took a joyful turn on September 9, 1961, when she married Richard Schulteis at St. Boniface...

Jan 8, 2025

Marion E. Dieringer (nee Martin), age 87 years, of Shawano, formerly of Tigerton, was called home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2025, at Shawano Health Care Center.

Marion was born on December 24, 1937, in the Town of Wayne to Edward and Martha Martin (nee Jung).  She was united in marriage to Robert A....

Jan 5, 2025

Peter Proulx, age 80 years, of West Bend found peace on January 5, 2025 at his home.

Peter was born on February 5, 1944, to Marvin and Ella (nee Schacht) Proulx. Marvin passed away when Peter was six months old, and he was raised by Ella and his stepfather, Frank “Butch” Malek. He was united in marriage...

Jan 4, 2025

Eugene “Gene” D. Turner, 75, passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.  Gene was a lifelong resident of the Town of Barton.  His parents, Bill and June (nee Otten) Turner welcomed him into the world as their first born.  He was a brother to John Turner, Lynn Mertzig, and...

Jan 3, 2025

Michal Esther Gerard (nee Buck), from West Bend, spent her final days at Kathy Hospice surrounded by the comfort and love of her many family and friends. She was called home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 69.

Born on June 30, 1955 in Rochester, Minnesota, daughter to the late ...

Jan 3, 2025

On Friday, January 3, 2025, David “Dave” Joseph Cournia went with God surrounded in the love and comfort of his family at Froedtert Hospital.

Born on February 22, 1949, Dave was one of three sons to the late Anton and Loretta (nee Schuelke) Cournia. After high school, he honorably and proudly served our country in the US...

Jan 3, 2025

Julie Ann (nee Thoma) Jansen, born to eternal life on January 3, 2025 at the age of 66. She passed away at Kathy Hospice in West Bend while surrounded by the comfort and love of her family and friends.

She was born to Alfred and Marie Thoma on February 5, 1958 in the Town of...

Jan 2, 2025

 Gladwyn “Tyne” Sturrock (nee Jaques), 102, of Rogers MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025.  Tyne was born on October 20, 1922, in her family’s farmhouse outside Killarney, Manitoba, Canada.  She joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in January 1942 and was trained as a Morse Code Operator.  In January 1945 she was discharged and moved to Winnipeg,...

Dec 31, 2024

Lylalee (Williams) Backhaus, 85, of West Bend died peacefully on December 31, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 15, 1939, in Shorewood. A daughter to Roy and Grace (Counter). Lyla married her high school sweetheart, Robert A. Backhaus ("R.B.") on July 23, 1960, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Town of Scott. Lyla...

Dec 30, 2024

Imelda “Melly” Algiers (Klink), 91, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2024, with her family by her side.

Melly was born on September 23, 1933, in Rubicon to the late Henry and Frances (Christ) Klink. Melly was united in marriage to Charles G. Algiers on October 7, 1961, at St. Kilian...

Dec 29, 2024

Joanne P. Krueger, 87, of West Bend, passed away on December 29, 2024, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk

Joanne was born on January 22, 1937, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Gary and Viola (nee Cook) Koenings. On June 5, 1954, she was united in marriage to Paul Krueger at St. Mary’s Catholic...