Obituaries

May 5, 2021

Edith Martha Degner, age 96 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2021 at Cedar Bay West in West Bend.

Edith was born on June 24, 1924 in West Bend to Erwin and Mathilda Degner (Hoppe).

Edith graduated from West Bend High School.  She worked at Picks...

May 4, 2021

Audrey Doris Garnett, 97, of Charlottesville, Virginia, was called home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021.

Audrey was born on April 19, 1924 in West Bend, Wisconsin to the late Lena and Erwin Kluever.

Those Audrey leaves behind to cherish her memory include her two sons, Steven Miceli and Mark Miceli; four...

May 4, 2021

Joanne F. Weisling/Leister (nee Dobratz), 86, of Kewaskum, passed away on May 4, 2021, at the Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Joanne was born on April 6, 1935, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Walter and Genevieve (nee Borkowski) Dobratz. On April 27, 1957, she was united in marriage to Armin Leister at St....

May 3, 2021

Larry L. Leemon, 73, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Lomira, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.

Larry was born on December 30, 1947, in Ripon, the son of the late Ralph “Fuzzy” and Shirley (nee Ninneman) Leemon. On May 10, 1975, he was united in marriage to...

Apr 30, 2021

Derek J. Kahrs, age 41, of Jackson, was called home to be with his Lord on Friday April 30, 2021.

Derek was born on January 15, 1980, in Port Washington to Ethan and Lois Kahrs (nee Zietlow). He was united in marriage to Erika Carlson on January 14, 2008.

Derek always had an upbeat and...

Apr 30, 2021

Connie Louise Smith, 43, was born into Eternal Life and went to meet her Savior on Friday, April 30, 2021. Connie was born on January 24, 1978 in Sellersville, PA and is the daughter of Alfred Elwood Smith and Suzanne Marie Garry.

Connie enjoyed fishing, having bonfires, doing art projects, relishing time in nature admiring God’s creation...

Apr 28, 2021

Daniel P. Gollwitzer, 44, of West Bend, WI passed away on April 28th, 2021 at the hospital while fighting his battle with pancreatic cancer with his loving wife by his side.

He was born on October 13th, 1976 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Mary A. Ehn and the late Gerald E. Gollwitzer...

Apr 24, 2021

Carl H. “Charlie” Degnitz, 65, of Fillmore, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his home.

Carl was born on January 26, 1956, in West Bend, the son of the late Merlin and Marjorie (nee Laatsch) Degnitz. On April 2, 1977, he was united in marriage to Judy Boettcher at St. Martin’s United Church of...

Apr 23, 2021

Timothy A. Nennig went to meet his Lord and Savior on April 23rd, 2021 at the age of 59. Surrounded by his family at their Grafton home, the loving husband and father passed after a long three and a half year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tim is survived by his wife Holly (Altschaefl), daughters Bailey M. Nennig-Ortiz...

Apr 21, 2021

James Norbert Graziano, 55, of West Bend, was born to eternal life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Jim was born on December 13, 1965, in Milwaukee, the son of Mary (nee Schiek) Ries and Peter Graziano.

Jim was the youngest of five brothers, and was a loving son, brother, and uncle.  Jim graduated from Whitnall High School...

Apr 19, 2021

Mary L. Ries, 84, of Slinger, was born to eternal life on Monday, April 19, 2021. Mary was born on January 5, 1937, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Norbert and Louise (nee Schuh) Schiek.

Mary was the oldest of nine siblings, and was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Mary graduated from Mercy High School...

Apr 19, 2021

John P. Weyer, 82, of Brownsville found peace on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

John was born on May 14, 1938, the youngest child to the late Andrew and Rose (nee Czoschke) Weyer.  He grew up in the village of Lomira and graduated from Lomira High School in 1956. ...

Apr 19, 2021

Evelyn M. “Evie” Matthies-Reichert, 92, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Kettle Moraine Gardens Assisted Living in Kewaskum.

Evie was born on March 25, 1929, in Tracy Corners, WI, the daughter of the late Paul and Elda (nee Wiskow) Giese. Evie was united in marriage to Donald Matthies on February...

Apr 18, 2021

Thomas “Tom” R. Reis, 80, of Fence, Wisconsin, found peace and went to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

He was born on February 28, 1941, the only child of the late Hugo and Beatrice (nee Goetz) Reis of Jackson, WI. On July 22, 1961, he was united in marriage to Joan Reis (nee Strupp)...

Apr 17, 2021

Ellen K. Hembel (nee Kurtz), age 94 years, of Slinger entered the arms of the Lord on April 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ellen was born on February 23, 1927 in Cedarburg to Adam “Art” and Freida Kurtz  (nee Thiermann).  In 1929, she moved with her family to a farm in the...

Apr 16, 2021

Patricia A. “Pat” Backey (nee Fritsch), age 81 years, of West Bend entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2021 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Pat was born on June 19, 1939 in Dorchester to George and Gertrude Fritsch  (nee Koerner).

Pat graduated from Sheboygan High School in 1957.  She worked at Laurel’s Camera...

Apr 14, 2021

Gerald J. Melka, 83, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1937, the son of the late Raymond and Sophie Melka and he married Barbara Perry on May 11, 1963, at St. John's Cathedral in Milwaukee.

Those left behind to cherish Gerald’s memory include...

Apr 12, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” A. Kroeger (nee McCann), 63, of West Bend passed away peacefully in her sleep unexpectedly on Monday, April 12, 2021.

She was born on July 12, 1957, to the late Morris “Bud” and Ruth (nee Mueller) McCann in Milwaukee, WI. Kathy worked in retail for 35 years, where she made many friends along the way....

Apr 12, 2021

Leona A. Schemmel (Gundrum), of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Leona was born on June 16, 1932 in West Bend to Jacob and Elizabeth Gundrum (Doll).  She was united in marriage on October 29, 1955 to Richard E....

Apr 11, 2021

Betty J. Spaeth, 90, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

She was born September 11, 1930, the youngest of four daughters of the late Alice (nee Keske) and Charles Tesselaar in Milwaukee.  On June 16, 1951, she was united in marriage to Joseph W. Spaeth at Holy Angels Catholic Church, West Bend.  Betty...