Obituaries

Apr 9, 2021

Florence Lillian McHugh (nee Averill) was born on August 24, 1917, in Shetek, Minnesota. Florence died after a very long and beautiful life on April 9, 2021, at Cedar Bay West Assisted Living in West Bend, Wisconsin.

She lived to be an amazing 103 years, 7 months, and 17 days.

Her parents were Burton Woodard...

Apr 8, 2021

Miguel Antonio Marquez, 37, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Miguel was born on January 22, 1984, in Miami, Florida, the son of Mariano Marquez and Janet Spaeth (nee Jacklin).

Miguel was a graduate of Slinger High School in 2002, where he made his lifetime friends, Jason, Justin,...

Apr 6, 2021

Ursula M. Abel (nee Thull), age 94, of West Bend, entered eternal life on April 6, 2021.

Ursula was born on August 20, 1926 in St. Michaels to the late Frank and Margaret (nee Stockhausen) Thull.  She married Glendon C. Abel on September 25, 1946 at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michaels.  Glendon passed away on...

Apr 5, 2021

Jules Knowles Dreher, age 85 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Jules was born on November 30, 1935 at his family home in Kewaskum to Earl and Minnie Dreher  (Knowles).  He was united in marriage to Gwendolyn “Gwen”...

Apr 3, 2021

Kathleen J. Schneiter (nee Frank), 82, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

She was born on June 11, 1938, to the late Arthur and Rose (nee Bartelt) in West Bend, WI. On July 18, 1959, she was united in marriage to Gerald Schneiter at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Bend. Kathleen...

Mar 31, 2021

Sean Quincy Isaiah Spikes, age 50, of West Bend, passed away on March 31, 2021.  He was born on March 15, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Marroy Spikes and Woordard Love.

Sean attended Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois and became an Over-The-Road Truck Driver.   He very much enjoyed driving cross country on...

Mar 29, 2021

Joan P. Halliburton (nee Sell), 93, of the town of Trenton, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021.

She was born on January 19, 1928, to the late William and Lowrene (nee Barr) Sell. On October 9, 1953, Joan was united in marriage to Dale Halliburton in Milwaukee. She was a...

Mar 28, 2021

Saverio “Sam” DeStefano Jr., 78, of Mayville passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

He was born on November 12, 1942, to the late Saverio Sr. and Rose DeStefano in Milwaukee, WI. On July 16, 1960, he was united in marriage to Jeanette Leifer in Milwaukee. Together they raised their two children. Sam enjoyed the outdoors,...

Mar 27, 2021

James “Jim” Heiligenstein of West Bend, died March 27, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  Jim was born in Belleville, Illinois on February 19, 1941.

As a young man, Jim earned his Eagle Scout merit badge of which he was very proud.  A graduate of the University of Illinois, he became an avid Badger fan...

Mar 26, 2021

Daniel “Dan” Sorensen, age 77 years, of St. George, Utah was called home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2021 at his home with his loving wife, Anita Sorensen by his side.

Dan was born on December 23, 1943 in Neenah, Wisconsin to Marvin and Mae Sorensen (Hardwick).  He was united in marriage to Anita...

Mar 25, 2021

Michael “Blinks” Buss, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his home in Parnell.

He was born on March 28, 1957, to the late Ivan and Marjorie (nee Bartelt) Buss in Kewaskum, WI. He grew up on the family farm. Mike graduated from Kewaskum High School. On September 30, 1995, he was united in...

Mar 24, 2021

Elmer Elter Frey, age 83, of West Bend, was granted eternal rest on March 24, 2021 at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake after a courageous battle with Dementia.

He was born on January 1, 1938 to the late Otto and Hulda (Weisser) Frey in Hutchinson County South Dakota. He grew up on a...

Mar 21, 2021

Ruth A. Glander (nee Kircher), 90, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at her home.

She was born on June 27, 1930, to the late Frances and Marie (nee Mitter) Kircher in West Bend, WI. She grew up in Barton and attended grade school at St Mary’s Catholic School. Ruth graduated from...

Mar 18, 2021

Elmer C. Eggert, 100, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on March 18, 2021, at Cedar Community in West Bend.

Elmer was born on November 8, 1920, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Walter and Esther (nee Lange) Eggert. On June 13, 1948, he was united in marriage to Betty (nee Bernitt) Eggert.

Elmer...

Mar 17, 2021

John William Wicklund III, age 68 years, of West Bend found peace on March 17, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on December 9, 1952 in Milwaukee to John and Jackelyn Wicklund  (Fischer).  He was united in marriage to Donna Uhl on August 16, 1985 in West Bend.  Donna passed away...

Mar 15, 2021

Mary A. Marquardt, 73, of Kewaskum, passed away at her home unexpectedly on March 15, 2021.

Mary was born on October 6, 1947, the daughter of the late Jerome and Luella (nee Scheinoha) Marquardt. The family moved to Kewaskum when she was a small child. She was a graduate of Kewaskum High School in the...

Mar 13, 2021

Junette “June” D. Wilke (nee Schultz), 81, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2021 at Aurora in Grafton.

June was born on March 3, 1940, in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of the late Lester and Norma Schultz (nee DeWeese). June was united in marriage to William “Bill” Wilke on...

Mar 11, 2021

Walter “Wally” Frey Sr., 76, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Marvin’s Manor in Waupun.

He was born on June 4, 1944, to the late Clarence and Loraine (nee Ganz) Frey in Okauchee, WI. Wally was united in marriage to Linda Lininger in March of 1988. He worked as a farmer for...

Mar 10, 2021

Donna Jean Quartuccio (nee Hellpap) Age 73 passed away March 10, 2021.

Born August 15, 1947, West Bend, WI. Preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Adeline Hellpap.

She is further survived by sons David (Bonnie), Nicholas, and Mark. Grandchildren, James, Daniel, Julia, Jack, Caden and, great-grandchild Alice. She is also survived by siblings Gordon,...

Mar 8, 2021

Charles A. “Chuck” Vorpahl, 84, of the town of Auburn, went to his heavenly home on Monday, March 8, 2021.

Chuck was born on November 2, 1936, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Louis and Minnie (nee Nelson) Vorpahl. Chuck graduated from Kewaskum High School – class of 1954. He then went to serve...