Obituaries

2021

Nicholas J. Bert (nee Pankratz), 34, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on April 7, 2021.

Nick was born on July 9, 1986, in Milwaukee, the son of Patrick and Susan (nee Meleski) Pankratz. On April 6, 2019, he was united in marriage to Daniel Bert in St. Louis.

Nick proudly served his country in...

2021

Richard J. Claus II, 66, of Eau Claire, formerly of West Bend, passed away on February 13, 2021.

Richard grew up in West Bend and went to Eau Claire for college and stayed there for the last 40+ years.  He loved all kinds of music and seeing concerts.  He also enjoyed watching sports.

Richard is...

Dec 31, 2020

John R. Dahinden, 64, of West Bend, WI formerly of Franklin, WI passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at his home.

He was born on December 12, 1956 in Milwaukee to the late Robert and Virginia (nee Litke) Dahinden. John was married two times before he found the girl of his dreams, ‘the best thing that...

Dec 31, 2020

Harold “Butch” A. Kersten Jr., 81, of Jackson passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Jackson Crossing.

He was born on January 10, 1939 to the late Harold and Marcella (nee Heger) Kersten Sr. in Olin, Iowa. He graduated valedictorian from Somerset High School. Harold received his Bachelors in Music from the University of...

Dec 28, 2020

James Joseph Gundrum, age 53 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

James was born on September 5, 1967 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Louise Gundrum.

James was a passionate father and friend. He was known for being...

Dec 28, 2020

Wendy S. Dempsey (nee Cook), age 70 years, of Grafton was called home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2020 at Magnolia Hill in Grafton.

Wendy was born on June 25, 1950 in Milwaukee to Donald and LaVerne Cook  (nee Meide).

Wendy graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee.  She worked for the...

Dec 28, 2020

Peggy S. Krueger, 60, of West Bend, passed away on December 28, 2020, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Peggy was born on April 2, 1960, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Albert and Ardeen (nee Herman) Krueger. Peggy worked at the Threshold until she retired in 2016.  Peggy enjoyed listening to her country...

Dec 27, 2020

John T. Schoofs, 86, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on December 27, 2020, surrounded by his family.

John was born on March 22, 1934, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Ted and Ida Schoofs. John was a custodian for Holy Trinity Catholic School and Church. He loved being outside and...

Dec 26, 2020

Shane Weber, 33, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2020 at his family home in West Bend.

Shane was born on September 21, 1987 in West Bend to Brian and Kim Weber.  Shane loved to play baseball, skateboard and fish when he was young.  He graduated from West Bend...

Dec 26, 2020

Gregory James “Greg” Schneider, age 72 years, passed away peacefully at home in the town of West Bend on December 26, 2020.

Greg was born on October 18, 1948 in Milwaukee to Clarence and Fay Schneider (Hein).  He served in the United States Army from March 20, 1969 to March 13, 1971.  Greg was stationed in Nuremburg...

Dec 26, 2020

Kermit Robert Lauterbach, age 86, joined the Church Triumphant December 26, 2020.  Kert was born to the Rev. William & Lillian Lauterbach on August 20, 1934 in Waupaca, WI.  He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Jean (nee Krenz) of over 66 years, his children James (Barbra), Laurie (Jeffrey) Matthews, David (Sharon Jarosz), Joel (Kelly), and Martin (Sheri)...

Dec 26, 2020

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 14, at 1 p.m. for Lester George Unferth, age 97, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lomira, Wisconsin.  Lester went home to the Lord on December 26, 2020, from Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

Lester was born June 2, 1923, to the late...

Dec 25, 2020

Norbert Dettmann Passes Away on Christmas Day

Norbert Harvey Dettmann, 97,  was led to his eternal home in the silent early hours of Christmas morning.

Norbert (Norbie) was born on November 20, 1923 in the town of Farmington, the son of the late Harvey and Emma (Torke)...

Dec 23, 2020

Shirley A. Niemi (nee Drake), 82 of Carleton, MI, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 30, 1938 in Crandon, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Wade and Addie (nee Spencer) Drake. On February 16, 2011 she married Michael Niemi in Tennessee. Shirley enjoyed gardening, baking, and cooking.

She...

Dec 23, 2020

Joyce M. Fischer, 93, of West Bend, passed away on December 23, 2020, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Joyce was born on December 22, 1927, on the family homestead farm in the town of Trenton. She was the daughter of the late Austin and Camilla (nee Faber) Schloemer. On October 14, 1961, she was united...

Dec 23, 2020

FLORENCE V. ENDERLE

June 24, 1934 – December 23, 2020

Florence V. (Techtmann) Enderle, 86, of West Bend spent her first Christmas in heaven.  She passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Ivy Manor.

Florence was born on June 24, 1934, on the century home farm of Richard and Freida (Hagner)...

Dec 22, 2020

Cheryl A. Mazur (nee Sommerfelt), 62, of West Bend passed away on December 22, 2020 surrounded by her family at Froedtert Hospital West Bend.

Cheryl was born on July 5, 1958 in Milwaukee to the late Jerome and Delaphine (nee Slupianowski) Sommerfelt. Cheryl was united in marriage to her loving husband of 43 years, Dale Mazur, on...

Dec 22, 2020

Paul G. Corsten, 72, of Germantown, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Community Memorial Hospital.

Paul was born on May 15, 1948, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Gordon and Myrtle Corsten. On November 25, 1972, he was united in marriage to Lynette Krieger in Milwaukee. He was a Carpenter, Superintendent, Project...

Dec 21, 2020

Theodore “Ted” A. Mueller, 79, of Jackson was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 9, 1941 to the late Theodore and Marie (nee Gundrum) Mueller Sr in Allenton. He graduated from Slinger High School in 1959. He honorably...

Dec 19, 2020

Kent G. Allison, 82, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

He was born on April 7, 1938 to the late Hartzel and Anna (nee Rechlein) Allison in Milwaukee WI. On April 25, 1959 he was united in marriage to Karen Leopold...