Obituaries

Janet Mary Hanson

Nov 22, 2020

Janet M. Hanson (nee Hughes) formerly Buechel, age 90 years, of West Bend passed away on November 22, 2020 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Janet was born on July 28, 1930 in Campbellsport, Wisconsin to Clyde and Margaret Hughes (Dreifurst).  She was united in marriage to Gilbert Buechel on August 15, 1948 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church...

Norbert Joseph Schiek, Jr.

Nov 21, 2020

Norbert Joseph Schiek, Jr. of Batavia, WI, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Sharon S Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Norbert was born on May 23, 1938 in Milwaukee to Louise and Norbert Schiek Sr.  The oldest son of 9, Norbert frequently helped out at the family gas station.  He graduated from Don Bosco High...

Arthur "Art" Culver

Nov 20, 2020

Arthur “Art” Culver, age 88 years, of La Palma, CA; formerly of Oakfield, WI was called home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2020.

Art was born on June 16, 1932 in Oakfield to Les and Winnie Culver  (Nummerdor).  He was drafted into the United States Army on December 2, 1952.  Art served in the...

Donna Rae J. (Denise) Hallada

Nov 18, 2020

The family of Donna Hallada is planning a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 7th. We pray you will be able to join us at Trinity Lutheran Church at 140 N 7th St., West Bend, WI; there will be a service from 10:30-11:30 am.

The celebration will continue at The Moose at 1721 Chestnut St., West Bend,...

Mitchell T. Ogi

Nov 18, 2020

Our dad, Mitchell T. Ogi, 66, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2020.

He was a well-known, loved, and respected person throughout the community of Kewaskum and beyond. Many who knew him often referred to him as family. Family is what dad loved and cherished most. As dad was on his way to heaven,...

Richard L. "Dickie" Taylor

Nov 18, 2020

Richard “Dickie” Taylor, 82, of West Bend, passed away on November 18, 2020, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend.

Dickie was born on July 1, 1938, the son of the late Russell and Marie (nee Faber) Taylor. Dickie was a good-natured and very generous soul. As a child he attended Barton School and St. John’s...

Timm R Mayhew

Nov 14, 2020

Timm R. "Mayhem" Mayhew, 73 of South Byron, headed down the drag strip of life and pulled his chutes for the last time November 14, 2020.

He entered this world for a wild ride on January 24, 1947, the son of Willard and Virginia Mayhew.

On June 19, 1965, Timm married his high school love,...

Judith (Roder) Phillips

Nov 14, 2020

Judith K. Phillips, aka Judy, Jude, Mom, Mimi, Grandma, Silver Fox, and Wizard, moved on to her next adventure on Saturday November 14, 2020 at the young age of 68. Judy left an extraordinary legacy – not the ‘buckets of money’ kind of legacy – but the even better kind of legacy that feeds your soul. Words like wise,...

Mary D. Fischer

Nov 13, 2020

Mary D. Fischer, 90, of West Bend, passed away on November 13, 2020, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

Mary was born on December 8, 1929, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (nee Mueller) Heaton. She attended St. Sebastian Grade School and Pius XI High School, graduating...

Elizabeth M. Kay

Nov 13, 2020

Beautiful Elizabeth Kay, age 29, has died.  She was born to Karen Noennig and James White on November 21, 1990.  Elizabeth’s life was filled with adventure, such as traveling on trains to numerous states meeting everyone she could. Her gorgeous drawings inspired beauty, emotions, and brought her heart to the world. Liz’s poetry was her art in words, with...

Gladys E. Tackes

Nov 13, 2020

Gladys E. Tackes, 87, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, at her home.

Gladys was born on October 9, 1933, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Henry and Sabena (nee Schulz) Stern. On May 16, 1953, she was united in marriage to Marvin Tackes at Peace United Church of Christ in...

Jimmie Steve Ward, Jr.

Nov 11, 2020

Jimmie Steve Ward, Jr., age 38 years, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2020 at his home.

Jimmie was born on August 19, 1982 in San Antonio, Texas.  He was raised by Dan and Nancy Wentworth (nee Clark).

Jimmie finished High School, but never attended college.  When later he was given the...

David R Eigsti

Nov 11, 2020

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 7, at 11:00 a.m. for David R. Eigsti, at Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home (1315 W Washington St – West Bend, WI  53095).  Followed by full Military Honors.  Inurnment will be at Cedar Community Memorial Gardens in West Bend.

David Richard Eigsti, 87, of West Bend, Wisconsin,...

Phyllis Jean Bade

Nov 11, 2020

Phyllis J. Bade (Fischer), age 93 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2020 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Phyllis was born on December 4, 1926 in Watertown to Harold and Mildred Fischer  (Joeckel).  Although she lived most of her life in Kewaskum with her family, her roots to...

Marion H. Doms

Nov 9, 2020

Marion H. Doms, age 91 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Marion was born on September 12, 1929 in the Town of Kewaskum to Arthur and Hertha (nee Mertz) Doms.

Marion attended a rural one room school house in the...

Edward Melvin Garriety

Nov 8, 2020

Edward “Ed” M. Garriety, 84, of Lomira passed away peacefully and went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 8, 2020 with his family by his side.

He was born on February 1, 1936 to the late Edgar and Mary (nee LaVarda) in Nasbro, WI. He was a 1953 graduate of Lomira High School. Ed was...

Joyce E. Kraft

Nov 7, 2020

Joyce E. Kraft, 86, of Newburg, passed away on November 7, 2020.

Joyce was born on December 19, 1933, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Rev. William Daniels and Pearl Daniels (nee Moorman).

Private family services will be held at Newburg Union Cemetery.

Elfrieda "Heidi" (Heidemann) Thomas

Nov 7, 2020

Elfrieda “Heidi” N. Thomas (nee Heidemann) 96, of West Bend found peace on Saturday November 7, 2020.

She was born on June 19, 1924 to the late Otto and Frieda (nee Horneck) Heidemann in Kiel WI. She grew up on the family farm on Cedar Lake in Manitowoc County, and graduated from Kiel High School in 1942....

Lois A. (Luedtke) Brunner

Nov 7, 2020

Lois Adel (nee Luedtke) Brunner, 89, ascended to her heavenly home this past Saturday morning. The miracle occurred while she slept and the Lord took her by the hand to that high mountain, her eternal home, and her walk-in heaven began.

She came into this life on February 25, 1931, and departed November 7, 2020. She missed...

Emery G. Kust

Nov 5, 2020

Emery G. Kust, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Emery was born to the late Frank and Verna Kust in Door County. He was united in marriage to Barbara (Ruegg) on October 31, 1953, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in West Bend. They were blessed...