Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Michael "Mike" Schneider

Michael "Mike" Schneider

Nov 4, 2020

Michael James “Mike” Schneider, age 76 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

Mike was born on July 28, 1944 in Milwaukee to William and Lillian Schneider  (Roxbury).  On April 4, 1964, he was united in marriage to Patricia M. Hans.  Patricia passed...

Arthur "Art" Hoffert

Arthur "Art" Hoffert

Nov 4, 2020

Arthur J. “Art” Hoffert, age 75 years, of West Bend was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2020 at his home.

Art was born on February 6, 1945 in Harvey, North Dakota to August and Eva Hoffert  (Lesmeister).  He was united in marriage to JoAnn Tietyen on April 22, 1967 at St....

Andrew "Andy" "Bud" Bollen Iii

Andrew "Andy" "Bud" Bollen Iii

Nov 3, 2020

Andrew “Andy” “Bud” Bollen III, 82 of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on December 25, 1937 to the late Andrew Jr. and Audrey (nee Cornstuble) Bollen in St. Louis, MO. Bud grew up in the St. Louis area and...

Ervin L. Mertz

Ervin L. Mertz

Nov 2, 2020

Ervin Lester Mertz, age 96, went to be with Jesus in Heaven on November 2, 2020 believing he was saved by the Grace of God through Faith in the Perfect work of Redemption done by Jesus on the Cross. He was residing at Cedar Bay West at the time of his death.

Ervin was born...

Betty Ann Rauen

Betty Ann Rauen

Nov 2, 2020

Betty Ann Rauen (Weiland), 89, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Monday, November 2, 2020 at her home in West Bend.

She was born on June 20, 1931 in West Bend, the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Esther Weiland, and on October 11, 1953, was united in marriage to Robert P. “Bob” Rauen at...

Juliette "Julie" Branks

Juliette "Julie" Branks

Nov 2, 2020

Juliette “Julie” Branks (Hanson), age 81 years, of Cleveland, WI was called home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2020.

Julie was born on April 25, 1939 in Janesville to Merle and Elizabeth Hanson  (Capelle).  She was united in marriage to Joseph “Joe” Branks in 1989; Joe passed away on April 2, 2020.

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Grace Flasch

Grace Flasch

Nov 1, 2020

Grace B. Flasch, 96, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 1, 2020, with family by her side.

Grace was born on October 4, 1924, in Campbellsport, the daughter of the late Carl and Ella (nee Brockhaus) Biegler. She graduated from West Bend High School and was united in marriage...

Robert "Bob" T. Gulley Sr.

Robert "Bob" T. Gulley Sr.

Nov 1, 2020

Robert “Bob” T. Gulley Sr., 80, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday November 1, 2020.

He was born on February 18, 1940 to the late Lockey and Mary (nee VanRyzin) Gulley in Milwaukee WI. Bob grew up in Milwaukee. On February 6, 1960 he was united in marriage to Karen Gulley. He honorable served in...

Linda J. (Mcmullen)  Foshag

Linda J. (Mcmullen) Foshag

Nov 1, 2020

Linda J. Foshag (nee McMullen), 72, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday November 1, 2020.

She was born on August 20, 1948 to the late Francis and Helen (nee Platz) McMullen in Sheboygan, WI. She graduated from Plymouth High School. On September 14, 1974 she was united in marriage to...

Sherry M. (Moll)  Mcnamara

Sherry M. (Moll) Mcnamara

Nov 1, 2020

Sherry M. McNamara (nee Moll), 51, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday November 1, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on August 5, 1969 to Richard Moll and Arlene Furseth in Beaver Dam, WI. She attended Waupun High School and graduated from Mayville High School. Sherry attended a...

Robert "Bob" E. Neumann

Robert "Bob" E. Neumann

Oct 31, 2020

Robert E. “Bob” Neumann, 81, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Cedar Bay East in the town of West Bend.

Bob was born on March 19, 1939, the son of the late Edward and Dorothea (nee Voeks) Neumann. Anyone who knew Bob was blessed with a forever friend, a kind...

Evelyn "Evy" M. (Techtmann)  Krueger

Evelyn "Evy" M. (Techtmann) Krueger

Oct 31, 2020

Evelyn M. “Evy” Krueger (nee Techtmann), 92, of West Bend joined her beloved husband and best friend Merril on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at The Cottages of Cedar Community in West Bend.

She was born on August 31, 1928 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Barton to the late William and Esther (nee Landvatter)...

Geraldine "Gerrie" Lenk

Geraldine "Gerrie" Lenk

Oct 30, 2020

Geraldine “Gerrie” Lenk (Pokora), age 86 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2020 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon.

Gerrie was born on February 6, 1934 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Josephine Pokora   (Buelow).  She was united in marriage to Erwin Lenk on May 19, 1956 at St....

Mary E. (Farrington)  Kropf

Mary E. (Farrington) Kropf

Oct 30, 2020

Mary E. Kropf (nee Farrington). 95, of Port Washington passed away peacefully on Friday October 30, 2020 at Harbor Cove in Port Washington.

She was born on August 21, 1925 to the late Elmer and Victoria (nee Butter) Farrington in Mayville, WI. On October 5, 1950 she was united in marriage to Virgil “Bill” Kropf. Mary was...

James "Jim" Boettcher

James "Jim" Boettcher

Oct 28, 2020

James “Jim” Henry Boettcher, 89, of Kellogg, Iowa and West Bend, Wisconsin, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center.

Jim, the son of Richard and Ruth Winafred (Hall) Boettcher, was born on October 25, 1931 in Iron County, Wisconsin. He began his schooling in Springstead, Wisconsin. At the age...

Helen Elizabeth Zuehlke

Helen Elizabeth Zuehlke

Oct 28, 2020

Helen E. Zuehlke, 79, of Kewaskum, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Helen was born on October 21, 1941, in Slinger, the daughter of the late George and Adele (nee Weber) Kimmerling. On September 14, 1963, she was united in marriage to Norman Zuehlke in Slinger,...

August "Auggie" Krueger

August "Auggie" Krueger

Oct 28, 2020

August C. “Auggie” Krueger, age 86 years, of West Bend was called to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Auggie was born on September 21, 1934 in Hartford to Henry and Erma (Walrabenstein) Krueger.  He was united in marriage with Mary Foy on October 24, 1959 at St....

Ervin G. Waala Iii

Ervin G. Waala Iii

Oct 27, 2020

Ervin G. Waala III, age 74 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2020 at Crossroads Care Center in Fond du Lac.

Ervin was born on July 9, 1946 in West Bend to Ervin “Mickey” and Betty Lou Waala (Geib).  He was united in marriage to Susan Marx on December...

Elaine G. (Gaspardo)  Schalk

Elaine G. (Gaspardo) Schalk

Oct 25, 2020

Elaine G. Schalk (nee Gaspardo), 91, of Jackson, formerly of West Allis and Oxford, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 25, 2020 at Jackson Crossings in Jackson.

She was born on April 3, 1929 to the late Douglas and Juanita (nee Nacius) Gaspardo. She grew up in West Allis and later lived in Oxford. On July 9,...

James Joseph Fischer

James Joseph Fischer

Oct 22, 2020

James J. Fischer, 73, of Hartford found peace on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in the comfort of his home.

Jim was born on December 17, 1946 to the late John and Lucille (nee Laser) Fischer in Waukegan, IL. He was the third of four boys. On September 30, 1972 he was united in marriage to Lois Bretl...