Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Carol Jean Jakubowski

Carol Jean Jakubowski

Oct 1, 2020

Carol Jean Jakubowski (Schneider), age 70 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2020 peacefully at her home in West Bend.

Carol was born on April 3, 1950 in Milwaukee to Emil and Dorothy Schneider (Elliot).

Carol graduated from Nicolet High School in Glendale.  She worked as...

Robert C. "Bob" Friedemann Sr.

Robert C. "Bob" Friedemann Sr.

Oct 1, 2020

Robert C. “Bob” Friedemann Sr., 90, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Compassionate Heights in West Bend.

Bob was born on December 16, 1929, in Kohlsville, the son of the late Carl and Mignon (nee Illian) Friedemann. On June 22, 1968, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Franzen at...

John J Waskiewicz

John J Waskiewicz

Sep 29, 2020

John J. Waskiewicz, age 92 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2020 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation in West Bend.

John was born on September 24, 1928 in Bloomfield, New Jersey to Lawrence and Lillian Waskiewicz  (Paxton).  He was united in marriage to Elsie E Hauboldt on...

Andrew "Andy" Janesch

Andrew "Andy" Janesch

Sep 28, 2020

Andrew “Andy” Thomas Janesch, age 49, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2020 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa surrounded by his loving family.

Andy was born on January 26, 1971 in Milwaukee, to Alan and Mary (Kunkel) Janesch. He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1990. Andy took pride...

Jayne Caroline Griepentrog

Jayne Caroline Griepentrog

Sep 28, 2020

Jayne Caroline Griepentrog (Steffan), age 88 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2020 at Azura Memory Care in Oconomowoc surrounded by her family.

Jayne was born on October 2, 1931 in the town of Addison to Lester and Hildegarde Steffan (Benedum).  She was united in marriage to Arland...

Carol B. Lutz

Carol B. Lutz

Sep 26, 2020

Carol B. Lutz (nee Schneider), 87, of Serenity Villa in Slinger, made her address change and joined her loved ones on Saturday, September 26, 2020.  She died surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 18, 1933 to the late Joseph and Olive (nee Weninger) Schneider in Slinger, WI. On October 3, 1959 she was united...

Dustin P. Swenson

Dustin P. Swenson

Sep 24, 2020

Dustin Paul Swenson, 33, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Dustin was born on August 7, 1987, in West Bend, the son of Robert Swenson and Sandra Petsch. Dustin graduated from West Bend West High School in 2005.  He continued his education and graduated from Moraine Park Technical College.  Dustin was...

Joyce M. Weibel

Joyce M. Weibel

Sep 21, 2020

Joyce Marie Weibel, born June 27, 1947, passed away peacefully September 21, 2020 due to complications of a stroke.

Joyce will be remembered as thoughtful and kindhearted; she never forgot a birthday, anniversary or special event, always making sure to send a card or a gift. These gestures demonstrated that Joyce was thinking of you...

Margaret Rose (Rogers)  Markey

Margaret Rose (Rogers) Markey

Sep 21, 2020

Margaret Rose (nee Rogers) Markey departed this world to be reunited with Her Lord, Our Savior on Monday, September 21, 2020 where she joined her husband and love of her life, Roland.

Margaret was born on October 6, 1930 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, eldest daughter of Albert and Nellie (nee Ward) Rogers.  Having grown up during WWII,...

Philip Kvasnica

Philip Kvasnica

Sep 19, 2020

Philip Kvasnica, 82, died Sept. 19, 2020, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer.

He was born August 7, 1938, in Milwaukee to John and Katherine Kvasnica (Bohacek), the youngest of 11 children.

He ran a carpet installation business, worked in security at Kohl’s Corporation, and volunteered as an alcoholism...

Marjorie "Marge" Doherty

Marjorie "Marge" Doherty

Sep 18, 2020

A Celebration of Life Service for Marge will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the American Legion Hall (1538 Fond du Lac Ave. – Kewaskum, WI  53040).

Marjorie Ann “Marge” Doherty (Leifer), age 90 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on September...

Norman "Norm" R. Hughes

Norman "Norm" R. Hughes

Sep 17, 2020

Norman “Norm” R. Hughes, 68, of Lomira passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his home.

He was born on Jan 21, 1952 to the late Doran and Theresa (nee Arbrc) Hughes in Kenosha, WI. Norm grew up in Kenosha and graduated from Temper High School. He worked as a mechanic for McDevitt’s for 10...

Joan Esther Bodden

Joan Esther Bodden

Sep 17, 2020

Joan Esther Bodden, 70, of Kewaskum, passed away at Serenity Villa on September 17, 2020 from complications of cancer.

Joan was born July 5, 1950 in Theresa. Joan grew up on the family farm in Theresa with 5 brothers and 2 sisters.  She attended St. Theresa Parish School, Kewaskum High School, and The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She...

Kenneth "Kenny" Koehler

Kenneth "Kenny" Koehler

Sep 16, 2020

Kenneth Earl “Kenny” Koehler, age 85 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on September 16, 2020 at Froedtert St. Joseph Hospital in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on June 27, 1935 in Bonduel to Frederick and Martha Koehler  (Arndt).  He was united in marriage to Dorothy...

Keith "Keko" K. Konzal

Keith "Keko" K. Konzal

Sep 16, 2020

Keith “KeKo” K. Konzal, 63, of West Bend. Heaven gained an incredible soul on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side.

He was born on February 17, 1957 to the late Clarence and Mildred (nee Knapp) Konzal in Milwaukee WI. On Sept 17, 1988 he was united in marriage to Sherri...

Florence M. Gross

Florence M. Gross

Sep 14, 2020

Florence M. Gross, 77, of West Bend Joined her beloved son John H. Gross into Eternal Life on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Samaritan in West Bend.

She was born on May 31, 1943 to the late John and Mary Rose (nee Weasler) Gross in the Town of Farmington. Florence was baptized at St. Michael’s Catholic...

Joseph "Joe" M. Bazan

Joseph "Joe" M. Bazan

Sep 14, 2020

Joseph Mark Bazan, age 68, of West Bend, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2020.

Joe was born on July 9, 1952 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Violet (nee Kiraly) Bazan.  He attended James Madison High School in Milwaukee graduating in 1970.  On April 18, 1985, Joe was united in marriage to Joyce McCoy in...

Barbara L. Wenzlaff

Barbara L. Wenzlaff

Sep 12, 2020

Barbara Lynn Wenzlaff peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 following a battle with memory loss. She was born on January 6, 1945 to Lee and Alice Fickler. On January 5, 1991 she married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Wenzlaff.

Barb was a loving and supportive wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend.  She...

Ruth Hazel Just

Ruth Hazel Just

Sep 12, 2020

Ruth Hazel Just’s (nee Hinz) prayer was answered when Jesus her Savior took her to be with Him in heaven on Saturday night, September 12, 2020. She was a resident at Compassionate Heights Assisted Living in West Bend since the end of January.

Ruth was born on April 12, 1924 in Wood Lake, Minnesota to Arthur and...

Dennis W. Weigand

Dennis W. Weigand

Sep 12, 2020

Dennis Weigand, age 74 years, of Theresa was called home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born on February 23, 1946 in Fond du Lac to Wilbert and Almira Weigand  (Schaumberg).  He was united in marriage to Ardis Gerken on June 22, 1969 at...