Obituaries

Oct 12, 2020

Charles H. Schultz, 87, life-long Kewaskum area resident, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, October 12, 2020.

Charles, Chuck, Charlie – whatever name you knew him by, he truly was one-of-a-kind!! Forever lovingly remembered for his wonderful smile, easy-going way and gentle soul.

Charles was born at home on the family farm, in the...

Oct 10, 2020

David “Dave” Kusnier, 76, of West Bend was called home peacefully on October 10, 2020 at his residence.  Dave was born on August 21, 1944 to Wendall and Elizabeth “Betty” Kusnier (Blackburn).  He was united in marriage to Karen Peters on May 19, 1984.

Dave graduated from Juneau High School in Milwaukee.  He loved baseball, swap meets,...

Oct 10, 2020

Cornelius J. “Corney” Beisbier went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 10, 2020. He was a resident at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King for the last 2 plus years.

He was the son of the late Gregor and Marcella (nee Stoffel) Beisbier. On October 15, 1955 he was united...

Oct 5, 2020

Grace H. Batzler (Theusch), age 78 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2020 at Gables on The Pond in Random Lake surrounded by her family.

Grace was born on May 25, 1942 in West Bend to Edward and Evelyn Theusch (Eckhart)  She was united in marriage to Gerald Batzler...

Oct 4, 2020

Elvera “Vera” M. Kuckuk (nee Sievert), 94, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Vera was born on July 28, 1926 in Menomonie, Wisconsin to the late Rudolph and Pauline (nee Gerber) Sievert. She married Wesley R. Kuckuk on August 20, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Menomonie.

Vera played...

Oct 3, 2020

Donna M. Holderbaum (nee Reseburg), 77, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020.

She was born on April 10, 1943 to the late Harlow Sr. and Mary (nee Ryan) Reseburg in Milwaukee WI. She attended West Bend High School. She was united in marriage to James William Hardt...

Oct 3, 2020

Richard Davis “Doc” Gibson, 95 of West Bend passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

He was born October 25, 1924 in Winona, Minnesota, the son of the late Oscar and Ada Marion (nee Davis) Gibson. He grew up in Eveleth, Minnesota and graduated from Eveleth High School in 1943.  Ten days...

Oct 2, 2020

Richard “Lefty” A. Reich, age 76, of West Bend, passed away on October 2, 2020 at Ivy Manor surrounded by his family.

Lefty was born on December 17, 1943 in Pittsville, WI, son of the late Adolph and Agnes (nee Spraeder) Reich. On August 14, 1982 he was united in marriage to Caroline Schumacher at...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...