Obituaries

Jul 18, 2020

Merle C. Ketelhohn, 87, of Mayville passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020

He was born on February 1, 1933 to the late Harvey and Elda (nee Ruenger) Ketelhohn in Fox Lake, WI. In his teenage years he worked on his grandpa’s farm and at a resort restaurant. Merle honorably served in the United States Army. On...

Jul 18, 2020

Ronald “Ron” K. Kostritza, 81, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home.

He was born on January 26, 1939 to the late Alexander and Jeanette (nee Wilson) Kostritza in Milwaukee WI. Ron graduated from Custer High School. He honorably served in the United States Navy from 1957 – 1966 during...

Jul 17, 2020

Robert (Bob) Hutchison was born to the late Joseph and Molly Hutchison on May 4, 1936. He lived a full and beautiful life and died on July 17, 2020.

Bob Hutchison loved Marquette University and was forever grateful to the school for the basketball scholarship that enabled his education.  He was a season ticket holder beginning in...

Jul 17, 2020

Robert “Bob” Cummings, age 50 years, of Port Washington was called home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2020 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on January 23, 1970 in Milwaukee to Leroy and Norma Cummings  (Kleinschmidt).  He was united in marriage to Diane Dachs...

Jul 17, 2020

James C. “Jim” Myers, 73 of the town of Addison, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on January 3, 1947, in Spooner, the son of the late Clyde and Eva (nee Radichel) Myers. On December 3, 1966, he was united in marriage to Darlene Wolf...

Jul 16, 2020

Gertrude “Gertie” L. Schladweiler, 86, of Slinger, formerly St. Michaels, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2020 surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 2, 1933 to the late Henry and Clementine (nee Albinger) Schmidt Jr. in West Bend, WI. She grew up on the family farm. Gertie worked...

Jul 15, 2020

Joseph Allen Bohman, age 42, of Palmyra, formerly of West Bend, was taken into the Hands of Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Joe was born in Menomonee Falls on April 7, 1978 to Susan Buckman Fischer and Charles Bohman Sr.  Joe loved to make a difference in his community...

Jul 9, 2020

Paul J. Kesy, 66, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, with his family at his side.

Paul was born on October 3, 1953, the son of Donald and Alvina (nee Lartz) Kesy. On July 21, 1979, he was united in marriage to Susan Sager at her grandmother’s home in Mequon. Paul loved riding...

Jul 9, 2020

Jane Mary Strobel  (Theusch), age 68 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2020.

Jane was born on June 18, 1952 in West Bend to Lawrence and Bernadine “Bonnie” Theusch (Hug).  She married Michael Strobel on August 10, 1974 at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michaels.

Jane...

Jul 8, 2020

Ardys Jean Schoebel (Schimmel), age 95, of West Bend, entered peacefully into the Lord's arms on July 8, 2020. She was born on February 16, 1925 in Oakland, WI to Henry and Verna Schimmel (Trieloff).

She was united in marriage to Carl H. Schoebel on May 20, 1950 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Allis. Carl...

Jul 8, 2020

Rose Marie Backhaus (nee Kiefer), formerly Goebel, age 87 years, of Kewaskum, formerly of Horicon, was called home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

Rose Marie was born on October 20, 1932 in Lomira to Peter and Clara Kiefer  (nee Schmidbauer).  She was united in marriage to...

Jul 6, 2020

Patrick A. Wink, 67, of Lomira, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 17, 1953 the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Dolores Wink (nee Roszek). Pat graduated from South Milwaukee High School and he married Mary K. Plemons on December 6, 1975. He worked for...

Jul 4, 2020

Thomas R. Schweizer, 82, of West Bend passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020, after a brief illness.

Beloved husband of 62 years to Sharon (nee Elliott). Tom was a retired Captain with the Wauwatosa Fire Department. He loved all sports, especially golf, and was an avid poker player.  He enjoyed a vigorous debate on a multitude...

Jul 2, 2020

Cheryl “Cherie” K. Singer (nee Tabor), 68, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 02, 2020.

She was born on June 12, 1952 to the late Vincent and Caroline (nee Sutherland) Tabor in Harmony, MN. She grew up on the family farm in Minnesota. On November 7, 1987, she was united in marriage to Ken Singer...

Jul 1, 2020

Mildred Ann “Milly” Theisen (Schlosser), age 91 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2020 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum surrounded by her family.

Mildred was born on April 7, 1929 in New Fane to George and Clara Schlosser  (Uelmen).  She was united in marriage to Alphonse (Al) Theisen...

Jul 1, 2020

Jeannette Ann Plaum (Mueller), age 88 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2020 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Jeannette was born on July13, 1931 in Fredonia to Eugene and Henrietta Mueller (Dimmer).  She was united in marriage to Carl Plaum on November 26, 1949.  Carl passed away on...

Jun 30, 2020

Virginia M. “Ginny” Warner, 96, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at New Perspective in West Bend.

Virginia was born on July 12, 1923, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Elmer and Linda (nee Binder) Bastian. On December 9, 1944, she was united in marriage to Edward Backhaus at...

Jun 29, 2020

Marion M. Schacht (nee Domann), 89, of the town of Scott, stepped into eternal life at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls on Monday, June 29, 2020.

A lifelong resident of Sheboygan County, she was born on November 18, 1930, to Ervin and Clara (nee Abel) Domann. She graduated from Kewaskum High School...

Jun 29, 2020

David Roman “Dave” Krejci, age 72 years, of Newburg was called home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2020 at Froedtert St. Joseph’s Hosptial in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on April 4, 1948 in West Bend to Ralph and Delores Krejci  (nee Schulze).  He was united in marriage to...

Jun 24, 2020

Francis “Frank” A. Theusch, 78 of Lomira passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

He was born on March 1, 1942 to the late Walter and Regina (nee Wiesner) Theusch on the family farm in Washington County. On February 11, 1961 he was united in marriage to Caroline Weis at St. Matthew’s Church in Campbellsport. Frank...