Obituaries

May 31, 2020

Daniel William Lauters Sr., age 71, of Kewaskum, found eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2020 with his loving family by his side while in the comfort of his own home.

Dan was born on April 14, 1949 in Holy Cross, Wisconsin to the late Louis and Margaret (nee Leider) Lauters.  At a young age, Dan moved...

May 30, 2020

Gregory “Greg”  Roland Vidal, 61, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Greg was born on January 31, 1959, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Roland and Ruth (nee Waltermath) Vidal. On October 10, 1987, he was united in marriage to Bridget Aquino...

May 27, 2020

Donna Sue Loke, age 68 years, of Grafton, formerly of Milwaukee passed away in her sleep on May 27, 2020 at Samaritan Health and Rehab in West Bend.

Donna was born on December 17, 1951 in Milwaukee to Clarence Walter and Dorothy Ann Loke (Gerke).

Donna attended Nicolet High School in Glendale.  She was a...

May 25, 2020

Kathleen A. “Kathy” Lochen, 74, of the town of Trenton, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with her husband and son at her side.

Kathy was born on April 1, 1946, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Raymond and Della (nee Krause) Kleman. On...

May 24, 2020

Gary A. Emmer, 34, of Lomira, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 24th, 2020.

Gary went to college to become a mechanic. He enjoyed horseplay with his siblings, WWE wrestling, watching movies, helping people and spending time with family and friends.

Those Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory include his parents,...

May 21, 2020

Patti A. Crass (nee Klug), 76, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on November 21, 1943 to the late Howard and Dorothy (nee Gross) Klug in Milwaukee, WI. On October 6, 1962 she was united in marriage to Gerald Crass...

May 21, 2020

Leroy “Coach Lee” Young, age 72 years, of West Bend found peace on May 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Lee was born on May 1, 1948 in Reedsburg to Everett and Elsie Young (Gerhke).  He was united in marriage to Janice Czaplewski on March 23, 1985.

Lee graduated from Reedsburg High School in...

May 20, 2020

Clifford L. McCambridge, 86, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

Clifford was born on May 12, 1934 to the late William and Ella (nee Moore) McCambridge in Fargo, North Dakota. On May 28, 1955, he married the love of his life, Darlene Mehle, and together raised a beautiful...

May 18, 2020

Lucille Doris “Lou” Rockman (Wendorf), age 104 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2020 at Cedar Bay West in West Bend.

Lou was born on December 23, 1915 in Mosinee to Robert and Anna Wendorf  (Erdman).  She was united in marriage to Reginald “Rocky” Rockman on July 26,...

May 15, 2020

Helen L. Rilling, 95, of West Bend passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020.

She was born on June 16, 1924 to the late Walter and Katie (nee Landvatter) Rilling in West Bend. Helen graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1942.  She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for E.W. Eberhardt, A.C. Larson...

May 14, 2020

Ellen M. Patt (Herzog), age 89 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Ellen was born on April 20, 1931 in Milwaukee to Cyril and Anna Herzog (Goessner).  She was united in marriage to Myron L. Patt on August 27, 1949 in Milwaukee....

May 9, 2020

William “Bill” Gehl, 75, of Kewaskum, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Waterford in West Bend, with his wife at his side.

Bill was born on May 2, 1945 in West Bend to the late Frederic and Margaret (nee Mueller) Gehl. In 1963 he graduated West Bend High School. On June 8, 1968,...

May 6, 2020

Frederick “Fred” A. May, 79, of West Bend, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at home with his wife and daughter at his side.

Fred was born on March 29, 1941 in West Bend to the late Steve and Elsie (nee Mishler) May. On September 2, 1961, he was united in marriage to Nancy Borchert...

May 3, 2020

Bernice L. Knoeck (nee Ruebesam), 87, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 20, 1932 to the late Henry and Mary Ellen (nee McCarthy) Ruebesam in Milwaukee WI. On May 1, 1954 she was united in...

Apr 30, 2020

Matthew W. Gundrum passed away suddenly in Glendale, WI on April 30, 2020.

Matt was born into love & prayer on Oct 21, 1983, in Waukesha, WI. From a young age, Matt had an inquisitive excitement for life & games of all kinds. He carried these important qualities into adulthood & left an impression everywhere he went....

Apr 29, 2020

Shirlee J. Bahn (nee Kec), 88, of West Bend, formerly of Delavan, found peace on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Waterford in West Bend.

She was born on December 6, 1931 to the late Rudolph “Rudy” and Blanche Kec in Oak Park Illinois. She was united in marriage to Chester “Moe” Bahn. Shirlee worked at Supply...

Apr 28, 2020

Lena Mueller (nee Michaels), 80 years old, passed away in Lakewood, Colorado April 28, 2020.

Lena was born December 28, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Francis & Margaret Michaels.  On August 18, 1956, she was united in marriage to Richard “Dick” Mueller in Milwaukee, WI

Lena loved her family very much and constantly worried about...

Apr 28, 2020

Wayne Wilson Oppermann, 'Juice', age 78 years, of the town Auburn was called home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2020 at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Wayne was born on March 4, 1942 in West Bend to Wilson and Evelyn (Butzke) Oppermann. He was united in marriage to Carol Popham Henrichs on November...

Apr 27, 2020

Nancy J. Mason, 87, of West Bend died Monday, April 27, 2020 at Cedar Crossings West Bend.

She was born on June 1, 1932 in Toledo, OH to Clayton and Vera (nee Reisinger) Henry.  She was united in marriage to Hugh Mason on January 4, 1958, and in 1968 the couple moved to West Bend.

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Apr 27, 2020

James G. “Jonesy” Korth, 71, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa with his family at his side.

Jonesy was born on September 5, 1948, in West Bend, the son of the late Gilbert “Bud” and Lorraine “Tudy” (nee Honeck) Korth. Jonesy proudly served his country in the...