Obituaries

Jan 24, 2020

Jonathan David “Jon” Spencer, age 62, of West Bend, received his purple wings on January 24, 2020. Jon was born on October 14, 1957, in Evanston, Illinois to Francis and Phyllis Spencer.

As a young boy the family moved to Wauwatosa, WI where he later attended Wauwatosa East High School. During those years he was...

Jan 22, 2020

Joan “Joanie” M. Becker, 71, of Slinger found peace on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

She was born on October 27, 1948 to the late Gordon and Florence (nee Walter) Becker in Milwaukee, WI. Joanie went to grade school at St. Frances Cabrini. She graduated from West Bend High School class of 1967. Joanie worked as a correspondent...

Jan 21, 2020

Regina A. Ostrander (nee James), 83, of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born on April 7, 1936 to the late Frederick and Bernice (nee Morroway) James in Connecticut. Regina graduated from North Division High School in 1951. She earned her 4-year nursing degree at Alverno College. Regina worked...

Jan 20, 2020

Douglas Ray Bloch, age 61 years, of Brownsville passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2020.

Doug was born on August 1, 1958 in Waupun, WI. He grew up on dairy farms around the Lomira area and graduated from Lomira High School in 1976. Doug was a farmer from a young age up until the day he passed....

Jan 14, 2020

Henry P. “Hank” Schacht, 93, of the town of Scott, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Henry was born on December 23, 1926, in West Bend, the son of the late Henry and Orlinda (nee Geib) Schacht. Henry was a World War II Era veteran of the U.S....

Jan 13, 2020

Leonard E. Roecker, 94, of West Bend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, January 13, 2020.

Leonard was born on April 15, 1925, in West Bend, the son of the late Leonard and Frieda (nee Zumach) Roecker. On August 19, 1950, he was united in marriage to Patricia Madden in...

Jan 11, 2020

Richard M. Miller, age 64 years, of the Brownsvillle, WI passed away on January 11, 2020 Richard died while en route back to his terminal in Fond du Lac, WI.

Richard was born on June 11, 1955 in Milwaukee to Wynn Arthur Miller and Lavina Constance Miller (Harter). He was united in marriage to on August 10,...

Jan 10, 2020

Carl Walter, age 65, of Milwaukee, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa with his wife by his side.

He was born on June 17, 1954 in Milwaukee to the late Carl and Virginia (nee Rozdzialowski) Walter.  Carl and his future wife, Nancy Kropidlowski, graduated Washington High School together in 1972.  They...

Jan 10, 2020

Henry “Hank” De Quardo, 71, of Jackson found peace on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Kathy Hospice.

He was born on October 14, 1948 to the late Dominic and Lorraine (nee Schaefer) De Quardo in Waukesha WI. Hank graduated from Solomon Juneau High School in 1967. On January 10 1970 he was united in marriage to Ellen...

Jan 10, 2020

Jack, 87, of West Bend was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020.

Jack was born in Hartford, WI.  He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Patricia Riess (Endres) on August 18, 1956. Jack and Patricia celebrated their nuptials again on their 25th & 50th Wedding Anniversaries. ...

Jan 9, 2020

Doris M. Schladweiler (nee Stern), 94, of Kewaskum, formerly of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

She was born on July 16, 1925 to the late Edward and Lorilla (nee Schacht) Stern in the Town of Farmington. On June 16, 1945 she was united in marriage to Sylvester “Rusty”...

Jan 7, 2020

Morris “Morry” “Leif” Erickson, Jr., age 91 years, of Brownsville was called home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2020 at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

Morry was born on March 29, 1928 in Fond du Lac to Morris (Sr.) and Bessie Mae Erickson  (Hodge).  He was united in marriage to his high...

Jan 4, 2020

Daniel “Dan” C. Kline, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at his home in West Bend. He was 67. Dan was born in Detroit on March 23, 1952, to Daniel L. and Jeanne D. Kline (nee VanCamp). He attended Brown Deer High in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. He married Joanne (nee Kristaponis) on...

Dec 31, 2019

Michael James “Mike” Wagner, age 76 years, of West Bend was called home unexpectedly to be with the Lord on December 31, 2019 at his residence.

Mike was born on June 12, 1943 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Aileen Wagner  (Cooper).  He was united in marriage to Colleen Butch on August 29, 1987 at River Bend Park...

Dec 29, 2019

Rosemarie E. “Rosie” Schieble, 76, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa under Seasons Hospice care.

Rosie was born on February 13, 1943, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late William and Martha (nee Claus) Kopp. On June 10, 1967, she was united in marriage to Walter...

Dec 26, 2019

Francis “Fergie” R. Ferguson, 87, of Brownsville entered Eternal Life on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at his home.

He was born on January 14, 1932 to the late Claude and Mary (nee Bohan) Ferguson in Byron, WI. Fergie grew up and spent most of his life in the Town of Byron farming. He graduated from Lomira High...

Dec 21, 2019

MAYBELLE (Smith) WEISS (March 1, 1922 – December 21, 2019)

Our mother, the most compassionate, loving person we have ever known has passed away.

Wife of Joe, the love of her life.

Mother of Jeanne (Mike Horan), Joel (Pat Koch), Mickey (Warren Piette) and Kim (Steve Ritter).

Grandmother of Terri, Tim,...

Dec 18, 2019

Kristyn M. Adams (née Phillips), 55, of West Bend passed away peacefully in the evening on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

She was born on September 25, 1964 to James and Shirley (née Dattilo) Phillips in Park Ridge, Illinois. After studying theater at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, she moved to New York to continue her studies...

Dec 17, 2019

Robert Emmett (Bob) Scannell, age 91, of Kewaskum, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, December 17th at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after complications during heart surgery.

Bob was born on March 7th, 1928 in Armstrong, Wisconsin to George and Viola (Merjay) Scannell. He was unable to finish his senior year of high school because of the war and...

Dec 12, 2019

Dolores W. Johnson (nee Schneider) was called home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2019 at New Perspective Senior Living in West Bend.  She was born January 31, 1921 in West Bend to John A. and Josephine A. Schneider (nee Hausmann).

Dolores graduated from West Bend High School in 1938; she attended Miss Brown’s Business...