Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Ralph G. Mundinger

Ralph G. Mundinger

Nov 19, 2019

Ralph Gordon Mundinger, 89, of West Bend received his offer to heaven on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 to head off to the major leagues.  Upon hearing this news and with unbelievable emotion, his family cheered him knowing he is going to have the game of his life and that they’ll all catch up with him down the road.

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Betty S. Stiles

Betty S. Stiles

Nov 17, 2019

Betty S. Stiles (nee Shrier), 88, of West Bend died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Cedar Community, West Bend. Having been marked with the sign of faith in baptism we commend her to everlasting life.

She was born on May 21, 1931 to her parents in Washington DC. On December 12, 1953 she was united in marriage...

August G. Utech

August G. Utech

Nov 16, 2019

August G. Utech, 93, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Waterford of West Bend.

He was born on August 30, 1926 to the late Arthur and Ida (nee Ramel) Utech. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1944. On June 19, 1948, he was united in marriage to Lillian...

William J. "Bill" Maiers

William J. "Bill" Maiers

Nov 16, 2019

William J. “Bill” Maiers, 89, of West Bend, formerly of Cedarburg and town of Big Flats, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Bill was born on February 1, 1930, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Aloysius and Catherine (nee Benson) Maiers. On April 24, 1954,...

Jose C. Martinez

Jose C. Martinez

Nov 15, 2019

Jose C. Martinez, 64, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2019.

He was born on October 19, 1955 to Jose and Consuelo (nee Gonzalez) Martinez in Hartford WI. On April 8, 1994 he was united in marriage to Cyndee Himes in West Bend. Jose worked in landscaping for many years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing,...

Gladys Lucille (Beck)  Buerger

Gladys Lucille (Beck) Buerger

Nov 14, 2019

Gladys Lucille Buerger (Beck), 72, of Lomira entered Heaven’s Garden on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

She was born on November 16, 1946 to the late Aloysius and Erna (Karstaedt) Beck.  She attended St. Martin’s Catholic grade school in Ashford and graduated from Campbellsport High School.  On July 8, 1967 she married Michael Buerger at St. Martin’s Catholic...

Josephine T. Ritchie

Josephine T. Ritchie

Nov 13, 2019

Josephine “Josie” Ritchie (Pollak), formerly Josephine Van Dyk, age 98 years, of West Bend, formerly of Clifton, New Jersey was called home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Josie was born on October 28, 1921 in Arcadia, Missouri to Charles and Theresa Pollak  (Weilandich).  She was united in marriage to...

Michael Gabriel Becker

Michael Gabriel Becker

Nov 11, 2019

Michael Gabriel “Gabe” Becker, 26, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2019, in the comfort of his home.

Gabe was born June 23, 1993 in Milwaukee to Michael and Catherine (nee Ginski) Becker. He was educated under the Seton Homeschool Program. Gabe loved technology and tinkering, always curious about the world around him. He loved to sing...

Dolores E. Watry-Tock

Dolores E. Watry-Tock

Nov 8, 2019

Dolores Elizabeth Watry-Tock, age 89 years, of Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Dolores was born on March 21, 1930 in Belgium, Wisconsin to Jacob and Margaret Watry  (Lesch).  She was united in marriage to Roy Tock in 1980.

Dolores...

Adeline E. Haug

Adeline E. Haug

Nov 6, 2019

Adeline E. Haug (Baasch), age 97 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2019 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Adeline was born on April 2, 1922 in the Town of Saukville to Joseph and Louise Baasch  (Ponath).  She was united in marriage to Theodore “Ted” Haug on November...

Rosemary L. Kissinger

Rosemary L. Kissinger

Nov 5, 2019

Rosemary Lucille Kissinger, age 70 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Novermber 5, 2019 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Rosemary was born on May 6, 1949 in West Bend to Herbert and Marie Kissinger  (Thull).

Rosemary appreciated listening to The Boxcar Children and Magic Tree...

Paul A. Albinger

Paul A. Albinger

Nov 1, 2019

Paul A. Albinger, 79, of West Bend, passed away on All Saints Day, Friday, November 1, 2019, at The Cottages at Cedar Run in West Bend where he was a resident since January.

He was born on July 17, 1940 to the late Albert and Louise (nee Duernberger) Albinger in West Bend, WI. During high...

Dorothy E. (Stellhorn)  Bein

Dorothy E. (Stellhorn) Bein

Oct 31, 2019

Dorothy E. Bein (nee Stellhorn), 99, of Slinger died on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

On September 12, 1920 she was born to the late Arthur and Frieda (nee Schumacher) Stellhorn in Watertown, WI. With her sisters, Mildred, Selda, and Ruth, Dorothy sang on Milwaukee radio as the Stellhorn Sisters.

She was a graduate from Milwaukee...

Anna "Annie" M. (Neckuty)  Manthei

Anna "Annie" M. (Neckuty) Manthei

Oct 28, 2019

Anna “Annie” M. Manthei (nee Neckuty), 96, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

She was born on July 27, 1923 to the late Joseph and Veronica Neckuty in the Town of Mitchell, WI. On October 4, 1947 she was united in marriage to Willard “Squinty” Manthei at Peace...

Russell "Tom" T. Williams

Russell "Tom" T. Williams

Oct 26, 2019

Russell T. “Tom” Williams, 94, of the town of Scott, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

Tom was born on January 8, 1925, in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the son of the late Arthur and Ethel (nee McCartney) Williams. On August 15, 1946, he was united in marriage to Donna Barr in Burton, Wisconsin. He...

Edna M. (Kurtz)  Schall

Edna M. (Kurtz) Schall

Oct 24, 2019

Edna M. Schall (nee Kurtz), 97, of West Bend formerly of Slinger passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Samaritan in West Bend.

She was born on June 18, 1922 to the late Oscar and Esther (nee Schmidt) Kurtz in Ackerville, WI. She graduated from Slinger High School in 1940. On December 6, 1943...

Roger D. Bungert

Roger D. Bungert

Oct 21, 2019

Roger D. Bungert, 59, of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2019.

He was born on March 30, 1960 to the late Gerald and Carolyn (nee Pliska) Bungert in Milwaukee WI. On October 8, 1983 he was united in marriage to Debra Thiry in Milwaukee. Roger worked in the printing industry his...

Carol M. Walsh

Carol M. Walsh

Oct 20, 2019

Carol M. Walsh (Maney), of West Bend, formerly of Menomonee Falls, went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2019, her 98th birthday.

Carol was born on October 20, 1921 in Carrington, North Dakota to George and Nora Maney (Thompson).  She was united in marriage to George Thomas Walsh, Sr. on April 26, 1941 at...

Chad R. Muckerheide

Chad R. Muckerheide

Oct 20, 2019

Chad R. Muckerheide, 43, of Adell, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019.

Chad was born on May 2, 1976, in West Bend, the son of George and Anita (nee Czerwonka) Muckerheide. On October 31, 1998 he was united in marriage to Lisa Landvatter. Chad enjoyed kayaking, hunting, outdoors, and fishing. He loved watching the...

Laurel M. Degnitz

Laurel M. Degnitz

Oct 17, 2019

Laurel Degnitz passed away unexpectedly and entered Eternal Life on October 17,2019.   Laurel was born to Willard and Florence Degnitz on December 22, 1949.  She lived the majority of her youth in Boltonville, WI and graduated from Kewaskum Community High School in 1968.  Laurel went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater,where she received her Bachelor of Science in...