Obituaries

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...

Dec 11, 2019

Estelle L. Matenaer, 86, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Estelle was born on February 27, 1933, in St. Michaels, the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth (nee Schneider) Schladweiler. On August 11, 1956, she was united in marriage to Ralph A. Matenaer at St....

Dec 9, 2019

Richard P. “Rick” Wightman, 50, found peace on Monday, December 9, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and neuroendocrine cancer, with his loving wife, Petra and his young daughter, Lannaya at his side at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

Rick was born on January 11, 1969, in Fond du Lac,...

Dec 7, 2019

Dietrich G. Otto, 92, of Lomira was carried home on Saturday, December 7, 2019. After a brief illness, God saw fit to bring “Pop” home to be with his heavenly family.

He was born on April 16, 1927 to the late Martin and Gertrude (nee Ruege) Otto in Berlin, Germany. Dietrich moved to the United States in...

Dec 6, 2019

Joyce L. Spaeth, 75, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Joyce was born on September 18, 1944 the daughter of the late Harvey Sr. and Hilda (nee Huegli) Pershke. She was united in marriage to Roger Spaeth on July 4,...

Dec 4, 2019

Lieutenant Colonel Drew Max Brandt United States Army Retired, age 73, of Vine Grove, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Drew was born on April 30, 1946, in Salt Lake City, UT to Max and Helen Brandt.  In 1970, he joined the United States Army serving over 22 years of active duty with 18 of...

Dec 2, 2019

John Christopher Mason, age 75, was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father on December 2, 2019.  He battled with dementia and congestive heart failure for the past 5 years, but always had a smile on his face and enjoyed time shared with his family.

John was born on August 2, 1944 to John E. and Carma V....

Dec 1, 2019

John W. Roth, Sr., 104, of West Bend went home to be with the Lord at Froedtert hospital on Sunday, December 1, 2019.

John was born on February 17, 1915 to the late Frederick J and Helen (nee Landt) Roth in Schleisingerville (Slinger). On June 20, 1937 he was united in marriage to Esther L. Fintel. Esther...

Dec 1, 2019

Arthur A. “Art” Fleury, 81, found peace on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his home and is now enjoying hunting and fishing in heaven.

Art was born on October 19, 1938, in Milwaukee. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty (nee Degenhardt) Fleury; two children, Erin (Peter) Stachura of West Bend and...

Nov 30, 2019

Elizabeth Ida “Betty” Techtman (nee Bushman), age 98, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Cedar Bay West in the town of West Bend.

Betty was born to the late John and Elsa (nee Abraham) Bushman in Detroit, MI.  She was baptized soon after at Hope Lutheran Church.  Two years later the family...

Nov 28, 2019

Cole Robert Schiebel, age 21 years, passed away unexpectedly after an icy road condition accident Thursday, November 28, 2019. He was born on August 26, 1998 in Eau Claire, WI to Paul and Jacqueline (nee Voge) Schiebel. Cole served his country in the US Army from the ages of 17 through 21. Cole enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, fishing, camping,...

Nov 28, 2019

Kathleen M. “Kathy” Donahue (O’Mahar), age 78 years, of West Bend, formerly of Grafton and Milwaukee, was called home to be with the Lord on Thankgiving Morning, November 28, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born on May 15, 1941 in Milwaukee to Thomas and Josephine O’Mahar (Burbach).  She was united in marriage to David P....

Nov 27, 2019

On Nov. 27th, 2019 investors might have noticed that stock prices of Coca-Cola, Hershey, and Culver’s all dropped in response to the loss of their most loyal customer – David B. Clark Sr.   The world was Blessed with the arrival of this “social environmentalist” on Dec. 13th, 1944; a gifted friend maker, hard-driving entrepreneur, kind-hearted soul, and most importantly...

Nov 26, 2019

Albert L. Ripley (aka Rip), 85, of the town of Scott, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

Rip was born on May 20, 1934, in West Allis, son of the late Albert Sr. and Louise (nee Herbst) Ripley. On November 1, 1959, Rip was united in marriage with Jean Mae Reul in Fillmore....

Nov 26, 2019

Gordon N. Covill, 95, of West Bend passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.

He was born on December 30, 1923 to the late Neil and Gladys (nee Mitchell) Covill in Oshkosh WI. Gordon attended Berlin High School and graduated in 1941. He spent 2 years in the Navy and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin...