Local Obituaries
Elaine A. (Lang) Andrews
Aug 11, 2019
Elaine A. Andrews (nee Lang), 94, of Berlin formerly of West Bend found peace on Sunday August 11, 2019 with her family by her side.
She was born on April 8, 1925 to the late Louis and Pearl (nee Hausbeck) in Bay City MI. On November 10, 1950 she was united in marriage to Robert Andrews in...
Terence "Terry" Ryan
Aug 9, 2019
Terence “Terry” Ryan, age 71 years, of West Bend passed away on August 9, 2019 at Marquardt Hospice in Watertown surrounded by his loving family.
Terry was born on November 11, 1947 in LaCrosse to Francis “Homer” and Mary Ryan (Pendleton). He was united in marriage to Susan Tischaefer on August 31, 1968 in Milwaukee.
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Caroline Rose Kaiser
Aug 8, 2019
Caroline Rose Kaiser, age 53 of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, was called home to the Lord on August 8th at her horse farm, with family, and in her husband’s arms.
Cari was born on May 27, 1966 in Milwaukee to Ron and Louise Starck (Kosinski). She was united in marriage to Mark Kaiser on August 28, 2004.
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Leland Lerch
Aug 6, 2019
Leland Lerch, 90, of Byron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Harbor Haven Nursing Home in Fond du Lac.
Leland graduated from L.P. Goodrich in 1947 and he married Elaine Gruenwald on September 12, 1953.
He was farming until he was age 82 and drove school bus for 52 years for the...
Gerry E. Kissinger
Aug 5, 2019
Gerry “Spider” Kissinger, age 62 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on August 5, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Gerry was born on July 26, 1957 in West Bend to Herbert and Marie Kissinger (Thull). He was in a committed relationship with Sandy McGrath for 31 years.
...Sharon K. Anderson
Aug 5, 2019
Sharon K. Anderson (Stadler), age 79 years, of West Bend passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Froedtert St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.
Sharon was born on November 28, 1939 in Ashland, daughter of Elsie Stadler (Duffek). In January of 1961, Sharon was united in marriage to Daniel A. Anderson in Milwaukee. Daniel...
Eugene S. Nowicki
Aug 2, 2019
Eugene Stanley Nowicki, age 82, a resident of Winter, Wisconsin and formerly of West Bend, Wisconsin, died on Friday, August 2, 2019, at the Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.
Eugene was born on May 15, 1937, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to parents Ben and Leona (Bushke) Nowicki. He attended and graduated from Beaver Dam High School,...
James H. Brodzeller
Aug 1, 2019
James H. “Jim” Brodzeller, 73, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2019 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger, WI.
Jim was born on August 18, 1945 in Allenton, WI to the late Roman and Abby Brodzeller (nee Wiedmeyer). He was united in marriage to Lois A. Christenson...
Shelly Ruth Kircher
Aug 1, 2019
Shelly Ruth Kircher, age 43, of Kewaskum was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2019.
Shelly was born on April 9, 1976 in West Bend to Mark and Shari Kircher (Kienappel).
Shelly graduated from West Bend East High School in 1994. She graduated with her Associates Degree in Early Childhood...
Edward G. "Porky" Bergmann
Jul 28, 2019
Edward G. “Porky” Bergmann, 81, of Big Cedar Lake, former resident of Slinger, passed away on, Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Froedtert Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, surrounded by his loving family.
Porky was born on April 20, 1938, in West Bend, the son of the late Edward and Lydia (nee Borgmann) Bergmann. On...
Ardith V. (Westfall) Kieckhafer
Jul 27, 2019
Ardith Verjean Kieckhafer (nee Westfall), 93, of West Bend passed away Saturday morning, July 27th, 2019.
She was born on May 7, 1926 to the late Ervin and Bernice (nee Jacobitz) Westfall in Spencer Wisconsin. Ardith ventured south from her home in Spencer, Wisconsin at a young age with her friend, Isabelle Murphy. She settled in West...
Catherine "Cathy" I. Kozminski
Jul 25, 2019
Catherine “Cathy” Kozminski, 70, of West Bend passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019.
She was born on March 22, 1949 to the late Leonard and Grace (nee Raden) Kozminski in Milwaukee WI. Catherine loved dancing and singing along to good music, cooking and eating all kinds of food, and the many good times spent doing what...
Dean R. "Silo" Flitter
Jul 24, 2019
Dean R. “Silo” Flitter, 64, of Lomira, passed away at his home with his wife at his side on Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
Dean was born on May 25, 1955, in West Bend, the son of the late Willis Galleske and Beverly Flitter. On May 14, 2005, he was united in marriage to Nancy Mielke...
Adeline Marie Flasch
Jul 24, 2019
Adeline Marie Flasch (Tackes), age 96 years and a couple of weeks, of Barton was called home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2019 at GranCare in Fond du Lac surrounded by her family.
Adeline was born on July 10, 1923 in the Town of Farmington to Robert and Helen Tackes (Szumski). ...
Judith "Judy" A. Kempf
Jul 22, 2019
Judith “Judy” A. Kempf (nee Johann), 76, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 22, 2019.
She was born on August 1, 1942 to the late Harold and Viola (nee Allarding) Johann in Saukville WI. Judy grew up in Filmore. She graduated from Kewaskum High School. On August 6, 1960...
William E. "Bill" Homuth
Jul 21, 2019
William E. “Bill” Homuth, age 90, was called home to be with his Savior on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at his home.
He was born on July 8, 1929 to the late Walter and Anna (nee Kuester) Homuth in the town of Barton. He attended Barton State Grade School and West Bend High School. He...
George E. Lendved
Jul 21, 2019
George E. Lendved, age 82 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2019 at Froedtert St. Joseph Hospital in the Town of Polk surrounded by his loving family.
George was born on May 2, 1937 in Milwaukee to Leonard and Carol Lendved (Olson). He was united in marriage to his...
David L. Coulter
Jul 19, 2019
David L. Coulter, age 81 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on April 23, 1938 in the Town of Wayne to David C. and Alice Coulter (nee Wilke). He was united in marriage to Barbara Bartelt on...
James Anthony Poetz
Jul 14, 2019
James “Jim” A. Poetz, 71, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, July 14, 2019.
He was born in November 28, 1947 to the late Robert and Estelle (nee Suchocki) Poetz in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jim Graduated from Riverside High School. He honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. On June 9, 1979...
Mary J. Roell
Jul 13, 2019
Mary J. Roell (nee Hensler), 79, of West Bend found peace on Saturday, July 13, 2019.
She was born on January 26, 1940 to the late Elmer and Loraine (nee Barns) Hensler in West Bend. On July 9, 1960 she was united in marriage to Eugene Roell. Mary worked as a secretary for many years until retirement....