Obituaries

Elizabeth Ann Theusch

Nov 26, 2019

Elizabeth Ann (nee Mueller) Theusch, 100, of Kewaskum, was welcomed to her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Froedtert St. Joseph Hospital, West Bend. She was born on March 13, 1919, at home, in the Town of Ashford, Fond du Lac County.  She was the first child of the late Joseph J. and Rose C. (nee Staehler)...

Janis H. (Paape) Johnson

Nov 24, 2019

Janis H. Johnson (nee Pappe), of Brownsville was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her home with her family and pastor by her side.

She was born on July 1, 1939 to the late Elmer and Pearl (nee Irwin) Paape in Saukville WI. She graduated from Port Washington High School...

Dennis P. Badzinski

Nov 23, 2019

Dennis Badzinski of West Bend found peace on November 23, 2019, at age 79.

Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family, in the outdoors, traveling, and visiting casinos. He retired from the U.S. Post Office after 26 years.

Survived by his wife of 59 years, Gail “Sue”; two children, Scott and...

Darlene M. Schaub

Nov 22, 2019

Darlene M. Schaub, 88, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Darlene was born on September 9, 1931, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Albert “Jim” and Helen (nee Poler) Kapfer. On May 19, 1951, she was united in marriage...

Fern Marie Kreif

Nov 21, 2019

The sign on her “condo” door read:

Genuine Antique Person

Been There

Done That

Can’t Remember

As Fern started her end of life journey she would sometimes say she felt lost, lost in the woods.  Then God gave her directions to come home to enjoy eternal life in His...

Joanne C. Horn

Nov 20, 2019

JoAnne Horn, 89, passed away on November 20. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Horn, Jr. JoAnne will be missed by her son, daughter, sister, sisters-in law, brothers-in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...