Obituaries

Jun 5, 2019

Marlene I. Frey, 77, of West Bend, found peace on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, with her family at her side at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Marlene was born on January 5, 1942, in Yankton County in South Dakota, the daughter of the late Edwin and Lenora (nee Herr) Oswald. Marlene grew up...

Jun 5, 2019

Audrey “Audie” Bath (Berres), age 73 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2019.

Audrey was born on February 3, 1946 in St. Michael to Gregory and Marie Berres  (Mauer).

Audrey grew up on the family farm in St. Michael and attended St. Michaels Catholic grade school. ...

Jun 4, 2019

Jennifer Ann DeVerney, age 38 years, of West Bend found peace on June 4, 2019.

Jennifer was born on June 5, 1980 in Milwaukee to Ann and Duane DeVerney  (Pawlak).

Jennifer graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1998.  She then attended Milwaukee Area Technical College and graduated with a degree in Marketing in 2007.  Jennifer...

Jun 2, 2019

Donald “Don” Gunderson, Sr., age 88 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2019 at Clearview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Juneau.

Donald was born on October 6, 1930 in Rio to Oluf and Laura Gunderson (nee Homman).  He was united in marriage to Patricia Heft on July 22, 1950.  From...

May 30, 2019

Patrick “Pat” N. Sabec, 49 of West Bend found peace on Thursday, May 30, 2019.

He was born on April 6, 1970 to the late Marion and Florence (nee Prucca) Sabec in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He graduated from Random Lake High School. Pat worked as a tool & die machinist for many years. He liked racing. Pat...

May 29, 2019

Debra Bedore, lifetime resident of Hartland. January 24, 1955 - May 29, 2019.  Beloved child of God. Daughter of Ruby and Lloyd Bedore. Sister to Randy and Brian. Debbie’s hobby was her cats.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Washington County Humane Society (3650 State Rd 60, Slinger, WI 53086) or to the Addiction Resource Council (741...

May 28, 2019

Edward Joseph Sleger Jr., age 92, passed away May 28, 2019, just 5 months after the death of his wife of 65 years, Diane   https://www.myrhum-patten.com/notices/DianeJ-Sleger   .  He will be remembered by many who attended Kewaskum High School, from 1958-1987, as Mr. Sleger, the math and physics teacher and the football and track coach.  He enjoyed it when former...

May 28, 2019

Ellen M. Kirchberger, 94, of West Bend, formerly of Menomonee Falls, found eternal life on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at her home with her sons at her side.

Ellen was born on December 18, 1924, in Stevens Point, the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (nee Fladeland) Zieper. She graduated from Downer College in...

May 27, 2019

Homer F. “Homie” Justman, 74, of the town of Trenton, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Homer was born on September 21, 1944, in the town of Kewaskum, the son of the late Herbert and Lucille (nee Kedinger) Justman. On June 5, 1965, he was...

May 26, 2019

June E. Matter (nee Wehland) Matter, 91, of West bend found peace on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend.

She was born on June 15, 1927 to the late Christopher and Caroline (nee Resch) Wehland in Milwaukee Wisconsin. On April 2, 1945 she was united in marriage to Raymond Matter. In 1975...

May 24, 2019

William N. Tock, age 92 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2019 at Samaritan Health and Rehabilitation in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

William was born on March 25, 1927 in Appleton to Norman and Leola Tock  (Dominsky).  He was united in marriage to Deloris Austin...

May 24, 2019

Carolyn (nee Fleckenstein) Butz, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on May 24, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend surrounded by her family.

Carolyn was born in Chicago, IL on March 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Leo and Lorene (nee Mitzel) Fleckenstein.

Carolyn met Vernon Butz while touring with The Town Hall...

May 23, 2019

Larry Lee Krajcik, 79, of the Town of Kewaskum, was called home to his Savior’s side on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

Larry was born on July 4th, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Harry and Irene (nee Ott) Krajcik.  He was made a...

May 21, 2019

Gladys A. Schwenkner (nee Hohn), 84, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on September 11, 1934 to the late William and Adella (nee Kriewaldt) in Shawano Wisconsin. On February 16, 1957 she was united in...

May 20, 2019

Violet Georgette Dehring (nee Schwandt), 93, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019.

She was born in Kekoskee, Wisconsin on August 26, 1925.  She was the daughter of Paul & Mary (nee Koehn) Schwandt.  She was baptized September 25, 1925 at St. Peter’s Lutheran church in Kekoskee and confirmed there July 30, 1939.  She and Alfons Dehring...

May 19, 2019

Virginia “Ginny” Wise (nee Haenisch), 98, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at The Waterford at West Bend on May 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Virginia was born on March 1, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Amanda (nee Backhaus) Haenisch. She graduated from Glenbard High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. On...

May 18, 2019

Terra R. Smith (Atherton), age 39 years, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Ontario, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Terra was born on October 15, 1979 in Toledo, Ohio to Charles and Mary Atherton (Merritt).

Terra went to East Rowan High School in...

May 17, 2019

David J. Taylor, 54, of West Bend found peace on Friday, May 17, 2019.

He was born on September 9, 1964 to the late Allen and Myrtle (nee Adelmeyer) Taylor in West Bend WI. David graduated from West Bend East High School. He worked at Barton Small Engines. He enjoyed fishing, video games, and his...

May 16, 2019

Gladys Caroline Muehl, age 98 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2019 at New Perspective Senior Living Community in West Bend.

Gladys was born on March 15, 1921 in Rockfield to William and Alvina Muehl  (Straub).

Gladys was a school teacher for 44 years.  She taught...

May 16, 2019

Joyce Joan Simons (nee Wiskirchen), formerly Coughlin, age 97 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2019 at Froedtert St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce was born on July 9, 1921 to John and Elizabeth Wiskirchen (nee Noesen).  She was united in marriage...