Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Ronald Joseph Ducharme

Ronald Joseph Ducharme

Oct 6, 2019

Ronald “Ron” DuCharme, (The Pepper Man), 72, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

He was born on March 29, 1947 to the late Roger and Therese (nee Urban) DuCharme in Cresco, IA. On May 8, 1971 he was united in marriage to Marita Peters at St. Mary’s...

Bernadine Martha Bodden

Bernadine Martha Bodden

Oct 6, 2019

Bernadine “Bernie” M. Bodden (nee Straub), 83, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

She was born on October 19, 1935 to the late Peter and Loretta (nee Deringer) Straub in Elmore, WI.  On September 10, 1960, she was united in marriage to...

Lillian V. Utech

Lillian V. Utech

Oct 6, 2019

Lillian V. “Lil” Utech, 92, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at the Waterford of West Bend.

Lillian was born on November 2, 1926, in Beechwood, the daughter of the late Alvin and Alma (Nee Schiltz) Backhaus. On June 19, 1948, she was united in marriage to August Utech at...

Dr. John R. Jalas Md Phd

Dr. John R. Jalas Md Phd

Oct 5, 2019

John Raymond Jalas, 48, of Santa Monica, CA died of cancer on Saturday, October 5, 2019, surrounded by his family.

John was born on February 21, 1971, in Milwaukee, the son of Eleanor (Breuer) Jalas and the late Thomas Jalas. On September 17, 1994, he was united in marriage to Shirley Navarrette in Texas.

John...

Robert Charles Walden

Robert Charles Walden

Oct 4, 2019

Robert “Bob” C. Walden, 76 of West Bend passed away peacefully on Friday October 4, 2019.

He was born on August 12, 1943 to the late Charles and Vivian (nee Sands) Walden in Merrill, WI. On December 23, 1969 he was united in marriage to Karen Freeman in Arlington Heights, IL. He moved to West Bend in...

Rosemary E. Keller

Rosemary E. Keller

Oct 4, 2019

Rosemary E. Keller, 94, of Little Chute, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, in the arms of her family.

Rosemary was born on May 11, 1925, in Schofield, the daughter of the late William and Ann (nee Kaser) Dewsenberry. Rosemary attended St. Agnes, St. John de Nepomuc, and Engleburg Schools Menomonee...

Wesley "Wes" W. Weinhold

Wesley "Wes" W. Weinhold

Oct 3, 2019

Wesley "Wes" W. Weinhold, 76 of Fredonia passed away on Thursday, October 03, 2019 at his home.

He was born on September 21, 1943 to the late Raymond and Cornelia (nee Huenink) Weinhold in Milwaukee WI. Wes went to grade school at St. John’s Lutheran in Sherman Center and graduated from Random Lake High School. He went...

Joan O. (Laleike)  Breger

Joan O. (Laleike) Breger

Oct 2, 2019

Joan O. Breger (nee Laleike), 80, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at her home.

She was born on October 29, 1938 to the late Herbert and Gladys (nee Diels) in West Bend WI. She was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Bend and was...

Deloris I. Abel

Deloris I. Abel

Oct 1, 2019

Deloris I. Abel, 86, of the town of Barton, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Deloris was born on July 3, 1933 the daughter of the late Arthur and Ida (nee Rummel) Utech. On October 24, 1953, Deloris was united in marriage to Herbert Abel...

Raymond "Ray" A. Kling Sr.

Raymond "Ray" A. Kling Sr.

Sep 30, 2019

Raymond “Ray” A. Kling Sr., 65, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2019 at his home with his wife by his side.

He was born on October 23, 1953 to the late Herman and Viola (nee Demmon) Kling in West Bend, WI. He graduated from West Bend High School. On June 29, 2007...

Michael Gleesing

Michael Gleesing

Sep 23, 2019

Michael D. Gleesing​, a young man at the age of 21, who lived in West Bend, Wisconsin for part of his journey during life, sadly passed away on September 23, 2019.

The funeral service will be held at Myrhum Patten Funeral Home, 1315 W. Washington Street, in West Bend on the 5th of October 2019....

Richard A. Larson

Richard A. Larson

Sep 23, 2019

Richard A. Larson, 89, of Mequon, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon.

Dick was born on June 18, 1930 in Stevens Point to the late Albert and Isabel (nee Cooper) Larson.  He moved to West Bend graduating from West Bend High School in 1948 as valedictorian of his class.

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Richard C. "Dick" Mueller

Richard C. "Dick" Mueller

Sep 22, 2019

Richard C. “Dick” Mueller, 86, of Princeton, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 22, 2019.

Dick was born on October 6, 1933, in Wauwatosa, the son of the late Julius and Emma (nee Jastrow) Mueller. On August 18, 1956, he was united in marriage to Lena Michaels in Milwaukee. Dick...

Lawrence "Larry" F. Hall

Lawrence "Larry" F. Hall

Sep 21, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Hall, 81, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday September 21, 2019 at the Samaritan Nursing Home in West Bend.

He was born on October 29, 1937 to the late Elmer and Lorraine (nee Fouts) Hall in Milwaukee WI. Larry graduated from Cedarburg High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Valerie Mason....

Robert J. Ziemer

Robert J. Ziemer

Sep 21, 2019

Robert J. Ziemer, age 55 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord unexpectedly at 4:14 am on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home, with his wife, Tammie by his side.

Robert was born on November 3, 1963 in Milwaukee to Walter and Rose Ziemer  (Pietrangelo).  He was united...

Audrey G. Brzezinski

Audrey G. Brzezinski

Sep 19, 2019

Audrey G. Brzezinski, age 84 years, of Kewaskum, formerly of Milwaukee (Southside) entered Eternal Life on September 19, 2019 at Cedar Bay West in West Bend.

Audrey was born on June 7, 1935 in Milwaukee to Alexander and Lucille Brzezinski (Grocholski).

Audrey was a Computer Systems Supervisor and worked at Nordberg Manufacturing in Milwaukee for...

Charles "Chuck" G. Algiers

Charles "Chuck" G. Algiers

Sep 18, 2019

Charles “Chuck” G. Algiers, 83, of West Bend found peace on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

He was born on April 7, 1936 to the late John and Lucy (Herbes) Algiers in Hartford, WI. On October 7, 1961 he was united in marriage to Imelda “Melly” Klink at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford. Chuck worked as an...

Dorothy A. Janz

Dorothy A. Janz

Sep 17, 2019

Dorothy A. Janz (Kurtz), age 93 years, of the town of Scott, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 2, 1926, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Herman and Francesca Kurtz (Unger), and on May 30, 1946, she was united in...

Mikayla "Kayla" Sanden

Mikayla "Kayla" Sanden

Sep 16, 2019

Mikayla “Kayla” Sanden, 18, of Sheboygan, formerly of West Bend, passed away peacefully after fighting long and hard to recover from multiple organ failure due to illness on Monday, September 16, 2019.

Kayla was born on July 30, 2001 to her parents, Michael Sanden and Carri Bonnell in Madison WI. Kayla graduated from Central High School in...

Joyce A. (Pocian)  Kollmansberger

Joyce A. (Pocian) Kollmansberger

Sep 15, 2019

Joyce A. Kollmansberger (nee Pocian), 74, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on April 16, 1945 to the late Anthony and Dorothy (nee Pietrowiak) Pocian in Milwaukee, WI. Joyce went to grade school at Immaculate Conception in...