Obituaries

Feb 3, 2019

Emily June Schuster (Krueger), age 90 years, of West Bend, formerly of Theresa, Slinger and Madison passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at The Cottages at Cedar Run surrounded by her loving family.

Emily was born on June 18, 1928 to the late William C. and Frances B. Krueger (Justman).  On May 3, 1947, she married...

Feb 2, 2019

Janet V. Meyer Brandt (nee Butzlaff), age 78 years, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2019 at Froedtert Health St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend.

Janet was born on May 20, 1940 in Kewaskum to Ervin Sr. and Louise Butzlaff (nee Herman). On February 13, 1957, she was united in...

Feb 1, 2019

David Norbert Krapfl, age 79 years, of Randolph, formerly of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2019 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.

David was born in Leroy on October 26, 1939 and raised by his grandparents, Frank and Lena Krapfl.  He enjoyed Country Western music.  David worked as a farm...

Feb 1, 2019

Bernice I. “Bernie” Zellmer (nee Westpfahl), was called home to the Lord on Friday, February 1, 2019. Bernice passed away peacefully at Cedar Community in West Bend with her family at her side.

Bernice was born on October 22, 1937, in Tomah, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Herbert and Irene (nee Schmieder) Westpfahl. Bernice...

Feb 1, 2019

James C. “Jim” Kruse, March 29, 1935 – February 1, 2019

Devoted husband to Millie (Hauser) for 62 years passed away peacefully on February 1, 2019.

Jim was the proud father of five daughters: Diane Vey, Debbie Foster, Denise (Glenn) Schultz, Doreen (Carlos) Lopes and Dawn (Steve) Sericati; Wise Grandfather of Justin (Abbie), Adam (Lindsay),...

Jan 31, 2019

Patricia A. “Trisha” Wilkens, 32, of West Bend, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away with her mother and James at her side on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Trisha was born on September 2, 1986, in West Bend, the daughter of Donald Wilkens and Janice Dachs. Trisha was born...

Jan 29, 2019

James A. Wolf, 61, of West Bend found peace with the Lord after battling kidney disease on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

He was born on November 15, 1957 to the late Simon and Clara (nee St. Louis) Wolf in West Bend WI. On January 30, 1987 he was united in marriage to Deanna Schmidt at Holy Angels...

Jan 28, 2019

Erwin A. “Jack” Rose Jr., 89, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at the Kathy Hospice, in the town of Polk, with his wife at his side.

Jack was born on December 22, 1929, in West Bend, to the late Erwin and Marie (Neuy) Rose.  On July 19, 1971, he was united in...

Jan 26, 2019

Bruce D. Miller, 76, of West Bend, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 26, 2019.

Bruce was born on June 30, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Donald and Regina (nee Schroeder) Miller. He worked at A.O. Smith in Milwaukee for many years. Bruce loved to fish, especially on Wallace Lake.

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Jan 25, 2019

Doris “Dorrie” Alff (nee Busse), 91 died peacefully on Friday, January 25, 2019, at her home in the Cedar Community Cottages in West Bend, WI.

She was born on January 13, 1928 to the late Joseph and Edith (nee Way) in Madison, WI.  Doris Busse graduated from Madison East HS in the spring of 1945.  She then...

Jan 22, 2019

Janet M. Paul, 79, of Theresa, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Hope Health & Rehab in Lomira.

Janet was born on January 9, 1940, the daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Schultz) Rassel, and on May 30, 1959, she was united in marriage to the late Jesse Paul at St. Joseph’s Church in...

Jan 18, 2019

Daniel “Danny” Frank Droese, 71, of West Bend, WI passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Daniel was born on February 1, 1947, in Menomonee Falls, WI, the son of Clemence Droese and Hazel Droese Weidmeyer (nee Kissling). Daniel worked hard all of his life and worked as...

Jan 18, 2019

Nancy A. Gillitzer (nee Herden), 71, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 18, 2019.

She was born on April 12, 1947 to the late Joseph and Leone (nee Peck) Herden in Milwaukee WI. On February 14, 1970 she was united in marriage to Martin Joseph Gillitzer at Our Lady...

Jan 18, 2019

Arthur F. Falk, 93, of West Bend died peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Cedar Community in West Bend.

He was born on June 27, 1925 to the late William and Sylvia (nee Johnson) Falk in Shawano County WI. Arthur graduated from Mattoon grade school and high school in 1943 and then graduated from the University...

Jan 17, 2019

Brian L. Ciriacks, 71, of West Bend, WI, formerly of Hartford and the Town of Rome, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019, surrounded by family.

Brian was born on June 11, 1947 in West Bend, WI to the late Elmer and Rita (nee Klein) Ciriacks. Brian graduated from Slinger High School in 1965. He honorably served...

Jan 16, 2019

Ward W. Ciriacks, 78, of West Bend WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

He was born on March 9, 1940 in Milwaukee WI. Ward graduated from West Bend High School in 1957. On August 18, 1962 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Hebard at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Bend, where they...

Jan 13, 2019

Marjorie B. “Marge” Zuehlke, 87, of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Hope Senior Living in Lomira.

Marge was born on August 16, 1931, in Theresa, the daughter of the late Paul and Orintha (nee Pribnow) Dirks. On August 3, 1952, she was united in marriage to Kermit Zuehlke at St. Peter...

Jan 12, 2019

Eiko Olson (nee Morinaga) 82, of Lomira found peace on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

She was born on March 19, 1936 to the late Taroichi and Nobuko(nee Shindo) Morinaga in Korea. She united in marriage to Goodwin F. Olson in Sapporo, Japan on February 18, 1959 and later moved to Stanwood, Washington. In following her passion of...

Jan 8, 2019

Andrea A. “Andi” Pintens, 65, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

Andi was born on April 12, 1953, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Albert and Carol (nee Klemens) Dirkx.  At the age of eight she moved from Milwaukee to Harrison, Wisconsin where she grew up on a dairy...

Jan 7, 2019

Paul Hans Bruenn, age 90 years, of Ashford was called home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on June 15, 1928 in Pomerania, Germany to Johann and Rosalie Bruenn  (Kupcheck).  He was united in marriage to Hanna Doering on August 17, 1963 at Immanuel...