Obituaries

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...

May 15, 2019

Patricia “Pat” A. Cammarata (nee Kupsh), 85, of Jackson passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.

She was born on December 9, 1933 to the late William and Clara (nee Michels) Kupsh in Harrison Wisconsin. On June 30, 1962 she was united in marriage to Joseph Cammarata. Pat worked in the health care industry as a nurse...

May 7, 2019

Cole Matthew Strassman, age 24 years, of Fond du Lac passed away on May 7, 2019.

Cole was born on June 4, 1994 in Fond du Lac to Randy Strassman and Ann-Marie Scheerer  (Spicuzza).

In 2012, Cole graduated from Lomira High School surrounded by his many supporters.  He was a welder by trade.  Cole enjoyed...

May 6, 2019

Leroy “Tudor” N. Jaeger, 88, of West Bend found peace on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

He was born on March 5, 1931 to the late Norvin and Christina (nee Lahr) Jaeger in West Bend WI. Leroy attended West Bend High School. In May of 1951 he was united in marriage to...

May 3, 2019

John Rowe, 61, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on May 3.

Due to an accident at birth, John lived with brain damage and cerebral palsy, but that never interfered with his life’s work as a “people-person.” John freely shared his gifts of a firm handshake, a hug and a big, beautiful smile with anyone and everyone...

May 3, 2019

Roger T. Konstanz, 77, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 3, 2019

He was born on January 11, 1942, to the late Theodore and Ann (nee Hinzman) Konstanz in Tripp, South Dakota. He moved to West Bend in 1952. Roger graduated from West Bend High School in 1960. He worked at the Gehl Company...

May 3, 2019

Charlotte A. Ciriacks (nee Hebard), 75, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019.

She was born on October 15, 1943 to the late Francis and Hilda (nee Fink) Hebard in Ladysmith, WI. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1961. After graduation she worked as a dental hygienist. Through 4-H is where...

May 2, 2019

Kaye L. Dziekan (nee Kannenberg), 69, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk.

Kaye was born on May 21, 1949 to Harold and Gertrude (nee Rahmlow) Kannenberg in West Bend, Wisconsin. She married Anthony Dziekan in 1988 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in West Bend. Together, they raised their...

May 1, 2019

Leonard “Lenny” A. Malvick, 76, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend after a courageous battle with kidney disease.

He was born on March 7, 1943 to the late Ingvald “Mel” and Agnes (nee Jensen) Malvick in Milwaukee WI. He graduated from Custer High School. Len honorably...

Apr 30, 2019

Carl Q. Hohlweck, 96, of West Bend, passed away at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, with his family at his side.

Carl was born on June 29, 1922, the son of the late Carl and Theresa (nee Bressman) Hohlweck. On July 1, 1944, he was united in marriage...

Apr 28, 2019

Shirley Enright (Felber), age 83 years, of Newburg was called home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2019 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born on April 8, 1936 in Racine, WI to Frank and Anna (Meyerhoffer) Felber.  She graduated from Park High School in Racine.  On...

Apr 26, 2019

Eloyse Rose Asmus (Fruechte) passed away April 26, 2019, Green Lea Manor, Mabel, MN, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Eloyse was born January 17, 1927 in Caledonia, MN. to Edwin and Ella Fruechte (Bunge). She was baptized and she confirmed her faith at St. Luke’s Church in Eitzen, MN. Growing up on the farm, Eloyse...

Apr 25, 2019

William “Bill” Grosskreuz, age 92 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Bill was born on December 26, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Henry and Selma (nee Bartelt) Grosskreuz.

Bill was a 1945 graduate...

Apr 24, 2019

Mary J. Schmeling (nee Persha), 86, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Waterford in West Bend.

She was born on November 6, 1932 to the late Peter and Josephine (nee Dejanovich) Persha in Mayville WI. On September 27, 1952 she was united in marriage to...

Apr 23, 2019

Charlotte A. Biersack (nee Clark), 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at the Waterford in West Bend.

Charlotte was born on May 24, 1931, in Stone Bank, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Neil and Eva (nee Shoemaker) Sorensen. On December 10, 1949, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Clark Sr...

Apr 23, 2019

Doris A. Belling (Nehm), age 81 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2019 at Clearview Nursing and Rehab in Juneau surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born on June 22, 1937 in Hartford to Louis and Lena Nehm  (Lawton).  She was united in marriage to Donald Belling on...