Obituaries

Dec 12, 2018

David “Dave” G. Bastian, 87, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home.

He was born on April 24, 1931 to the late Elmer and Linda (nee Binder) Bastian in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1949. Dave honorably served in the United States Navy for 4...

Dec 12, 2018

Catherine T. Mikolajczak (Nee Gaughan), 76, of West Bend, WI (formerly Milwaukee) peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, surrounded by family.

Cathy was born in Chicago, IL on July 1, 1942 to Patrick and Catherine (Nee Geraghty) Gaughan. She attended St. Bartholomew Catholic Elementary School, where she met her loving and doting husband of 53 years,...

Dec 12, 2018

Shirley M. Schnitzler, 86, of Grafton, formerly of Lomira entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was born on June 3, 1932 in Hartford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta Aufdermauer (nee Digmann) and on June 14, 1952, she was united in marriage to Henry Schnitzler at St....

Dec 12, 2018

Robert “Bob” Ebert, 70 of West Bend passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home.

He was born on August 1, 1948 to the late Harold and Mary (nee Werner) Ebert in Hartford WI. Bob was a Vietnam veteran and a life member of the Slinger Post 3358 and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 20....

Dec 12, 2018

Marlis Jean R. Boldt, 80, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Marlis was born on July 7, 1938, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Elroy and Lavern (nee Krahn) Boeldt. On September 29, 1956, she was united in marriage to Gerald Boldt at Good...

Dec 12, 2018

Richard Kenneth “Dick” Fischer, age 75 years, of Newburg was called home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was born on June 24, 1943 in Milwaukee to Richard William and Esther Hilda Fischer (Battermann).

Dick graduated from West Bend High School in 1961. ...

Dec 11, 2018

Our loss is heaven’s gain as Donna Lee Heid (nee Rosenthal) passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She fought with everything she had but, in the end, Alzheimer’s claimed another soul.

Donna was born on February 21, 1933, to Anita Young Rosenthal and Ewald “Oppie” Rosenthal.

Donna married Don Heid...

Dec 11, 2018

Merle W. Boos, 89, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

He was born on January 7, 1929 to the late Clarence and Ellen (nee Johnson) Boos in Lockridge, Iowa. On Dec 4, 1949, he was united in marriage to Gladys Speirs in...

Dec 10, 2018

Michael Joseph Danaher, age 75, of Milwaukee, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee with his loving family by his side.

Mike was born on May 3, 1943 in Hanford, CA to the late Leo and Ruthanna (nee Hayes) Danaher.  Mike grew up in Atchison, KS where he was a...

Dec 9, 2018

Paul E. Schober, 85, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at New Perspective in West Bend.

Paul was born on October 4, 1933, the son of the late Edward and Grace (nee Hodge) Schober. On August 29, 1953, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Rhody in Milwaukee. Geraldine preceded Paul...

Dec 9, 2018

Joseph “Big Papa” T. Martinez, 36, of West Bend passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018.

He was born on February 23, 1982 to Rick Strobel and Tanya Ottmer in Hartford WI.  Joe was a hard worker and did many different jobs over the years including painting, drywalling, and working at the recycling center. He enjoyed the...

Dec 7, 2018

Ann “Annie” M. Krahn (nee Sullivan), 75, of Beechwood passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 7, 2018 at her home.

She was born on April 21, 1943 to the late Elmer and Marcella (nee Heinecke) Sullivan in West Bend. Annie graduated from West Bend High School. On November 6, 1965 she was united in marriage to Eugene...

Dec 7, 2018

Elaine Stefanovic (Gedig), age 89 years, of St. Michaels passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Elaine was born in Sheboygan on November 30, 1929 to John and Wilma Gedig (Thiele), and on July 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to the late Richard Stefanovic at St. Peter...

Dec 7, 2018

Marion Alma Luebke, 91, formally of Juneau, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, December 7, 2018 at the Crossroad Care Center in Mayville.

Marion was born the daughter of Albert H. and Ida (nee Seelinger) Frei on May 9, 1927 in Green Lake County.   She married Gerald R. Luebke on December 30,...

Dec 5, 2018

The Rev. Howard E. Knox, age 99, a resident of Cedar Community, West Bend, WI, passed from this life on December 5, 2018, due to sudden pulmonary distress. He grew up in South Milwaukee, WI, was active in church, school, and the Boy Scout program, in which he attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

He worked his...

Dec 5, 2018

Irene Emanuel (nee Dunn), 97, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2018, at the Samaritan Health Center.

Irene was born on September 7, 1921 in Monmouth, IL to the late Arthur and Nellie Dunn. She worked hard all her life as a mother and in aviation. Irene loved to work in her garden and make people happy....

Dec 1, 2018

Mildred J. Kreif, 96, of West Bend, passed away on December 1st at Fond du Lac County Harbor Haven. She was born on October 4, 1922 in the town of Eden, to the late Harold and Doris (Wrucke) Johnson, and on May 6, 1944, she was united in marriage to Milton F. Kreif at the Campbellsport Reformed Church. She...

Nov 30, 2018

Richard A. “Dick” Tharman, age 80 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2018 at Samaritan Health Center surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on December 21, 1937 in Milwaukee to Oscar and Louise Tharman (Behling).  On October 29, 1966, Richard was united in marriage to Elaine...

Nov 25, 2018

Alec E. Hugunin, 24, of West Bend played his last video game on Sunday, November 25, 2018.

He was born on May 3, 1994 in Virginia Beach VA. To Darcy Dart and Chad Hugunin. When Alec was 14 the family moved to West Bend. He graduated from West Bend East High School. Alec liked the ocean and...

Nov 23, 2018

Brett T. Schemenauer, 48, of Grafton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Brett was born on February 14, 1970, in Milwaukee. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his friends and family. Brett was a Dallas Cowboys fan and watching sports in general. His dog,...