Obituaries

Nov 22, 2018

Patricia E. Becker, 97, of Milwaukee, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018, at Kirkland Crossings in Pewaukee.

Patricia was born on June 9, 1921, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Fred and Mayme (nee Krahn) Buss. On April 12, 1947, she was united in marriage to Emery Becker at Peace United Church of...

Nov 16, 2018

Steven “Steve” Matthew Bruder, age 56 years, of Theresa passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2018 at his home.

Steve was born on March 17, 1962 in Milwaukee to Matthew and Virginia Bruder (Beyer).

Steve was a great dad.  He worked at Flyway Signs and Graphics and was a sign installer for 30 years. Steve...

Nov 14, 2018

Henry W. Hauser Jr., age 81, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

Henry was born in Milwaukee on July 13, 1937, to the late Henry Sr. and Pauline Hauser. He married the love of his life, Donna Coons and together raised two beautiful children. A graduate of Boys...

Nov 11, 2018

Terrence L. Ludwig, 67, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at the Samaritan in West Bend.

He was born on August 6, 1951 to the late William and Elda (nee Riemer) Ludwig in Dorchester, WI.   After graduating from Colby High School he enlisted in the Army National Guard, married, and moved to West...

Nov 10, 2018

Audrey I. Vandlik (nee Williams), 92, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the Waterford in West Bend.

Audrey was born on May 24, 1926, in Granton, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late George and Pearl (nee Lavey) Williams. On June 14, 1952, she was united in marriage to Miro J....

Nov 9, 2018

Virginia E. Oppermann, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018, at Samaritan Health Center, with her family at her side.

Virginia was born on June 24, 1927, in the town of Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Arnold and Eleanore (nee Doms) Schmidt. On August 16, 1947, she was united in marriage...

Nov 8, 2018

Beverly M. Krell (nee Wendelborn), 81, passed away on Nov. 8, 2018 at Kathy’s Hospice in West Bend. She was born July 31, 1937 in West Bend to the late Henry Berthold (Bert) and Ethel Mary (nee Corbett) Wendelborn.

As a young child, Beverly’s parents purchased land on Hwy B and had a basement dug out.  They...

Nov 4, 2018

Earl W. Heisler, age 90 years, Town of Farmington passed away on November 4, 2018 at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Earl was born on August 3, 1928 in the Town of Farmington to Albert and Alice Heisler (Birholz).

Earl served in the United States Army and served overseas during the Korean War. He...

Nov 4, 2018

Mildred “Millie” L. Reinke (nee Ewert), 88, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, November 04, 2018 at the New Perspective Senior Living in West Bend.

She was born on October 22, 1930 to the late Otto and Celia (nee Rady) Ewert in the Town of Hustisford. On January 19, 1952 she was united in marriage to...

Nov 4, 2018

Joseph A. “Joe” Buerger, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Lomira.

Joe was born on February 26, 1937, the son of the late Silverious and Olive (nee Wondra) Buerger. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1956-1958 in Korea. Joe worked for Roger Peters Construction in Fond du...

Nov 3, 2018

Gayle R. Claus (nee Reuterdahl), 92, of West Bend died on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Pavilion of Glacier Valley in Slinger.

She was born on February 4, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of the late Norman and Margaret (nee Chaffee) Reuterdahl. Gayle attended the University of Minnesota. In 1948 she was united in marriage...

Oct 31, 2018

Carl John Rogne, age 84, Town of Farmington, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2018 at Clement J. Zablocki V.A. Medical Center in Milwaukee.

He was born in Milwaukee on August 29, 1934 to Carl and Ella (nee Schmidt) Rogne. He spent his childhood in Milwaukee and later moved to Camp Awana.  Carl graduated from Random Lake...

Oct 30, 2018

Ryan Alexander Leonard, 21, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

Ryan was born on January 11, 1997, in Houston, Texas, the son of Douglas Leonard and Denise Greiner. Ryan was blessed with the opportunity to live overseas for the majority of his life, but returned to the U.S. after high school. He...

Oct 29, 2018

Eileen D. Strassman (nee Klemp) 85, of Brownsville, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, WI.

She was born on December 1, 1932 to the late Ernst and Erna (nee Hahn) Klemp in the Town of Theresa. On May 23, 1953...

Oct 26, 2018

Jerald “Jerry” Owen Luedtke, 75, of Byron, passed peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018 after a week’s battle with cancer. He was born on June 25, 1943 to Owen S. and Naomi Luedtke ((nee Kuen) in Fond du Lac, WI. He was Baptized and Confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brownsville, WI. Jerry graduated from Lomira High Scholl...

Oct 25, 2018

Robert H. Neja, 84, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life with Jesus on Thursday, October 25, 2018 after 62 wonderful years of marriage with Anne “Dolly” Neja.  Bob passed away at home, surrounded by his family, after his battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bob was born on January 16, 1934 in Milwaukee to the late Daniel and Marion...

Oct 24, 2018

Eugene H. Panzer, 85, went to his eternal home on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.

Eugene was born on January 5, 1933, the son of the late Herman and Vera (nee Koepke) Panzer. On April 16, 1955, he was united in marriage to Anne Hallmann. Anne preceded Eugene in death on May 14, 2018.

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Oct 23, 2018

Ruth A. Nettum, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Cedar Bay West in West Bend.

Ruth was born on September 16, 1927, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of the late Henry and Erma (nee Henke) Schilling. On June 19, 1948, she was united in marriage to Stanley Nettum in...

Oct 23, 2018

Jeannine Marie Lutz (nee Langsford), 57, found peace on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

She was born on June 28, 1961 to the late Charles and Rhea Langsford in Ironwood, Michigan. She graduated from Wauwatosa East High School in 1978. On July 12, 1980 she was united in marriage to the...

Oct 23, 2018

Karin E. Bergmann, 76, of Hartford, former resident of Slinger, passed away on, Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, surrounded by her loving family.

Karin was born on November 18, 1941, in Oconto, the daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys (nee Crozier) Delcore. On September 9, 1960, she...