Obituaries

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,...

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...