Obituaries

Mar 9, 2018

Mar 9, 2018

John T. Roever, age 82, of Slinger, passed away Friday March 9, 2018 at the Kathy Hospice. He was born on March 24, 1935 in Sheboygan to Herbert and Margaret (nee Rueter) Roever and was raised in the Sheboygan area. He graduated in 1953 from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac and later was a US Army veteran. John...

Mar 6, 2018

Walter "Wally" E. Hoeft, age 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Ivy Manor in West Bend. He was born on October 12, 1917 at the farm around Crooked Lake near Beechwood to Ernst and Gessine (nee Stoehr) Hoeft. He married the late, Rosalie (nee Bales) Hoeft, on November 18, 1942. Walter is survived by his three...

Mar 5, 2018

Mark C. Christen, age 62, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2018 at the Zilber Family Hospice. He was born on October 26, 1955 in Darlington, WI to Rudolph and Gerda (nee Dages) Christen. Mark is survived by his children, Matthew (Amy), Michael (Nora), Erik; grandchildren, Anna, Emilie; siblings, Ross (Lynn), Gail, & Lori; Mark is further survived by other...

Mar 2, 2018

Raymond D. Smithana, age 87, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in West bend, surrounded by family. He was born on July 15, 1930 to Walter and Rose (nee Bertling) Smithana. Raymond was in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and earned 3 Bronze Service Stars and later was a member of the West Bend...

Feb 24, 2018

John Paul Walter, of Campbellsport, WI passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born in Hartford, WI to Clarence and Ella Walter on July 6, 1942. John is survived by his wife, Sherry (nee Bonk) of 20 years, daughters Michele (Dale) Schmitt, Liza Walter, Janine (Mike) Stolpa and son...

Feb 23, 2018

Marion E. Fredricks (nee Raue), age 88, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on February 6, 1930 to Ernest and Corrine (nee Duffy) Raue. Marion attended St. Mary's School of Nursing and later retired as a Registered Nurse. She was currently a member of St. Frances Cabrini. Marion enjoyed...

Feb 23, 2018

Edward Earl Lipofski, of West Bend, passed away on Sun. Feb. 23, 2018, age 91. Edward was born on July 22, 1926 in Waukesha to Herman and Edith Lipofski. He married Jeanette Duquaine on June 14 1947 in Milwaukee. Edward loved to spend time fishing and spending time with his family. Edward is survived by his children Barbara Gortowski, Dennis...

Feb 20, 2018

Charles F. Meyer, Sr. passed away on Tuesday February 20 in North Oaks, Minnesota at the age of 90. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary (nee Mann). Loving father of four children: Charles, Jr, Katherine, Jean and James. Devoted grandfather to his five grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Mary Lou Meyer and predeceased by his parents,...

Feb 19, 2018

Joyce A. Gehrke (nee Mulder) of West Bend, passed away Monday February 19, 2018 at the age of 85 years. She was born on April 2, 1932 in Milwaukee to Albert and Lydia (nee Jaeger) Mulder. She was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Washington High School Class of '50'. On February 11, 1956, Joyce married Duane N. Gehrke and...

Feb 18, 2018

Per Ben's request, no formal services will be held.

Feb 16, 2018

Harold E. Heppe, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2018 in Hartford, WI. He was born on August 19, 1931 in the Town of Polk to Joseph and Lillian (nee Schmitt) Heppe. Harold spent his life farming the Heppe Homestead in Jackson, WI. He took great pride in managing his land. Harold was a member of St....

Feb 15, 2018

Sylvia I. Cihlar, 92, of Jackson Wisconsin, went to her eternal home with the Lord on Thursday February 15, 2018. She was born on May 5, 1925 to Gilbert and Emma (Schultz) Sunstrom and lived her early years in Denmark, Wisconsin. In 1934, her family moved to a dairy farm in Maplewood Wisconsin, near Sturgeon Bay. Sylvia graduated from Algoma...

Feb 15, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" A. Butz, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend, surrounded by family. He was born on June 25, 1933 in St. Cloud, WI to Frank and Amanda (nee Holzman) Butz. Jerry was the eighth of eight children, six boys and two girls and was raised on a farm....

Feb 14, 2018

Grace M. Goff (nee DeRosia), of West Bend passed away peacefully following a short illness on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. She was born on August 26 in Ironwood, Michigan to the late Alfred and Isabelle (Graham) DeRosia. She graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. She later moved to Milwaukee and married Lieutenant Edward Neville in 1942. He...

Feb 13, 2018

No formal services will be held.

Feb 13, 2018

Edwin "Eddie" A. Patzen, age 92, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2018 at the Cornerstone in West Bend. He was born on March 6, 1925 in Germantown, WI to Frank and Clara (nee Krause) Patzen. He was a self-employed farmer until 1976, then worked at the Slinger Feed mill and Theil's Mill in Slinger until 1990. Eddie was a...

Feb 12, 2018

Thomas M. Frase "Festus", age 59, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. He was born on March 2, 1958 to Lawrence and Maryann Frase (nee Wagner). He married Mary Lynn (nee Stuettgen) on December 2, 1978 in Germantown and was employed at Lannon Stone Products. He enjoyed making homemade wine, restoring his 1950's John Deere tractor, and hanging out...

Feb 10, 2018

Lucas James Haber, age 29, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was born on October 25, 1988 in Milwaukee, WI to Gary and Janette (nee LaDuron) Haber. Lucas James had a passion for music, writing and reading. He loved spending time with his daughter, family and friends. Lucas James is survived by his daughter, Rochella; parents, Gary and...

Feb 8, 2018

Mary E. Sherman, age 67 years, passed away peacefully Thursday February 8, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 28, 1950 in Milwaukee to Eugene and Joan (nee Means) Sherman. Mary was a devoted mother and grandmother and was an advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Mary is survived by her children; Aimee (Thomas)...