Obituaries

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)...

Feb 8, 2018

Chad M. Ascher, age 35 years, passed away unexpectedly in Ironwood, Michigan on Thursday February 8, 2018. He was born on March 29, 1982 to Ernst and Cynthia (nee Kump) Ascher. Chad was born in Milwaukee, raised in West Bend, and graduated from West Bend East High School Class of 2000. He enjoyed camping, hiking, watching soccer, biking and playing...

Feb 7, 2018

Audrey A. Nehm (nee Kuhaupt), age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at her residence in Slinger. She was born on November 28, 1927 in Richfield, WI to William and Minnie (nee Funk) Kuhaupt. Audrey worked a short time at Thiel's Mill in Slinger where she met her love, Robert G. Nehm. They were married on October 23,...

Feb 7, 2018

Mark D. Nelson, age 37 years, passed away Wednesday February 7, 2018 at Froedtert Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1980 to Gary and Madelyn (nee Neldner) Nelson in Orlando, Florida. He was raised in Florida and later on, moved to Wisconsin. On September 7, 2007, Mark married Jennifer Brom and together they started their family. Mark is survived...

Feb 6, 2018

Eleanor G. Mergener (nee Schulteis) "Ellie" passed away Tuesday February 6, 2018 at the age of 91 years. She was born on March 18, 1926 on the family farmstead in Richfield to Albert and Clara (nee Hennes) Schulteis. On June 18, 1949, she married Thomas P. Mergener at St. Mary's Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Richfield. Ellie...

Feb 6, 2018

Feb 5, 2018

Elizabeth "Liz" P. Perry, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on April 28, 1961 to Douglas and Joan (nee Rongitsch) Perry. Liz had many passions in life, bringing love and joy wherever she went. A special education teacher for over two decades at Germantown County Line...

Feb 2, 2018

Jan 29, 2018

Timothy C. Bigley of West Bend, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at the age of 65 years. He was born on January 29, 1953 in Davenport, Iowa. Tim was raised in Menomonee Falls graduating with the Class of "71" from Falls East High School. After his schooling, Tim worked as a signalman for the railroad. Tim is survived by...