Gerald Butz
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....
Grace Goff
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...
Edwin Patzen
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...
Thomas Frase
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...
Lucas Haber
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...
Mary Sherman
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)...
Chad Ascher
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...
Audrey Nehm
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,...
Mark Nelson
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...
Eleanor Mergener
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...
Elizabeth Perry
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...
Timothy Bigley
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...
Eva "Lin" Melius
Jan 29, 2018
Eva Linnea "Lin" Melius (nee "Nea" Anderson) Lin grew up attending the Swedish Baptist Church in Manistique, Michigan where they walked to church. As a teenager Lin made the most important life decision when she accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Lin attended Manistique High School and began teaching five day clubs where she also served as a bus...
Larry Sprayberry
Jan 27, 2018
Larry D. Sprayberry, age 62, of Slinger, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was born on November 15, 1955 to Walter and Velma (nee Prince) Sprayberry and later graduated from from Texas High School Class of "74". On January 16, 1988, Larry married Susan Kratz and began their family. His favorite pastimes were playing baseball, golfing, cold beer,...
Susan Zisis
Jan 25, 2018
Sue Zisis of West Bend, 63, passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2018. Dear wife of Vic Zisis and mother of Karly (Keith) Duhamel, and Sabrina (Lisa) Pride. Wonderful grandmother to Braedon and Bree Duhamel; beloved sister to Jeff Spanaus, Patrick Spanaus (Sandy), Dave Lovrek, and Diane Spanaus; and is further survived by many other special relatives and friends. Preceded...
Faye Peterson
Jan 25, 2018
Faye C. Peterson (nee Braun), passed away Thursday January 25, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late William P. Peterson. Faye is survived by her sons: Bill (Gina) and Paul (Tracy); grandchildren; Jacob, Taylor, Brady, Chase and Maxx, her sisters; Nancy Thurow and Anita Tittel, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Private services for Faye...
