James Chitwood
Oct 10, 2017
James "Jim" N. Chitwood, age 59, found peace on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his home in Barton. He was born on March 24, 1958 in West Bend to John and Norma (nee Harris) Chitwood. Jim was a life-long auto mechanic and owner/operator of NJC services of West Bend. Jim is survived by his mother, Norma; brothers, Gregory (Judy) Chitwood,...
Susan Curtis
Oct 8, 2017
Susan Frances (nee Spoerke) Curtis, age 66 years of West Bend, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Susan enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, and crossword puzzles. She loved being outdoors and spending time with her family. Susan is survived by; children, Tim (Jenni) Frigge, Aimee (Fiance Ryan Brickner) Frigge, and Josh (Kellie) Frigge; grandchildren, Carrissa, Jessica, Tyler,...
Harold Mapes
Oct 5, 2017
Harold Mapes Jr., age 87, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday October 5th, at Kettle Moraine Gardens, surrounded by loved ones. Harold truly enjoyed going to rummage sales and his Model A Ford. He was very active in the VFW and Honor Guard. When Harold and Betty first got married they were avid motorcyclists with a great group...
Ronald Depies
Oct 5, 2017
Ronald "Ron" A. Depies, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. He was born on April 5, 1943 to Edwin and La Verne (nee Van Treeck). He was on the first wrestling team for Port Washington High School and was on the football team when they went undefeated in 1960. He was on the Whitewater University Football Team...
Clarence Schemenauer
Oct 1, 2017
Clarence "Schemy" M. Schemenauer Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Hartford Hospital. He was born on October 25, 1947 in Hartford to Clarence and Lucille (nee Peters) Schemenauer Sr. He grew up in Hartford and graduated Slinger High School in 1965. Schemy owned and operated Schemenauer Plumbing & Heating and also owned Karen -...
James Elder
Sep 30, 2017
James Grey Elder, age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Lawliss Family Hospice in Mequon. Private Interment at Southern WI Veterans Cemetery.
Janice Henke
Sep 27, 2017
Janice I. Henke (nee Marx) of Jackson, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Kathy Hospice. Janice was born on July 22, 1933 in Appleton to Henry and Verna (nee Allen) Marx. She attended Appleton High School, class of 1951 and then went to Marquette University and graduated in 1955. Janice met Robert...
Marcia Ruhl
Sep 22, 2017
Marcia Ruhl (nee Edwards), age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2017, at home surrounded by family and her puppy Pixie in Jackson. She was born on May 27, 1932 in Port Clinton, OH to James and Leola (nee Winters) Edwards. She enjoyed entertaining, cooking, floral arranging for display and needlework. Marcia and her husband Fred traveled throughout...
William Claybaugh
Sep 19, 2017
William Morris Claybaugh, M.D., age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017, in West Bend, WI. Bill was born March 29, 1937, in Waukesha, WI, the son of William Stanley Claybaugh and Delores Bernice Wilson Claybaugh. Bill was a longtime West Bend resident. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1955 and later attended Northwestern University where he received...
Hildegard Kopf-Brown
Sep 18, 2017
Hildegard "Hilde" Kopf-Brown (nee Kopf), 65, passed away on Mon., Sept. 18th. Survived by her husband, Steven Brown; brother George Jr. (Tracy) Kopf; nieces and nephews, Stacey (Russell) Beistle, Sgt Megan Kopf, Spc. Ryan Kopf; great-niece and great-nephew Layla and Levi Beistle; aunts Katharina Schedlbauer and Loni Sercl; also family and friends in Brazil and Germany. Preceded in death by...
Virginia Hughes
Sep 18, 2017
Virginia I. Hughes (nee Metternich), age 96, went to her heavenly home Monday, September 18, 2017 under hospice care at her home with her family present. Virginia was active in VFW Auxiliary for 59 years and served as the Treasurer for VFW Post #1393 Auxiliary for over 30 years. She actively assisted with auxiliary events and poppy donations, was the...
Gloria Canales
Sep 18, 2017
Gloria L. Canales (nee Wicklund), age 79, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born on March 19, 1938 in Milwaukee to David and Irene (nee Eckert) Wicklund and graduated from Messmer High School. She married John Rudy Canales on November 21, 1960 and was employed at Walgreens in Glendale. Gloria enjoyed knitting, crocheting, baking and dancing. She...
Richard Mesick
Sep 17, 2017
Richard D. Mesick, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the age of 47 years. Rick was born on July 21, 1970 to Richard Mesick and Sharon Wilson (nee Stockfisch) in Menomonee Falls. He was a sheet metal worker for many years. Rick loved to hunt, fish, camp, and watch the Green Bay Packers. But...
Larry Toraason
Sep 17, 2017
Larry battled leukemia for just over a year, staying his ever hopeful and positive self, finding strength in his friends and family. Larry passed away at Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice in Milwaukee on Sept 17, 2017. Larry was born in Whitehall, Wisconsin on July 27, 1952. He graduated from Blair High School, received his bachelor's degree from UW Stout,...
Joan Brooks
Sep 11, 2017
Joan A. Brooks (nee Collura), age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on September 2, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Riverside High School. Joan owned Aerobic Dance Exercise Institute. She loved dancing and enjoyed doing her own choreography for her business. For many years, she...
David Skrentny
Sep 10, 2017
David J. Skrentny, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer. He was born in Milwaukee on October 7, 1943 to Raymond and Ann (nee Felden) Skrentny. The family moved to Kewaskum when he was three years old and called Kewaskum home. David graduated from Kewaskum High School Class of...
Andrew Melius
Sep 9, 2017
Andrew "Andy" Melius, 37, of Theresa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The son of Kenneth and Barbara (Dhein) Melius. He was born on January 19, 1980. He graduated from Slinger High School with high honors. He later went on to pursue a degree in Political Science from UW Whitewater, where he graduated with honors. Andy had a...
Louise Leavitt
Sep 5, 2017
Louise M. Leavitt (nee Kenyon) of Slinger, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center at the age of 66. Louise was born on April 2, 1951 to Thomas and Maria (nee Dinklage) Kenyon in Chorley Lancashire England. She married the late Larry Leavitt on July 19, 1978 and moved in 1994 to Slinger. Louise was a...
Donald Gibbons
Sep 5, 2017
Donald H. Gibbons, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a long struggle with lymphoma on September 5, 2017 in his West Bend home. He was born on November 2, 1936 in Sheboygan, WI, to Harvey and Antoinette (nee LeMahieu) Gibbons. Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bobette (nee Mulock); children Tracy (Matt) Howard; Teri...
Donna Witz
Sep 3, 2017
Donna J. Witz (July), nee Schwichtenberg, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the age of 77 years. Donna was born on November 26, 1939 to John and Elsie (nee Dudei) Schwichtenberg in West Bend. She was an avid reader, beloved Green Bay Packer and WI Badger fan. Donna loved spending time with her children, grandchildren...
