Kurt Gustafson
Apr 22, 2017
It is with sadness that we announce that Kurt E. (Skip) Gustafson has been called home to the Lord on April 22, 2017. He was born on August 25, 1942 to Laura E. (nee Grafton) and Walter K. Gustafson. Skip is survived by his wife, Jeanne and their two children, Kurt (wife Michelle) and Karen; their grandchildren, Jessica, Sara, Erin,...
Richard Kenfield
Apr 22, 2017
Richard "Dick" Kenfield, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Cedar Community in West Bend. He was born on April 25, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI to Leon and Clara (nee Rasmuessen) Kenfield. Dick married his love Helen (nee Schuster) on June 7, 1949 in Moscow, Idaho. He attended the University of Idaho and was in the...
Jennifer Freitag
Apr 21, 2017
Jennifer Ann Freitag, age 33 years, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017. She was born on December 17, 1983 in Hartford to Michael Freitag and Mary Ann Puls. Jennifer graduated from Slinger High School Class of 2002. She enjoyed shopping, being with friends, going to Brewer games, life itself, but especially spending time with family. Jennifer is survived by...
Tina Matthews
Apr 19, 2017
Tina V. Matthews (nee D'acquisto), age 92 years of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab. Tina was born on December 6, 1924 in Milwaukee's Third Ward to Vito and Frances (nee Gallo) D'acquisto. She married Grady Matthews on November 5, 1955. Tina loved to play bingo and the friends she made while...
Nancy Newhouse
Apr 17, 2017
Nancy A. Newhouse (nee Sable), age 73, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 11, 1944 to Norman and Gloria (nee Restivo) Sable. She graduated from St. Pius High School Class of 1962 and Cardinal Stritch University. She married Edward Newhouse on April 22, 1963 in Indiana. Nancy retired from IPD at...
Lorraine Merten
Apr 16, 2017
Lorraine Mary Merten, age 92, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Autumn Oaks in Slinger. She was born on August 31, 1924 in Slinger to the late Peter and Clara (nee Schaefer). She lived at St. Catherine's Residence for Working Women as she began her career in Milwaukee spanning 30 years as a private secretary. She enjoyed...
Earl Heder
Apr 15, 2017
Earl M. Heder, age 88, was born to his Eternal Home peacefully on Holy Saturday morning, April 15, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on June 16, 1928 in Hartford, WI to Nicholas and Loretta (nee Hahn) Heder. Earl was a laborer on the Soo Line Railroad for 44 years, never accepting a promotion. He...
Jacob Weiland
Apr 15, 2017
Jacob "Jack" J. Weiland, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Crossroads in Mayville, WI. He was born on February 10, 1948 Thiensville, WI to Jacob and Irene (nee Altenburg) Weiland. He proudly served in the United States Army. Jack enjoyed going to Slinger races, watching the Packers, older and larger cars, fishing and drinking!...
Michael Dedert
Apr 15, 2017
Michael "Mike" A. Dedert, age 62 years, of the Town of Wayne, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 due to a heart attack. Mike was born on March 26, 1955 to Robert and Jean (nee Chartier) Dedert. He graduated from Nicolet High School, class of 1973. He married the love of his life, Sharon (nee Kenehan), on January 10, 1976....
Michael Davis
Apr 11, 2017
Michael "Mike" J. Davis, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in his home in West Bend. He was born on June 16, 1960 in Milwaukee, WI to Eugene and Joyce (nee Schkirke) Davis. Mike enjoyed building collector cars, putting together model cars and airplanes and traveling the open roads. He especially loved his time with his...
Steven O'Patka
Apr 11, 2017
Steven "Steve" T. O'Patka, age 54, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in his home in Jackson. He was born on March 4, 1963 in Ohio to John and Pauline (nee Lochner) O'Patka. Steve loved to spend time with his grandchildren and enjoyed traveling. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; step-sons Scott (Stephanie) Dybul and Troy (Laurie)...
Micheline Kazmierski
Apr 10, 2017
Micheline R. "Mickey" Kazmierski (nee Pollack), age 65 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 10, 2017. Mickey was born on October 18, 1951 to Joseph and Jean (nee Fassbinder) Pollack in Milwaukee. Graduated from Pius High School, class of 1969. She married Fredrick "Rick" Kazmierski on May 8, 1971. Mickey was a computer analyst at...
Shirley Helmer
Apr 9, 2017
Shirley A. Helmer (nee Hansen), age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by her family. She was born on May 5, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI to LaVerne and Mary (nee Roets) Hansen. Shirley was a dedicated employee of the Aurora Clinics, she enjoyed her 1 week get-a-way to Door...
Monica Schulz
Apr 8, 2017
Monica A. Schulz (nee Watry), age 79 years of West Bend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Ivy Manor. Monica was born in Dacada, WI on November 10, 1937 to Jacob and Margaret (nee Lesch) Watry. She attended Port Washington High School and later Alverno College. Monica married James A. Schulz on February...
Shirley Wiese
Apr 8, 2017
Shirley Jean Wiese (nee Becklund) passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on April 8, 2017, at the feisty age of 84. Shirley was born on December 21, 1932 to Clarence and Caroline Becklund in Milwaukee. Shirley graduated from North Division High School on June 12th, 1952. On June 21, 1952, she married Paul R. Wiese at Holy...
Allen Hassel
Apr 7, 2017
Allen W. "Al" Hassel, 92 years, a WWII Navy Veteran, entered eternal life on April 7, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife Margaret R. "Peggy" Hassel, his daughter Judy A. Vowell, his grandson Allen R. Hassel and his son-in-law Tom M. Krischan. Allen is survived by his Companion Jeanne Hammes, sons Richard A. (Pat) Hassel and Dennis...
Dorothy Schmidt
Apr 7, 2017
Dorothy A. Schmidt (nee Krause), age 87 years of Richfield, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017. Dorothy was born on May 24, 1929 to Walter and Frieda (nee Burgardt) Krause. Dorothy married the late Harvey A. Schmidt on June 14, 1950 on Flag Day. Earlier in life, Dorothy volunteered many days to work in the health room for Slinger School...
Melanie Pollari
Apr 7, 2017
Melanie A. Pollari, age 41 years of West Bend, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Kathy Hospice. Melanie was born on December 20, 1975 to Gordon and Pamela (nee Hebein) Pollari. Graduated from Random Lake High School in 1994 and later attended Moraine Park Technical College graduated with a degree in...
Lucille Brunner
Apr 6, 2017
Lucille Brunner, age 83 of Fredonia died in the afternoon on Thursday, April 6th 2017 at her home, The Woodland View Assisted Living Facility of Fredonia. She was born in Washington County on February 20th, 1934 to the late Joseph and Louise (nee Reitmeier) Goeppert. Lucille married Vincent "Shorty" Brunner on April 26th, 1952 and settled in Fredonia to raise...
Wayne Strauss
Apr 5, 2017
Wayne E. Strauss, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in his home. He was born on May 1, 1955 in Illinois to Ernest and Berniece (nee Splies) Strauss. Wayne enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and being on his boat. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Wayne is survived by his loving wife Lori; son Matthew...
