Ann Becker
Apr 3, 2017
Ann L. Becker "Anna Lou" (nee Schwamb), age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2017. She was born on October 19, 1927 in Slinger to Rudolph and Anna (nee Weiss) Schwamb and graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1945. She married Allen on November 6, 1948 at St. Peter's Catholic Church. Anna Lou was a lifelong teacher...
Joseph Ecker
Apr 2, 2017
Joseph J. Ecker, 88, of West Bend passed away on April 2, 2017 peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born on July 25, 1928 in Brillion, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Steinmetz) Ecker. After graduating Valedictorian from Brillion High School, he also graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a...
John Reinertsen
Apr 2, 2017
John Allan Reinertsen, 89, died peacefully at his home in West Bend, Wisconsin on April 2, 2017. He devoted his life to serving others and was known for his ready smile, genuine kindness, and caring demeanor. An extraordinary leader and visionary, he led multiple institutions to greater heights and provided countless hours of service to numerous cultural and professional organizations....
Harold Strohmeyer
Apr 1, 2017
Harold Frank Strohmeyer, age 82, of St. Michaels, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 1, 2017. He was born on April 2, 1934 in the Town of Wayne to George and Jennie (nee Hoffman). He was married to Betty (nee Christensen) on October 7, 1961. Harold was a farmer in his early years raising beef cattle, pigs and chickens and...
Steven Schneeweis
Mar 30, 2017
Steven R. Schneeweis, 64 years, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Kathy Hospice after a three month battle with leukemia. Steve lived in Saukville. Steve was born on July 11, 1952 to Richard and Maxine (nee Busko) Schneeweis. Steve married Rita (nee Burggraf) on September 3, 1977. After their marriage, the couple raised their family in Saukville, Wisconsin....
Theresia Kopf
Mar 30, 2017
Theresia Kopf (nee Scherzl), age 85, joined her beloved husband Georg Kopf in heaven on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She is survived by children, Hildegard (Steve) Kopf-Brown, George (Tracy) Kopf; grandchildren, Stacey (Russ) Beistle, Army SGT Megan Kopf and Army SPC Ryan Kopf; great-grandchildren, Layla and Levi Beistle; sister Katharina Scheldbauer; sisters-in-law, Loni Sercl, Marie Scherzl and Berta (Anton) Egles....
Wilbert Mueller
Mar 28, 2017
Wilbert C. Mueller was called to his eternal home on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Cedar Community in West Bend, Wisconsin. He lived 96 blessed years. Mr. Mueller is remembered for a dedicated life of service in Christian education. He worked tirelessly, always willing to help where his skills and talents could be used. He embraced any challenge placed before...
Bonita Kuepper
Mar 26, 2017
Bonita "Bonnie" M. Kuepper lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the age of 66, surrounded by her beloved family. Bonnie was born on April 19, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI. She was raised by her parents, Ramona (Yenter) and Volkmar Bauer in Milwaukee, Pewaukee Lake, and Richfield, WI. Bonnie graduated from Slinger High School. Growing up,...
Ella Iris
Mar 22, 2017
Ella Iris (nee Clay), age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 22, 2017 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. She was born in Hollister, Wisconsin on August 29, 1924 to Leonard and Edith (nee Meeks) Clay. She graduated from Hollister School with highest honors and was later one of those daring young women who stepped up for the war effort...
Jacob Hansen
Mar 22, 2017
Jack L. Hansen, age 92 years of West Bend, found peace on March 22, 2017 at the Lighthouse of West Bend, where he had been a resident with his wife Doris, for the past five years. Jack joined Doris in heaven, who preceded him in death 12 days prior. Born in Milwaukee on July 18, 1924, Jack grew up in...
Laverne Risch
Mar 19, 2017
LaVerne R. Risch (nee Rosenthal), age 93 years passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Cedar Community. LaVerne was born on December 29, 1923 in Milwaukee to Edgar and Renee (nee Wyler) Rosenthal. She married the late Donald Risch in 1946. During their 67 years together, they raised three children: Gary (Karin), Bonnie (Norman) Leifer and Linde (Scott) Hinkel. She...
Joshua Perdzock
Mar 18, 2017
Joshua T. Perdzock, age 18, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017. A Funeral Service will be at 6:00PM on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095) with Pastor George Lessmann presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00PM until 5:45PM at the funeral home.
Faith Welch
Mar 18, 2017
Faith E. Welch (nee Tribbey) , age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford, WI. She was born on August 7, 1931 to Ralph and Jennie (nee Nichols) Tribbey, that day is also her father's birthday. Faith enjoyed doing country crafts for 19 years and then started creating occasional greeting cards...
Janet Reichert
Mar 15, 2017
Janet Lillian Reichert (nee Hembel) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the age of 103 years. Janet was born on May 22, 1913 to Henry J. and Emma (nee Schmidt) Hembel. She graduated from West Bend High School, class of 1931. The following year, she completed the teaching program at Fond du Lac Normal School, and graduated...
Joan Amos
Mar 15, 2017
Joan A. "Muttie" Amos (nee Lederer), age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on October 28, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to Rudolph and Lorraine (nee Guetzke) Lederer. Muttie is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Jack; her three children and spouses, Jeff (Jennifer), Mark (Nancy),...
Shirley Ruhnke
Mar 15, 2017
Shirley Ann Ruhnke (nee Puestow), age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab. She was born on March 12, 1937 in Fairbanks, WI to Harry and Alma (nee Spiegel) Puestow. Shirley is survived by her loving husband Frederick; children Annette (John) Szep, John (Debbie) Ruhnke, James (Julie) Ruhnke, Connie Reason, Mary (Paul)...
Rose Berchem
Mar 12, 2017
Rose Valley Berchem, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on June 25, 1936 in Menominee, MI to the late Godfrey and Marie (nee Wozniak) Valley. Rose lived with the temperament of a true artist, yet denied her talent with every breath. Her gardens overflowing with color...
Gerald Dufour
Mar 12, 2017
Gerald "Duke" L. Dufour, age 86, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1931 in Escanaba, MI and graduated from Escanaba High School Class of '49. He then graduated from Michigan Tech in 1953 with a civil engineering degree. On November 28, 1953 he was united in marriage to Mary (nee Way). He served...
Winifred Rettler
Mar 10, 2017
Winifred H. Rettler (nee Conrad), age 92, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017. She was born on April 24, 1924 in Saukville to Jacob and Hedwig (nee Luedtke) Conrad. She graduated from Port Washington High School Class of 1941. She married Albert Rettler on September 6, 1947 in Cedarburg where they lived until 1949 when they moved to West...
Doris Hansen
Mar 10, 2017
Doris Margaret Hansen (nee Ansay), a longtime resident of West Bend and member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, passed away on Friday March 10, 2017 at the Lighthouse Senior Living Center, where she has been a resident with her husband, Jack for the past 5 years. Born in Port Washington, Doris grew up on her parents Ray and Rose...
