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...
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,...
