Obituaries

Sep 30, 2016

Janice "Jan" M. Achterberg (nee Kent), age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Samaritan in West Bend. She was born on February 4, 1940 in Eau Claire, WI to Russell and Oriese (nee Morand) Kent. Janice graduated from Gladstone High in MI. She married the late, Fred C. Achterberg on April 23, 1960 in Gladstone,...

Sep 29, 2016

James R. Seiser, age 70 years of West Bend, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 after a long courageous battle. James was born on July 11, 1946 in Milwaukee to Peter and Marion (nee Beregmann) Seiser. Jim loved snowmobiling, the outdoors, fishing, but especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. James is survived by his wife Christa, sons Clint...

Sep 28, 2016

Arlyn J. Mossburg, age 74, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at the Aurora Hospital in Grafton. She was born on June 20, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Melvin and Alice (nee Gehrig) Mossburg. Arlyn enjoyed nature, antiques, poetry, playing Yahtzee and Sheepshead. She especially loved spending time with her family, friends and her special kitty Pinky. Arlyn is survived...

Sep 27, 2016

Sep 26, 2016

Doris A. Kuepper (nee Kohl), age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2016 at the Wellington Place in Hartford, WI. She was born on May 12, 1924 to Peter and Cora (nee Baumgartner) Kohl. Doris was born and raised in Richfield, WI. She married the late, Ralph G. Kuepper, on May 12, 1945 at St. Boniface Church. She...

Sep 25, 2016

Frederick K. Kasten, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on March 15, 1933. Married to the love of his life Judith (nee Slak) for 59 years. Fred served in the U.S. Army and then worked for the City of Milwaukee. He served as a real estate...

Sep 25, 2016

It has pleased Almighty God to take to Himself Dennis Harrell Curtiss, 90, on September 25, 2016. Dennis was born on December 16, 1925 in Hibbing, Minnesota to George and Letty. He was reborn a baptized child of God on February 14, 1927. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a motor machinist's mate second class and was...

Sep 22, 2016

Lois E. Baum (nee Strand), age 84 years of Slinger, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Autumn Oaks. Private Interment will be at Wisconsin Memorial Park of Brookfield.

Sep 21, 2016

Marion L. Williams (nee Vanden Breul), age 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 surrounded by her family. Marion was born on September 16, 1927 to the late Willem and Frieda (nee Hartmann) Vanden Breul in Wauwatosa, WI. Marion is survived by three sons Robert Jr. (Susan), John (Patricia) and James (Kristine); six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. She...

Sep 19, 2016

Gary A. Fezatt, age 60, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2016. He was born to Kenneth and Margaret (nee Calcari) Fezatt on October 24, 1955 in Racine, WI. Gary was raised in Port Washington, WI and graduated from Port Washington High School. Gary belonged to the Saukville Rifle & Pistol Gun Club in the capacity of an officer....

Sep 14, 2016

Donald August Herther of Cedarburg, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born to William and Alma (nee Wenzel) Herther on May 28, 1927. Donald married the love of his life Evelyn (nee Miske) on November 8, 1952. Together they had 3 children. Donald grew up farming until retirement. He also worked at Kieckhafer Company...

Sep 13, 2016

Timothy F. Kraft, age 60, died being a badass, riding his motorcycle on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. He was born on September 10, 1956 to Frank and Kaye (nee Forde) in Devil's Lake, North Dakota. He played softball and hockey all of his life. He was the oldest of five children. Tim graduated Park High in 1974 and decided to...

Sep 8, 2016

David Malecha, of Slinger, age 63, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016, at his favorite place, Kilby Lake Campground, after suffering a heart attack. He was born on July 18, 1953 in Northfield, Minnesota to Raymond and Julia (nee Horejsi) Malecha. He was married on May 22, 1976 in West Bend, WI to Susan Martz. David graduated from West Bend...

Sep 8, 2016

Helen M. Seitz, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Cedar Communities. She was born to Arthur and Caroline Raquet on February 19, 1922 in Kiel, WI. She married Robert W. Seitz on December 13, 1941. Helen retired from JC Penny in West Bend and was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in West Bend. Her favorite...

Sep 8, 2016

Norbert E. Sprengeler, age 83, passed away in West Bend, WI on Thursday, September 8, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 28, 1933 to Ernst and Erna Sprengeler. Norb is survived by his loving children Ginny (John) Theisen, Karl (Laura) Sprengeler and Beth Patmos; grandchildren Kallie (David) Locklair, Lindsay Sprengeler, Levi Patmos, Jana Patmos and Julia...

Sep 6, 2016

Dakota Lynn Krueger "Princess Koda", age 22, was set free to become an angel on Tuesday September 6, 2016. She was born to Raymond Kling Jr. and Kelly Krueger on April 29, 1994 in West Bend, WI. She graduated from West Bend West High School in 2012. Dakota was very gifted with a unique style and sassy personality. She was...

Sep 5, 2016

Lucille Freeze (nee Baertschy), age 88 years of West Bend, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at The Lighthouse. Lucille was born on May 27, 1928 to Elsmer and Martha (nee Christian) Baertschy. She married the late Carl Freeze and was a teacher in the West Bend area. Lucille loved shopping, traveling and bowling. Lucille is survived by her nieces...

Sep 4, 2016

Brian J. Bengry, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born on October 3, 1976 to Peter Bengry and Nancy (nee Ramel) Wendel. Brian enjoyed riding motorcycles, driving semi, deer hunting and working on trucks, cars and motorcycles when he had time. Brian is survived by his daughter Alison Bengry; father Peter...

Sep 4, 2016

Jeanette Mary Mack (nee Tennies), age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. She left this world very peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Henry and Clara (nee Hesprich) Tennies on August 9, 1924. She married William Mack on April 10, 1948, and together they raised a large family. It is with heavy hearts the family...

Sep 1, 2016

Kenneth W. Hansen, age 67, passed away on September 1, 2016 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born on July 14, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI to Lester and Mabel (nee Voelz) Hansen. Kenneth graduated from Custer High School, served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and retired from Burton & Mayer. He married his love, Carol (nee...