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,...
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...
