Obituaries

Aug 31, 2016

Andrea A. Stamsta (nee Mattick), loving mother, daughter, sister and friend of many, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born on January 23, 1982 to Ronald and Dana (nee Simpson) Mattick. She attended Hamilton High School and graduated from Oconto High School. Andrea is survived by her children Cameron, Kyla...

Aug 30, 2016

Sandy Lee Berben (nee Barske) of Jackson, WI. Passed away peacefully on August 30, 2016, age 60. She was born to Kenneth and Virginia (nee Pawlowski) on December 5, 1955. She married Mark Berben on January 17, 1975 and together they had three children. Sandy's grandchildren Kylie and Kane said "It's Grandmas time to shine." She will be deeply missed...

Aug 28, 2016

Private Committal

Aug 28, 2016

John Robert "Bob" Hults, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Grafton, WI. He was born on August 6, 1927 to John Murray and Margaret Quigley in Philadelphia, PA. Bob enlisted in the Navy in1944 and completed basic training in Oklahoma as a firefighter. After two years in the Navy, Bob's next adventure was a trip...

Aug 26, 2016

V. Annette Schwanke (nee McClellan), age 83 years of Hartford, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at Wellington Place. Viola was born on October 20, 1932 in Chicago, IL to William and Ellen (nee Johnson) McClellan. Viola was raised in Milwaukee and met her late husband Donald and were married on Oct 21, 1952. She worked for Manpower in Milwaukee...

Aug 25, 2016

Sr. Margaret Held, SSSF joined her Lord on Aug. 25, 2016 in Durant, MS at the age of 68, along with her beloved friend, Sr. Paula Merrill. She was born and raised in Slinger, WI on Aug. 15, 1948 to Jerome and Dolores (nee Gundrum) Held. She attended St. Peter's Grade School and entered the School Sisters of St. Francis...

Aug 25, 2016

Lester George Gutschenritter, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2016. He was born to George and Salome (nee Tiss) Gutschenritter on July 19, 1929 in the Town of Summit, WI. He married Mary Ann Jaworski and together they had 4 children, Sue (Rick) Imperiale, Terry (Carl) Meredith, Jim, and Jeff (Jackie) Gutschenritter and two granddaughters, Emily and...

Aug 19, 2016

Dennis L. Gerrietts Jr., age 56, met his Father, in Heaven, on Friday, August 19, 2016. He was born on July 26, 1960 in Berwyn, IL to Dennis and Loralee (nee Rode) Gerrietts. Dennis was an active member at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran church, as a devoted Christian, he enjoyed being the Treasurer and usher. As business owner of DCD...

Aug 17, 2016

Constance "Connie" C. Weiss (nee Held), age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Serenity Villa in Slinger, WI. She was born on March 6, 1924 to the late Herbert and Elizabeth (nee Polster) Held in the Town of Addison. She attended St. Peter and Paul School in Nenno. Sometime after graduation she went into work doing...

Aug 14, 2016

Francis "Guy" J. Price, age 83, sadly passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Fond Du Lac. Guy was fourth of ten children born in Milwaukee on February 14, 1933 to Frank and Anecia (nee Marushavska) Price. He was proud to be a retired Detective of the Glendale Police Department. Guy is survived and loved by his wife Darlene...

Aug 13, 2016

Ruth Sickler (Nee Damaschun), age 87 passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 13, 2016. She was born to Gustav and Anna (Nee Gedat) Damaschun on July 29, 1929 in Lindendorf Germany. She married Wayne Sickler in 1955 in Karlsruhe Germany-where he was stationed and together they had three children. Ruth was raised in Germany...

Aug 9, 2016

Robert B. Madalinski (Bob), age 78, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2016. He was born to Joseph and Rose (Nee Lesnieski) Madalinski on September 8, 1937 in Michigan. Bob married the love of his life Mary Gettelman on May 7, 1960 and together they had two children. Bob is survived by his wife Mary, his two children, Natalie (Tom)...

Aug 9, 2016

Beulah A. Nothem (nee Goschey), age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 in West Bend. She was born on August 10, 1928 in Barton, WI to Joseph and Edna (nee Burkholz) Goschey. In her early years, she worked in a shoe factory, St. Joseph's Hospital, the West Bend Company, the Samaritan and Cedar Lake Home. Beulah married...

Aug 8, 2016

Ronald J. Ostranger, age 85, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 at his residence. Ron was born on June 10, 1931 to Joseph and Alice Ostranger. He was raised in Milwaukee and moved to West Bend in 1975. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1953 working in graves registration. On September 10,...

Aug 3, 2016

James H. Basler, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the Cedar Lake Home. He was 90 years old. He was born on October 18, 1925 in Allenton to Jacob and Anna (nee Hauschild) Basler. He graduated from Slinger High School as Valedictorian in 1942. James had a passion for farming, working in his machine...

Aug 2, 2016

Joseph H. Neu, age 81, passed away on Tueday, August 2, 2016. He was born Sep. 4, 1934 to Walter and Aurelia (nee Theisen). He was raised in Germantown and graduated from Menomonee Falls High School Class of '52. He married Joan (nee Rennicke) on November 23, 1988 in West Bend. Joe was a carpenter and belonged to Carpenter Union...

Aug 2, 2016

Jeffrey A. Henckel, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 2, 2016. He was born on November 26, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI to Gerald and Nancy (nee Lubbert) Henckel. Jeffrey enjoyed spending his weekends swimming and boating on Friess Lake, at the home that he remodeled, using his skills and life-long love for carpentry and woodwork. He was...

Jul 31, 2016

Ruth Ann Williams, age 79, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at The Samaritan Health Center. Ruth was born on September 17, 1936 in Victor, Iowa to George and Dassie (nee Sims) Maschmann. She graduated from Victor High School class of 1955. On May 20, 1967 she married Bonnie E. Williams Jr. in Milwaukee. Ruth is survived by her son...

Jul 31, 2016

Jul 30, 2016

Ralph Edward Smith, age 92, peacefully went to be with his Savior surrounded by family on July 30, 2016. He was born to Edward and Natalie (Nee Hirsch) on December 1, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI. He married the love of his life, Miriam Clark on September 13, 1951 in California, and together they had five children. Ralph attended Milwaukee public...