Obituaries

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...

Jul 27, 2016

Myrtle L. Hassinger (nee Soyk), age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on July 11, 1922 to Albert and Louise (nee Viestadt) Soyk. On September 11, 1943 Myrtle devoted her love and her life to Walter J. Hassinger at St. John's Church in West Bend. After marriage,...

Jul 26, 2016

Richard A. Hahn, age 85 years, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Richard was born on December 30, 1930 in the Town of Polk to Frank and Clara (nee Bohn). Hahn. He married Carol (nee Schmidt) on September 12, 1953. Richard served as a Corporal in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and then worked as a machinist...

Jul 25, 2016

Edna Josephine Langenecker (Nee Wolf), age 94, passed away at Wellington Place in Hartford, WI on July 25, 2016. She was born to Paul and Genevieve (Nee Benkler) Wolf on March 20, 1922. She married Gilbert Langenecker on November 6, 1945 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nenno, WI and together they had 5 children. Edna was born...

Jul 23, 2016

Dean Darwin Weasler, of West Bend, entered eternal rest with his Heavenly Father, age 92, on July 23, 2016. He had been hospitalized at Aurora Hospital in Grafton and was currently at the Cedar Lake Campus, Countryside in West Bend. Dean was born November 7, 1923 the son of Joseph and Polly (nee Warden) in Waldo, Wisconsin. He married the...

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Jul 20, 2016

James "Jim" Leonard Langnes, age, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in Slinger, WI. He was born to Herbert and Lucille (Nee Snyder) Langnes on March 30, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI. Jim was raised in Rockfield, WI and graduated from Prescott High School in 1956. He married Diane Gleesing in 1960 and together they had two children....

Jul 18, 2016

Robert "Bob" Eugene Wolf, age 88, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016. He was born to Lloysius and Hilda (Nee Wornardt) Wolf on April 15, 1928 in West Bend, WI. He graduated from West Bend High School Class of 1947. Bob married the love of his life, Florence Kudek on August 19, 1950. Bob worked over 40 years at...

Jul 17, 2016

Rita "Kit" Adamson (nee Kruzel), age 62, passed away suddenly in her home on Sunday, July 17, 2016. She was born on April 14, 1954 to Adalbert and Dolores (nee Nystrom) Kruzel. Kit loved life to the fullest and so enjoyed helping others. She especially loved working with all children and visiting people in hospitals and senior centers with her...

Jul 16, 2016

Paul Joseph Kovacevich, age 46, passed away at his home on Saturday July 16, 2016. He was born to Douglas and Margaret (Nee Novak) Kovacevich on January 6, 1970. He married the love of his life Lanae (Nee Landon) on June 22, 1991 and together they had four children. Paul was born in Milwaukee and raised in Allenton, WI. He...