Obituaries

Feb 7, 2016

Matthew Antoine Fausek of West Bend, WI. age 91 passed away peacefully on Sunday February 7, 2016. He was born to Matthew and Phyllis (Nee Gurgall) Fausek on October 28, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI. He was married to the late Joyce (Nee Suszek) Fausek for over fifty years. Together they had two children. Matthew retired from the United States Post...

Feb 4, 2016

Bertha L. Tackes (nee Unger), age 82, of the Town of Trenton, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016. She was born on March 6, 1933 to Hugo and Alma (nee Zimdars) Unger. She attended St. John Lutheran School in Newburg. Bertha married Willard Tackes on October 20, 1951 at Holy Trinity Parish in Newburg. She worked at Amity Leather...

Feb 3, 2016

Lois M. Landvatter (nee Rogne), age 79, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2016 at the Ivy Manor in Jackson. She was born in Milwaukee on February 24, 1936 to Carl and Ella (nee Schmidt) Rogne. She spent her childhood in West Allis and later moved to Camp Awana. She graduated from Random Lake High School. After raising 3 children...

Feb 2, 2016

Caroline J. Risse, 88, of Elkhart Lake, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 at Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend. Caroline was born on Apr. 17, 1927 in the Town of Farmington, near Fillmore, Washington County, to the late Edwin and Milda (nee Groeschel) Gerner, and married Norton Risse on July 17, 1948 at Waubeka Community Church...

Feb 1, 2016

Thomas E. Cosgrove, age 92, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Tom earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Drake University where he met Peggy (nee Wright), and was married January 28, 1950 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tom was proud to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II and he enjoyed...

Jan 30, 2016

Eileen D. Goschey (nee Guetzke), age 77 years of West Bend, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Tri Care Manor. Eileen was born in Germantown on November 4, 1938 to Hilbert and Margaret (nee Bernhardt) Guetzke. She married the late Edgar Malitz, who passed away on July 10, 1979 then married the late Harvey Goschey on September 6, 1980....

Jan 30, 2016

Tensa M. Fields (nee Brauns-Altoff) of West Bend, WI peacefully joined her Heavenly Father, and the love of her life, C. Myron Fields, on January 30,, 2016 in Rhinelander, WI with family by her side. She was under the care of Ministry Homecare Hospice Services. Tensa was born on June 22, 1918 in Milwaukee, WI. She met Myron at a...

Jan 29, 2016

Reuben Harold Herther of Cedarburg, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born to William and Alma (Nee Wenzel) Herther on December 26, 1934. Reuben graduated from Slinger High School in 1952 and married the love of his life Leola (Nee Ehlke) on May 29th, 1954. Together they had 5 children. Reuben...

Jan 28, 2016

Janice M. Shaver (nee Plate), age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2016 surrounded by her family at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend. She was born on September 9, 1939 to Harry and Lucille (nee Wisnewski) Plate. Janice enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her favorite pastime was with her husband...

Jan 27, 2016

Douglas A. Wills, age 81 years, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday January 27, 2016 at his residence. He was born on June 8, 1934 in Norway, Michigan to Russell and Lily (nee Hammarlund) Wills. He graduated from Norway High School, class of 1951 and later graduated from Michigan State University, class of 1956. After graduation, he was employed by Arthur Anderson...

Jan 27, 2016

Gertrude Alma Schroeter (Nee Boll) age 95, passed away peacefully at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake, WI on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Gertrude was born to Otto and Helena (Nee Millert) Boll on November 12, 1920 in Sheboygan falls, WI. She graduated Sheboygan Falls High School in 1938 and married Lyle Schroeter at St. John's Lutheran Church in...

Jan 25, 2016

Harold J. Hefter, 86, left this world but not our hearts on January 25, 2016. He was born on June 19, 1929 to Fridolin and Frances (nee Koll) Hefter. He married Shirley (nee Noegel) on May 17, 1952. Harold served on the Board of Directors for the Associated Bank of Slinger, formerly F & M, and the Slinger School Board....

Jan 25, 2016

Ronald George Webber, age 68 of Singer, WI passed away peacefully at Kathy Hospice on January 25, 2016. He was born to George and Beryl (Nee Stemp) Webber on March 26, 1947 in Milwaukee and raised in Katzenbach, WI. Ronald graduated from Slinger High School in 1965 and married the love of his life, Bonnie (Nee Sullivan) at St Frances...

Jan 24, 2016

Pamela G. Garceau (nee Mooney), (1947-2016) of West Bend, WI., passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. Beloved partner of Robert Henschel. Loving mother of Brian Garceau and Teri Garceau. Grandmother and loving caretaker to grandson James Garceau. Survived by loving sister Eileen Sanfilippo and brother Timothy Mooney and his wife Kathleen. Survived by many loved relatives and friends. Also, sister...

Jan 24, 2016

Violet June Wisnefske (Nee Ziminski) passed away peacefully on January 24, 2016 at Cedar Lake Home surrounded by family. Violet was born on June 15, 1923 to John and Helen Ziminski. She married Donald F. Wisnefske on December 15, 1945. Violet enjoyed tending to her many flower gardens, canning, sewing, and tying quilts. Violet was blessed with six children: Gloria...

Jan 22, 2016

Robert "Bob" M. Grady, age 71 years of West Bend, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. Bob was born in Milwaukee on March 7, 1944 to Francis and Rose (nee Lipperer) Grady. He graduated from Washington High School, class of 1964 and later married Jane (nee Muender) on September 20, 1969 at St. Ann's Church. Bob served in the United...

Jan 20, 2016

Irene Harriet McCartney Smith, 101, of West Bend died on January 20, 2016, at Cedar Bay West Assisted Living at the Cedar Community, West Bend, WI. A memorial service for the immediate family and Cedar Community friends will be held at the Cedar Bay Chapel on February 27, 2016 at 10:00AM. Rev. Kathryn Kuhn as the officiant. Irene was born...

Jan 18, 2016

Jan 18, 2016

Jean Ann Gruling (Nee Szymkowski) age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean was born to Henry & Mary (Nee Schroeder) Szymkowski on August 19, 1940. Jean had a love of baking. She touched many lives & will be dearly missed. Jean is survived by her husband Delmar Gruling; son, John...

Jan 17, 2016

Mary Magdalene (Thelen) Windis, 90, passed away peacefully at Serenity Villa in Slinger WI on January 17, 2016. She was a wonderful mother of 12 children and will be dearly missed. Mary was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 18, 1925 to Nick and Lena (Borst) Thelen. She graduated from Messmer High School, and the La Crosse Teacher's College with...