Obituaries

Oct 22, 2015

Priscilla Anne Engstrom (nee Vanderkin) Passed away peacefully on October 22, 2015 at age 84. She was born on December 5, 1930 in Waupun to Elmer and Lulu Bell (nee Moore) Vanderkin. A Funeral Service will be held at Our Savior United Church of Christ (W172 N12533 Division Road, Germantown, WI) on October 30, 2015 at 1:00pm with Pastor Tara...

Oct 22, 2015

Donald W. Stevens, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born on October 19, 1938 in Iola, Wisconsin to Llewellyn and Pearl (nee Buttolph) Stevens. Don graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers in 1956. He worked as a maintenance mechanic at Leeson Electric in Grafton and after retirement he worked several part-time...

Oct 20, 2015

Susan Lee Baun, age 71, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Suzzi was born on November 29, 1943 to the late John and Dorothy (nee Deschner) Gallagher in Chicago, IL. She was raised in Delavan, WI. After high school, she attended college in Madison to become a certified beautician. Suzzi was united in marriage to...

Oct 17, 2015

James (Colonel Jimmy) F. Cotter, of West Bend, WI Age 79. Passed away peacefully on Saturday October 17, 2015. He was born to Desmond and Julia (nee Goretzki) Cotter in Wittenberg, WI on August 17, 1936. James was raised in Barton, WI and graduated from West Bend High School.Jimmy was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed gambling, taking cruises...

Oct 15, 2015

Michael C. Sarwas, age 54, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015. He was born February 8, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI to Michael and Dorothy (nee Burcham) Sarwas. He attended Custer High School and retired from the Carpenter's Union. Michael loved fishing, old classic cars, guns, spending time with the grandchildren and his family. He also enjoyed Star Trek, Star...

Oct 14, 2015

Leah A. Drollinger (nee MeGreane), age 73, passed away Wed., Oct. 14, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab Center. She was born on Nov. 15, 1941 in Oshkosh, WI to William and Muriel (nee McGinley) McGreane. Leah married the love of her life, Jacob Drollinger on Apr. 15, 1968 in Wisconsin Dells. They went on to have three loving...

Oct 13, 2015

Oct 13, 2015

FEATHERS, Ruth Ann (nee Brandenburg), age 88 years, passed away Tues., Oct 13. Loving wife of the late Ralph Feathers. Beloved and special aunt of Jeffrey (Debra) Voigt and Craig (Cindy) Voigt. Further survived by nieces, nephews and friends. A Private Graveside Service will be held on Thurs., Oct. 22 at Southern WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove.

Oct 11, 2015

Nicole C. Kopfmann, age 23, of West Bend, entered eternal life Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 27, 1991, the loving daughter of Robert and Christine (nee Kruse) Kopfmann. Nicole graduated from Slinger High School in 2010, where she excelled in academics, was a peer, head drum major, student council member, National Honour...

Oct 10, 2015

David Leroy Beck age 50. Passed away peacefully on Saturday October 10, 2015. He was born on February 3, 1965 in West Bend, WI to Bernie & Judy (nee Reinders) Beck. He was raised in Nabob and graduated from Slinger High School in 1983. David married Cheryl (nee Schreier) and together they had 3 children. He was employed at Glenn...

Oct 9, 2015

Michael Steven Venus, Age 56 of West Bend Passed away surrounded by family on October 9, 2015. He was born to George and Nancy (nee Nielsen) on September 12, 1959 in Milwaukee WI. Michael was a graduate of Brown Deer High School. He Married Linda (nee Mehrens) Venus on April 25, 1987. Mike and Linda have two beautiful daughters Danielle...

Oct 9, 2015

Joan M. Strobel, "Joanie", age 74, found Eternal peace on Friday, October 9, 2015 with her family by her side. Joanie was born to Desmond and Julia (nee Goretski) Cotter on March 11, 1941 in Wittenberg, WI. She married Barney Strobel on November 1, 1986 in Kewaskum, WI. Joanie was the ultimate people person and lit up the room with...

Oct 7, 2015

Corinne F. Jordan, (nee McNeil), age 93, of River Forest IL, passed away peacefully at Cedar Community in West Bend, WI on Wednesday, October 7th, 2015. Corinne is survived by her son John (Elsie) Jordan; grandchildren Tony Jordan, Anna (Michael) Yahnke and Eric Jordan; great granddaughter Averi. Corinne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Jordan and...

Oct 6, 2015

Robert J. Marks "Bob", age 84 years, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Robert was born on June 10, 1931 in Hubertus, WI to John and Elizabeth (nee Schuster) Marks. Bob's first and only love was his wife, Joan (nee Fowles). They married on March 15, 1952 and shared over 63 years together. The couple lived in West Bend and...

Sep 30, 2015

Diane R. Pennell (nee Loux), age 67, of Sheboygan, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with bladder cancer on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. She was born on December 3, 1947 in Sheboygan to Raymond and Dorothy (nee Zywicke) Loux. Diane was raised in Sheboygan and graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1966. Diane was very...

Sep 27, 2015

James F. Horton "Jim", age 92, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at the Kathy Hospice of West Bend. He was born in February of 1923, in West Allis to Lisle and Gocia (nee DeMallie) Horton. He was a graduate of the Class of 1941 from West Allis Central and class of 1950 from Carrol College....

Sep 24, 2015

Marie A. Valentino, 35, of Allenton, entered Eternal Life peacefully at home on Thursday, September 24, 2015. She was born December 30, 1979 in Menomonee Falls, WI. She graduated from Slinger High School in 1998 and attended Moraine Park Technical College, receiving an Associate's Degree in Marketing. Marie spent most of her years loving and caring for her three children,...

Sep 23, 2015

Sep 23, 2015

Dorothy L. Rudolf (nee Taylor) "Dotti", age 76, of West Bend passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Dotti went to her eternal home in the arms of the Lord. She was born on June 6, 1939 in Milwaukee to Daniel and Clara (nee Manz) Taylor. She graduated from Custer High...

Sep 22, 2015

Robert M. Woods "Rob", age 56, of Slinger, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. He was born on April 16, 1959 in Milwaukee to Willard and Violet (nee Grossmann) Woods. Rob met Lori (nee Francisco) and they married on June 15, 1985. Rob was a caring and loving husband, father and grandfather. He had a special place in his...