Obituaries

Nov 2, 2015

Edward J. Heinowski, Jr. "Eddie", 72, found peace on Mon., Nov. 2, 2015. Beloved husband of Pat for 31 years. Loving dad of Thomas and John (Nancy). Loving stepfather of Mark (Patty Dee). Dear brother of Dianne (Bill) Paepke. Loving cousin of David (Pat) Zwiefka and the late Roberta Schowalter. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Dear son of...

Nov 1, 2015

John Alan Butler, Age 67, of West Bend, entered into eternal peace on November 1, 2015 with his family by his side. John was born on January 20, 1948 to Ralph and Pauline (Brownfield) Butler in Iowa City, Iowa. The family moved to Elroy, WI where John graduated from Royall High School in 1965. It was during his senior year,...

Oct 31, 2015

Lori Goltz (nee Frase), age 54, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital of West Bend. She was born on February 10, 1961 in West Bend to Lawrence and Mary Ann (nee Wagner) Franse. Lori was raised in the town of Addison and graduated from Slinger High School. She married Scott Goltz on June 17, 1989....

Oct 30, 2015

Muth, Carol (nee Cook) "Patsy", age 81, passed away after a brief battle with AML on Friday October 30, 2015. Patsy was a retired employee at Arandell. Loving mom of Ron (Debra) Muth, Debbie (Randy) Dahl, Laurie Warner, Barbie (Boyd) Thew, and Tracy (Jeff) Turk. Proud Nana of Nick, Katie (Dave), Ryan, Drew (Julie), Alex (Crystal), Megan, Joel, Matthew, and...

Oct 30, 2015

Piper, Dolores "Dee" (nee Ellman). Passed away 10/30/2015, at the age of 86. Preceded in death by her husband Robert, who passed away 12/29/1962. Dee is survived by her seven children William (Carol), Robin, Douglas, Jan-Marie (Michael) Gendlin, Susan Nulty, Barbara Gerdman and Russell. She is also survived by her four grandchildren Theresa, Andrew, Nicholas and Christina, as well as...

Oct 30, 2015

Peter A. Hansen, age 36, passed away on Friday October 30, 2015. He was born on August 16, 1979 in Illinois. He was very active in the Cedar Lake Yacht Club having served on the Board of Directors as Treasurer and Vice Commodore. Peter was an active Race Officer for the Inland Lake Yachting Association. He loved to play golf...

Oct 28, 2015

Nancy J. Bohrer (nee Lindstrum), Born January 7, 1929 in Menominee, Michigan, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Seasons Hospice in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Daughter of Agnes Lindstrum (nee DeBot) and Clarence Lindstrum. Nancy grew up in Marinette, Wisconsin, and graduated from Marinette Catholic Central High School. She was a medical secretary until her marriage in 1951. Nancy and...

Oct 25, 2015

Lyles E. Ojstrsek "Grandma OO" (nee Rosin), 89, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015. She was born on November 9, 1925 in Mayville to Henry and Sadie (nee Westphal) Rosin and moved to West Bend with her family in 1943. She was employed at West Bend Company from 1944-'45, Amity Leather from 1965-'69 and later at Broan Manufacturing from...

Oct 24, 2015

Rosalie H. Buch, 75, of Germantown, WI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, October 24, 2015, after a brief illness at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Rosalie was born December 5, 1939 in Mayville, WI. She was born to the late Clarence and Ella Walter of Slinger, WI. On August 30, 1958, Rosalie was...

Oct 23, 2015

Phyllis M. Herther, (nee Beger), passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the age of 85. Phyllis was born on May 24, 1930 to William and Rosalie (nee Herman). Phyllis is survived by her son Jeffrey (Linnette); grandsons Tyler (Samantha) and Brennen (Amanda). She is further survived by her brother-in-law Kenneth (Joyce); sisters-in-law Caroline, Sylvia, and Viola; and many...

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...