Obituaries

Feb 3, 2015

Kathleen D. Wagner "Kathy" (nee Strupp), age 60, of West Bend, surrounded by her loving family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, after a two-year battle with brain cancer. She was born on December 12, 1954. Kathy was a life-long resident of Washington County and a 1973 graduate of Slinger High School. She married Lee J. Wagner of...

Feb 1, 2015

Marjorie "Marge" J. Sloan-Smock (nee Hukill), age 80, passed away quietly on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Ivy Manor in Jackson, WI. Marge is survived by her daughters Stephanie Rogers, Peggy (Jim) Kissinger, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by several family members and her late husband Jeffrey Smock. She will be missed by many family...

Feb 1, 2015

Casimir K. Diges "Kenny", age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at his residence. He was born and raised in Crivitz, WI and graduated from Crivitz High School Class of 1955. He married Arlove Hillman on October 2, 1976 and was employed for 21 years at Storck Hardware and went on to work at Fillingers Ace Hardware for...

Jan 31, 2015

Eileen Hackbarth (nee Koller), age 83, found peace on January 31, 2015. She was born on July 11, 1931 in Milwaukee to Julius and Helen (nee Farenz) Koller. She married her true love Kenneth Hackbarth on March 11, 1950. Beloved mother of Julaine (Craig) Jacob, Scott (Jayne) Hackbarth; loving grandmother "granny" to Kyle (Kim) Jacob, Nicole (Tim) Bublitz, Erica (Greg)...

Jan 31, 2015

Allen Lee Mathers, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2015. He was born on July 20, 1941 in Fond du Lac, WI to Gilbert and Juletta (nee Ciske) Mathers. He graduated from Boys Technical High School in Milwaukee in June 1960. Husband of Marylyn (nee Wendorf). Proud father of Tim (Julie) and Joan (CJ Benjamin). Grandpa to...

Jan 30, 2015

Audrey M. Moser (nee Kissinger), age 83, entered into eternal peace on Friday, January 30, 2015, at Ivy Manor of West Bend. She was born on April 12, 1931 in Barton, WI to Edwin and Mabel (nee Leinberger) Kissinger. She married the love of her life Paul William Moser on December 12, 1953 at St Mary's Immaculate Conception Church in...

Jan 28, 2015

George Emil Sonntag, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Cedar Community in West Bend. He was born on March 11, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI to Emil and Pearl (nee Johnson) Sonntag. George received a degree from Marquette University in 1947, after being honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps. He then married Lorraine Grace (nee Mundt)...

Jan 26, 2015

Lorraine D. Klass (nee Jakubowski), age 85, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on August 27, 1929 to Lawrence and Frances (nee Klafka) Jakubowski. Lorraine is survived by her husband Joseph; children: David (fiancée Doris Crupi), Jane (Jeffrey) Morisse and Robert; grandchildren: Bryan and Josef; sister Rita (Tom) Sedivy...

Jan 25, 2015

Mary J. Benzer (nee Williams) passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at The Kathy Hospice. She was born in Highland, WI to Henry and Margaret (nee Kelly) Williams. She married Dean Benzer on July 19, 1947. Mary is survived by her husband Dean; children: David (Robin) Benzer of Fifty Lakes, MN and Dan (Michelle) Benzer of Queen Creek, AZ;...

Jan 25, 2015

Jan 23, 2015

Lucille M. Mastenbrook (nee Hillman), age 97, of West Bend, died on Friday, January 23, 2015, at The Kathy Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12, 1917, in North Dakota to Alvin and Hazel (nee Long) Hillman. Lucille was raised in Perry, Iowa, by her mother and her step-father, Bob Dearey. She met Chester Mastenbrook...

Jan 23, 2015

James F. Igou "J.I.", age 87, of West Bend, died on Friday, January 23, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 6, 1927, in Iowa City IA to Gerald W. and Janice I. (nee Bragg) Igou. Jim grew up in Iowa City. He served in the Army Air Corps from June 1945 to April 1947 as...

Jan 21, 2015

Stephen J. Lewis passed away on January 21, 2015. He was born on October 2, 1959 to James and Darlene (nee Toepfer) Lewis. No formal service will be held.

Jan 20, 2015

Carol J. Wilde (nee Wendorf), age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was born on March 30, 1958 in Milwaukee to Clifford and Letha (nee Falk) Wendorf. Carol was raised in Mequon and was a graduate of Homestead High School. Carol was a proud, loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Carol is survived by her children Jason...

Jan 18, 2015

Ruth "Ruthie" C. Holtz (nee Bunke), age 78, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. She was born on January 7, 1937 in West Bend to Alvin and Helen (nee Otten) Bunke. Ruthie was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend High School. She married Bob on August 30, 1986 in Milwaukee. Ruthie was employed as a nurse...

Jan 17, 2015

David L. Hoppe "Dave", age 58, of West Bend, ended his battle with cancer with his loving wife by his side on Saturday, January 17, 2015. He was born on November 21, 1956 in Baltimore, MD to Robert and Delores (nee Giardini) Hoppe. Dave was raised in Baltimore and graduated from Dundalk High School in 1974. He met Cindi on...

Jan 17, 2015

Ruth M. Knuth, age 95, of West Bend, passed away peacefully and is now with her Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Kathy Hospice. She was born on September 9, 1919 to Lorenz and Lydia (nee Radue) Ernst. Ruth was raised in Freistadt and graduated from Cedarburg High School. She met Wilfred, and they married on December 28, 1940...

Jan 16, 2015

Elaine B. Koepp (nee Herz) of West Bend, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at the age of 65 years. Private services will take place at a later date.

Jan 16, 2015

Raymond Fligge "Ray", age 91, walked into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Cedar Community in West Bend. He was born on June 23, 1923 to Anton and Anna (nee Kaiser) Fligge. He later met and married Betty (nee Habersat) Fligge on April 30, 1943. He loved being a Foreman at the Milwaukee Road, enjoyed wood...

Jan 14, 2015

Scott A. Meyer, age 49, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at The Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 20, 1965, in Milwaukee to Andrew C. and Esther E. (nee Huebner) Meyer. Scott was raised in Milwaukee and Colgate and attended Hartford Union High School. He met Theresa M....