Obituaries

Aug 6, 2024

Myron "Mike" Willard Yttri, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his country home in Jackson, WI where he had lived for the past 57 years, the same home that he built and assisted in raising his 6 children. Mike was born on July 4, 1937 in Ferryville, WI to Lyle and Wanda...

Aug 5, 2024

Donald Raymond Mertes was born August 6, 1926 in Kewaskum, Wisconsin to Clarence and Emma Mertes.  He will be remembered as a hard-working man who loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren and tinkering around the house.  Jesus called him home, one day short of his 98th birthday on August 5, 2024 at Kathy Hospice...

Aug 5, 2024

Eugene Fredrick Traut 90, of West Bend, WI, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Gene (or "Butch") was the youngest of nine (9) children born to James and Sarah "Anna" Traut on May 11, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI. His childhood was filled with challenges as his father, James, died on April 22, 1934, less...

Aug 3, 2024

Marcie Lyn Scholz (née Janke), age 76 passed away very peacefully on August 3, 2024, at her son's home in Kewaskum. She and her twin sister, Mary Lee, were born on April 6, 1948 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan to her parents Herbert Janke and Olivia Ninmer Janke (née Kaltenbrun) who lived on the family farm near Batavia, Wisconsin....

Aug 3, 2024

Robert R. "Bob" Buch, 86, of Germantown, WI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Bob was born September 7, 1937, in Hartford WI, son of the late Beatrice and Raymond Buch of Slinger, WI. On August 30, 1958, Robert was united in marriage to Rosalie...

Jul 30, 2024

David Michael Rhode, age 75, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his home in Hartford.  He was born on April 11, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI to Harland and Mary Jane (nee Leverance) Rhode.  David served in the United States Army National Guard for 20 years, 1 month and 4 days.  He earned is BS and Master's in...

Jul 28, 2024

Pearl Elaine Dalcamo (nee Bosshammer), age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her home in West Bend with family at her side. She was born on October 29, 1930 in Bay Shore, NY in Suffolk, County to William and Mary (nee Waser) Bosshammer. Pearl is survived by her daughter Sandy Myers; grandsons, JJ (Tiffany Gaedke) Myers,...

Jul 27, 2024

Richard "Dick" G. Faber

Passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 27, 2024, and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Richard was born on November 19, 1940, in West Bend, WI, the son of the late Walter and Pearl (nee Jones) Faber. He entered the United States Marine Corps at...

Jul 25, 2024

Stephen "Steve" Clayton Cannavo Passed peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the age of 70, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Clayton and Charity (nee Wiggins) Cannavo. As a boy, the family moved to West Bend, WI. Steve attended West Bend – West High School. He married the...

Jul 18, 2024

Marilyn Ruth Ruesch, age 79, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 in hospice within Froedtert Hospital. She was born September 12, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI to George and Dorothy Feilbach. Marilyn was a wife, a mother, grandmother and homemaker extraordinaire who lived for her family.  She was a giving person always thinking of others first.  She felt best in her...

Jul 18, 2024

Roger Roy Menger, aged 88, of Greenfield, WI, passed into eternal rest on the 18th of July, 2024, after a courageous three-year struggle with cancer. He fell into the arms of the Lord in the comfort of his own home, with his devoted wife by his side. Born to Edward and Caroline Menger on June 6, 1936, in Wein, WI,...

Jul 17, 2024

Michael Pietrangelo, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Froedtert hospital in West Bend.  He was born on June 15, 1937 in Waukesha, WI to Mickele and Filomena (nee D'Alessio) Pietrangelo. Michael Pietrangelo (husband, father, Papa, and great Papa) married the love of his life, Marian Sciortino, on June 20, 1959.  They had 3 beautiful...

Jul 16, 2024

Edward John Zaborowski, on the evening of July 15, 2024, died from kidney failure just before his 70 th birthday.  My truly beloved passed away in his home, the house he built, and in my arms-Pamela Jo Zaborowski (nee Schickert). He leaves behind his friends, Steve, Gerhard, Sam and Junior. Also, the girls that loved him, Arlene, Cynthia, Lorelei and...

Jul 14, 2024

Rose Marie Williams (nee McKeeth), age 89, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at her home in Lomira.  She was born on November 5, 1934 in Galesville, WI to John and Cora (nee Roseland) McKeeth. Rose enjoyed being with her family.  It didn't matter if it was watching sports or kicking butt in cards.  An occasional gambling trip would...

Jul 13, 2024

Wes Griesemer Wesley "Wes", Griesemer age 82 passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Lawlis Family Hospice after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born March 27th, 1942, in West Bend, WI to Raymond and Ruth (nee Held) Griesemer. He was one of four boys and the youngest of identical twins. Wes was a graduate...

Jul 7, 2024

George H. Rauh December 1, 1938 – July 7, 2024 George H. Rauh, 85, of West Bend , WI , passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2024, after a courageous fight with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. George was born on December 1, 1938, to Erwin and Lillian (Wiesner) Rauh.  He grew up in Slinger on the family farm.  George...

Jul 6, 2024

Patti Jean (nee Puser) Cook Passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the age of 70. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late John and Phyllis Puser. Patti is survived by her sister Cindy (Patrick) Dempsey and brother Douglas (Joann) Puser, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Patti proudly served in the United States Air...

Jul 3, 2024

Liam Michael Adkins passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 9, in Slinger, Wisconsin. Liam's journey in life was challenged with Lennox gastaut syndrome & cerebral palsy but he was always a strong little fighter. Liam had a smile that lit up a room, and a gut laugh that was contagious. He loved...

Jul 2, 2024

John E Kertscher of Fredonia WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the age of 81, at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was born April 1, 1943, the son of Wilmer and Anne (nee Stadler) Kertscher. John attended Fillmore grade school and then Kewaskum High School. In his early years...

Jul 1, 2024

William Charles "Bill" Johnston Passed away suddenly on July 1, 2024, at age 81.   Bill was born on April 4, 1943, in Elmhurst, IL, son of William C. (Marie McCambridge) Johnston, Sr.   Loving husband and best friend of Evelyn "Evie" (nee Brose) for 56 years.  They were married in Wausau, Wisconsin on August 24, 1968.  Beloved Father of Michael (Jen)...