Obituaries

Oct 31, 2023

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Oct 31, 2023

Herbert (Bud) Collett of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on October 31, 2023 at the age of 91. Born February 22, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Herbert and Irene Collett. Bud worked for Milwaukee County Highway and retired in 1990. His favorite pastime was golfing and spending his Winters in Arizona. He is survived by his wife Kay (nee Johnson)...

Oct 29, 2023

Randall "Randy" W. Miller Entered into Eternal Rest on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 71. He was born in West Bend, WI, the son of the late Henry and Patrica Miller. Randy graduated fron West Bend High School in 1971. He worked for 42 years with the Washington County High Way Department, working his way up to...

Oct 29, 2023

Reinhold Albert Fischer, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Hamilton House in Cedarburg.  He was born on June 26, 1931 in Mequon while living on G-pa Albert's farm located on Bigelow Road.  He moved to Medford, WI around 1932-1936 and lived in a small rural cabin.  At the age of 14, he attended Milwaukee...

Oct 29, 2023

Ilamae "Ila" B. Gaynor (Nee Stephani) February 20, 1935 – October 29, 2023 Ilamae "Ila" B. Gaynor of West Bend, formerly of Slinger, was born to eternal life on October 29, 2023 at the age of 88. Ila, as she was affectionately known to family and friends, lived a full life and was a woman of grace, warmth, adventure, and...

Oct 28, 2023

Dennis W. Heider, age 77, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center Washington County.  He was born on July 14, 1946 in Menomonee Falls, WI to Delman and Delores (nee Beskow) Heider. He graduated from Custer High School in 1964.  On November 15, 1965 he was drafted into the Unites States Army. Was then...

Oct 24, 2023

Thomas Barlow of West Bend passed away suddenly on October 24 th at the age of 73.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Betty Jean (LeMay) Barlow, and his children; son Andrew (his wife Audrey), daughter Amanda (her husband Michael) and daughter Allison (her husband Jordan).  Additionally, Thomas was grandfather (Papa) to grandson Evan (Amanda and...

Oct 24, 2023

Thomas Edmund Reuter of Slinger, WI age 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the Kathy Hospide in West Bend.  He was born on September 22, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI to Bernard and Bernice (nee Mous) Reuter. Thomas is survied by his wife, Linda (nee McMahon) Reuter; children, Jason and Jennifer (Patrick) Nickerson; granddaughters, Tiffany and Cora; other...

Oct 24, 2023

Lisa Ann Schneider (nee Schneider) Passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the age of 63. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late George Schneider and Karlyn Robeson. Lisa earned her associate degree MPTC, Meritorious Service Award MPTC, UWWC High Honors & Dean's Letter, bachelor's in healthcare administration Magna Cum Laude, master's in healthcare informatics,...

Oct 23, 2023

Robert John Arrowsmith, age 78, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at his home in Menomonee Falls.  He was born on May 30, 1945 in North Dakota to Robert and Martha (nee Ruskowsky) Arrowsmith. Robert grew up in Necedah, WI with his family. He graduated from Necedah High School.  After graduating, Robert drove trucks filled with nitroglycerin as a...

Oct 22, 2023

Barabara Jean Edwards (nee Kobs), age 74, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at her home in West Bend.  She was born on July 5, 1949 to Nealand and Emma (nee Koch) Kobs. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed gardening, baking, watching the wildlife (especially Hummingbirds), working on her crafts like sewing and plastic...

Oct 17, 2023

John M. Resch "JR" passed away peacefully October 17th, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and children at the age of 73. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Paul and Ruth (nee Zuehlke) Resch. John attended Custer High School along with his sweetheart Ellen Pashkewitz whom he married in 1969. They lovingly started a family the following...

Oct 14, 2023

Gerald F. "Jerry" McWilliams Jerry McWilliams of West Bend, WI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 78. Jerry was born on Feb. 14, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Walter and Lillian McWilliams. Jerry graduated from Boys Tech High School in Milwaukee, WI and upon graduation worked as an apprentice in...

Oct 13, 2023

Lorraine A. "Laurie" Walczak (nee Pedlar) Was born to Eternal Life on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 85, She was born in Winnipeg Canada, daughter of the late Robert & Leona Pedlar, and stepdaughter of the late James Nelson. Laurie grew up in St. Charles Winnipeg, Canada, as well as Bowesmont, North Dakota and moved to Milwaukee,...

Oct 11, 2023

Larry Dean Hartman Passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born in South Dakota, the son of the late Eugene and Leola Hartman, and stepson of the late Rosemary Hartman. Larry attended Tripp High School in South Dakota class of 1964. He married the love of his life Sharon A. Reiser on June...

Oct 8, 2023

Annie Bielinski (nee Sutherland), went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born in Motherwell, Scotland, the daughter of the late Hugh and Annie Sutherland. Annie was a world traveler, and proud of her Scottish heritage. She enjoyed shopping. Annie is survived by Margot (Randy) Flynn, Paul (Marianna) Bielinski, Kittie...

Oct 8, 2023

Darceal H. Jordan (nee Tackes), age 86, of Kewaskum, WI, went to be with her loved ones on October 8, 2023, while at Froedtert Hospital of West Bend.  Darceal was born on April 30, 1937 in Farmington, WI to the late Robert and Helen (nee Szumunski) Tackes.  She attended Cheeseville School in Farmington.  On June 17, 1967, she married Henry...

Oct 6, 2023

Oct 6, 2023

Hildegard Clara Thomas (nee Weber), age 91, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023.  She was born on March 11, 1932 in Theresa, WI to Joseph and Ida (nee Frings) Weber.  Hildegard married her love, Ralph Thomas on October 7, 1959 at St. Peter and Paul in Nenno, WI. Hildegard enjoyed gardening, flowers, canning and spending her time with family. ...

Oct 4, 2023

Elfriede Charlotte "Snig" Gruenewald (nee Bauer) Passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the age of 87. She was born on March 1, 1936, in Bayard, NE, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gertrude Bauer. They moved to Milwaukee, and she graduated from Shorewood High School. Elfriede married the love of her life Roy...