Kathleen Schneider
Oct 18, 2025
Kathleen "Kathy" Vera (Schall) Schneider of West Bend entered into eternal life on October 18th, 2025, at age 81, while surrounded by her family at Kathy Hospice. Kathy was born on March 27th, 1944, to Leroy and Viola (Kurtz) Schall in Hartford, WI. She grew up with six siblings and graduated from Slinger High School in 1962. Shortly after, she...
Beverly Winninghoff
Oct 17, 2025
Beverly "Bev" H. Winninghoff (nee Bruggink), age 86, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on August 23, 1939, to Harold and Amelia "Amy" (nee Schruers) Bruggink. Along with her eight brothers and sisters, Bev grew up on the family farm in Adell and among her many cherished childhood memories...
Eleanor Muraski
Oct 17, 2025
Eleanor "Ellie" Clara Muraski (nee Fischer), age 85, went "Up There" on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her home in West Bend. She was born on June 6, 1940, in Antigo, WI to Leon and Elizabeth (nee Schacher) Fischer. She graduated from Antigo HS in 1958. She married Philip Guenthner in Menomonee MI on August 4 th , 1962. After...
Dave Taylor
Oct 17, 2025
David "Dave/Boss Hog" D. Taylor, age 67, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 17, 1958 to Martin and Jacqueline (nee Tellier) Taylor. Dave enjoyed fabricating everything and anything but especially motorcycles. Dave was an inventor. He touched the lives of everyone he met; he loved to...
Debra Charles
Oct 15, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Debra (Debbie) Jo Charles, 67 of Hubertus, WI. Debbie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. She was born on April 30,1958, the daughter of Joseph and Doris (Newingham) Sleik. Debbie graduated from Custer High School in...
Gordon Held
Oct 14, 2025
Gordon Charles Held, age 94, passed away late on October 14, 2025. He was born on April 4, 1931 to Frank and Veronica (nee Hartman) Held. Gordon enjoyed watching any kind of sports, playing golf, going bowling, listening to music, going to church and playing bingo. Most of all he enjoyed his wife and children. Gordon is survived by his...
Donald Kuehl
Oct 14, 2025
Donald R. Kuehl of West Bend passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 99, just weeks shy of his 100 th birthday. He was born on November 9, 1925, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Rudolph and Emily (Hassinger) Kuehl. On November 12, 1947, Don married Shirley Lichtensteiger. They were blessed with 62...
Darlene Kremer
Oct 12, 2025
On October 12, 2025, Darlene Agnes Kremer found herself surrounded by loving family and peacefully Heaven bound to be reunited with Merlin, her beloved husband and best friend. Born to adoring parents on May 4, 1937, she was a lifelong West Bend/Barton resident. She met Merlin when she was only 14 years old and knew at once that he was...
Ruth Knoebl
Oct 11, 2025
Ruth E. Knoebl (née Kornatz) , age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Cornerstone Assisted Living in West Bend. She was born in Leegebruch, Germany, on October 28, 1930. Ruth lived a full and vibrant life. She often shared vivid stories of her life in Germany during World War II, recalling what a frightening and uncertain...
Joann Weaver
Oct 9, 2025
JoAnn Weaver, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to family. Born on July 31st, 1934, to George and Mary (nee Rhode) Gillis, JoAnn lived a life rooted in compassion and selflessness. She believed deeply that family was life's greatest treasure, and she...
Gary Maras
Oct 6, 2025
Gary Michael Maras (1964-2025) It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Gary Michael Maras, who departed this life on Monday, October 6, 2025 in Jackson, Wisconsin after a courageous battle with dementia. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to David and Constance Maras. Gary is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sharon...
Karen Gust
Oct 5, 2025
Karen A. Gust (nee Duma), age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 5, 2025 after an eight- month battle with brain cancer. She was born on March 20, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Wilmer and Angeline (nee Gonring) Duma. Karen's greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She had a rare and special...
James Brunner
Sep 29, 2025
James "Jim" Earl Brunner, age 75, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Avina of Mayville. He was born on August 24, 1950, in Antigo, WI to Earl and Louella (nee Weeks) Brunner. He married Debra "Debbie" Debroux on October 16, 1971. They had one daughter, Stacey, who sadly died in 2011 in a motorcycle accident. Jim was...
Jane Schmidt
Sep 28, 2025
Jane Margaret Schmidt, age 80, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was born on March 9, 1945, the daughter of Myron and Mary Ann (Kortendick) Schmidt. Raised in West Bend, Jane attended the West Bend schools, later graduating from UW-Oshkosh. Jane had a long career as a social worker in child...
Richard Klumb
Sep 27, 2025
Richard Allen Klumb died Saturday September 27, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1931 to Carl E Klumb of West Bend and Agnes E (Majkowski) Klumb, formerly of Milwaukee. Richard attended Holy Angels Grade School and graduated from West Bend High School in 1949. While, in High School he participated in football, track and singing with the chorus and...
Yeng Thor Lao
Sep 24, 2025
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Muriel Malmberg
Sep 22, 2025
Muriel Dorothy Malmberg (nee Schwandt) was born on January 2, 1929 to parents Henry and Dora (nee Lenz) Schwandt. She died on September 22, 2025 after a week of needing pain control and having dementia for many years. Muriel was the oldest, with a brother and a sister. They grew up on Little Green Lake in Green...
Dennis Reichert
Sep 21, 2025
Dennis M Reichert of West Bend WI passed away peacefully on September 21,2025 surrounded by loved ones. Dennis was born May 26,1939 and grew up on a farm in Washington County. He then joined the Army. After returning he spent most of his working years as a mechanic, a skill he learned in the Army. He is survived by his...
Milton Holl
Sep 19, 2025
Milton Harold Holl, at the age of 87, entered the gates of heaven on September 19th, 2025. He passed peacefully in home hospice care surrounded by love and his family. Milt was born on September 9th, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but became a lifelong resident of West Bend, Wisconsin, attending McLane Elementary School and West Bend High School. He was...
Mary Zwirlein
Sep 17, 2025
Mary A. Zwirlein, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on September 17, 2025 at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend under the care of Horizon Hospice at the age of 72. She was born on November 27, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Francis and Hildegard (nee Wehrmann) Hoerth. Mary graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1971. She...