Obituaries

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...

Oct 3, 2023

Mark J. Vos Passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the age of 60, after a lifelong battle with health problems. He was born on January 17, 1963, the son of the late Gregor and Carol Jean Vos. He was very strong and courageous throughout his life, especially when it came to his health issues.  Mark enjoyed bowling and...

Oct 3, 2023

In the soft embrace of time's passage, Kim Marie McCallum (nee Haase), aged 63, serenely took her leave on October 3, 2023, from the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Gracing this world with her presence on January 2, 1960, she was the beloved daughter of John and Ethel (nee Wagner) Haase. With hands that nurtured and a spirit that sang...

Oct 3, 2023

Joel Mark Nehrbass, age 77, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 3, 2023.  He was born on August 17, 1946 to Peter and Dolores (nee Weiss) Nehrbass in West Bend, WI.  On October 4, 1964, he married the love of his life Linda (nee Rossow) Nehrbass. Joel was a wonderful man who walked with his...

Oct 2, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Leroy Ruttinger, age 66, found peace on Monday, October 2, 2023 at his home in the Town of Trenton.  Tom was born on May 28, 1957 in Milwaukee to Leroy and Betty (nee Lucka) Ruttinger.  He lived his entire life in Washington County, attending St Boniface Grade School and graduating from Washington High School in Germantown.  He married...

Oct 1, 2023

Mildred "Millie" Parson (nee Logemann) Passed peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born in Granville, WI, the daughter of the late Walter and Lydia Logemann. She married the love of her life James Parson on June 26, 1954, in West Allis, WI, and started their family. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and many crafts....

Sep 28, 2023

Lorraine Marie "Polly" Schmidt (nee Isselman), age 87, of Newburg and West Bend, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was born January 10, 1936, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in West Bend to F.P. (Florent Peter) and Mayme (nee Nejedlo) Isselman. Polly was raised in Newburg. She attended Holy Trinity Grade School and...

Sep 27, 2023

Robert "Bob" H. May Passed unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep on September 27th, 2023, at the age of 59.  He was born in Port Washington, WI, the son of the late Alvin and Mary (nee Albrecht) May. The family moved from Port Washington to West Best where Bob attended West Bend East High school; he was a member of...

Sep 27, 2023

Mary J. Thanos (nee Mapes) Passed peacefully at her home, after losing her courageous 16 year battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born in West Bend, WI, the daughter of the late Harold A Mapes Sr. and Dorothy Mapes (nee Boerger). Mary graduated from West Bend High School in 1964...

Sep 24, 2023

Gene K. Graff, age 93 years Lifelong resident of Jackson, WI, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. He is the son of the late Harvey and Clara (nee Richter) Graff. Gene married Marcella "Marcy" H. Graff (nee Bublitz) on April 29, 1950, at David's Star Ev. Lutheran Church of Jackson. Gene enjoyed being outdoors, working in his yard, and spending...