Garett Ackatz
Jul 14, 2023
Garett "Gary" J. Ackatz, age 58, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home in Kewaskum. He was born on May 13, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to James and Karen Ackatz (now Hunter). After trying his hand at a few things, including several years as a butcher at Komp's Meat Market in Hartford, Gary...
Lawrence Emmrich
Jul 14, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" Harold Emmrich, age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home in West Bend. He was born on October 23, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI to Harold and June (nee Darrow) Emmrich. Larry graduated from Cedarburg High School. He married his love, Susan (nee Keihl) on October 23, 1971 at Redemption Ev. Lutheran Church in...
Garrett Perkins
Jul 11, 2023
Garrett "Gary" Perkins Jr. Peacefully born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital, surrounded by his beloved family, at the age of 93. He was born in Kentucky, the son of Garrett "Ed" and Anna Perkins. After high school, Gary relocated to Milwaukee, WI. He was a proud United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean...
Joseph Minz
Jul 11, 2023
Joseph "Joey" Hugo Minz, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Joey was born on November 13, 1931 in the Town of Fredonia to Albert and Marie (nee Bein) Minz. From the age of 17 he was self-employed, starting by collecting and selling scrap rags and paper. Over the years,...
Ralph Olsen
Jul 9, 2023
Colonel Ralph Norman Olsen, M.D., passed away peacefully at his West Bend home on July 9, 2023, at age 94. Ralph "Doc" Olsen was born in Milwaukee on May 14th, 1929. He deeply loved his wife of 65 years, former 1st Lieutenant Eugenie (née Fisher) Olsen of Bronx, NY, who passed in May 2023. He is survived by five children,...
Gene Kauper
Jul 8, 2023
Gene H. Kauper, age 73 of Hartford passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center-Grafton. He was born September 20, 1949, in Hartford, the son of Anna (Becker) and Herbert Kauper. Gene was born and raised in Harford and graduated from Slinger High School. Gene joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged May 2, 1971. He...
Timothy Mills
Jul 7, 2023
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Carole Davis
Jul 5, 2023
Carole A Davis (nee Richie), 68 years, of Jackson, passed away July 5, 2023 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with plasma cell leukemia. Carole was born on August 10, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to Fred and Rosalie (nee Andaloro) Richie. She married Brad Davis on December 7, 1974. He is, and will forever be, the love of...
Rodney Ress
Jul 2, 2023
Rodney L. Ress, age 61 passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his residence in West Bend with his loving family by his side. Rodney is survived by his father, Ralph, sisters, Sandra Ress and Dawn (Steve) Malone, niece and nephews, Lindsey and Logan Landvatter, Daniel Malone. Also survived by other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by...
Donald Laatsch
Jun 30, 2023
Donald Charles Laatsch, age 89 formerly of Boltonville passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at his residence in West Bend, Wisconsin. He was born June 28, 1934 in West Bend, the son of Marie (Uelmen) and Lawrence Laatsch. Don grew up and lived in Boltonville for most of his life. He joined the United States Army, February 21, 1957, and...
Marilyn Luedtke
Jun 30, 2023
Marilyn L. (nee Mavis) Luedtke Age 92, passed away on Friday June 30, 2023. Marilyn (Mitzi) was born in Milwaukee on February 25, 1931, to Fred Carl and Evelyn (nee Stoewer) Mavis. She graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School Class of 1949. She attended Milwaukee County General Hospital School of Nursing graduating in 1952. She first served as a nurse...
Shirley Brisgal
Jun 28, 2023
Shirley Mae Brisgal (nee Schmidt) passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, at the Gables of Germantown, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Melvin and Grace on August 27, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Shirley met Tom Brisgal at a young age, and although he entered the U.S Coast Guard during WWII, they continued to keep in touch....
William Mccluskey
Jun 27, 2023
William George McCluskey, Jr., age 71 Went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Billy was born December 14, 1951 in Milwaukee to William and Shirley McCluskey (nee Schulz). Billy owned and operated Landmark Painting in Milwaukee for over 20 years. He then managed investment properties with...
Daniel Trainor
Jun 26, 2023
Daniel John Trainor Sr. Passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 62. He was the son of Clarence J. and Tiny E. (nee Ekman) Trainor. Daniel was born in Milwaukee, WI and raised in West Bend. Daniel is survived by his mother Tiny E. Trainor; former wife and helper Gina Trainor; children Erin Kolleen, Caleb Richard...
Viola Mehrens
Jun 24, 2023
Viola J. Mehrens "Chickadee Grandma", age 94 of Jackson went home to the Lord Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 23, 1929, the daughter of Cecilia (Fischl) and Joseph Trinkl. Viola is survived by her children, Michael (Robin) Mehrens, Bruce (Linda) Mehrens, Nancy (Gary) Pape, Brian Mehrens, Linda Venus and Mark Mehrens....
Nancy Swartzendruber
Jun 24, 2023
Nancy Ethel Swartzendruber (nee Bender), 78, born May 24, 1945 in Iowa City, IA, and loving wife of James Allen Swartzendruber, passed away on June 24, 2023, at her home in West Bend, WI. Nancy lived for her family, finding joy in spending time with her grandchildren and hosting holiday gatherings. She loved gardening, scrapbooking, reading, and walking in nature....
Richard Gohman
Jun 20, 2023
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Esther Lonergan
Jun 19, 2023
Esther Lonergan passed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in the presence of her daughters and other family members. Born on September 3, 1920 on the family farm, she was the daughter of August and Mary (Porte) Parlow. She resided in Ozaukee County for most of her life. She married Richard Lonergan on April 22, 1946. Esther is survived by her...
Wayne Gambino
Jun 19, 2023
Wayne Gambino, age 63, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 in Watertown, Wisconsin. Wayne was born March 26, 1960. He was a long-time employee of Denny's in Waukesha. Wayne was one of 10 boys born to Charles and Ruth Gambino. He was preceded in death by Chuck, Bob, Ron, John and Don. He is survived by Jim, Tom, Tony and...
Ethan Ruhnke
Jun 19, 2023
Ethan Robert Ruhnke, age 20 of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away June 19, 2023. He was born July 28, 2002 in Hartford, Wisconsin, the only son of Benjamin Ruhnke and Marja Salguero. Ethan attended school at St. Frances Cabrini and Slinger High School. He enjoyed wrestling and played on the football team as well. He loved to camp, enjoying the...
