L. Thomson
Jan 9, 2020
L. Everett "Ev" Thomson Jr. age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 the New Perspectives in West Bend. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to Lyall E. Sr. and Lucille (nee Bussewitz) Thomson. Ev met Shirley (nee Weiand) on Big Cedar Lake when her boat broke down, he rescued the damsel in distress, and it is history...
Joan Bayerlein
Jan 5, 2020
Joan Bayerlein passed away at Kathy Hospice on January 5th 2020 after a brief illness. Joan was born on April 17th 1933 in Sheboygan to the late Anna and John Schwanekamp. She graduated from North High School in 1951 and then worked at the telephone company. She met her husband Charles "Chuck" Bayerlein in 1952 while he was stationed at...
David Frasheski
Jan 4, 2020
David L. Frasheski, age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home in West Bend. He was born on January 12, 1947 in Milwaukee to Sylvester and Doris (nee Ehrlichmann) Frasheski. In his early teens, David and friends started a band called Rockin' Robin and The Roadrunners. They went on to have many successes including playing...
Donald Flitter
Jan 2, 2020
Donald Edward Flitter, age 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 2, 2020. He was born in West Bend on February 15, 1958 to Gilbert and Marie (nee Kremer) Flitter. Don married his best friend and soul mate, Judy (nee Clune) on July 4, 1992 in Las Vegas and from there, they built a wonderful life. Together,...
Arllys Crook
Jan 1, 2020
Arllys L. Crook (nee Rosenthal), age 90 years, passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2020 in West Bend. She was born on August 11, 1929 in the Mayville area to Arthur E. and Olga (nee Klumb) Rosenthal. Arllys married John "Jack" Crook on June 14, 1947 in West Bend. Arllys is survived by her children; Jean (John) Brace, Judy (Lenny)...
Betty Dobrzynski
Jan 1, 2020
Betty J. Dobrzynski (nee Peters), age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 with family at her side. She was born on May 4, 1931 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Alfred and Emma (nee Ritterstedt) Peters. Betty is survived by two children; Diane M. Murray and Cheryl L. Dobrzynski both of Plymouth, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren....
Dennis Gerritson
Dec 31, 2019
Dennis G. Gerritson, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at the Ivy Manor in West Bend surrounded by family. He was born on June 26, 1942 and raised in Waupun, WI to Russell and Margaret (nee Mugridge) Gerritson. In his early years, Dennis worked at Brownsville Bowling Alley as a pin setter for his father. He...
Mary Bowersox
Dec 31, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Louise Bowersox (Kodell). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.
Ralph Harth
Dec 29, 2019
Ralph "Minnow" F. Harth, age 94 years of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Waterford of West Bend. Ralph was born on September 7, 1925 in Mayfield "Katzenbach" to Miles and Mable (nee Worden) Harth. He attended West Bend High School and then joined the US Army from 1944 to 1946 as a tank gunner,...
Norbert Clune
Dec 27, 2019
Norbert J. Clune, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Milwaukee with his loving wife by his side. He was born on July 4, 1943 in Milwaukee to Clarence and Anna (nee Warren) Clune. Norbert was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served in the US Army from 1964 to 1967 in the...
Daniel Swope Sr
Dec 24, 2019
Daniel Joseph Swope Sr. age 54 years passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 24, 2019. He was born in York, Pennsylvania on February 27, 1965 to Joseph D. Swope Sr and Ruth Swope (nee Wonders). He was raised in Jackson, graduating from West Bend High School Class of 1984. Dan had been employed with Gruber Tool and Die, Metal Spinners...
Laverne Laubenheimer
Dec 23, 2019
La Vern A. "Torchy" Laubenheimer (nee Schaefer) age 91 found enteral peace December 23, 2019. She was born August 7, 1928 at the family homestead in Jackson to the late Walter and Martha (nee Habeck) Schaefer. On September 17,1949 she married Stanley (Bloof) Laubenheimer and together nearly 60 years, they spent their time vacationing up north at their cabin. Torchy...
Charles Curtis
Dec 23, 2019
Charles "Chuck" J. Curtis, age 72, passed away Monday December 23, 2019 at the Clement J. Zablocki Regional Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born on December 11, 1947 in Antigo, WI to James C. and Edna L. (nee Kakes) Curtis. Charles was retired from the Milwaukee Public Schools as an engineer/boiler operator. Charles served in the US Air Force....
Louis Jenz
Dec 22, 2019
Louis "Butch" P. Jenz, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on September 2, 1946 in Port Washington, WI to Louis Jr. and Irene (nee Hoverson) Jenz. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1968. Butch is survived by his children,...
Ida Beduhn
Dec 22, 2019
Ida M. Beduhn (nee Koehler), age 98, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2019 in West Bend. She was born on August 13, 1921 in Shawano, WI to Albert and Marie (nee Katschor) Koehler. Ida was raised in West Allis and graduated from West Allis High School Class of 1939. On January 27, 1943, Ida married Glen A. Beduhn in...
Wayne Bublitz
Dec 19, 2019
Wayne E. Bublitz, age 88, found eternal peace on Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was born on June 30, 1931 to Alex and Irene (nee Tews) Bublitz. He married Nancy (nee Kent), who preceded him in death in 1987. He then married Alice (nee Moody), who also preceded him in death in 2002. In his earlier years, he enjoyed trap...
Minerva Nokes
Dec 19, 2019
Minerva "Min" L. Nokes (nee Engeleiter), age 85, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1934 in West Bend, WI to Clarence and Adela (nee Schulz) Engeleiter. Min is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Wayne; sisters, Leatrice Strupp, Delores Fischer, Lou Ann (Gary) Riley. She is further survived...
James Sims
Dec 18, 2019
James E. Sims, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He was born on April 15, 1960 in Chicago, IL. James retired from Wisconsin Insulation Services. James was the most loving and caring husband, father and proud grandfather. He was an avid Harley rider, member of the West Bend Chapter. James enjoyed traveling, woodturning, casinos, the Brewers...
Laverne Williams
Dec 18, 2019
LaVerne (Verne) Williams, a former Bolivar, Missouri resident, passed away peacefully at age 89 on December 18, 2019 in Jackson, Wisconsin. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 27, 1929 and was the last surviving member of her family of origin, who are all buried in Bedford, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Verne and Doug were married on December...
