Obituaries

Feb 26, 2018

Lucille B. Crass, 89, of West Bend. Heaven received another angel on Monday, February 26, 2018.

She was born on March 27, 1928 to the late Arthur and Edna (nee Wickert) Puestow in West Bend. She was raised on the family farm. On April 23, 1949 she was united in marriage to Clyde Crass at St. Martin’s...

Feb 26, 2018

Matthew P. Shanovich, 90, of West Bend, passed away at his home on Monday, February 26, 2018, with his family at his side.

Matthew was born on September 11, 1927, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Joseph and Clara (Urf) Shanovich. On November 10, 1951, he was united in marriage to Audrey Brendelson. Audrey preceded Matthew...

Feb 25, 2018

Kathleen Ann Sell (nee Jones) born December 24, 1942 passed away peacefully in her home of over 45 years on February 25, 2018 with her husband by her side. Kathy courageously battled pancreatic cancer for close to 2 years. She lived a full life with much love for her husband of 55 years, Ray, 3 children: Jennifer (Chris), Terry...

Feb 25, 2018

David J. “Dave” Carey, 72, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Hartford Hospital, with his family at his side.

David was born on December 27, 1945, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Richard and Irene (Kwiatkoski) Carey. On October 14, 1967, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Schrank...

Feb 23, 2018

Judith M. “Judi” Adler, 59, of Lomira, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, February 22, 2018. She was born on October 13, 1958 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Glenn Graper and Patricia Maier (nee Wehe). Judi went to Brookfield East High School and later received her Manager’s License for Cosmetology. She married the love of her...

Feb 22, 2018

Marjorie A. Schowalter, 95, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Cedar Bay West in West Bend.

Marjorie was born on September 14, 1922, the daughter of the late Arthur and Eleanor (Hohaus) Abraham. On September 25, 1943, she was united in marriage to Curtis Schowalter in Milwaukee. Curtis preceded Marjorie...

Feb 19, 2018

Carole L. Jacob (nee Barr), 85, of Theresa was called to be with the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2018.

She was born on July 5, 1932 to the  late Charles and Constance (nee Braun) Barr in Milwaukee WI. She graduated from West Division High School in Milwaukee. Carole met Donald at the War Memorial bridge and...

Feb 18, 2018

Dorothea “Dorothy” L. Wiepking, 93, of Brownsville, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at the Crossroads Care Center in Mayville.

Dorothy was born on March 28, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Herbert and Johanna (nee Karnitz) Tenbroeke.   She attended North Division High School and then went on to Vocational School.  Dorothy worked...

Feb 17, 2018

Glenn W. Zenda, 75, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018, with his loving family by his side. He was a retired Letter-Carrier in Wauwatosa, Branch Two.

Those Glenn leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 52 years, Pamela; sons, David (Bonnie) and Michael; grandchildren, Jamie (David) Jacobs, Genna, and Ashley;...

Feb 16, 2018

Robert "Bobby" Bredette Pick II of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, February 16th after a brief illness at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.  He was a month shy of his 77th birthday.

Bobby was the eldest of five children born in West Bend to Robert and Lois Pick on March 18, 1941. ...

Feb 15, 2018

John W. Korbar, 68, of West bend found peace on Thursday, February 15, 2018.

He was born on September 27, 1949 to the late John F. and Ethel M. Korbar in Milwaukee WI. In 1979 he married and had two children. John dedicated over 30 years of hard work to Brady Corporation. He was the type of...

Feb 14, 2018

Marilou Chapman (nee Williams) 93, of West Bend passed peacefully into eternal life on February 14, 2018 at The Cottages of Cedar Community in West Bend, Wisconsin.

She was born Marilou Illa Williams in Winfield, Kansas on April 24, 1924, to Dr. Sterling Price Williams and Mary Eleanor Simpson Williams.

Marilou grew up in Lake...

Feb 13, 2018

Charles F. “Chuck” Meyer III, 64, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

Chuck was born on November 18, 1953, in Milwaukee, the son of Charles F. Meyer Jr. and Rosemarie E. Baier. On September 23, 1989, he was united in marriage to Susan “Sue” Winner in California.

Chuck...

Feb 12, 2018

David Robert Huehner Ph.D., 77, of West Bend WI, was born on March 21, 1940 in Chicago, IL.

He was the eldest child of Robert F. Huehner and Margaret Withrow Huehner.  His early education was in Chicago and Corpus Christie, TX schools. His father's job required the family to move to England for two years in the...

Feb 12, 2018

Dennis J. Wilichowski, 66, of West Bend, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Monday, February 12, 2018 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Dennis, also known as “Den-I”, was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He enjoyed spending time at the hunting cabin with his sons and friends and on any...

Feb 12, 2018

Paul E. Dean, 85, of Kewaskum, was called home on Monday, February 12, 2018, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Paul was born on October 19, 1932, in West Bend, the son of the late Paul and Anita (nee Dreher) Dean and on May 10, 1958, he was united in marriage to Joan Miller at...

Feb 9, 2018

Belinda H. Reith (nee Backhaus), 94 of Kewaskum found peace on Friday, February 9, 2018.

Belinda was born on August 20, 1923 to the late Herbert and Selma (nee Miller) Backhaus in Kewaskum.  On June 10, 1947, she was united in marriage to John Reith.  Belinda worked as an administrative assistant for Wisconsin Gas for many years. ...

Feb 9, 2018

Muriel E. Laufer (nee Moths), 93, of West Bend. The angels delivered her to heaven on Friday, February 9, 2018.

She was born on May 1, 1924 to the late Alvin and Edna (nee Schoedel) Moths. On February 15, 1947 she was united in marriage to Francis Laufer at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. She...

Feb 9, 2018

Margaret B. Hilbert (nee Mayer), 84, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2018.

She was born on August 24, 1933 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Zangl) Mayer in the Town of LeRoy. She worked at Purity Cheese Company in Mayville, where she met Francis W. Hilbert. They...

Feb 8, 2018

Robert D. “Dan” Northrop Jr., 72, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at the V.A. Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Dan was born on September 23, 1945, in Sayre, PA, the son of the late Robert D. Sr. and Mary A. (nee Sheridan) Northrop.  He was united in marriage to Jean Dyer on...