Obituaries

Jan 9, 2018

God’s precious little child, Sawyer Philip Donald Gavigan, of Kewaskum, was gently gathered into the arms of Jesus and welcomed into heaven on Tuesday, January 9, 2018.  Although the world never knew more than his tiny kicks within his mother, he was already deeply loved and cherished.

Those Sawyer leaves behind on Earth include his parents, Chad...

Jan 8, 2018

Carl A. Kufahl, 75, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2018.

He was born on September 14, 1942 to the late Robert and Lavern (nee Schmidt) Kufahl in West Bend. On September 21, 1963 he was united in marriage to Terry Hereau in West Bend. He worked at Bermico as a forklift driver...

Jan 8, 2018

Douglas A. “Doug” Kurz, 60, of Theresa, was called home to be with his Lord on Monday, January 8, 2018. He was born on September 23, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Arthur Kurz and Dorothy Wandel. After graduating from James Madison High School, he joined the U.S. Army where he was in the 84th Division Band. Doug...

Jan 7, 2018

Matthew M. Garrison, 42, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday January 7, 2018.

He was born on August 14, 1975, in Milwaukee, the son of William and Gay (nee Grabo) Garrison.

Matthew enjoyed playing basketball, video games, and taking care of his birds Alex & Bird.  He loved spending time with his family and...

Jan 7, 2018

Ruth A. Krueger (nee Seward), 97, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 7, 2018.

She was born on March 15, 1920 to the late Roy and Cora (nee McLyman) Seward in Goodrich, WI. On September 5, 1940 she was united in marriage to Lester Krueger in Dubuque, IA. During...

Jan 4, 2018

Ruth M. (Krier) (Faupl) Danby, 91, died January 4, 2018, at home.

Ruth was born on January 8, 1926, the daughter of Rose (Mayer) and Alois Krier. She was raised in Belgium with her siblings, Doris, Al and Paul. Ruth’s families have enjoyed summers in Random Lake for 75 years. Ruth met her “dream boat”...

Jan 2, 2018

Raymond G. Conradson, 89, of West Bend, entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Raymond was born on March 30, 1928, in Michigamme, MI, the son of the late Gordon and Agnes Conradson.   He was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Bertucci on April 9,...

Jan 2, 2018

Alvin L. “Butch” Giese, 74, of the Town of Jackson, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2018. He was born on November 2, 1943, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Alvin and LaVern Giese. Alvin graduated from Mayville High School and shortly after joined the U.S. Army. After he left the Army, he worked at the...

Dec 31, 2017

Merlin J. Stern, 67, of Kewaskum found eternal peace on Sunday, December 31, 2017.

He was born on December 4, 1950 to the late Roman and Betty (nee Otto) Stern in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1968. Merlin honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He worked very hard...

Dec 29, 2017

Mary Beth Mecikalski, 73, of Jackson, formerly of Fort Wayne and Roanoke, IN, passed away at home on December 29, 2017.  She was reunited in heaven with her husband and kindred spirit, Edmund Mecikalski.

Mary Beth was born on July 29, 1944, to the late Jerome and Martha Lauer in Fort Wayne, IN.  Mary Beth was a...

Dec 27, 2017

Rose J. Vogelsang, 103, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.

She was born on September 11, 1914 to the late Jacob and Petronella (nee Peters) Vogelsang in the Town of Barton. She worked at the West Bend Aluminum Defense plant from 1940-1945 then worked at Wesbar Co-Op from 1945-1950. In 1950 Rose...

Dec 26, 2017

Donald D. “Donny” Scarpace, 63, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 26, 2017.

Don was born on June 16, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI., the son of the late Philip and Donna Scarpace. He graduated from James Madison High School in Milwaukee and shortly after joined the U.S. Air Force where he was...

Dec 26, 2017

Andrew “Andy” Gauger, 52, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.

He was born on December 5, 1965, to Donald and Susan (Baeurle) Gauger in Milwaukee. It was a good day – the Packers beat the Vikings 24-19.

Andy was a computer geek from the very beginning. His affinity for computers and pretty much...

Dec 25, 2017

Robert J. “Bob” Peroutky, 74, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Zilber Family Hospice. Bob was born on February 22, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Kenneth and Margaret Peroutky (nee Appel). He graduated from Pius XI High School and joined the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after. Bob worked at Big...

Dec 25, 2017

Ronald F. “Ron” Loomis, 81, of West Bend, passed away at his home peacefully on Monday, December 25, 2017, after battling multiple health issues, surrounded by his family.

Ron was born on October 25, 1936, in Waukesha, the son of the late Hubert and Lorraine (Mueller) Loomis. He moved to Dundee, graduated from Campbellsport High...

Dec 24, 2017

Evelyn A. Knepprath, 78, of Boltonville, entered eternal life where she was reunited with her husband Alfred on Sunday, December 24, 2017, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 6, 1939, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucille (nee Krell) Staehler and on January 26, 1957, Evelyn...

Dec 23, 2017

Bonnie L. Paar, 70, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was born on March 19, 1947 in Beaver Dam, the daughter of the late Arthur and Lois Backus. Bonnie studied Education at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater before meeting her future husband, William Paar. They were married on October 25, 1969...

Dec 21, 2017

Dewayne P. “Drayno” Grauden Sr., 85, of West Bend passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Kathy Hospice. He was born on April 2, 1932 in Chicago, Il, the son of Paul and Amelia Grauden (nee Weldum). Dewayne graduated from Merrill High School in 1949 and enlisted in the U.S. Airforce...

Dec 17, 2017

Rheina G. Klein (nee Giese), 100, of West Bend, found peace on Sunday, December 17, 2017

She was born on March 23, 1917 in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County to the late Carl and Lillie (nee Feldmann) Giese. She graduated from Elkhart Lake High School with the class of 1934. On February 14, 1937 she was...

Dec 17, 2017

Irma I. Reindl, 95, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Irma was born on February 20, 1922, in Hancock, the daughter of the late Dana and Blanche (nee Davis) Monroe and on June 7, 1947, she was united in marriage to Roger Reindl in Wautoma.  Roger preceded...