Obituaries

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...

Dec 16, 2017

Donald M. “Don” Price, 77, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, with his family at his side.

Don was born on March 22, 1940, in Weyauwega, the son of the late Paul and Rose (Witt) Price. On February 10, 1962, he was united in...

Dec 15, 2017

Victoria “Vic” Rivera (nee Widucki), 63, of Random Lake, found peace on Friday, December 15, 2017 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on February 21, 1954 to the late Norman and Joan (nee Ryan) Widucki in Cook County, IL. She attended Washington high School in Milwaukee, WI. On October 24, 1970...

Dec 14, 2017

Milton F. Fry Sr., 75, of West Bend passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Hawthorne Manor. He was born on November 30, 1942, in Tomahawk, the son of the late Harold Sr. and Isabelle Fry (nee Gavin). Milton was an avid hunter and fisherman; one of his favorite places to fish was Lake Winnebago. You would always...

Dec 11, 2017

Carol M. Behn (nee Mahr), 88, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Kathy Hospice.

She was born on May 23, 1929 to the late Jay and Margaret (nee Amos) Mahr in Brooklyn NY. She graduated from Berkley Prep school in Brooklyn. Carol went on to attend...

Dec 9, 2017

Richard Allen Keno, 81, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at home. He was born on February 28, 1936 in a house near the old Kewaskum Opry House to Elizabeth (nee Keller) and Raymond Keno.  Richard attended Kewaskum Community High School and graduated with honors in 1954. He was also a student of the violin and...

Dec 9, 2017

Richard “Dick” W. Cochenet, 74, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was born on March 5, 1943, in Milwaukee, the son of late Wilfred and Ethel (nee Jackson) Cochenet and on October 19, 1963, he was united in marriage to Alice Rehbein at St....

Dec 7, 2017

Leonard E. Casper, 81, of West Bend, formerly of Newburg, found peace on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Serenity Villa in Slinger, with his family at his side.

Leonard was born on October 27, 1936, in West Bend, the son of the late Frank and Alma (Bell) Casper. In July of 1960 he was united...

Dec 6, 2017

Emilio Castro, 23, of West Bend was born to eternal life on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was born on April 2, 1994 in 29 Palms MCAS, CA, the dear son of Julio G. Castro and Maria Miller (nee Stockfish). Emilio graduated from West Bend East in 2012. Emilio loved being outside, spending time in the U.P. with his...

Dec 5, 2017

Robert E. Knutson, age 90, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Bob was born in Kenosha on September 18, 1927 to the late Ingve and Cora (nee Wade) Knutson.  He attended local schools and graduated from Bradford High...

Dec 4, 2017

Camille A. Nuss, 86, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017, at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.

Camille was born on February 18, 1931, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Stanley and Anna Scibek. She was united in marriage to Theodore Karr (deceased) and later on to Frederick Nuss...

Dec 4, 2017

Gene “Beno” Rusch, 64, of Brownsville, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 4, 2017, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with his family at his side.

He was born on March 23, 1953, in Waupun, to the late Rolland and Rosemarie (nee Sampson) Rusch.  Beno was united in marriage to Ruth Kaiser on April...

Dec 3, 2017

Beulah M. Leissring (nee Gerner), 94, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at the Samaritan, West Bend.

She was born on March 12, 1923 to the late Edwin and Milda Ida (nee Groeschel) Gerner in the Town of Farmington. Beulah went to grade school in Cheeseville and graduated from West Bend High School....

Dec 3, 2017

Charles “Chuck” William Krause, 72, was born to eternal life on December 3, 2017 with family by his side at New Perspective, West Bend.

He was born on June 8, 1945 in Milwaukee, and was the oldest son of Charles and Ruth Krause (nee Jahn).

Chuck graduated from Nicolet High School in 1963. He was...

Dec 1, 2017

Kathleen E. “Kathy” Wagner, 68, of the town Farmington, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017, at Kathy Hospice, with her family at her side, after a long battle with cancer.

Kathy was born on July 12, 1949, in West Bend, the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Cyrilla (Vogt) Thull. On July 7,...

Nov 26, 2017

Ronald C. Schaefer, 75, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Gables on the Pond. He was born on November 28, 1941, the son of the late Elmer and Ruth Schaefer.

Those Ronald leaves behind to cherish his memory include his brother, Stephen Schaefer; and his longtime friend, Angela Galleske.

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Nov 24, 2017

Mary Grace Luedtke, of Kewaskum, became an angel at birth on November 24, 2017. Although the world never knew more than her tiny kicks within her mother, she was already deeply loved and cherished.

Those Mary Grace leaves behind on Earth include her parents, Austin and Monica (nee Dehler) Luedtke; paternal grandparents, Robert and Kathleen Luedtke; maternal...

Nov 21, 2017

Grace M. Mueller, 74 of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home. She was born on February 27, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late George and Irene Hemin. Grace graduated from Bay View High School of Milwaukee. Grace's very first job was at Grebe's Bakery. She was an administrative secretary for...

Nov 16, 2017

Michael “Mike The Mailman” Smith, 67, of Kewaskum was delivered to his heavenly home on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He was born on October 21, 1950 to Desmond and Valeria (nee Koerble) Smith in West Bend, Wisconsin. Mike graduated from Kewaskum High School. He honorably served in...

Nov 15, 2017

Valerie “Val” Hall (nee Mason), 79, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on September 16, 1938 to the late Ellis and Lenore (nee Schneider) Mason in Milwaukee WI. Val graduated from Cedarburg High School. On May 9, 1959 she was united in marriage to...