Obituaries

Nov 14, 2017

Andrew “Buffie” Reis Jr., 74, of Slinger passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

He was born on October 5, 1943 to the late Andrew and Helen (nee Eichinger) Reis Sr. in San Francisco, CA. On December 1, 2000 he was united in marriage with Vivian. Andrew worked as a printer for 30 years retiring in 1997....

Nov 14, 2017

Russell C. Johnson, 90, of Slinger, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was born on November 30, 1926 in West Bend, the son of the late William and Elanore Johnson. Russell joined the Marine Corps on December 14, 1943.He served during World War II, and earned the Purple Heart...

Nov 14, 2017

Eleanor C. Ostrander, 85, of Kewaskum, found peace in Jesus on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 and was reunited with her husband Leslie in heaven.

She was born on February 1, 1932, to the late August and Emma (nee Klumb) Seefeldt.  Eleanor was united in marriage to the late Leslie Ostrander at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Nov 11, 2017

Madelyn “Madee” Roell (nee Spaeth), age 67, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, November 11th, 2017 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

She was born on March 22, 1950 to the late Eugene and Catherine Spaeth in West Bend.

Madee attended Holy Angels grade school in West Bend through eighth grade...

Nov 10, 2017

Zachary Isaiah Guyant, 22, of Ripon was taken from us much too soon on November 10th of 2017 from a tragic car accident. Zachary was born May 4, 1995 to Kristopher Guyant and Jennifer Cothern. Zachary attended Neenah High School for a time but was primarily homeschooled. He graduated officially in 2013 but finally got his diploma in 2016....

Nov 10, 2017

Per Walter's request, a private family service will be held at a later date.

Nov 8, 2017

Lila Mae Marie LaPiene (nee Goeman) of West Bend was born to eternal life on November 8, 2017 at the age of 87. Lila was born on July 29, 1930 the only child of the late Albert Goeman and Aurelia Goeman (née Fredrich).

Lila was a graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, received an...

Nov 7, 2017

Don Joseph Cera Sr. of Mayville, 66 passed away on November 7, 2017. Born and raised in Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Caroline Cera. He is survived by wife of 43 years, Shawn (Warner), Children Shannon and Don Jr, Sisters Darlene (Gus) Rankey and Mary (Jim) Pokrop, Brothers James (Chris) Cera, Larry (Carol) Cera,...

Nov 6, 2017

Janice “Ma Jan” A. Granec (nee Krusing), 74, of Jackson, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2017.

She was born on September 23, 1943 to the late Eugene and Margaret (nee Panzer) Krusing in Milwaukee WI. Janice graduated from Custer High School. On April 25, 1964 she was united in marriage...

Nov 3, 2017

Irene M. Carini, nee Shurpit, 83, of Theresa, joined her parents and family in Heaven on Friday, November 3, 2017.

She was born on June 20, 1934 in Neshkoro to the late Andrew and Peggy (nee Sobralske) Shurpit.  She was united in marriage to John Carini on January 8, 1955 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Milwaukee. ...

Nov 3, 2017

Roger C. Brace, 68, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Friday, November 3, 2017, at St. Joesph’s Hospital in West Bend with his family at his side.

Roger was born on October 13, 1949, in West Bend, the son of the late Wilbur Brace and Henrietta Brace.  He graduated from West Bend High School in...

Nov 3, 2017

Stanley H. MacDonald Jr., 83, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 3, 2017.

Stan was born on May 7, 1934, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Stanley H. Sr. and Lorraine (Lamb) MacDonald. On November 27, 1954, he was united in marriage to Marianne Ketelsen in Milwaukee.

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Nov 1, 2017

Paul P. “Porky” Gundrum Jr., 81, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Paul was born on March 20, 1936, in Allenton, the son of the late Paul and Anna (nee Marion) Gundrum, and on September 17, 1983, he was united in marriage to Carole Mueller...

Oct 29, 2017

Roger J. Jacobs, 84, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017.

Roger was born on February 7, 1933, the son of the late Raymond and Veronica (Micke) Jacobs.

Roger was born and raised in Hilbert. On February 13, 1954, he was united in marriage to Darlin Reese at...

Oct 28, 2017

Gordon J. “Gordy” Schalla, 91, of West Bend, ended his earthly life on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Serenity Villa in Slinger and now is on a heavenly journey.

Gordon was born on July 19, 1926, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Joseph and Myrtle (nee Rosenfeldt) Schalla.  Gordon honorably served in the United States Navy...

Oct 27, 2017

Per Marie's wishes, there will not be an obituary published.

Oct 22, 2017

Rose E. (nee Schmitt) Miller-Kuehl, 95, of Kewaskum. Our dear mother Rose was reunited with our dad on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Rose was the middle child of Joseph and Catherine (German) Schmitt, born December 26, 1921 in St. Kilian.

Rose and Roman “Jimmy” Miller were united in marriage at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend...

Oct 21, 2017

Dale R. Jones, 62, of Germantown, formerly of Boltonville, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017.

Dale was born on August 16, 1955, in West Bend, the son of the late Donald and Celesta (Voeks) Jones.

Those Dale leaves behind to cherish his memory include a sister, Diane (Joe) Passafaro of Oak Creek; an aunt,...

Oct 20, 2017

Daniel “Dan” Katz, 82, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

He was born on September 4, 1935 to the late Elmer and Irma (nee Stoeck) Katz in Milwaukee. Dan graduated from Boys Tech in 1953. On June 24, 1961 he was united in marriage to Laverne Ardith...

Oct 19, 2017

Franklin E. “Frank” Walbrink, 95, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend.

Frank was born on July 3, 1922, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of the late Franklin and Beatrice (nee Rader) Walbrink, Sr.  He graduated West High School and attended the University of Minnesota. He...