Obituaries

Aug 29, 2017

Thomas “Tom” Ream, 65, of West Bend, found peace and entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

He was born on January 14, 1952 to the late Arthur and Marian (nee Andersen) Ream in Sioux City, IA. He graduated from LeMars High School in 1970. Tom honorable served in the United States Navy from 1970 until...

Aug 26, 2017

Merle Laatsch, 74, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Merle was born on November 12, 1942 in West Bend, the son of the late Lawrence and Marie (Uelmen) Laatsch. On June 6, 1968, he was united in marriage to Barbara Radtke at St. Johns...

Aug 25, 2017

Jeffrey D. “Jeff” Keller, 66, of Milwaukee, entered eternal life on Friday, August 25, 2017, at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

He was born on July 6, 1951, in Green Bay.  Jeff was the son of Martin and Rosemary (nee Dewsenberry) Keller of Kewaskum.  He graduated West Bend High School in 1969 and attended...

Aug 22, 2017

Dennis L. Rhoades, 71, of Wautoma, entered eternal life on August 22, 2017, at ThedaCare Medical Center in Berlin.

He was born on July 22, 1946, in Green Bay.  Dennis was known as a very hard worker and dedicated employee.  He worked a variety of jobs from a foundry worker to a chef at Pecks Plantation in...

Aug 20, 2017

Gaylord S. “HAP” De Witt, 72, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at his home with his loyal companion Smedley by his side. He was born on June 24, 1945 in Wisconsin Rapids to the late Harry and Angela De Witt (nee Stamm). Gaylord proudly served his country in the US Army during the...

Aug 18, 2017

Lois J. Werner (nee Schoewe), 88, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord, on Friday, August 18, 2017. Lois was born on June 16, 1929, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Max and Ella (nee Peterson) Schoewe. She married the love of her life, Edward Werner on July 1, 1950. Lois worked at...

Aug 17, 2017

Mable O. (Kufahl) Peters (nee Oelhafen), 91, of West Bend, flew to Jesus on Thursday, August 17, 2017.

She was born on April 16, 1926 to the late Edward and Leona (nee Kelling) Oelhafen in West Bend WI. She graduated from West Bend high school in 1943. On August 30, 1947 she was united in marriage to...

Aug 16, 2017

John R. Tessar, 86, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with his family at his side.

John was born on May 27, 1931, to the late John and Lorinda (Schaefer) Tessar. On August 28, 1954, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Wickert...

Aug 15, 2017

Merlin R. Graff, 87, of West Bend passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1930, in Milwaukee to the late Frank and Lillian Graff (nee Ollinger). On April 25, 1952, Merlin married the love of his life and best friend Carol Marschke in Whitefish Bay. Merlin honorably served in...

Aug 15, 2017

Myron E. Lamers, 89, of Lomira, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

Myron was born on January 9, 1928, in Wrightstown, the son of the late Theodore and Cecilia (Klister) Lamers. On April 23, 1949, he was united in marriage to Marguerite Coulter at St. Theresa Catholic Church...

Aug 15, 2017

Cyrilla A. (nee Vogt) Thull, 91, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend.

She was born on May 2, 1926, in the town of West Bend, the daughter of the late Nick and Helena (nee Jansen) Vogt, and on October 18, 1947, she...

Aug 14, 2017

Veryl D. Eichenseer (nee Frohmann), 97, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Cedar Bay East, West Bend.

She was born on March 13, 1920 to the late Edwin and Esther (nee Gruhle) Frohmann in Boltonville WI. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1937. Veryl worked in the office as a...

Aug 12, 2017

Anthony H. “Tony” Thoma, 81, of West Bend, passed away on August 12, 2017.  He was born on July 15, 1936, to the late Vincent and Ramona Thoma.  Tony was married to Donna Baumhardt on November 15, 1969.

Tony is survived by his wife Donna; a daughter, Angela (fiancé Ron Blood) Thoma; two grandchildren, Trisha (fiancé Michael...

Aug 10, 2017

Ralph W. Liepert, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on July 5, 1926 at home in the town of Farmington and was the fourth of 8 children to Walter and Martha (Quaas) Liepert.

Ralph attended Washington one room school for...

Aug 7, 2017

Richard E. “Dick” Stange, 72, of Campbellsport, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, after battling with lymphoma brain cancer.

Dick was born on January 12, 1945, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Carl “Jack” and Irene (Backhaus) Stange. On October 1, 1966, he was united...

Aug 6, 2017

Arlyn L. Rose, 82, of Lomira, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac with his family by his side.

He was born on September, 22, 1934, in Winona, MN, the son of the late Ervin and Vera (nee Garb) Rose and on November 13, 1954, Arlyn was united...

Jul 31, 2017

Elizabeth J. Manthei, 92, of Beechwood, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Beechwood Home Away From Home in Beechwood.

Elizabeth was born on September 20, 1924, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Laatch) Laubach. On September 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold “Muggs” Manthei at...

Jul 28, 2017

Kay G. Roy (nee Mayer), 79, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 28, 2017.

She was born on August 6, 1937 to the late Joseph and Lucille (nee Dietrich) Mayer in Milwaukee. Kay graduated from Minocqua High School. On May 23, 1959 she was united in marriage...

Jul 27, 2017

Mary K. Lehn (nee Kaiser), 92, of West Bend, found peace on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Samaritan, West Bend.

She was born on June 17, 1925 to the late George and Catherine (nee Maier) Kaiser in Milwaukee WI. On November 29, 1944 she was united in marriage to Harvey Lehn in West Bend. Mary worked...

Jul 20, 2017

Ted “Fred” Theodore A. Yahnke, 47, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at his home.

Ted was born on August 24, 1969, in Milwaukee, the son of Terrance and Kathleen (Sweeney) Yahnke. He was an avid hunter, softball player, but Ted loved spending time with his family and friends above all else. Generous...