Obituaries

Jun 21, 2017

Robert P. “Bob” Rauen, 86, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital in the town of Polk.

He was born on March 9, 1931, in West Bend, Wisconsin, the son of the late Ben and Clara (nee Wornardt) Rauen and on October 11, 1953, was united in marriage to...

Jun 19, 2017

Bernice E. Hoepner, 79, of West Bend, formerly of Milwaukee, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 19, 2017 at The Waterford at West Bend.

She was born on March 9, 1938 to the late Norbert and Florence (nee Ehlers) Hoepner in the Town of Herman. She graduated from Mayville High School. Bernice...

Jun 18, 2017

Clinton E. “Clint” Hoff, 89, of Brownsville, was called home to be with his Lord on June 18, 2017, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

He was born on May 23, 1928, the son of the late Edgar and Amanda (nee Enderle) Hoff and on June 12, 1954, Clint was united in marriage to Elvera...

Jun 18, 2017

Joseph “Joe” Gruber, 85 of the town of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Kettle Moraine Gardens, Kewaskum.

He was born on November 3, 1931 to the late John and Mary Ann (nee Goretski) Gruber in Kewaskum. He attended Kewaskum high school before joining the United States Army where he honorably served during the...

Jun 17, 2017

Bernice R. Gloede (nee Zubke), 80, of West Bend, was surrounded by family when called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.

She was born on July 24, 1936 to the late Albert and Rose (Kulesa) Zubke in Hawkins, WI. On July 11, 1954, she was united in marriage...

Jun 15, 2017

James W. Radoll, 71, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2017.

Jim was best known for his knowledge and passion of vintage cars.  He enjoyed spending time in his shop working on his many restorations and rebuilds.  He inspired his family and made an impression on many lives.  Jim will be greatly missed....

Jun 14, 2017

David J. Bartz, Sr., 65, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 and finally reunited with his wife and son in Heaven.

David was born on November 8, 1951 in Milwaukee to late Arnold and Martha (nee Linhart) Bartz.  He graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School and was then drafted into the U.S. Army. ...

Jun 14, 2017

Lloyd H. Spaeth, 80, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Lloyd was born on September 26, 1936, the son of the late Clarence and Adela (Hentz) Spaeth in West Bend. On April 19, 1958, he was united in marriage to Katherine “Kathy/Dolly” Braun at St. Michael’s...

Jun 13, 2017

Roger J. Spaeth, 83, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Kettle Moraine Gardens.

Roger was born on August 28, 1934, on the home farm in the town of Farmington, the son of the late Sebastian and Clara (Schladweiler) Spaeth. On July 4, 1970, he was united in marriage...

Jun 13, 2017

Scott Daniel Droese, 48, of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Scott was born on March 5, 1969, in Hartford, Wisconsin the son of Daniel Droese and Nancy (nee Kuehl) Lindert.  Scott was a graduate of Slinger High School in the class...

Jun 11, 2017

Kenneth L. “Ken” Hefter, 90, of the town of Byron, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Hope Senior Living in Lomira.

Ken was born on May 31, 1927, the son of the late Fridolin and Frances (Koll) Hefter in the town of Addison. On May 2, 1950, he was united in marriage to Florence VanBeek...

Jun 11, 2017

Jane C. Borchardt, 91, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Waterford, West Bend.

She was born on September 3, 1925 to the late Peter and Christine (nee Schoch) Borchardt in Milwaukee WI. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1943. Jane worked for the Wisconsin...

Jun 9, 2017

Ruth V. Burkel (nee Zopf), of West Bend, lived 100 full years of life before finding her eternal rest on Friday, June 09, 2017 while at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

She was born on February 14, 1917, Valentine’s Day, to the late Adam and Elizabeth (nee Hinricher) Zopf...

Jun 8, 2017

Mary Ellen M. McElhatton, 86, of Kewaskum, was called home to heaven where she was reunited with her loving husband on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 23, 1930, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Edward E. “Pat” and Mary Ellen...

Jun 8, 2017

Carolyn Anne (nee Hass) Emmer, 75, was born into eternal life on Thursday, June 8, 2017.

Carol was born in Milwaukee, WI, on February 12, 1942, the daughter of (the late) Louis and Adeline (nee Blechinger) Hass.

She married the love of her life, Harold (Chuck) Emmer, in Milwaukee, WI on September 2, 1961, and...

Jun 6, 2017

Richard W. “Rick” Metz, 41, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, while at home with his mother at his side.

He was born on October 24, 1975, in West Bend, the son of Diann Klein and Kenneth (Linda) Metz.

Rick was raised in Kewaskum and attended Kewaskum Schools.  He was an avid...

Jun 6, 2017

June D. Sarnowski, 92, of Kewaskum, formerly of the town of Scott, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

June was born on August 22, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Andrew and Estelle (Rutowski) Jagielski. On February 5, 1944, she was united in marriage to Leonard...

Jun 3, 2017

Robert T. “Bob” Hansen, 85, of West Bend, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at his home with his family at his side.

Bob was born on December 16, 1931, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Alfred and Jeanette (Koceja) Hansen. On February 14, 1953, he was united in marriage...

Jun 3, 2017

Darlene A. Tessar, 81, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Darlene was born on October 23, 1935, in the township of Longwood, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Hubert and Anna (Myrin) Horn. Darlene was a graduate of Greenwood High School where she was valedictorian of...

Jun 2, 2017

Nicholas “Nick” M. Smith, 15, of Farmington, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

He was born on August 5, 2001, in West Bend, the son of Matt and Becky Smith.  Nick was a sophomore at Kewaskum High School and worked this past winter at Sunburst Ski Area as a tubing attendant....