Obituaries

Apr 15, 2016

The Lord in His Abundant mercy sent His angel to carry home the soul of the Rev. George A. Mumm on Friday, April 15, 2016.

He was born on August 20, 1925 in Lindy, NE, the son of the late Hans and Ida (nee Hansen) Mumm and on July 27, 1952, he was united in marriage to...

Apr 13, 2016

Earl W. Morenzien, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk, with his family at his side.

Earl was born on March 4, 1931, in Theresa, the son of the late Arnold and Ella (Bartsch) Morenzien. On May 28, 1955, he was united in...

Apr 6, 2016

Thomas G. Borkenhagen, 67, of Mayville, entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.

He was born on August 10, 1948 to the late George and Dorothy (nee VanAcker) Borkenhagen in Whitefish Bay.

Tom was a classic man in a modern world: a loyal husband with a romantic...

Apr 3, 2016

Russell C. Becker, 88, of West Bend, entered Eternal peace on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on April 26, 1927 to the late Arthur and Ida (nee Kuester) Becker in West Bend. He attended a small country school in North Trenton township when growing up and graduated from West...

Apr 3, 2016

Elmer M. Miller, 70, of Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016.

He was born on April 29, 1945, in West Bend, the son of the late Henry and Virginia (nee Miller) Miller and on March 11, 1967, he was united in marriage to the love of his life Linda Gasner at St. Martin’s United Church...

Apr 2, 2016

Charles Edward Myrhum, age 64, of West Bend, was granted eternal rest on Saturday, April 2, 2016 following a one month struggle with an aggressive cancer.

He was born on Friday, October 19, 1951 to the late Ole and Ruth (nee Weber) Myrhum at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend.  As a young boy, Chuck helped his...

Mar 30, 2016

Gerald A. “Jerry” Taft Jr., 48, of Adell, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Jerry was born on December 15, 1967, in Tampa, Florida, the son of Gerald and Nancy (Merryfield) Taft. On January 3, 2016 he was engaged to Dee Mitchell.

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Mar 25, 2016

Doris A. Gerlach, 87, of West Bend, was called home by the Lord’s infinite wisdom to her eternal home on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Waterford in West Bend.

Doris was born on September 2, 1928, in the Town of Polk, daughter of the late Louis and Adela (nee Templemann) Fick.  The family moved to West Bend...

Mar 24, 2016

Jankalski, Michael

65, passed away at his home on March 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Susan (nee Burley) Jankalski; sister, Judy (Jim) Semrad; brother-in-law, Jerry (Bev) Burley; mother -in-law, Harriet; nephew, James (Jennifer) Semrad; and niece, Jeanne (Ryan) Coutrell. A private service will be held at a later date.

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Mar 24, 2016

Crystal J. Bath, 92, of Mayville, formerly of West Bend, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville with her family by her side.

She was born on February 21, 1924, in Horicon to the late Elmer and Inez (nee Godfry) Kreger and on February 22, 1941, she was united in...

Mar 24, 2016

Wilma K. Dettmann, 96, of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport surrounded by her loving family.

Wilma was born on July 8, 1919, the daughter of the late William and Katie (nee Sander) Wothe.  She graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School in 1937.  Wilma was united in marriage...

Mar 23, 2016

Raechel M. Redlin, 83, of Slinger, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Raechel was born on October 19, 1932, in Rubicon, the daughter of the late Norbert and Adella (Loeck) Redlin.

Raechel enjoyed gardening, bowling, polka music, dancing, and visiting with friends and family. She...

Mar 23, 2016

Vincent Joseph Claffey, of West Bend, Wisconsin, born on March 24, 1929 in Alderley, Wisconsin passed on peacefully to eternal life on March 23, 2016 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His five loving children rarely left his side during his final days. Vincent was 86 years old. He is survived by his children: ...

Mar 22, 2016

Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly of heart complications on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in Aruba, with her husband at her side.

Liz was born on July 25, 1975, in West Bend, the daughter of David and Nancy (Stuart) Clark. On April 13, 2013, she was united in marriage to Korey...

Mar 21, 2016

Elaine L. Kaun (nee Horst), 87, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.

She was born on September 6, 1928 to the late Alfred Sr. and Hertha (nee Westphal) Horst in Hartford, WI. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class from Hartford high school...

Mar 21, 2016

Dorothy A. Wilson (nee Johnson), 89, of West bend, found peace on Monday, March 21, 2016 at The Cottages at Cedar Run, West Bend.

She was born on January 4, 1927 to the late Olaf and Edith (nee Andersen) Johnson in Proctor, MN. On September 19, 1947 she was united in marriage to Wallace Wilson in Duluth...

Mar 19, 2016

Robert S. Thomas

Bob “Doe” Thomas, 55, Fredericksburg, VA resident, passed away unexpectedly in Alamogordo, NM on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

Bob was born October 10, 1960 to Patricia and the late Donald Thomas.  He graduated from West Bend East High School class of 1979.  He graduated from UW-Stout in December of 1983 with a...

Mar 17, 2016

Tory A. Russell, 79, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Cedar Community in West Bend.

He was born on October 19, 1936, the son of the late James and Amanda (nee Everson) Russell and on June 3, 1961, he was united in marriage to Mary Lee Schaefer at Holy Trinity Catholic Church...

Mar 17, 2016

Gordon “Gordy” Becker, 77, of Kewaskum, found peace on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at The Cottages at Cedar Run, West Bend.

He was born on October 11, 1938 in West Bend to the late Carl and Lilly (nee Donath) Becker. Growing up he attended a one room school in Cheeseville WI. He graduated from West Bend High...

Mar 16, 2016

Morton J. “Mort” Whitney, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Lighthouse in West Bend.

Morton was born on April 22, 1924, in Hartford, the son of the late Fay and Hazel (Johnson) Whitney. On May 2, 1959, he was united in marriage to Mary Scholler at St. Jude...