Obituaries

Jan 20, 2016

Bonnie A. Schmitz, 80, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

She was born on April 6, 1935, in Escanaba, MI, the daughter of the late Marcus and Verna (nee Gascon) MacRae and on May 8, 1986 she was united...

Jan 19, 2016

Gordon L. “Gordy” Gorecki, 78, of Newburg, found peace on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at his home.

He was born on August 10, 1937 to the late Ervin and Irene (nee Gabinska) Gorecki in Milwaukee. He honorably served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. On January 5, 1957 he was united in marriage to...

Jan 18, 2016

Glenway "Hefty" W. Backhaus, 87, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

He was born on August 12, 1928 the son of the late Loran L. and Ella (nee Guth) Backhaus and in February 1954, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Buss...

Jan 16, 2016

Beatrice Ann “Beatie” Justman (nee Wagner), age 89, of Mayville found peace on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Majestic Heights Assisted Living in Hartford.

Beatie was born on May 31, 1926 in Richfield to the late Alfred and Margaret (nee Marx) Wagner.  She was united in marriage to Lloyd Luedtke in 1947 and later married Robert Noegel...

Jan 13, 2016

Lois Joy Werhanowicz (nee Schrank)  died peacefully in her sleep on January 13, 2016.  She was born to Agnes (Jazdzewski) and Edwin Schrank on December 18, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI.  She attended and graduated from Custer High School.  After graduation she worked for the David White Agency.

She married Frank C. Werhanowicz in 1953 who...

Jan 13, 2016

Geraldine M. “Geri” Althaus (nee Puls), age 88, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord, and the long awaited reunion with her daughter and husband  on Monday January 13, 2016 at The Kathy Hospice with her family by her side.

She was born on May 26, 1927 in Fremont to the late Otto...

Jan 12, 2016

Elisabeth “Fiffi” S. Neitzel (nee Gonscherowski), 75, of West Bend, found peace and was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on December 11, 1940 to the late Gerhard and Elisabeth (nee Castagne) Gonscherowski in Konigsberg, East Prussia. She graduated from college in Germany....

Jan 9, 2016

Donald “Don” H. Clement, 88, found peace on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Cottages at Cedar Run, West Bend.

Don was born in Sheboygan Wisconsin on September 11, 1927 to the late Clarence and Marie (Herr) Clement.   He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1945, served in the U.S. Navy, and attended the University of...

Jan 8, 2016

Vivian Reis (nee Laubach), 70, of Slinger, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2016 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley, Slinger.

She was born on June 22, 1945 to Alexander and Claudia Laubach (nee Uelmen) in West Bend and was raised in Kewaskum.

Those Vivian leave behind to cherish...

Jan 8, 2016

William J. Wilde, 88, formerly of Thiensville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

He was born on September 13, 1927 in Milwaukee to the late Henry and Anna (nee Lamp) Wilde.  He was united in marriage to Jeanne G. Gearhard on June 14, 1952 at St. Robert’s Church in Milwaukee. ...

Jan 7, 2016

Mathias A. “Matt” Heltemes, 78, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with his family at his side.

Matt was born on March 3, 1937, in Wadena, Minnesota, the son of the late Mathias and Frances (Vorderbruggen) Heltemes. On April 25, 1959, he was united in...

Jan 6, 2016

Robert J. “Bob” Burns, 68, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Bob was born on October 1, 1947, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Lutinski) Burns. On July 13, 1985, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Grenier.

Bob lived his life his...

Jan 6, 2016

Veronica Bailey, nee Merical, 89, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on May 1, 1926 to the late Hugo and Genevieve (nee Mayerly) Merical in Green Bay. She stayed at home raising her nine children. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and going to the...

Jan 5, 2016

David A. Jung, 75, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in the comfort of his home. He was born on July 28, 1940, in the town of Barton, to the late Norbert and Margaret (Nee Thorn) Jung.  On September 15, 1962, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Laatsch at...

Jan 4, 2016

Raynor W. Herriges, 88, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with his family by his side.

He was born on January 24, 1927 in St. Michaels the son of the late Alois and Florence (nee Schneider) Herriges, and on August 8, 1953, he was united in marriage to...

Jan 2, 2016

Irene Alvina Lawrenz, a resident of Milwaukee, went peacefully to heaven on Saturday January 2, 2016 at the age of 101 years, 7 months, 13 days.

Irene was born on May 20, 1914, in Montello, to the late Herman and Emma (nee Guderjahn) Zabel. The Lord adopted her as his daughter in Holy Baptism. Irene confessed Jesus...

Jan 1, 2016

William C. Kober, 80, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton with his family by his side.

He was born on July 2, 1935, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Christopher and Leona (Rosenbaum) Kober.  On June 29, 1957, William was united in marriage to Beverly Ramthun at...

Dec 28, 2015

Jean L. Friedel, (nee Sebanc), 92, found everlasting peace on Monday, December 28, 2015 at Cedar Community, West Bend.

She was born on December 18, 1923 to the late Anton and Louise (nee Pecak) Sebanc in Milwaukee. Jean was a graduate of the Business Institute and attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Prior to her marriage she lived...

Dec 25, 2015

Rita A. Spoerl, 90, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015, at Cedar Community in the town of West Bend.

Rita was born on April 13, 1925, in the town of Ashford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Staehler) Mueller. On June 16, 1948, she was united in marriage to...

Dec 24, 2015

Sharon Ann (nee Johnson) Butch, 63, of West Bend, passed away on December 24, 2015, at Hawthorn Manor in West Bend.

Sharon was born on January 19, 1952 in Stevens Point and attended West Bend High School.  Afterward, Sharon began her life as a mother and had the first two of her five children.  She then met...