Obituaries

Jul 2, 2014

Ralph E. Koth, 86, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

He was born on October 18, 1927, in Boltonville, the son of the late Alfred and Erna (Birkholz) Koth. After graduating from Kewaskum High School in 1945, where he participated four years in all...

Jun 28, 2014

Marie H. Thoma, nee Barens, 94, of West Bend, found peace and entered eternal life on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at The Kathy Hospice.

She was born on September 16, 1919 in Barton to the late Henry and Mary (nee Koenings) Barens. She married Alfred Thoma on October 13, 1943 at St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Church, West...

Jun 27, 2014

God’s precious little child, Bryant Andrew Summers, of Lomira, was gently gathered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 27, 2014. Bryant was born on February 20, 2011, in Fond du Lac, the son of Justin and Tara (nee Wiesner) Summers and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira. Bryant was an outgoing, happy and healthy...

Jun 27, 2014

Norman E. “Irish” Grantman, 88, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home in Fond du Lac. He was born on January 25, 1926, in the town of Lomira, the son of the late Elmer and Grace (Ablard) Grantman, and on February 22, 1964, he was united in marriage...

Jun 24, 2014

Ronald Lee Schwoch, age 50, of West Bend, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday June 24, 2014 with his mother by his side at The Fields of Washington County in West Bend.

Ron was born on November 5, 1963 to Elmer and Inez (nee Gust) Schwoch in Milwaukee.

He attended West Bend West...

Jun 22, 2014

Adeline D. Bath, 83, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk. She was born on December 4, 1930, in the town of Osceola, the daughter of the late Frank F. and Lorena (Heider) Kutz, and on August 26, 1950,...

Jun 20, 2014

Marian H. Belger, 79, of Boltonville, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa. She was born on May 13, 1935, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Roman and Gertrude (Ramel) Kral, and on June 28, 1958, she was united in marriage to Elmer Belger at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum....

Jun 19, 2014

Joseph A. Werner, "Gramps", 89, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014.

He was born on January 17, 1925 in Logansport, IN to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Beall) Werner. Joe served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII including the landing on Iwo Jima. He also served in the U.S. Air Force stateside...

Jun 19, 2014

Harriet M. Spieth, nee Williams, age 75, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord and other loved ones, including her husband and granddaughter, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.

She was born on August 4, 1938 in Escanaba, MI to the late Brendan and Margaret (nee Fragile) Williams. She was united in marriage to...

Jun 18, 2014

To all our family and friends,

Where do we begin to thank the numerous people who helped us during the tragic loss of our sons, Travis and Brent. We have been overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of support and comfort offered to us during this time. There are so many in our community and beyond that...

Jun 18, 2014

Travis S. Trapp, 16, of Cascade, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, with his best friend, Brent Schultz, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born on August 3, 1997, in West Bend, the son of Randolph "Randy"  and Jessica (Schmidt) Trapp. Travis just finished his junior year at Kewaskum High School. In high school he served...

Jun 18, 2014

Brent A. Schultz, 16, of St. Michaels, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, with his best friend, Travis Trapp, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born on June 16, 1998, in Plymouth, the son of Rod Schultz and Lynn Thull (Schmidt). Brent attended St. Lucas Lutheran School in Kewaskum and Waucousta Lutheran School. He just completed...

Jun 15, 2014

Jean Dryfka, 83, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. She was born on June 20, 1930, in West Virginia and raised in Kentucky, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Samms) Hobbs, and on October 2, 1954, she was united in marriage to Donald Dryfka...

Jun 14, 2014

Darlean "Digger" Logan (nee Engeldinger), age 78, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend with her loving family by her side.

Darlean was born on July 16, 1935 in Peeksville, WI to the late Benjamin and Nellie (nee Schwartz) Engeldinger. On...

Jun 14, 2014

Janet Marie (nee Kreis) Dymale, 62, of Eden found peace with her loving family by her side on Saturday June 14, 2014 at The Kathy Hospice.

She was born on April 10, 1952 to the late Raymond and Mary Ann (nee Reicica) Kreis in West Bend. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1970. Immediately following...

Jun 13, 2014

Allen Henry William Schulz, age 81, of the town of Wayne, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 13, 2014 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend with his family by his side.

Allen was born on May 12, 1933 on the family homestead farm in...

Jun 11, 2014

LouAnn Suelflow(Vega)(nee Jacoby), 55, of Saukville, formerly of West Bend, served up her last meal on Wednesday June, 11 2014 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

She was born on October 6, 1958 to the late Donald and Janet (nee Helm) Jacoby in Port Washington and grew up in Saukville.

LouAnn...

Jun 11, 2014

Janet L. Hubbell, (nee Guiles), age 76, of Kewaskum, passed away Wednesday June 11, 2014 at The Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk.

She was born in Superior on October 15, 1937 to the late Roger and Margaret (nee Washburn) Guiles. At a young age Jan moved to Platteville with her family. She graduated from Platteville...

Jun 11, 2014

Raymond C. Mentink, 84, of the town of Wayne, formerly of New Berlin, peacefully entered Heaven on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. He was born on September 22, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late Hugo and Flora Rose (Wolke) Mentink, and on May 1, 1965, he was united in marriage to Rose Marie Grandy at St. Wenceslaus Catholic...

Jun 11, 2014

Clarence F. Janz, 91, of the town of Scott, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan. He was born on October 3, 1922, in the town of Barton, the son of the late Jacob and Irma (Groth) Janz, and on May 30, 1946, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Kurtz at...