Obituaries

Oct 12, 2023

Lawrence C. “Larry” Graff, age 83 years, of West Bend was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2023.

Larry was born on July 23, 1940 in West Bend to Allen and Anne Graff (Rodenkirch).

Larry graduated from West Bend High School.  He worked for the City of West Bend for...

Oct 10, 2023

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Mueller (Palmer), age 75 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2023 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born on August 29, 1948 in Milwaukee to Chauncy and Gertrude Palmer  (Novak).  She was united in marriage to Siegfried Mueller on...

Oct 10, 2023

Joyce Laura Danbrea (nee Hoeft), age 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 after a long battle with dementia.

Joyce was born in Minneapolis on June 18, 1943, eventually moving to West Allis, Wisconsin. It was there that she met the love of her life, Dan Danbrea, at the age of 15. It is rare to...

Oct 6, 2023

Mildred E. “Millie” Klein, 87, of the town of Wayne, passed away on October 6, 2023, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Millie was born on October 19, 1935, on the family farm in the town of Wayne, the daughter of the late Wilmer and Nettie (nee Sauder) Faber. She was married to Harvey Klein...

Oct 4, 2023

Rosemary Jean Wetzel, devoted wife to husband Lawrence (Larry) H. Wetzel and loving mother of four passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in the care of Froedtert West Bend and Horizon Hospice staff, with her children by her side.

Rosemary was born in June 1, 1937 to the late Salomea “Selma” and John Reinhard in...

Oct 4, 2023

Sandra L. “Sandy” Werner, 68, of West Bend, passed away on October 4, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Sandy was born on July 11, 1955 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Leo and Bernice (nee Reul) Kastner. On October 28, 1983, she was united in marriage to Thomas Werner at Holy Angels Catholic...

Oct 1, 2023

Florence C. “Flo” Glamann (Mueller), age 98 years, of Mayville was called home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2023 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville surrounded by her loving family.

Flo was born on October 4, 1924 in Iron Ridge to Herman and Elsie Mueller (Wolters).  On March 21, 1942, she was united in...

Sep 29, 2023

Wilda “Louise” Thorin (nee Seder), 77, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on September 1, 1946, to the late Richard and Garnetta “June” (nee Goodwin) Seder in Milwaukee, WI.

On July 11, 1964, she was united in marriage to...

Sep 27, 2023

Floyd “Butch” Fredrick Buddenhagen, Jr., 78, of West Bend, WI, died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on the morning of September 27, 2023.

Butch was born in West Bend in 1945 to Floyd Sr. and Dorothy (Vorpahl) Buddenhagen. Butch attended West Bend High School before studying Education at UW-River Falls where he also played as the...

Sep 25, 2023

Charlotte Myrtle Clarissa Legate, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Lawlis Family Hospice with her family by her side.

Charlotte was born on June 11, 1942, in West Bend to the Late Arnold and Ethel (nee Opper) Schumacher. Charlotte was united in marriage to Frederick Legate on October...

Sep 24, 2023

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Ann Hovorka, 23, of West Bend, unexpectedly passed away on September 24, 2023. There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains.

She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on December 17, 1999. From the moment she started walking and talking, our Gwenie was...

Sep 23, 2023

William J. “Bill” Herrmann, Jr., 77, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 23, 2023, with his wife at his side.

Bill was born on January 19, 1946, in Milwaukee, the son of the late William Sr. and Gladys (nee Forbush) Herrmann. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy on the...

Sep 21, 2023

On the morning of Thursday, September 21, 2023, Daniel Alois Lecher passed away peacefully surrounded in the comfort and love of his family.

Born on February 11, 1947 in Grafton, Wisconsin, Daniel was one of five children of Leroy and Lorraine (nee Neuy) Lecher. He attended St. Lawrence Seminary High School and joined the US...

Sep 15, 2023

Christopher C. “Chris” Brockman, 51, of Milwaukee, suddenly passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home.

Chris was born on May 25, 1972, in Milwaukee, the son of Henry “Hank” Brockman and Carol (Brockman) Heule. He attended West Bend West High School and had been a union painter.

Chris...

Sep 15, 2023

Aleta Joan Larson (nee Maurer), age 75 years, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 15, 2023. She was born on December 27, 1947, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, she was the beloved daughter of Gerald and Margaret (nee Sandkamp) Maurer. Aleta's journey through life was filled with purpose and achievement. After graduating...

Sep 15, 2023

Bertha “Bea” Marie Kunesh (Popoutsis), age 75 years, of Milwaukee died September 15, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa surrounded by her loving family.

Bea was born on August 20, 1948 in Milwaukee to Peter and Mildred Popoutsis (Schmidl).  She was united in marriage to Dennis James Kunesh on November 16, 1974.

Bea graduated from...

Sep 13, 2023

Bernice Hattie Peters (nee Marquardt), age 95, departed this earthly realm on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, leaving behind a rich tapestry of cherished memories and a legacy of love. Born on September 17, 1927, in Barton, Wisconsin, she was the beloved daughter of Philip and Viola (nee Jobs) Marquardt. Bernice's journey in life began with her marriage to her...

Sep 11, 2023

On this solemn day, we gather to bid farewell to a precious soul who graced our lives ever so briefly. Arlo Charles Weinreich, a beloved son, born in the quiet town of Campbellsport, peacefully departed from this world on his birthdate, September 11, 2023. Though his time spent in the embrace of his loving parents and siblings was brief,...

Sep 11, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Gibour, a loving father, grandfather, and devoted trucker, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on November 13, 1953, to Charles and Myrtle (nee Oswald) Gibour in Milwaukee, Gerald lived a life full of adventure, strength, and an unwavering love for nature. After graduating from Sussex-Hamilton High School, Gerald embarked...

Sep 9, 2023

Max D. Rosplock, age 93, passed away on the family farm in the Town of Scott on September 9, 2023, with his two daughters by his side.

Born on March 31, 1930 at home to the late Max Frank and Caroline M. (nee Mahnke) Rosplock in Milwaukee, WI. He was baptized Max David Rosplock and was the...