Obituaries

Jul 8, 2023

Joyce C. Heller (Uelmen) of West Bend, formerly of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce was born on October 22, 19-"something-or-other" to Frank and Alice Uelmen (Bath). She was united in marriage to Joseph W. “Joe” Heller on October 10, 1970 at...

Jul 6, 2023

David “Dave” Edward Mundt, age 87 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family and granddog.

David was born to Frederick and DeChantel (O’Hare) Mundt on November 18, 1935, in Ottumwa, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Mary, daughter...

Jul 4, 2023

Mary Kaye Gadouas (nee Boylen), 66, passed away unexpectedly after enjoying fireworks on her favorite holiday, July 4, 2023, with family by her side.

Mary was born on January 16, 1957, in Boscobel, WI, to the late Allen and Darlene (nee Wilkerson) Boylen. Mary loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to bake cookies especially...

Jul 4, 2023

Norbert "Norb" Rennicke, age 77, of West Bend passed away on July 4, 2023 at Serenity Villa Assisted Living in Slinger.

Norb was born on March 27, 1946, in Port Washington to Roland and Marie (nee Van de Boom) Rennicke and was raised in Grafton. He attended St. Joseph’s Grade School and graduated from Grafton High School,...

Jul 2, 2023

Carlos E. Lopez, 19, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Carlos was born on March 22, 2004, in Milwaukee, the son of Edgar and Bessy (nee Canales) Estrada. Carlos attended West Bend East High School. He was employed at Buffalo Wild Wings where he would bring home chicken wings after work for his...

Jul 1, 2023

Wesley Melvin Walther, 81, passed away on July 1, 2023, at St. Paul’s Elder Services in Kaukauna, WI.

Wesley was born on July 9, 1941, in Green Lake, WI, to the late Norman and Gladius Walther. Wesley served his country in the Armed Forces. He lived in Milwaukee most of his life and in 1978 he moved...

Jun 30, 2023

Joseph James Zadra

July 22, 1922 – June 30, 2023

Loving husband, father, grandfather, benefactor, civic leader, veteran and welcoming and generous friend to so many, Joseph James Zadra entered the home God had waiting for him on Friday June 30th. He is survived by...

Jun 30, 2023

Audrey D. Guerndt, 92, of Kewaskum, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Compassionate Heights in West Bend, WI.

Audrey was born on June 2, 1931, in Hartford, the daughter of the late Clinton and Clara (nee Jockem) Washburn. She was united in marriage to Edward Guerndt. Edward preceded Audrey in death on June 30,...

Jun 30, 2023

Joseph H. “Joe” Haen, 82, of West Bend, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

Joe was born on July 27, 1940, in Green Bay, the son of the late Henry and Dorothy (nee Mleziva) Haen. On April 20, 1963, he was united in marriage to Nancy Princl at Holy...

Jun 29, 2023

William “Bill” Hackett Emory, passed into eternal life, on June 29, 2023, at the age of 88.

Bill was born the son of William Hackett Emory, Jr. and Bernice (née Klug) Emory on January 27, 1935. He grew up in Whitefish Bay, where he attended Richards School and Whitefish Bay High School. Bill then received a Bachelor...

Jun 25, 2023

Ruth E. Taylor (nee Hutson), 78, from Neshkoro (formerly of Kewaskum) passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

She was born on November 16, 1944 to the late Donald and Pearl (nee Reese) Hutson in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Ruth grew up in Oklahoma until moving to Menomonee Falls, WI, where she graduated High School. On...

Jun 24, 2023

Halpin, John J. “Jack”, born July 20, 1944, died June 24, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, alumnus of St. Theodore, St. Rita of Cascia HS, and Loyola University, he served in the US Army before joining the Chicago Police Department in 1969. Over his 31-year career, he worked a variety of assignments,...

Jun 23, 2023

Vernon C. “Vern” Eulert, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa due to complications from a fall.

Vern was born on May 13, 1946 in Menomonee Falls, the son of Conrad and Marie Eulert.  He graduated from Menomonee Falls High School and then went on to University Wisconsin-Whitewater and graduated...

Jun 23, 2023

Patricia “Patty” Marie Hafermann passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Patty was born on November 3, 1955 and was baptized and confirmed at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum.  She graduated from Kewaskum High School in the class of 1973. Patty worked for Sheboygan County in...

Jun 22, 2023

Martha “Marty” M. Gressen, 96, of West Bend was Given to God on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Cedar Bay West in West Bend.

She was born on February 7, 1927, to the late Edward and Stefania (nee Kranz) Weinberger in Milwaukee, WI. On October 30, 1948, she was united in marriage to Theodore Gressen at St....

Jun 22, 2023

Richard Carl Gerhardt, 92, lost his long battle with cancer at his residence at New Perspective on June 22, 2023.

He was born September 17, 1930, at home in West Bend to Carl & Charlotte (Glander) Gerhardt.  He graduated from West Bend High School in 1948, started college at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, but enlisted in the...

Jun 21, 2023

Jane “Jean” Rymaszewski (Jakubic), age 88 years, of West Bend, formerly of Grand Marsh, was called home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2023 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born the youngest triplet daughter to Michael and Katherine Jakubic (Weber) on September 23, 1934 in Lannon. She was...

Jun 19, 2023

Suzanne “Sue” Kay Walter (nee Eastman), age 76 of West Bend, entered Eternal Life in the presence of her loving family gathered around her on June 19, 2023.

She was born on April 4, 1947, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the only daughter of the late Clifford and Ann (nee Orlicky) Eastman. Sue attended high school in Waterford, Wisconsin,...

Jun 18, 2023

Dr. Cesar V. “Doc” Sison, 84, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Doc was born on October 28, 1938, in Lingayen, Pangasinan, Philippines, the son of the late Modesto and Eriberta (nee Vargas) Sison. On February 14, 1964, he was united in marriage to...

Jun 18, 2023

Ernest “Ernie” R. Marier, 83, of West Bend passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Serenity Villa in Campbellsport.

He was born on June 11, 1940, to the late Joseph and Ruth (nee Trethewey) Marier in Houghton County, MI. Ernie graduated from Punahou High School in Hawaii. He honorably served in the United States Air Force...