Obituaries

Nov 28, 2022

Dennis E. Anderson, 65, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Dennis was born on January 12, 1957, in West Bend, the son of Walter and Marilyn (nee Weidman) Anderson. Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and then continued his service in the...

Nov 28, 2022

Joyce M. Schmidt, 78, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with her Lord on November 28, 2022, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, surrounded by the love of her family.

Joyce was born on August 3, 1944, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Walter and Isabelle (nee Peters) Goeden. On...

Nov 27, 2022

Shane “Mitt” Donis Megonigle, 52, of Palm Coast, Florida, formerly of West Bend unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 with his loving wife at his side.

Shane was born on September 8, 1970, to the late Donis and Barbara (nee Ferencevich) Megonigle in Rhinelander, WI. Shane proudly served his country in the United States Marine...

Nov 23, 2022

Marjorie Ann Junger

March 27, 1933 - November 23, 2022

Marjorie (Erskine) Junger passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born on March 27, 1933 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Walter and Margaret (Ahrens) Erskine. She graduated from Bay View High School and went on to...

Nov 23, 2022

Edwin Wiebe, 77, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Ed was born on December 27, 1944 to the late David and Kathrina “Tena” (nee Bergen) Wiebe in Altona Manitoba, Canada. In 1954, they entered New Tribes Mission (NTM) missionary training...

Nov 23, 2022

Stephen G. Puechner, 69 of West Bend passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

He was born on November 28, 1952, to the late George and Jeanne (nee Jewert) Puechner in Milwaukee WI. He was a devoted son who took great care of his parents in their later years of life. He was a truly kind soul...

Nov 22, 2022

Anita B. Olderman (nee Nehls), 79, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

She was born on October 4, 1943, to the late Edward and Gladys Nehls in Milwaukee, WI. Anita graduated from Milwaukee King High School. She was united in marriage to Leland Olderman. Together they raised their family in Jackson before moving...

Nov 22, 2022

Evelyn Lorraine Krug (nee Ehrhardt), 87, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2022.

Evelyn was born on July 13, 1935, in the town of Lomira to Maurice and Lavila Ehrhardt.  She was united in marriage to Donald Krug on August 16, 1958, at Emanuel Church, and together they raised two children.  Donald passed away on February 12,...

Nov 19, 2022

Jason Christopher Plaskey, age 51, of West Bend, passed away on November 19, 2022, at his home.

He was born on April 12, 1971 in West Bend, Wisconsin, the son of Thomas and the late Arlene (nee Neuy) Plaskey.

Jason was loved by many people, including his family and friends. He loved to draw and...

Nov 19, 2022

Myrna Mae Laatsch, 89, passed away on November 19, 2022, at the Samaritan in West Bend.

Myrna was born on December 19, 1932, to the late Lawrence and Marie (nee Uelmen) Laatsch. Myrna enjoyed listening to Polka music, and was a lifelong brewer fan. She was a lifelong member of Saint John of God, and...

Nov 18, 2022

Charles “Chuck” F. Wolff, 76, of West Bend passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.

He was born on April 27, 1946, to the late Howard and Geraldine (nee Malchow) Wolff in Jackson, MN. Chuck proudly served the country he loved in the United States Air Force from Feb 1, 1966, until May 29, 1969. Chuck’s personality...

Nov 15, 2022

Doris M. Bonlender (Bruessel), age 90 years, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Doris was born in Kewaskum to Jacob and Bernetta (Reindl) Bruessel on October 9, 1932.  She married Robert “Bob” Bonlender on July 30, 1955 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum.  Bob passed away in 2007....

Nov 15, 2022

Ronald L. “Ron” Birch, 84, of Jackson, passed away on November 15, 2022, at Froedtert Menomonee Falls.

Ron was born on March 19, 1938, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Walter and Thyra (nee Mantor) Birch. On December 30, 1961, he was united in marriage to Karen L. Neumann in Milwaukee. Ron served his...

Nov 14, 2022

Leon “Lee” Arthur Grimm, 85, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2022.

Lee was born on October 4, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late Arthur and Mary (nee Curran) Grimm. He was united in marriage to the love of his life and best friend Ellen Schmidt on May 31, 1958 at St. Agnes Catholic Church...

Nov 13, 2022

Leroy J. Gnacinski, 87, of the town Scott, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk due to COVID complications.

Leroy was born on September 6, 1935, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Michael and Jenny (nee Kontowicz) Gnacinski. He attended Kewaskum High School. Leroy...

Nov 12, 2022

Lilly Ann Westerman (nee Justman), age 83 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2022 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum after battling lung cancer.

Lilly was born on March 1, 1939 in the town of Wayne to Herbert and Lucille Justman (nee Kedinger).  She was united in marriage to...

Nov 12, 2022

Terri L. Timblin (nee Huck), 56, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

She was born on August 9, 1966, to the late Sylvester and Sandra (nee Strebe) Huck in Fond du Lac, WI. Terri grew up with a love for animals, cosmetology, photography, and most importantly...

Nov 11, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lew Harryman, 69, passed away on November 11, 2022.

Jeff was born on October 2, 1953 in Omaha to the late Wade and Ernestine (nee Lewis) Harryman. He was raised by John and Mary Goebel. Jeff joined the Navy in 1971 as a Radioman and served his country while in the Philippines, Bermuda,...

Nov 11, 2022

Ann “Billie” Priess Anderson, age 91 years, from St. Louis, Missouri was called home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2022.  She was surrounded by her loving family, friends and pastors at Cedar Lake Community in West Bend, Wisconsin at the time of her passing.

Billie was born on August 8th in 1931 to County...

Nov 11, 2022

Blanche H. Dreher (nee Stowers), 86, of New Fane passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022.

She was born on March 1, 1936 to the late Charles and Viola (nee Woppert) Stowers in Butler, WI. Blanche graduated from West Bend High School. On Sept 8, 1956 she was united in marriage to Earl J. Dreher Jr....