Obituaries

Jan 8, 2022

Karin Lynn Breuer (nee Koch), age 69 years, of Juneau was called home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center in Beaver Dam.

Karin was born on May 14, 1952 to Norman A. and Eunice M. Koch (nee Butz).  She was united in marriage to Ralph R. Breuer on April 13,...

Jan 8, 2022

Robert “Bob” R. Baier, 88, entered Eternal Life on January 8, 2022, at Beaver Dam Assisted Living.

Bob was born on February 26, 1933, in Mayville to the late Erwin and Georgian (Miritz) Baier. In 1934 they moved to rural Brownsville where Bob remained until this last summer when he entered assisted living. He graduated...

Jan 7, 2022

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Brigham (nee Plantico), age 77 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2022 at Kathy Hospice, surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born on April 2, 1944 in Two Rivers to Reuben and Winifred (nee Zoerb) Plantico. She was united in marriage to Thomas Brigham on...

Jan 6, 2022

Joyce E. Herriges (nee Butt), age 88 years, of the town of Auburn was called home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2022, at Cedar Community Assisted Living in West Bend surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce was born on June 6, 1933, in Cedarburg to Gerhard and Desta Butt (nee Boesch). Joyce graduated from...

Jan 5, 2022

Donald “Don” W. Mueller, 93, of West Bend passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

He was born on August 20, 1928 to the late Medard and Marie Mueller. He is survived by his wife of 64 years LaVonne Mueller (nee Conrad), his children, grandchildren and other relatives

Private family service will be held in...

Jan 5, 2022

Roger “Butch” Schmitt, 78, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2022 at his home.

He was born on June 28, 1943 to the late Ervin and Agatha (nee Thill) Schmitt in St. Kilian, WI. Roger graduated from Kewaskum High School. He worked at the Gehl Company and later at Herriges...

Jan 2, 2022

Cathy Lynn Jansen (nee Fisher), age 74 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2022, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend after close care by her loving family. Cathy was born on September 30, 1947, in West Bend to Richard and Elizabeth “Babe” Fisher (nee Winders). She was united in marriage...

2022

James (Jim) Roger Iverson, of Jackson, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend.

Jim was born to Roscoe and Ardis Iverson in Waukegan, Illinois on November 19, 1962. He grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin and graduated from Janesville Craig High School in 1980. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. On October...

Jan 1, 2022

June “Tootie” Erickson (nee Wallender), 92, of Brownsville was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 1, 2022 with her family by her side.

She was born on June 6, 1929 to the late William and Bertha (nee Salzmann) Wallender). She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Morris Erickson, on May...

Dec 29, 2021

Michael “Mike” Meyer, age 76 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2021 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born on November 23, 1945 in Manitowoc to Kenneth and Dorothy Meyer  (Kneutz).  He was united in marriage to Suzanne “Sue” Stautz on...

Dec 28, 2021

Jesus took Donald Wallace Ciriacks, age 68, home to heaven on December 28, 2021. He passed peaceably at his home in Grand Junction, CO.

Donald was born on April 23, 1953, in West Bend, Wisconsin to Arthur and Louise (Krause) Ciriacks. He became a child of God at his baptism on May 10, 1953. Donald graduated from...

Dec 28, 2021

Karl R. Brath, 72, of Long Lake, passed away unexpectedly due to an accident on December 28, 2021, in the woods.

Karl was born on March 3, 1949, the son of the late George and Frances (nee Fleischman) Brath. He grew up on the family farm in the town of Wayne of which he was...

Dec 27, 2021

Marilyn M. Theusch, 69, of Kewaskum, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2021, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with her family at her side.

Marilyn was born on April 23, 1952, the daughter of the late Walter and Regina (nee Wiesner) Theusch on the family farm in Washington County. She worked on the farm...

Dec 24, 2021

Shirley Faye Pottruff (nee Dawson), age 84 years, of Ashford, WI passed away peacefully with family beside her on the morning of December 24, 2021.

Shirley was born on November 14, 1937 in Arkansas to Crystal Elaine (nee Patterson) and Huey LaNovice Franklin Dawson.

Shirley attended school in Senath, MO. She later worked at Gateway...

Dec 22, 2021

Carol M. Struck (nee Zellmer), 81, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

She was born on October 23, 1940, to the late Byron and Isabelle (nee Kern) Zellmer in Milwaukee, WI.   Carol raised Chris, Dan, Mike and Pat with Hoye Robinson.  She received her master’s degree and worked as a family therapist...

Dec 21, 2021

Jane J. Jungers, 72, of West Bend, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jane was born on November 29, 1949, in Port Washington, the daughter of the late Martin and Helen (nee Bittner) Deppiesse. On September 29, 1973, she was united in marriage to Michael...

Dec 21, 2021

James R. “Heds” Hedrick, Jr., age 64 years, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2021, at his home.

Jim was born on July 24, 1957, in Milwaukee.

He graduated from Grafton High School in 1976.  He then proudly served four years in the United States Army.

Jim was a bartender for...

Dec 21, 2021

Sharon “Sherry “A. Stenschke (nee Dreher), 82 of West Bend passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

She was born on May 21, 1939 to the late Earl and Minnie (nee Knowles) Dreher. On October 6, 1962 she was united in marriage to Robert Stenschke at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. She was a member of...

Dec 20, 2021

Bernard K. “Barney” Strobel, 96, of Kewaskum went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on December 5, 1925, in St. Kilian, on the farm. The son of the late Raymond and Hildegard (nee German) Strobel. Barney’s first job was at Theresa Baker Canning Co. at the...

Dec 18, 2021

Heide Ingrid Noonan (nee Bulin), age 51 years, of Kewaskum, formerly of Milwaukee, was called home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Heide was born on August 17, 1970 in Milwaukee to Thomas and Evelyn Bulin.  She attended John Marshall High School in Milwaukee and graduated in 1988. Heide...