Obituaries

Apr 21, 2021

James Norbert Graziano, 55, of West Bend, was born to eternal life on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Jim was born on December 13, 1965, in Milwaukee, the son of Mary (nee Schiek) Ries and Peter Graziano.

Jim was the youngest of five brothers, and was a loving son, brother, and uncle.  Jim graduated from Whitnall High School...

Apr 19, 2021

Mary L. Ries, 84, of Slinger, was born to eternal life on Monday, April 19, 2021. Mary was born on January 5, 1937, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Norbert and Louise (nee Schuh) Schiek.

Mary was the oldest of nine siblings, and was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Mary graduated from Mercy High School...

Apr 19, 2021

John P. Weyer, 82, of Brownsville found peace on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

John was born on May 14, 1938, the youngest child to the late Andrew and Rose (nee Czoschke) Weyer.  He grew up in the village of Lomira and graduated from Lomira High School in 1956. ...

Apr 19, 2021

Evelyn M. “Evie” Matthies-Reichert, 92, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Kettle Moraine Gardens Assisted Living in Kewaskum.

Evie was born on March 25, 1929, in Tracy Corners, WI, the daughter of the late Paul and Elda (nee Wiskow) Giese. Evie was united in marriage to Donald Matthies on February...

Apr 18, 2021

Thomas “Tom” R. Reis, 80, of Fence, Wisconsin, found peace and went to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

He was born on February 28, 1941, the only child of the late Hugo and Beatrice (nee Goetz) Reis of Jackson, WI. On July 22, 1961, he was united in marriage to Joan Reis (nee Strupp)...

Apr 17, 2021

Ellen K. Hembel (nee Kurtz), age 94 years, of Slinger entered the arms of the Lord on April 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ellen was born on February 23, 1927 in Cedarburg to Adam “Art” and Freida Kurtz  (nee Thiermann).  In 1929, she moved with her family to a farm in the...

Apr 16, 2021

Patricia A. “Pat” Backey (nee Fritsch), age 81 years, of West Bend entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2021 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Pat was born on June 19, 1939 in Dorchester to George and Gertrude Fritsch  (nee Koerner).

Pat graduated from Sheboygan High School in 1957.  She worked at Laurel’s Camera...

Apr 14, 2021

Gerald J. Melka, 83, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1937, the son of the late Raymond and Sophie Melka and he married Barbara Perry on May 11, 1963, at St. John's Cathedral in Milwaukee.

Those left behind to cherish Gerald’s memory include...

Apr 12, 2021

Kathleen “Kathy” A. Kroeger (nee McCann), 63, of West Bend passed away peacefully in her sleep unexpectedly on Monday, April 12, 2021.

She was born on July 12, 1957, to the late Morris “Bud” and Ruth (nee Mueller) McCann in Milwaukee, WI. Kathy worked in retail for 35 years, where she made many friends along the way....

Apr 12, 2021

Leona A. Schemmel (Gundrum), of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Leona was born on June 16, 1932 in West Bend to Jacob and Elizabeth Gundrum (Doll).  She was united in marriage on October 29, 1955 to Richard E....

Apr 11, 2021

Betty J. Spaeth, 90, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, April 11, 2021.

She was born September 11, 1930, the youngest of four daughters of the late Alice (nee Keske) and Charles Tesselaar in Milwaukee.  On June 16, 1951, she was united in marriage to Joseph W. Spaeth at Holy Angels Catholic Church, West Bend.  Betty...

Apr 9, 2021

Florence Lillian McHugh (nee Averill) was born on August 24, 1917, in Shetek, Minnesota. Florence died after a very long and beautiful life on April 9, 2021, at Cedar Bay West Assisted Living in West Bend, Wisconsin.

She lived to be an amazing 103 years, 7 months, and 17 days.

Her parents were Burton Woodard...

Apr 8, 2021

Miguel Antonio Marquez, 37, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Miguel was born on January 22, 1984, in Miami, Florida, the son of Mariano Marquez and Janet Spaeth (nee Jacklin).

Miguel was a graduate of Slinger High School in 2002, where he made his lifetime friends, Jason, Justin,...

Apr 6, 2021

Ursula M. Abel (nee Thull), age 94, of West Bend, entered eternal life on April 6, 2021.

Ursula was born on August 20, 1926 in St. Michaels to the late Frank and Margaret (nee Stockhausen) Thull.  She married Glendon C. Abel on September 25, 1946 at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michaels.  Glendon passed away on...

Apr 5, 2021

Jules Knowles Dreher, age 85 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2021 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Jules was born on November 30, 1935 at his family home in Kewaskum to Earl and Minnie Dreher  (Knowles).  He was united in marriage to Gwendolyn “Gwen”...

Apr 3, 2021

Kathleen J. Schneiter (nee Frank), 82, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021.

She was born on June 11, 1938, to the late Arthur and Rose (nee Bartelt) in West Bend, WI. On July 18, 1959, she was united in marriage to Gerald Schneiter at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Bend. Kathleen...

Mar 31, 2021

Sean Quincy Isaiah Spikes, age 50, of West Bend, passed away on March 31, 2021.  He was born on March 15, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Marroy Spikes and Woordard Love.

Sean attended Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, Illinois and became an Over-The-Road Truck Driver.   He very much enjoyed driving cross country on...

Mar 29, 2021

Joan P. Halliburton (nee Sell), 93, of the town of Trenton, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021.

She was born on January 19, 1928, to the late William and Lowrene (nee Barr) Sell. On October 9, 1953, Joan was united in marriage to Dale Halliburton in Milwaukee. She was a...

Mar 28, 2021

Saverio “Sam” DeStefano Jr., 78, of Mayville passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

He was born on November 12, 1942, to the late Saverio Sr. and Rose DeStefano in Milwaukee, WI. On July 16, 1960, he was united in marriage to Jeanette Leifer in Milwaukee. Together they raised their two children. Sam enjoyed the outdoors,...

Mar 27, 2021

James “Jim” Heiligenstein of West Bend, died March 27, 2021, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  Jim was born in Belleville, Illinois on February 19, 1941.

As a young man, Jim earned his Eagle Scout merit badge of which he was very proud.  A graduate of the University of Illinois, he became an avid Badger fan...