Obituaries

Sep 15, 2024

John Raymond Carini of Watertown, WI joined his family in Heaven on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

John was born on March 5, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, along with his twin sister, Josephine, to the late Albert Dominic Carini and Margaret Lalicata Carini. He grew up in the Third Ward which was predominately an Italian Community at the...

Sep 12, 2024

Sandra L. Wamser (nee Wise) 77, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice.  She was the beloved wife of Patrick for 52 years and the dedicated mother of Jeffrey (Wendy) Wamser and Nancy (Craig) Braidigan. Proud grandmother of Kaitlynn, Ava and Addison.

Sandy was born in Glen Ellyn IL to the...

Sep 12, 2024

Ann M. Kissinger (nee Kingsbury), age 83 years, of West Bend passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Ann was born on August 4, 1941, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late James and Eva (Hansen) Kingsbury and Anita (nee Poenisch) Kingsbury.  She was united in marriage to Gene W. Kissinger on...

Sep 11, 2024

Daniel “Dan” C. Survis, age 78, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was born on January 15, 1946, to the late Forest F. and Ruth C. (nee Bandle) Survis in West Bend. Daniel was a lifelong member of...

Sep 11, 2024

Virginia M. “Ginny” Backhaus, 92, of Kewaskum, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Ivy Manor in West Bend surrounded by her family.

Ginny was born on May 8, 1932 in West Bend, the daughter of the late Edward and Ella (nee Bauer) Haack. On May 3, 1952 she was united in marriage to David...

Sep 10, 2024

Nancy P. Fraedrich (nee Pitt), age 87 years, of West Bend, formerly of Weyauwega, was called home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2024 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Nancy was born on April 1, 1937 to Horace and Nelda Pitt (nee Sommer).  She was united in marriage to Lester C. Fraedrich on October...

Sep 7, 2024

Mary Ann Kutz (nee Bath), age 87 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2024, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Mary Ann was born on July 28, 1937, in Kewaskum to Matt and Olive Bath (nee Fellenz).  She was united in marriage to Wilbert O. Kutz on May 19,...

Sep 7, 2024

Ronald A. “Ron” Struck, 67, of Kewaskum, passed away on September 7, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Born on August 28, 1957, to the late Gerald and Dorothy (Bailey) Struck, Ron lived a full and vibrant life surrounded by those he loved. He is survived by his children, Amber (Matt) Jones and Meagan...

Sep 3, 2024

Emma Tracy (nee Arvelo) age 101 years, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Fields of Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Emma was born on March 20, 1923 in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico to Matildo and Agripina (nee Ramos) Arvelo. She met her husband William Tracy...

Sep 2, 2024

James “Jim” Jaeger, 89 of Campbellsport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024.

He was born on August 27, 1935, to the late Kenneth and Evelyn (nee Schoepke) Jaeger in Campbellsport, WI. On Saturday, May 18, 1974, he was united in marriage to Judy Zehren at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Jim worked various jobs...

Sep 2, 2024

Sandra “Sandy” Dreikosen (Bowen), age 66, was called home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2024, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 7, 1957, in Germany to Robert “Bob” and Isolde “Sue” Bowen (Kaiser). Sandy was united in marriage to Alan Dreikosen on...

Aug 31, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Eschenbacher (nee Jungclaus), 81, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024.

She was born on September 25, 1942, to the late William “Bill” and Grace (nee Kraemer) Jungclaus in Milwaukee, WI. In October of 1960, she was united in marriage to Wayne Eschenbacher. Pat worked for JCPenney for many years until...

Aug 31, 2024

Patricia A. “Patty” Schmidt, 73, of Kewaskum, passed away on August 31, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa with her family at her side. She bravely fought multiple myeloma for ten years. Despite her illness, she never let it stop her from doing the things she wanted or needed to do.

Patty was born on...

Aug 28, 2024

Peter J. “Pete” Albers, Jr., age 93 years, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2024 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, Wisconsin surrounded by his loving family.

Peter was born on August 8, 1931 in De Smet, South Dakota to Peter and Emma Albers (Hasche). He was united in marriage...

Aug 28, 2024

Jerome F. Speener, 82, of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at The Waterford in Hartford, Wisconsin.

He was born on February 27, 1942, to Fred and Jennette (nee Jakobi) Speener in Kaukauna, WI. Jerome graduated from Kaukauna High School. He honorably served 3 years in the United States Army. On September 14,...

Aug 26, 2024

LTC Jeffrey C. Dreher, 59, of Williston, Florida, passed away on August 26, 2024, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jeff was born on December 30, 1964, in West Bend, Wisconsin, the son of Jules and Gwendolyn (nee Edwards) Dreher. Jeff attended Tremper High School in Kenosha and then continued his education at Parkside University where...

Aug 26, 2024

Annette M. Ludin-Lex, of West Bend, passed away on August 26, 2024 at Aurora Grafton Hospital with her family at her side.

Born 63 years ago on October 16, 1960, Annette was the daughter of Alexander F. Ludin and Mary C. (nee Kvasnica) Ludin of Milwaukee. She married Tod Lex on October 17, 1994 at The Little...

Aug 24, 2024

Melvin Lowitz of Saukville, WI passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital of West Bend.

Melvin was born on April 11, 1931, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to Elvin and Elsie Lowitz.  He was the youngest of three siblings.  He attended Saukville Elementary and Middle School, which is now the Oscar...

Aug 19, 2024

Wesley “Wes” Holl, 73, of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2024, with his family by his side.

Wes was born on April 23, 1951, to the late Oscar and Bernice (nee Jung) Holl in West Bend, WI.

He married the love of his life Susan Mueller on 5/06/1977 at St Mary’s Church....

Aug 18, 2024

Larry L. Sweetland, 89, of West Bend, passed away on August 18, 2024, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital with his family at his side.

Larry was born on October 13, 1934, in Waukesha, to the late Olin and Lillian (née Wegner) Sweetland. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957 with the...