Obituaries

Feb 17, 2021

It is with honor that we remember the life of Richard Erwin Schilter, who entered into peace on February 17, 2021. He was 92 years old.

Richard and his twin brother, Robert, were born on September 10, 1928 to Erwin and Lodie (Melius) Schilter. He became a U.S. Marine and was an airplane mechanic during...

Feb 17, 2021

Richard H. “Rich” Kind, 68, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Rich was born on April 22, 1952, in West Bend, the son of the late Ruben and Ella (nee Oelhafen) Kind. In 1976, he met and married the love of his life,...

Feb 17, 2021

Harold W. Kissinger, 93, of West Bend made his final journey on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

He was born on October 14, 1927 to the late Edgar and Hilda (nee Wasmuth) in West Bend. Harold graduated from West Bend High School. He honorably served in the United States Army from 1950-1952. On October 13, 1951 he was...

Feb 16, 2021

John Robert Kraak, 64, was born August 18, 1956 in Appleton Wisconsin to Helen Lucille “Lucy” and Robert Paul. On February 16th, 2021 after a battle with cancer, John was healed in the arms of the Lord. In his final months he was cared for by the amazing team of nurses’, aides and hospice staff of Cedar Community as...

Feb 16, 2021

Lawrence “Larry” Riccardi, 81, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

He was born on September 7, 1939 to the late Lawrence Riccardi and Opal Francis in Black Oak, IN. On February 14, 1974 he was united in marriage to Carol Conley in Chicago, IL. Larry worked for...

Feb 15, 2021

Jeanne Ann (Gill) Staehler, age 88 of Kewaskum entered eternal life on February 15, 2021 at Kettle Gardens Memory Unit where she had been a resident for nearly nine years.

Jeanne Ann Gill was born March 24, 1932 in Plymouth.  She was the daughter of the late Leo B. and Agnes (McMullen) Gill.  Jeanne was a graduate...

Feb 15, 2021

Dennis D. Kocent, 80, of Jackson passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Kettle Moraine Gardens. He was born on February 21, 1940 in Milwaukee, the son of the late Stanley and Lorraine Kocent (nee Collins). Dennis graduated from Bay View High School in 1958 and later joined the Air National Guard. Although he worked as a salesman...

Feb 14, 2021

Schelyann P. “Shelly” Prosek, 69, of Jackson, passed away on February 14, 2021, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Shelly was born on November 29, 1951, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude (nee Dzomba) Schwalenberg. Shelly was the youngest of 3 children and moved around a lot when she was younger it...

Feb 14, 2021

Gloria C. Van Altena (nee Wiedmeyer), 76, of West Bend, passed away on February 14, 2021 at the Waterford of West Bend.

Gloria was born on July 19, 1944 to the late Raymond and Catherine (nee Stoffel) Wiedmeyer in Milwaukee. On August 8, 1964, she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Van Altena at St. Mary’s...

Feb 13, 2021

Scott Adam Rosenberg, age 42, died unexpectedly in his home on February 13th. Scott was an amazing son, brother and man to all who entered his life. His smile and laugh lighted up any room he entered, and his loyalty and love were completely and unconditional to all. Scott spent his life giving his all to everyone he cared...

Feb 13, 2021

Renoda Louise Dogs (nee Budahn) was born February 19, 1940 in the Town of Theresa, Wisconsin.  She was the daughter of Martin and Recella Budahn (nee Justman).  She was received into the kingdom of God by holy baptism on March 10, 1940 at Zion Lutheran Church, Theresa, by the Reverend Herman Cares.  She was confirmed in the faith on...

Feb 12, 2021

Robert “Rob” R. Steger, 71, of West Bend passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Virginia Highlands in Germantown.

He was born on March 22, 1949 to the late John and Hattie (nee Hass) Steger in Port Washington, WI. Rob worked at the old West Bend Hospital for over 20 years. He enjoyed bowling and was...

Feb 12, 2021

Diane Ruth Bartelt (nee Engeleiter), age 80, of Kohlsville, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

She was born on April 16, 1940 in West Bend to the late Herman and Esther (nee Mayer) Engeleiter. Diane graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1957.  She worked at B.C. Ziegler in West Bend...

Feb 11, 2021

Robert “Bob” T. Rackowski of Greendale found peace on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

He was born on May 14, 1932 to the late Leonard and Sophie (nee Lazarczyk) Rackowski in Milwaukee, WI. Bob grew up and lived in Greendale most of his life. He was a Manager of Systems & Program Development for Deutz Allis for many...

Feb 11, 2021

Douglas “Doug” C. Kuen, 66, of Lomira passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du lac.

He was born on January 21, 1955 to the late Clarence and Delores (nee Lettau) Kuen in Waupun, WI. Doug graduated from Lomira High School. On June 8, 1974 he was united in marriage to...