Obituaries

Nov 14, 2020

Judith K. Phillips, aka Judy, Jude, Mom, Mimi, Grandma, Silver Fox, and Wizard, moved on to her next adventure on Saturday November 14, 2020 at the young age of 68. Judy left an extraordinary legacy – not the ‘buckets of money’ kind of legacy – but the even better kind of legacy that feeds your soul. Words like wise,...

Nov 13, 2020

Mary D. Fischer, 90, of West Bend, passed away on November 13, 2020, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

Mary was born on December 8, 1929, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (nee Mueller) Heaton. She attended St. Sebastian Grade School and Pius XI High School, graduating...

Nov 13, 2020

Beautiful Elizabeth Kay, age 29, has died.  She was born to Karen Noennig and James White on November 21, 1990.  Elizabeth’s life was filled with adventure, such as traveling on trains to numerous states meeting everyone she could. Her gorgeous drawings inspired beauty, emotions, and brought her heart to the world. Liz’s poetry was her art in words, with...

Nov 13, 2020

Gladys E. Tackes, 87, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, at her home.

Gladys was born on October 9, 1933, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Henry and Sabena (nee Schulz) Stern. On May 16, 1953, she was united in marriage to Marvin Tackes at Peace United Church of Christ in...

Nov 11, 2020

Jimmie Steve Ward, Jr., age 38 years, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2020 at his home.

Jimmie was born on August 19, 1982 in San Antonio, Texas.  He was raised by Dan and Nancy Wentworth (nee Clark).

Jimmie finished High School, but never attended college.  When later he was given the...

Nov 11, 2020

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 7, at 11:00 a.m. for David R. Eigsti, at Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home (1315 W Washington St – West Bend, WI  53095).  Followed by full Military Honors.  Inurnment will be at Cedar Community Memorial Gardens in West Bend.

David Richard Eigsti, 87, of West Bend, Wisconsin,...

Nov 11, 2020

Phyllis J. Bade (Fischer), age 93 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2020 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Phyllis was born on December 4, 1926 in Watertown to Harold and Mildred Fischer  (Joeckel).  Although she lived most of her life in Kewaskum with her family, her roots to...

Nov 9, 2020

Marion H. Doms, age 91 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2020, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Marion was born on September 12, 1929 in the Town of Kewaskum to Arthur and Hertha (nee Mertz) Doms.

Marion attended a rural one room school house in the...

Nov 8, 2020

Edward “Ed” M. Garriety, 84, of Lomira passed away peacefully and went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 8, 2020 with his family by his side.

He was born on February 1, 1936 to the late Edgar and Mary (nee LaVarda) in Nasbro, WI. He was a 1953 graduate of Lomira High School. Ed was...

Nov 7, 2020

Joyce E. Kraft, 86, of Newburg, passed away on November 7, 2020.

Joyce was born on December 19, 1933, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Rev. William Daniels and Pearl Daniels (nee Moorman).

Private family services will be held at Newburg Union Cemetery.

Nov 7, 2020

Elfrieda “Heidi” N. Thomas (nee Heidemann) 96, of West Bend found peace on Saturday November 7, 2020.

She was born on June 19, 1924 to the late Otto and Frieda (nee Horneck) Heidemann in Kiel WI. She grew up on the family farm on Cedar Lake in Manitowoc County, and graduated from Kiel High School in 1942....

Nov 7, 2020

Lois Adel (nee Luedtke) Brunner, 89, ascended to her heavenly home this past Saturday morning. The miracle occurred while she slept and the Lord took her by the hand to that high mountain, her eternal home, and her walk-in heaven began.

She came into this life on February 25, 1931, and departed November 7, 2020. She missed...

Nov 5, 2020

Emery G. Kust, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Emery was born to the late Frank and Verna Kust in Door County. He was united in marriage to Barbara (Ruegg) on October 31, 1953, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in West Bend. They were blessed...

Nov 4, 2020

Michael James “Mike” Schneider, age 76 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

Mike was born on July 28, 1944 in Milwaukee to William and Lillian Schneider  (Roxbury).  On April 4, 1964, he was united in marriage to Patricia M. Hans.  Patricia passed...

Nov 4, 2020

Arthur J. “Art” Hoffert, age 75 years, of West Bend was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2020 at his home.

Art was born on February 6, 1945 in Harvey, North Dakota to August and Eva Hoffert  (Lesmeister).  He was united in marriage to JoAnn Tietyen on April 22, 1967 at St....

Nov 3, 2020

Andrew “Andy” “Bud” Bollen III, 82 of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on December 25, 1937 to the late Andrew Jr. and Audrey (nee Cornstuble) Bollen in St. Louis, MO. Bud grew up in the St. Louis area and...

Nov 2, 2020

Ervin Lester Mertz, age 96, went to be with Jesus in Heaven on November 2, 2020 believing he was saved by the Grace of God through Faith in the Perfect work of Redemption done by Jesus on the Cross. He was residing at Cedar Bay West at the time of his death.

Ervin was born...

Nov 2, 2020

Betty Ann Rauen (Weiland), 89, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Monday, November 2, 2020 at her home in West Bend.

She was born on June 20, 1931 in West Bend, the daughter of the late William “Bill” and Esther Weiland, and on October 11, 1953, was united in marriage to Robert P. “Bob” Rauen at...

Nov 2, 2020

Juliette “Julie” Branks (Hanson), age 81 years, of Cleveland, WI was called home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2020.

Julie was born on April 25, 1939 in Janesville to Merle and Elizabeth Hanson  (Capelle).  She was united in marriage to Joseph “Joe” Branks in 1989; Joe passed away on April 2, 2020.

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Nov 1, 2020

Grace B. Flasch, 96, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 1, 2020, with family by her side.

Grace was born on October 4, 1924, in Campbellsport, the daughter of the late Carl and Ella (nee Brockhaus) Biegler. She graduated from West Bend High School and was united in marriage...