Obituaries

Apr 12, 2020

James “Jim” Bowerman, 82, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the New Perspective in West Bend.

He was born on March 9, 1938 to the late Leonard and Betty (nee Reif) Bowerman in Milwaukee WI. He grew up in South Milwaukee and moved to West Bend in 1954. Jim graduated from...

Apr 11, 2020

Karl R. Becker, 87, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020.

Karl was born July 26, 1932 the only child of Carl F. and Mable (nee Strack) Becker in the Town of Barton, Washington Co.

Karl attended St. John’s Lutheran grade school and was confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West...

Apr 10, 2020

Andrew E. Schnitzler, 94, of Fond du Lac, went to his heavenly home on Friday, April 10, 2020, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.

Andrew was born on October 15, 1925, in the town of Theresa, the son of the late Edwin and Angela (nee Schmidt) Schnitzler. On April 22, 1950, he was...

Apr 9, 2020

God’s precious little child, Topanga Lee Lawrenz, was gently gathered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 9, 2020, surrounded by the love of her Mom and Dad.

Topanga was born on March 30, 2020, 6 pounds 9 ounces 20 inches, in Grafton. The daughter of Joshua and Tanya (nee Hesprich) Lawrenz.

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Apr 5, 2020

Helen Merker Williams, currently of West Bend, Wisconsin, was born on January 2, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Herman ‘Lonnie’ Merker and late Helen (nee Fehr) Merker and passed away at the age of 93 on April 5, 2020, in West Bend.

Helen attended Milwaukee Downer Seminary, Finch College in New York and University of...

Apr 4, 2020

Wilma E. Wilson (nee Roll), 91, of West Bend, found peace with our Lord on Saturday, April, 4, 2020.

She was born on Feb 10, 1929 to the late Otto and Ida (nee Frank) Roll. Wilma grew up on the family farm near Mayville. She raised her five children in West Bend. Wilma worked at Amity Leather...

Apr 3, 2020

Lloyd “Shorty” Cook, 96, fell asleep at his home and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on April 3, 2020.  He was born on June 27, 1923 in St. James, MN to Hamer and Bessie Cook (Balser).  He was raised in West Bend and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School through sixth grade, when he then was...

Apr 1, 2020

Ruth H. Steinbach (nee Pamperin), age 96, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

She was born on January 1, 1924 to the late William and Lidia (nee Schwertz) Pamperin in the town of Wayne.  She spent most of her life there before moving to Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum in 2009.  Ruth was...

Apr 1, 2020

John George Koehler DDS, age 92 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2020 at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on August 26, 1927 in Waukesha to William and Clara Koehler  (Munz).  He was united in marriage on August...

Mar 31, 2020

Joseph L. “Joe” Vorpahl, 64, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at the Sharon Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. Joe suffered from COPD for many years.

Joe was born on May 10, 1955, the son of the late Willard and Rose Vorpahl. Joe worked on Uncle Arnie’s farm for 15 years and...

Mar 31, 2020

Valerie J. Cvikel, 55, of Jackson, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, with her husband at her side.

Valerie was born on January 18, 1965, in Waupun. The daughter of Bernadine Van De Berg, Dennis and Judy Churney.

On June 2, 1984, she was united in marriage to Randy Cvikel at...

Mar 29, 2020

Philip C. Klein, 78, of Vulcan, Michigan, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Phil was the son of the late William and Gladys (Schleif) Klein. He spent most of his life in the Milwaukee area. He worked for many years as a serviceman for Roto-Rooter. Phil loved his home on Big Muskego Lake. He was...

Mar 29, 2020

Elaine V. Britton (nee Menzel) peacefully passed away on 3/29/20, at Kathy Hospice. Elaine was born on 3/9/1922, to Albert and Myrtle Menzel, and was and raised in Hartford, Wi. She graduated from Hartford High School and attended UW-Madison, prior to marrying and raising her family in West Bend. Elaine volunteered at St Josephs Hospital, where, back in the...

Mar 26, 2020

Victoria L. “Vicki” Feucht, 56, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, with her family at her side.

Vicki was born on August 14, 1963, the daughter of Delrae (nee Murrenus) Lindsley.

She was known by so many for her smile and ability to make others feel at...

Mar 26, 2020

Linus J. Herriges, age 74 years, of Kewaskum entered Eternal Life on March 26, 2020 at Froedtert St. Joseph Hospital in West Bend, surrounded by his loving wife and son.

Linus was born on May 6, 1945 in the town of Ashford to Alois and Margaret Herriges (nee Hurth).  He was united in marriage to Bethana Seefeldt...

Mar 25, 2020

Ronald "Ron" Lauters, 84, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

He was born on July 29, 1935, to the late Louis and Margaret (nee Leider) Lauters in Saukville, WI. He grew up in Holy Cross and West Bend. He attended Holy Cross Catholic School and Holy Angels Catholic...

Mar 23, 2020

Wilma J. Barlow, Age 76 of West Bend, WI. Passed away on Monday, March 23rd 2020. Deeply loved by her family, Church family, Celebrate Recovery family and many friends.

She was born March 20th 1944, to her father, late Bill Adam's from Arizona and mother, late Pearl Force from California.  She married her beloved husband, late Bob...

Mar 23, 2020

Chuck Bublitz was called to his heavenly home to be with Jesus in glory on Monday, March 23rd.

Chuck was born on April 4th, 1957, in West Bend to Elroy and Carol (nee Jackson) Bublitz. He was Baptized April 21st, 1957. He was united in marriage to Kitty Schneider on October 21st, 1978 at Peace Lutheran in...

Mar 21, 2020

Cynthia “Cindy” Biertzer, 63, of Brownsville, found peace after her battle with cancer on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du lac.

Cindy was born on November 22, 1956 to the late Merlin and Shirley (nee Rose) Biertzer in West Bend. She attended West Bend West High School. Cindy worked for Amity...

Mar 17, 2020

Robert “Bob” Flasch, 84, of the town of Wayne, decided on Tuesday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, to leave the farm he loved so much to enter eternal life on his mother’s birthday.

Robert was born May 21, 1935 to Alphonse and Anne Flasch (McCullough)  He married Diane Bonlender on August 29, 1959.

Robert served...