Obituaries

Feb 13, 2020

Brenda I. Knoeck (formerly Thompson), 81, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital in the town of Polk.

Brenda was born on January 25, 1939, in Whitewater, the daughter of the late Henry and Irma (nee Paluzzi) Cook. On February 7, 1959, she was united in marriage...

Feb 12, 2020

Melvin B. Thelen “The Boss”, age 82 years, of rural Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by his loving family.

Melvin was born on February 1, 1938 in the house on the family farm, to Michael and Bernardine Thelen  (nee Weyer). ...

Feb 10, 2020

Christine A. Finch (nee Krueger), 60, of West Bend found peace on Monday, February 10, 2020.

She was born on December 25, 1959 to Paul and Joanne (nee Koenings) Krueger in West Bend. On July 12, 1980 she was united in marriage to William C. Finch, Jr.

Those Christine leaves behind to cherish her memory...

Feb 10, 2020

Jeanne A. Jaeger (Merkt), age 85 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanne was born on January 5, 1935 in Milwaukee to Joseph C. and Myrtle Merkt  (Pope).  She was united in marriage to Jerome A. “Bud” Jaeger on September 18, 1954 at...

Feb 9, 2020

Doris M. (nee Bechler) Fick, 77, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on January 18, 1943, to Jerome Bechler and Helen (nee Kempf) Bechler in West Bend, Wisconsin.  She graduated from West Bend High School in 1961.  Doris attended nursing school in Kenosha...

Feb 6, 2020

Evelyn J. Beaupre, 80, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

Evelyn was born on June 7, 1939, in Crivitz, the daughter of the late Kale and Francis (nee Garzynski) Van. Evelyn was united in marriage to Gary Beaupre.

She was deeply loved by her husband,...

Jan 31, 2020

William “Bill” Fullhart, 82, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Cedar Community in West Bend.

Bill was born on February 27, 1937 to the late Clare and Rose (nee Thompson) Fullhart in Minburn, Iowa.  A military veteran, he served honorably in the United States Navy. On...

Jan 29, 2020

Priscilla L. “Pat” Friedemann, 82, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with her husband, Robert, and their children, Jeri, Robert Jr., and Jackie at her side.

Pat was born on August 15, 1937, in Myra, the daughter of the late Edward and Leona...

Jan 28, 2020

Kenneth “Ken” Weinfurter, age 62 years, of Fond du Lac was born to eternal rest on January 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on February 25, 1957 in Marshfield to Alfred and Joan Weinfurter  (Knevett).

Ken was employed by the Fond du Lac Reporter.  He enjoyed spending time with his family...

Jan 25, 2020

Ryan R. Frank, 38, of Parkville Maryland passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

He was born on May 31, 1981 to Doug and Carol (nee Scheunemann) Frank in West Bend, WI. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Newburg. He attended Good Shepherd Lutheran grade school and was confirmed May 19, 1996. He...

Jan 24, 2020

Master Pilot

William Max Buettner (91)

Took his final flight January 24th, 2020.  He is survived by his wife Karyl of 66 years. His 4 children; Barb (Dennis Kruepke), Bill (Greg Zierk), Judy (Doug Butz), Joanie (Shawn Murphy), 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, Brother Gary (Mae),...

Jan 24, 2020

Jonathan David “Jon” Spencer, age 62, of West Bend, received his purple wings on January 24, 2020. Jon was born on October 14, 1957, in Evanston, Illinois to Francis and Phyllis Spencer.

As a young boy the family moved to Wauwatosa, WI where he later attended Wauwatosa East High School. During those years he was...

Jan 22, 2020

Joan “Joanie” M. Becker, 71, of Slinger found peace on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

She was born on October 27, 1948 to the late Gordon and Florence (nee Walter) Becker in Milwaukee, WI. Joanie went to grade school at St. Frances Cabrini. She graduated from West Bend High School class of 1967. Joanie worked as a correspondent...

Jan 21, 2020

Regina A. Ostrander (nee James), 83, of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born on April 7, 1936 to the late Frederick and Bernice (nee Morroway) James in Connecticut. Regina graduated from North Division High School in 1951. She earned her 4-year nursing degree at Alverno College. Regina worked...

Jan 20, 2020

Douglas Ray Bloch, age 61 years, of Brownsville passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2020.

Doug was born on August 1, 1958 in Waupun, WI. He grew up on dairy farms around the Lomira area and graduated from Lomira High School in 1976. Doug was a farmer from a young age up until the day he passed....

Jan 14, 2020

Henry P. “Hank” Schacht, 93, of the town of Scott, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Henry was born on December 23, 1926, in West Bend, the son of the late Henry and Orlinda (nee Geib) Schacht. Henry was a World War II Era veteran of the U.S....

Jan 13, 2020

Leonard E. Roecker, 94, of West Bend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, January 13, 2020.

Leonard was born on April 15, 1925, in West Bend, the son of the late Leonard and Frieda (nee Zumach) Roecker. On August 19, 1950, he was united in marriage to Patricia Madden in...

Jan 11, 2020

Richard M. Miller, age 64 years, of the Brownsvillle, WI passed away on January 11, 2020 Richard died while en route back to his terminal in Fond du Lac, WI.

Richard was born on June 11, 1955 in Milwaukee to Wynn Arthur Miller and Lavina Constance Miller (Harter). He was united in marriage to on August 10,...

Jan 10, 2020

Carl Walter, age 65, of Milwaukee, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa with his wife by his side.

He was born on June 17, 1954 in Milwaukee to the late Carl and Virginia (nee Rozdzialowski) Walter.  Carl and his future wife, Nancy Kropidlowski, graduated Washington High School together in 1972.  They...

Jan 10, 2020

Henry “Hank” De Quardo, 71, of Jackson found peace on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Kathy Hospice.

He was born on October 14, 1948 to the late Dominic and Lorraine (nee Schaefer) De Quardo in Waukesha WI. Hank graduated from Solomon Juneau High School in 1967. On January 10 1970 he was united in marriage to Ellen...