Obituaries

Apr 8, 2019

Cassius “Cass” C. Lemke, 88 of West Bend found peace on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on February 12, 1931 to the late Cassius and Viola (nee Geilfiess) Lemke in Milwaukee WI. He graduated from Shorewood High School and was the quarterback of the football team...

Apr 7, 2019

Janet Podgorski (nee Wojcinski), 72, of West Bend passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

She was born on April 2, 1947 to the late Richard and Marie (nee Popofsky) Wojcinski in Milwaukee, WI. On May 8, 1971 she was united in marriage to John A. Podgorski at St. Barbara Church in Milwaukee, WI. In her younger...

Apr 5, 2019

Judith Carol Rusch (nee Baack), age 79 years, of Jackson, passed away on  April 05, 2019 at Seasons Hospice, Waukesha surrounded by her loving family.

Judith Baack was born on February 28, 1940 in Milwaukee to John and Hazel Baack  (nee Baeurle).  She was united in marriage to Ralph Robert Rusch on March 16, 1963.

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Apr 3, 2019

Ruth Oldson, age 55 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on November 14, 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Dean and Frances Oldson (Zuidersma).

Ruth loved animals, children and the outdoors.  She was a well respected...

Apr 2, 2019

Paul R. Techtmann, 86, of the town of Barton, entered into God’s Kingdom on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Paul was born on July 22, 1932, on the Century home farm in West Bend, the son of the late Richard Sr. and Freida (nee Hagner) Techtmann. He...

Apr 1, 2019

Marion J. Hoffman, age 93 years, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Marion was born on November 4, 1925 in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Stanley and Austrid Phillips (Anderson).

Marion was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Richard G. Hoffman, on July 15,...

Mar 28, 2019

Betty J. Erickson, 89, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at home while surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on March 3, 1930, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Lester and Eleanor Baldwin. In 1949, she was united in marriage to Kenneth “Ken” Erickson in Milwaukee. Ken preceded Betty...

Mar 27, 2019

Marquito L. “Mark” De Ford Sr., 67, of Mayville, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Mark was born on April 9, 1951, in Sparta, the son of the late Darcy De Ford and Arlene (nee Williams) De Ford. Mark enjoyed music, woodworking, and playing...

Mar 25, 2019

Michael “Mike” R. Arndt, 49, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly and found peace with God on Monday, March 25, 2019.

He was born on August 10, 1969 to Roan and Jacqueline (nee Zyniel) Arndt in West Allis, WI. He graduated from West Bend West High School. Mike honorably served in the United States Army. He attended...

Mar 22, 2019

Randy R. Roesel, 53, of Waupun, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2019.

Randy was born on February 16, 1966, in Plymouth, the son of the late Richard and Vernice (nee Giese) Roesel. Randy enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was an amazing father and...

Mar 22, 2019

Walter “Wally” W. Kobs, 97, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Cedar Community in West Bend.

He was born on November 26, 1921 to the late Maximilian “Max” and Alice (nee Boekelberg) Kobs in Milwaukee WI. Wally grew up in Milwaukee, and by the age of 14 he had lost both...

Mar 21, 2019

Joseph “Joe” W. Spaeth, 88, of West Bend found peace on Thursday, March 21, 2019.

He was born July 30, 1930, the 5th child of the late Lawrence and Margaret (nee Melder) Spaeth in Jackson WI. On June 16, 1951 he was united in marriage to Betty Jane Tesselaar at Holy Angels Catholic Church, West Bend. Joe...

Mar 20, 2019

Cynthia “Cyndi Lou” Kemeny (nee Legate), 51, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Cyndi was born on January 16, 1968 to the late Milton “Sam” and Margaret (nee Meunier) Legate in Hartford, Wisconsin. She graduated from West Bend East High School. Cyndi worked for both...

Mar 20, 2019

Lois M. Eickman Cissoko, 73, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Lois was born on July 15, 1945, the daughter of the late Gerhard and Pearl (Hess) Eickman.  After her parents passed she lived in Mary Cissoko’s and Beverly Tessar’s adult family homes where she felt like part...

Mar 17, 2019

Alan Miles Schroeder, age 68 years, of Lomira passed away on March 17, 2019 at Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Lomira.

Alan was born on December 30, 1950 in Milwaukee to Orville H. and Jane W. Schroeder  (Mehrtens).

Those Alan leaves behind to cherish his memory include his significant other, Margie Gassner; children, Tracy (Steve)...

Mar 17, 2019

Frederick H. Yahr, 94, of West Bend died on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Cottages at Cedar Community, West Bend.

He was born on August 10, 1924 to the late Leonard and Ruth (nee Miller) Yahr in West Bend WI. In his youthful days, he spent time with neighborhood friends and siblings and at the family...

Mar 11, 2019

Lorrie Lynn Hinnendale was called home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2019.

Lorrie was born on February 11, 1957 in Green Bay to Roger and Eleanor Hinnendale (Cholger).  She graduated from Menomonee Falls High School.  Lorrie worked many jobs over the years, including being Project Manager for ProHealth Care.  She was a member of...

Mar 11, 2019

Marie T. Guelig (Reisinger), age 93 years, of Lomira, formerly of Theresa, was called home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2019 at Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Lomira surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born on October 15, 1925 in Mayville to Nickolaus and Rosina Reisinger  (Bauer).  She was united in marriage to...

Mar 10, 2019

Robert J. Ament, 68, of Hartford and Big Cedar Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Bob was born on October 29, 1950 to Robert William and Viola Marie (nee Panzer) Ament in Milwaukee. He graduated from Custer High School in 1968 and took an apprenticeship with National Foods. In 1971, Bob married...

Mar 9, 2019

Robert (Bob) Vernon Crow, Jr., born on January 10, 1936, in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Leta Marie Wiley Crow and the late Robert Vernon Crow, Sr., died at age 83 on March 9, 2019 in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Bob graduated from Baylor University in 1957 and received a graduate degree in Radiation Biology from the...