Local Obituaries
Emery D. Calvino
Jul 4, 2019
Born into life on September 28, 2016 and taken far too soon, Emery Daniel Calvino passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Emery encompassed all the joy that life had to offer. He was a lover of cars and trucks, his big brother Parker and his favorite pal Earl, an English Mastiff. Along with his brother and favorite pal,...
George (Jr.) Witt
Jul 4, 2019
George “Snipe” Witt Jr., 92 of Theresa, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 4, 2019.
He was born on May 30, 1927 to the late George T. and Ella A. (nee Kuntz) Witt in Milwaukee WI. The family moved up north to Mellen WI., where he grew up. George honorably served in...
Geraldine "Gerry" Birkholz
Jun 29, 2019
Geraldine A. “Gerry” Birkholz, age 94 years, of West Bend, took her final journey home to the Lord on June 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Gerry was born on March 21, 1925 in Omro, WI to the late August and Elizabeth (nee Kersten) Birkholz. Gerry graduated from Omro High School and...
Ann C. Kohli
Jun 28, 2019
Ann C. Kohli, 66, of Lomira, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s in Milwaukee, surrounded by her family.
Ann was born on June 14, 1953, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late Eugene and Lois (nee Hankwitz) Wirtz. On May 9, 1981, she was united in marriage...
Ruben Torres
Jun 24, 2019
Ruben “Shorty” Torres, age 73 years was called home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2019 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa surrounded by his loving family.
Ruben was born on June 10, 1946 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to Jose Torres and Virginia Rodriguez.
Ruben loved the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. ...
Jane A. (Luedtke) Klein
Jun 23, 2019
Jane A. Klein (nee Luedtke), of Lomira, and for the past six years, a resident of LaCrosse, passed on to eternal life, at age 79, on June 23, 2019, at Hillview Health Care Center in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. She was born Jane Alice Luedtke, on October 31, 1939, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Fred and...
Norman A. Zuehlke
Jun 21, 2019
Norman A. “Norm” Zuehlke, 80, of the town of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2019.
Norman was born on October 23, 1938, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Elmer and Marcella (nee Steiner) Zuehlke. On September 14, 1963, he was united in marriage to Helen Kimmerlang in Slinger....
Kenneth "Ken" G. Stasiewicz
Jun 21, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” G. Stasiewicz, 83, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday June 21, 2019.
Ken was born on December 18, 1935 to the late John and Clara (nee Rydlewicz) Stasiewicz in Milwaukee WI. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1953 where he met his wife Shirley Plizka. They were...
James "Jim" Borchert
Jun 14, 2019
James “Jim” Howard Borchert, age 83 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2019 at the Cottages at Cedar Run in West Bend.
Jim was born on December 19, 1935 in Milwaukee to Howard and Ella Borchert (Lemke). He was united in marriage to MaryAnn Gron on May 3, 1958. MaryAnn passed on...
Marvin Albert Priest
Jun 11, 2019
Marvin “Marv” A. Priest, 95, of Lomira died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Hope Health and Rehab Center in Lomira.
He was born on May 17, 1924 to the late Albert and Viola (nee Freitag) Priest in Lomira, WI. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church as well as...
Marlene I. Frey
Jun 5, 2019
Marlene I. Frey, 77, of West Bend, found peace on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, with her family at her side at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
Marlene was born on January 5, 1942, in Yankton County in South Dakota, the daughter of the late Edwin and Lenora (nee Herr) Oswald. Marlene grew up...
Audrey Ann (Berres) Bath
Jun 5, 2019
Audrey “Audie” Bath (Berres), age 73 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2019.
Audrey was born on February 3, 1946 in St. Michael to Gregory and Marie Berres (Mauer).
Audrey grew up on the family farm in St. Michael and attended St. Michaels Catholic grade school. ...
Jennifer Ann Deverney
Jun 4, 2019
Jennifer Ann DeVerney, age 38 years, of West Bend found peace on June 4, 2019.
Jennifer was born on June 5, 1980 in Milwaukee to Ann and Duane DeVerney (Pawlak).
Jennifer graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1998. She then attended Milwaukee Area Technical College and graduated with a degree in Marketing in 2007. Jennifer...
Donald A. Gunderson, Sr.
Jun 2, 2019
Donald “Don” Gunderson, Sr., age 88 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2019 at Clearview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Juneau.
Donald was born on October 6, 1930 in Rio to Oluf and Laura Gunderson (nee Homman). He was united in marriage to Patricia Heft on July 22, 1950. From...
Patrick N. Sabec
May 30, 2019
Patrick “Pat” N. Sabec, 49 of West Bend found peace on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
He was born on April 6, 1970 to the late Marion and Florence (nee Prucca) Sabec in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He graduated from Random Lake High School. Pat worked as a tool & die machinist for many years. He liked racing. Pat...
Debra Bedore
May 29, 2019
Debra Bedore, lifetime resident of Hartland. January 24, 1955 - May 29, 2019. Beloved child of God. Daughter of Ruby and Lloyd Bedore. Sister to Randy and Brian. Debbie’s hobby was her cats.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Washington County Humane Society (3650 State Rd 60, Slinger, WI 53086) or to the Addiction Resource Council (741...
Edward J. "Bud" Sleger
May 28, 2019
Edward Joseph Sleger Jr., age 92, passed away May 28, 2019, just 5 months after the death of his wife of 65 years, Diane https://www.myrhum-patten.com/notices/DianeJ-Sleger . He will be remembered by many who attended Kewaskum High School, from 1958-1987, as Mr. Sleger, the math and physics teacher and the football and track coach. He enjoyed it when former...
Ellen M. Kirchberger
May 28, 2019
Ellen M. Kirchberger, 94, of West Bend, formerly of Menomonee Falls, found eternal life on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at her home with her sons at her side.
Ellen was born on December 18, 1924, in Stevens Point, the daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (nee Fladeland) Zieper. She graduated from Downer College in...
Homer F. "Homie" Justman
May 27, 2019
Homer F. “Homie” Justman, 74, of the town of Trenton, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.
Homer was born on September 21, 1944, in the town of Kewaskum, the son of the late Herbert and Lucille (nee Kedinger) Justman. On June 5, 1965, he was...
June E. (Wehland) Matter
May 26, 2019
June E. Matter (nee Wehland) Matter, 91, of West bend found peace on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend.
She was born on June 15, 1927 to the late Christopher and Caroline (nee Resch) Wehland in Milwaukee Wisconsin. On April 2, 1945 she was united in marriage to Raymond Matter. In 1975...