Obituaries

Dec 28, 2018

Gloria Jean Serwe (nee Koepke), 78, of Kewaskum, found peace on Friday, December 28, 2018, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport surrounded by a room full of people who loved her. She was born on Aug 13, 1940 to the late Charles and Viola (nee Scholl) Koepke in the Town of Ashford. On May 20, 1961, she was united in...

Dec 26, 2018

Edward C. “Eddie” Emmer, 89, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

Eddie was born on February 6, 1929, in Ashford to Edward and Adela (nee Bingen) Emmer. On May 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to Frances (nee Budde) Emmer in Beaver Dam. Frances preceded Eddie in death on March...

Dec 25, 2018

Leander “Lee” Kempf, age 86 years, of Kewaskum was called home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2018 at New Perspectives Senior Living Community surrounded by his loving family.

Lee was born on January 29, 1932 in New Fane to Erwin and Erna Kempf (Moldenhauer).  He was united in marriage to Shirley Staehler on August...

Dec 24, 2018

Arthur J. Peterson, 97, of Greenwood, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018, at House of the Dove Hospice House in Marshfield.

Arthur was born on January 3, 1921, in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of the late Gunnard and Julia (nee Anderson) Peterson. On August 1, 1942, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Williams in Knox,...

Dec 20, 2018

Gregory J. “Greg” Engelhardt, age 63 years, of Kewaskum found peace on December 20, 2018 at New Perspective Senior Living surrounded by his loving family, as a result from complications with a hard-fought battle with dementia.

Greg was born on January 31, 1955 in Milwaukee to John and Marjorie Engelhardt (Johnson).

After an early retirement...

Dec 19, 2018

Harold J. Backhaus, 81, of Random Lake, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Kindred Hearts in Plymouth. He was born on December 23, 1936 in Sheboygan, the son of the late Ernst and Cecelia Backhaus (nee Slavik). On May 16, 1959, Harold was united in marriage to Rose Ernst at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He was a...

Dec 18, 2018

Aletta I. Stautz, 89, of Kewaskum, passed away and found peace on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

She was born on Jan 9, 1929 to the late Herman and Aletta (nee Peters) Quaas in West Bend. On October 15, 1949, she was united in marriage to Clayton Stautz at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Bend.  She was...

Dec 13, 2018

Ronald W. “Ron” Simon, 63, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Ron was born on March 13, 1955, in West Bend, the son of the late Duwayne and Nancy (Sonnenberg) Simon. Ron was an avid sports fan, hunting, and fishing.

Those Ron leaves...

Dec 13, 2018

Peter H. Bruckert, age 93 years, of Theresa passed away December 13, 2018. Private services will be held at a later date.

Peter is survived by his wife, Eugenia of 70 years; his five children, Jerome (Dorothy) Bruckert, Geraldine (George) Calkins, Joyce (Andrew) Schweitzer, Diana Bruckert and Brian Bruckert; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and other friends and...

Dec 12, 2018

David “Dave” G. Bastian, 87, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home.

He was born on April 24, 1931 to the late Elmer and Linda (nee Binder) Bastian in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1949. Dave honorably served in the United States Navy for 4...

Dec 12, 2018

Catherine T. Mikolajczak (Nee Gaughan), 76, of West Bend, WI (formerly Milwaukee) peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, surrounded by family.

Cathy was born in Chicago, IL on July 1, 1942 to Patrick and Catherine (Nee Geraghty) Gaughan. She attended St. Bartholomew Catholic Elementary School, where she met her loving and doting husband of 53 years,...

Dec 12, 2018

Shirley M. Schnitzler, 86, of Grafton, formerly of Lomira entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was born on June 3, 1932 in Hartford, the daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta Aufdermauer (nee Digmann) and on June 14, 1952, she was united in marriage to Henry Schnitzler at St....

Dec 12, 2018

Robert “Bob” Ebert, 70 of West Bend passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home.

He was born on August 1, 1948 to the late Harold and Mary (nee Werner) Ebert in Hartford WI. Bob was a Vietnam veteran and a life member of the Slinger Post 3358 and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 20....

Dec 12, 2018

Marlis Jean R. Boldt, 80, of Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Marlis was born on July 7, 1938, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Elroy and Lavern (nee Krahn) Boeldt. On September 29, 1956, she was united in marriage to Gerald Boldt at Good...

Dec 12, 2018

Richard Kenneth “Dick” Fischer, age 75 years, of Newburg was called home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was born on June 24, 1943 in Milwaukee to Richard William and Esther Hilda Fischer (Battermann).

Dick graduated from West Bend High School in 1961. ...

Dec 11, 2018

Our loss is heaven’s gain as Donna Lee Heid (nee Rosenthal) passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She fought with everything she had but, in the end, Alzheimer’s claimed another soul.

Donna was born on February 21, 1933, to Anita Young Rosenthal and Ewald “Oppie” Rosenthal.

Donna married Don Heid...

Dec 11, 2018

Merle W. Boos, 89, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

He was born on January 7, 1929 to the late Clarence and Ellen (nee Johnson) Boos in Lockridge, Iowa. On Dec 4, 1949, he was united in marriage to Gladys Speirs in...

Dec 10, 2018

Michael Joseph Danaher, age 75, of Milwaukee, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee with his loving family by his side.

Mike was born on May 3, 1943 in Hanford, CA to the late Leo and Ruthanna (nee Hayes) Danaher.  Mike grew up in Atchison, KS where he was a...

Dec 9, 2018

Paul E. Schober, 85, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, at New Perspective in West Bend.

Paul was born on October 4, 1933, the son of the late Edward and Grace (nee Hodge) Schober. On August 29, 1953, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Rhody in Milwaukee. Geraldine preceded Paul...

Dec 9, 2018

Joseph “Big Papa” T. Martinez, 36, of West Bend passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018.

He was born on February 23, 1982 to Rick Strobel and Tanya Ottmer in Hartford WI.  Joe was a hard worker and did many different jobs over the years including painting, drywalling, and working at the recycling center. He enjoyed the...