Obituaries

Apr 26, 2019

Eloyse Rose Asmus (Fruechte) passed away April 26, 2019, Green Lea Manor, Mabel, MN, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Eloyse was born January 17, 1927 in Caledonia, MN. to Edwin and Ella Fruechte (Bunge). She was baptized and she confirmed her faith at St. Luke’s Church in Eitzen, MN. Growing up on the farm, Eloyse...

Apr 25, 2019

William “Bill” Grosskreuz, age 92 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Bill was born on December 26, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Henry and Selma (nee Bartelt) Grosskreuz.

Bill was a 1945 graduate...

Apr 24, 2019

Mary J. Schmeling (nee Persha), 86, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Waterford in West Bend.

She was born on November 6, 1932 to the late Peter and Josephine (nee Dejanovich) Persha in Mayville WI. On September 27, 1952 she was united in marriage to...

Apr 23, 2019

Charlotte A. Biersack (nee Clark), 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at the Waterford in West Bend.

Charlotte was born on May 24, 1931, in Stone Bank, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Neil and Eva (nee Shoemaker) Sorensen. On December 10, 1949, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Clark Sr...

Apr 23, 2019

Doris A. Belling (Nehm), age 81 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2019 at Clearview Nursing and Rehab in Juneau surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born on June 22, 1937 in Hartford to Louis and Lena Nehm  (Lawton).  She was united in marriage to Donald Belling on...

Apr 22, 2019

Kermit V. Zuehlke, 90, of Lomira, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Hope Senior Living in Lomira.

He was born on April 8, 1929 to the late Adolph and Olive (nee Martin) Zuehlke in Lomira WI. He was baptized in May 1929 and then confirmed in April 1943 at St. Luke’s in Knowles, WI. He...

Apr 21, 2019

David D. Dorn, 66, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with his Lord on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with his family at his side.

David was born on January 20, 1953, in West Bend, the son of the late Edward C. and Myra L. (nee...

Apr 19, 2019

Jean Ann Michels, age 92 years, of Lomira was called home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2019 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac surrounded by her loving family.

Jean was born on November 10, 1926 in Fond du Lac to Lovell and Luella McCulloch.  She was united in marriage to Oscar Jr.,...

Apr 18, 2019

Frederick J. Rogers, 93, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at Cedar Community on April 18, with his family spending the day at his side.   He was the eldest son of the late Emil and Ruth (nee Parlow) Rogers.

Fred was born on March 19, 1926 in Michigan. Upon completion of high school, he entered the Navy...

Apr 17, 2019

Margaret A. Giese, 74, of the town of Auburn, was unexpectedly reunited with her husband, Butch, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Margaret was born on August 29, 1944, the daughter of the late Leo and Agnes (nee Serwe) Kaehne. On November 10, 1962, she was united...

Apr 17, 2019

Alice I. Taylor, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Cornerstone Assisted Living in West Bend.

Alice was born on February 22, 1928, in Campbellsport the daughter of the late Francis “Frank” and Anna (nee Schneider) McNamara. On May 9, 1951, she was united in marriage to Glenway “Glen” Taylor Jr. at...

Apr 17, 2019

Mildred Pauline (Hauser) Kruse, May 28, 1936 - April 17, 2019

Millie was a devoted wife of 62 years to Jim and the proud mother of five daughters: Diane Vey, Debbie Foster, Denise (Glenn) Schultz, Doreen (Carlos) Lopes and Dawn (Steve) Sericati; Loving Grandmother of Justin (Abbie), Adam (Lindsay), Thomas and Charlie Schultz; Nathan (Ann) Vey, Rachel...

Apr 14, 2019

Barbara A. Romanski (nee Johnson), 82, of West Bend entered Eternal Rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019.

She was born on April 15, 1936 to the late Carl and Julia (nee Jansen) Johnson. On June 7, 1958 she was united in marriage to Ronald Romanski in Wisconsin Rapids. Barb was a homemaker and raised her three children....

Apr 13, 2019

Collin “Twinkie” R. Clark, 22, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

He was born on September 24, 1996 to his father, Jay Clark and his mother, Shelly McClellan in Brookfield, WI. He graduated from Kewaskum High School in 2015. Collin worked as a welder at a local shop in Kewaskum before moving out...

Apr 13, 2019

Donna Mae E. Tessar (nee Vetter), 81, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

She was born on November 14, 1937 to the late Raymond F. and Lillian (nee Moldenhauer) Vetter in New Fane, WI. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1955. In August of 1956 she was married to Daniel A. Zanow...

Apr 12, 2019

Anne W. Graff (Rodenkirch), age 102 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2019 at Ivy Manor surrounded by her loving family.

Anne was born on April 21, 1916 in St. Michaels to Nicholas and Gertrude Rodenkirch  (Schneider).  She was united in marriage to Allen Graff in January 1940. ...

Apr 12, 2019

Leeroy “Roy” Swanson, age 82 years, of Kewaskum, formerly of Milwaukee was called home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Roy was born on June 9, 1936 in Milwaukee to Sven and Florence Swanson  (Wilson).  He was united in marriage to Margaret “Midge” Pezdir on September...

Apr 9, 2019

Melisa Dalle Nogare (Santillan), age 41 years, of Fond du Lac was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, surrounded by her loving family.

Melisa was born on May 25, 1977 in Calexico, California to Daniel and Ruth Santillan  (Mares).  She was united in marriage to Dominic...

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...