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Hartford Union High School announces Angie Hall, Teacher of the Year | By Teri Kermendy
April 16, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Hartford Union High School is pleased to announce Teacher of the Year, Angie Hall. Angie Hall grew up in Antioch, Illinois with her mother and two brothers. Angie’s mother was a single mother who was driven to continue her education. Angie remembers her
Update on Honor Flight veterans from Washington County | By Samantha Sali
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April 6, 2019 – Hartford, WI – The Stars and Stripes Honor Flight out of Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee is today, Saturday, April 6. In March it was announced 15 veterans from Washington County would be on today’s flight; the 50th mission with 172 veterans on board. And then, life
Denim Day Paint Night in Hartford | By Samantha Sali
March 29, 2019 – Hartford, WI – On Wednesday, April 3, join neighbors in Hartford in painting inspirational messages on pairs of old jeans in preparation for Denim Day. Denim Day, a worldwide campaign to raise awareness for rape and sexual assault, has been Deb Holtan’s passion the past five
Korean War veteran Norvin Lehman of Slinger on April Honor Flight | By Samantha Sali
March 21, 2019 – Slinger, WI – Korean War veteran Norvin Lehman, 81, of Slinger, is heading to Washington D.C. on the April 6 Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Born in 1937 in Washington County, Lehman attended two years of high school in Slinger before eventually volunteering to enlist
Obituary | Virginia A. Kauper, 94, of Hartford
March 16, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Virginia A. Kauper (nee Seibert), 94, of West Bend (formerly Hartford), Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Cedar Community Nursing Home. Virginia was born June 11, 1924 in Knowles, WI to Caroline (nee Zwirlein) and George Seibert. She was united
Two Hartford Union High School students selected as Kids from Wisconsin | By Teri Kermendy
March 14, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Senior Miranda Parker will once again tour the state of Wisconsin this summer with Kids from Wisconsin. Joining her this year as an understudy is freshman Connor Martin. This is Parker’s second year as a Kid. “Being part of such a great
Obituary | Beverly J. Schultz, 78, of Kewaskum
March 8, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – Beverly J. Schultz (nee Plier), 78, of Kewaskum, heard the call of her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She went to her Heavenly Home with her son, David, by her side. Although sudden, in her
Obituary | Donald F. Jarosinski, 61
Feb. 28, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Donald F. Jarosinski, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2019. He was born to Felix Jarosinski and Joan Neu on July 12, 1957. He married his wife Judy on May 1, 2015, after over 20 years together. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycle
Groundbreaking to kick off construction of 5-story apartment complex in Downtown Hartford | By Samantha Sali
Feb. 28, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Construction for the 5-story apartment complex in Hartford, Rincón 225, will start after the gold-shovel groundbreaking ceremony, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. (225 N. Main Street). Representatives from Hartford Badger Development, LLC, Greywolf Partners, Inc., and Consolidated Construction Company, Inc. will be
Obituary | Scott James Frost, 67
Feb. 26, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Scott James Frost, 67, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. He worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Milwaukee for 45 years. He is survived by his loving wife for over 40 years, Lori St. Charles. Scott is also survived by two
Obituary | Michael A. Zoch, 60, of West Bend
Feb. 26, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Michael A. “Mike” Zoch, 60, of West Bend found peace on February 25, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born on March 12, 1958 in Milwaukee to Leslie Zoch and Beverly Judge (formerly
Obituary | James ‘Jim’ Plavec, 74, of West Bend
Feb. 25, 2019 – James “Jim” J. Plavec passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was born on March 8, 1944 to John and Mary Plavec (nee Krcil) in Tripp, South Dakota. James worked at Tecumseh Products in Grafton, Wisconsin
Obituary | Margaret Louise Metz, 92, of West Bend
Feb. 25, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Margaret Louise Metz, 92, of West Bend, formerly of St. Kilian, was called home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2019 at Ivy Manor in West Bend surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on January 19, 1927 in
Obituary | Agnes Jane Marie Heinecke, 86, of St. Anthony
Feb. 25, 2019 – St. Anthony, WI – Agnes J. M. Heinecke, 86, (nee Weiland) of St Anthony, was called to the arms of the Lord on Sunday morning Feb. 24, 2019 at her home with her husband at her side. Agnes was born on Feb. 2nd 1933 in Campbellsport
Obituary | Leona A. Westphal, 97, of West Bend
Feb. 24, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Leona A. “Lee” Westphal, 97, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend. Lee was born on February 2, 1922, in the town of Wayne, the daughter of the late
Obituary | Robert William Mantz, 83, of Hartford
Feb. 24, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Robert William Mantz, 83, of Hartford, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born in Richfield, WI, the son of Herbert G. and Hilda (nee Sponholz) Mantz. He attended Richfield Grade School and graduated from Hartford Union High School. He served his
Obituary | Kenneth V. Fezatt, 90, of Theresa
Feb. 22, 2019 – Theresa, WI – Kenneth V. “Ken” Fezatt, 90, of Theresa, formerly of Port Washington passed away on February 21, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born on June 27, 1928 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Victor and Julia Fezatt. He was
Obituary | Timothy ‘Whitey’ L. Griswold, 63
Feb. 21, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Timothy L. “Whitey” Griswold, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 15, 2019, after a courageous battle following multiple injuries and complications from a hunting accident on opening day in November 2018. Tim was born on October 18, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI.
Obituary | Josephine ‘Jo’ Knueppel, 95, of West Bend
Feb. 21, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Josephine D. “Jo” Knueppel, 95, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. Josephine was born on August 11, 1923 in Washburn, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to Clarence Knueppel and
Obituary | Elmer V. Henrich, 100, of Trenton
Feb. 20, 2019 – Elmer V. Henrich, 100, of Trenton, passed away at his home with family at his side on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Elmer was born on December 16, 1918, in the town of Germantown, the son of the late John and Angeline (nee Schottler) Henrich. On August
Obituary | Gregor ‘Crickets’ L. Rohlinger, 86, of Kewaskum
Feb. 20, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – Gregor “Crickets” L. Rohlinger, 86, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2019. He was born on November 27, 1932 to the late Leo and Johanna (nee Hall) Rohlinger in Ashford, WI. He grew up in Kewaskum and worked with his
Obituary | Eileen M. Schroeder, 68
Feb. 20, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Eileen M. Schroeder (nee Sauer) passed away peacefully on February 20, 2019. She was born on November 12, 1950 to Peter and Audrey Sauer (nee Nelson), in Medford, Wisconsin. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1968. Eileen married her husband
Obituary | Tanya L. Reuwsaat, 32, of West Bend
Feb. 19, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Tanya L. Reuwsaat, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 17, 2019. She was born on January 22, 1987 in West Bend to Jeffrey Reuwsaat and Bonnie (George) Matakonis. Tanya enjoyed art, drawing and started school for photography. She had a passion
Obituary | Thomas J. Conway, 68, of West Bend
Feb. 19, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Thomas J. Conway of West Bend died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at the Kathy Hospice at 68. He was born on January 4, 1951 in Milwaukee to the late Charles and Louise (nee Michalski) Conway. The family lived in New Berlin
Obituary | Richard O. Rauch, 80, of West Bend
Feb. 19, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Richard O. Rauch passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 17, 2019. He was born to John E. and Emily Rauch on September 9, 1938. He graduated from Rufus King High School in 1956. He married Dorotheann on November 26, 1960.