West Bend Archive

February 16, 2020 – West Bend, WI –Karen Swiertz (nee Pik), passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2020 at 63. She was a loving wife of 39 years to her husband, Donald Swiertz, and a loving mother to sons Steven (Megan) and Daniel (Allison) Swiertz. She was blessed with

February 15, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Brenda S. Galewski (Kraus) passed away after a sudden medical emergency at the age of 53. Brenda is survived by her husband Steve, son Benjamin and daughter-in-law Katie of Steven’s Point, her daughters Andrea and Lauren, her mother Sharon Kraus (Milwaukee),

West Bend, WI –  Betty Brunner was looking to redefine her life following the death of her husband. She found Cast Iron Luxury Living and her neighbors welcomed her. “My apartment includes two beautiful patios and I was able to keep my flowers,” said Brunner. “This isn’t just an apartment complex

February 11, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Melvin was born on September 4, 1942. The youngest of 8 children born to Edward and Florence (Tetzloff) Schroeder. On April 22, 1967 he married Doreen Zanzig of Milwaukee. Together they raised three sons, James, Scott, and Steven. Melvin grew up

West Bend, WI – Technology Techs has relocated in West Bend. Mark has shifted his business from S. Main Street to 1209 Chestnut Street. Technology Techs still offers quality service, a timely response and now much better parking.     Technology Techs 1209 Chestnut Street West Bend, WI 53095

February 7, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Janet B. Ehn, (nee Lein), passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at her home at the age of 75. She was born on December 20, 1944 in Milwaukee to Harold and Lucille Lein. Janet graduated from Rufus King High School

West Bend, WI – Every first Friday of the month, The Columbian sponsors a fish fry. The bar and lounge opens at 4 p.m. and fish is served from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meals are served on a first come, first serve basis. Guests are welcome to place

West Bend, WI – The new Billy Sims BBQ restaurant is at the Washington Plaza, 1442 W. Washington Street, in West Bend. The store in West Bend opened November 11, 2019 and Billy Sims BBQ is also hiring.  Click HERE or the link below for more information. Looking for

West Bend, WI – Technology Techs has relocated in West Bend. Mark has shifted his business from S. Main Street to 1209 Chestnut Street. Technology Techs still offers quality service, a timely response and now much better parking.     Technology Techs 1209 Chestnut Street West Bend, WI 53095

February 3, 2020 – Slinger, WI – It was an eventful three days for the Slinger and Hartford snowboard teams. This week’s medalists included (front row) Jax Wiedmeyer, Emily Whealon, Marisa Reyes, Emma Smith, Brady Jackson , Kennedy Wiedmeyer, (back row) Sophia Parkinson, Ethan Smith, Joe Hefter, Henry Wolf,

February 3, 2020 – West Bend, WI – The referendum is back!  As a candidate for the West Bend School Board in April, I’ve paid particular attention to the January meetings. The groupthink of the current board appear to promise a more elaborate and expensive referendum for November than was

February 1, 2020 – West Bend, WI – It’s been delayed a month but the No. 5 proposed Kwik Trip for West Bend is now on the February 4 Plan Commission agenda.  Plans are to build a facility at the former Fleet Farm location and the former Tri-Par at

January 31, 2020 – West Bend, WI – John Max Bartol passed away January 30, 2020 at his home after a long, brave battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born February 21, 1932 in Gile, Wisconsin to the late Peter and Corrine (Garreau) Bartol. He is preceded in death by