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Celebration of Life on April 27 for David “Dave” Braatz of West Bend
April 25, 2019 – West Bend, WI – David “Dave” Braatz from West Bend, WI entered eternal life at 68 years young on Tuesday March 12, 2019 peacefully in his sleep at his daughter’s home. David was born November 13, 1950 to Harvey & Irene (Ripple) Braatz. He
Obituary | David D. Dorn, 66, of Kewaskum
April 24, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – 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
Obituary | Doris A. Belling, 81, of Lomira
April 24, 2019 – Lomira, WI – Doris A. Belling (Nehm), 81, 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
Obituary | Charlotte A. Biersack, 87
April 24, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – 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
Obituary | Donald ‘Don’ Christenson, 97, of West Bend
April 24, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Donald ‘Don’ Christenson, 97, formerly of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Easter at his home in Montgomery, Alabama. On May 1, 1943 he married his wife, Betty, had their daughter, Linda and 74 memorable years together that included many travel
Remembering Dan Gilgenbach – “The Music Man” of Fond du Lac | Courtesy Sharon Roznik
April 24, 2019 – Fond du Lac, WI – Dan Gilgenbach, the owner of Mike’s Music and Sound in Fond du Lac, was laid to rest on Tuesday, April 23. Gilgenbach, 54, who battled cancer and beat it nearly 30 years ago, died from complications of cancer on April
Obituary | Frederick J. Rogers, 93, of West Bend
April 23, 2019 – West Bend, WI – 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
Obituary | MaryEllen Marie Hawes, 60, of Hartford
April 23, 2019 – Hartford, WI – MaryEllen Marie Hawes, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1958 in Hartford to Alphonse and Daphne (nee Getter) Janzer. She was raised in Richfield and graduated from Hartford Union High School
Obituary | Kermit V. Zuehlke, 90, of Lomira
April 23, 2019 – Lomira, WI – 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
Obituary | Collin ‘Twinkie’ R. Clark, 22, of Kewaskum
April 23, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – 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.
Obituary | Jean Ann Michels, 92, of Lomira
April 22, 2019 – Lomira, WI – Jean Ann Michels, 92, 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
Obituary | Thomas W. Otto, 59
April 22, 2019 – West Bend, WI – On April 18, 2019, surrounded by his family, Thomas W. Otto, 59, passed away. Tom was born on July 20, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI to Norbert and Lorraine (nee Haeflinger) Otto. He grew up on Milwaukee’s north side where he started his
Obituary | Thomas C. Kling, 64, of Hartford
April 22, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Thomas C. Kling, 64, of Hartford, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. He was born June 6, 1954 in Hartford to Rosalin (nee Berg) and Adolph Kling. Tom worked hard his whole life in construction. He belonged to the Operating Engineers Union.
Obituary | Michael A. Reynolds, 75, of Hartford
April 22, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Michael A. Reynolds (“Papa Smurf”, “Mike”), 75, of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at home with his wife and children at his side. Michael was born in La Crosse, WI on August 3, 1943 to Jean Reynolds and Billie Greene.
Obituary | Eugene E. Fritz, 88, of Allenton
April 20, 2019 – Allenton, WI – Eugene E. Fritz, 88, of Allenton died on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Aurora Medical Center Hartford. He was born on August 27, 1930 in the Town of Herman to the late Henry and Anita (nee Breuer) Fritz. On October 16, 1954,
Obituary | Mark Walter Friess, 62, of Jackson
April 19, 2019 – Jackson, WI – Mark Walter Friess, 62, passed away April 17, 2019 surrounded by his family. Known as Son, Honey, Dad, Pops, Grampy, Bubba, Marky Mark and some unmentionables, Mark was born June 12, 1956 to Roman and Dorothy (Hembel) Friess. He lived his entire life
Obituary | Margaret A. Giese, 74, of Town of Auburn
April 19, 2019 – Auburn, WI – 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
Obituary | Daniel J. Gilgenbach, 54, of Fond du Lac
April 19, 2019 – Daniel James Gilgenbach, 54, left this world and entered his heavenly home on April 18, 2019 at Hospice Home of Hope surrounded by his family. He was born on February 23, 1965 in Fond du Lac to James and Mary Lou (Nett) Gilgenbach. He attended
Obituary | William ‘Bill’ John Howard, 59
April 19, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – William “Bill” John Howard, 59, passed away on April 17, 2019. He was born on February 16, 1960 to James and Shirley Howard. Bill worked and spend days at Waukesha Training Center, Goodwill and Wisconsin Adult Center, and he enjoyed going to
Obituary | Walter ‘Wally’ Welleman, 71, of Hartford
April 19, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Walter “Wally” Welleman, 71, of Hartford, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at Shorehaven Rehabilitation in Oconomowoc. Wally was born March 4, 1948 in Milwaukee to Francis and Winnifred (nee Tuckwell) Welleman. He was united in marriage to Gail Ignaszak on October 9,
Obituary | Alice I. Taylor, 91, of West Bend
April 18, 2019 – West Bend, WI – 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.
Obituary | Ann Hamlin Mueller, 89, of Slinger
April 18, 2019 – Slinger, WI – Ann Hamlin Mueller, 89, longtime resident of Slinger, WI died April 14, 2019. Ann Louise Hamlin was born to William and Inez Hamlin on March 11, 1930 in Wautoma, WI. She graduated from Appleton High School and later from Layton School of Art
Obituary | Mildred Pauline Kruse, 82
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Germantown, Obituary, Washington County 1 Comment
April 17, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – 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)
Obituary | Barbara A. Romanski, 82, of West Bend
April 16, 2019 – West Bend, WI – 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
Obituary | Gene M. Greuel, 85, of Colgate
April 16, 2019 – Colgate, WI – Gene M. Greuel, 85, of Colgate, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019. Loved son of the late Loretta and Edward (nee Ehnert); beloved husband of 62 years of Arlene (nee Krueger); loving father of Richard (Janet), Bill (Bonnie), Cheryl (Dale) Schweitzer; proud grandpa