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Magic Show at West Bend VFW on Monday, April 22
West Bend, WI – The West Bend VFW Post 1393 is hosting a magic show fund raiser on Monday, April 22. Date: Monday, April 22 Location: VFW Post – 260 Sand Dr. West Bend Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Magic Show at West Bend VFW on Monday, April 22
West Bend, WI – The West Bend VFW Post 1393 is hosting a magic show fund raiser on Monday, April 22. Date: Monday, April 22 Location: VFW Post – 260 Sand Dr. West Bend Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and show starts at 6:30 p.m.
VIDEO | Paying it forward at Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County
April 14, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – A regular Sunday series sponsored by Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County a local organization that connects seniors with caring volunteers. The volunteers and board members at Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County are extremely appreciative of all the people who have helped over the years.
Magic Show at West Bend VFW on Monday, April 22
West Bend, WI – The West Bend VFW Post 1393 is hosting a magic show fund raiser on Monday, April 22. Date: Monday, April 22 Location: VFW Post – 260 Sand Dr. West Bend Time: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Obituary | Lt. Colonel Lowell William Fischer, 84
April 11, 2019 – Papillion, NE – Lt. Colonel Lowell William Fischer, 84, passed away peacefully at his Papillion, NE home on April 9, 2019 after a long period of ill health. Lowell was born in Detroit, MI on August 13, 1934 and grew up in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Obituary | Robert ‘Bob’ H. Taylor, 80
April 9, 2019 – Dodge Co., WI – Robert “Bob” H. Taylor, 80, found peace on Thursday March 28, 2019. Bob was born October 13, 1938 in Oakdale, Wisconsin to the late Walter and Jean (Mizer) Taylor and raised on the Taylor family farm. Bob is survived by his
Date set for West Bend Memorial Day Parade
April 9, 2019 – West Bend, WI – West Bend’s Memorial Day observance will be Monday, May 27, 2019. Line up for the parade will be on S. Main Street between Oak Street and Decorah Road between 8:15 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. with the parade stepping off at 9:30
VIDEO | Paying it forward at Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County
April 7, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – A regular Sunday series sponsored by Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County a local organization that connects seniors with caring volunteers. The volunteers and board members at Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County are extremely appreciative of all the people who have helped over the years.
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
American Legion Post 36 hosting Craft Fair and Brat Fry on April 6 | By Shirley Tuttle
April 6,, 2019 – West Bend, WI – American Legion Post 36 Auxiliary is having a Craft Fair and Brat Fry on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Auxiliary is also having a bake sale. Admission is free so come and see all the
American Legion Post 36 hosting Craft Fair and Brat Fry on April 6 | By Shirley Tuttle
April 1, 2019 – West Bend, WI – American Legion Post 36 Auxiliary is having a Craft Fair and Brat Fry on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Auxiliary is also having a bake sale. Admission is free so come and see all the
Obituary | Leonard J. Demerath Jr., 89
April 4, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Leonard J. Demerath Jr., 89, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 3, 2019. He was born on October 28, 1929 in Milwaukee to Leonard J. Sr. and Emma Demerath. Leonard married Hattie Ann Walders on August 15,1959 in Milwaukee at the Church
American Legion Post 36 hosting Craft Fair and Brat Fry on April 6 | By Shirley Tuttle
April 1, 2019 – West Bend, WI – American Legion Post 36 Auxiliary is having a Craft Fair and Brat Fry on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Auxiliary is also having a bake sale. Admission is free so come and see all the
Obituary | Michael “Mike” R. Arndt, 49, of West Bend
April 3, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Michael “Mike” R. Arndt, 49, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly and found peace with God on Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born on August 10, 1969 to Roan and Jacqueline (nee Zyniel) Arndt in West Allis, WI. He graduated from
Obituary | Norvin E. Lehman, 81, of Slinger
April 1, 2019 – Slinger, WI – Norvin E. Lehman, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Friday, March 29, 2019. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and never missed any sporting or school events. He retired from Wacker Corporation in 1997,
Vietnam veteran Allen Polachowski of West Bend on April Honor Flight | By Samantha Sali
April 1, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Vietnam War veteran Allen Polachowski, of West Bend, is heading to Washington D.C. on the April 6 Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Polachowski was born in 1944 in Milwaukee. His mother was a secretary for a company in Milwaukee called Vilter
Obituary | Joseph ‘Joe’ W. Spaeth, 88, of West Bend
March 25, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Joseph “Joe” W. Spaeth, 88, of West Bend found peace on Thursday, March 21, 2019. He was born July 30, 1930, the 5th child of the late Lawrence and Margaret (nee Melder) Spaeth in Jackson WI. On June 16, 1951 he was
Cedar Community | The Stories of Howard Knox | By Carrie Sturn
March 25, 2019 – West Bend, WI – With 98 years of a very active life behind him, Howard Knox has a lot of stories to tell. Howie was born in South Milwaukee, growing up with two brothers and two sisters. Their father was a plumber and the boys
Obituary | Walter “Wally” W. Kobs, 97, of West Bend
March 24, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Walter “Wally” W. Kobs, 97, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Cedar Community in West Bend. He was born on November 26, 1921 to the late Maximilian “Max” and Alice (nee Boekelberg) Kobs in Milwaukee WI.
VIDEO | Paying it forward at Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County
March 24, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – A regular Sunday series sponsored by Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County a local organization that connects seniors with caring volunteers. The volunteers and board members at Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County are extremely appreciative of all the people who have helped over
Korean Veteran Erwin Wergin of West Bend on April 6 Honor Flight | By Megan Himm
March 22, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Erwin Wergin, 87, sits in his recliner with his legs crossed, in his condo which could best be described as ‘homey.’ A puzzle is half done on the nearby table and pictures of children and grandchildren hang on the walls. Wergin’s
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 | Joseph A. Rauch, 90
March 20, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Joseph A. Rauch DDS, 90, was born to Eternal Life on Friday March 15, 2019. He was the son of Anton and Klara (nee Martin) Rauch. Joe attended Marquette High School and Marquette Dental School. He practiced dentistry for over 30
Obituary | Donald A. Daniels, 81, of Oconomowoc
March 20, 2019 – Oconomowoc, WI – Donald A. Daniels, 81, found peace on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born in Watertown on August 1, 1937 to parents Douglas and Dorothy (Schmidt) Daniels. Donald was a 1955 graduate of Oconomowoc High School. Donald served in the National Guard for
Obituary | Louis “Jim” James Reed, 86, of West Bend
March 20, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Louis “Jim” James Reed, 86, died at home peacefully on March 18, 2019 in West Bend. He was born on March 10, 1933 in Houstonville, KY to John and Bettie (nee Pemberton) Reed. Jim served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1955.
Vietnam veteran Gary Thetford of West Bend on April Honor Flight | By Samantha Sali
March 19, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Vietnam War veteran Gary Thetford, 71, of West Bend is heading to Washington D.C. on the April 6 Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Born in 1947 in Toledo, Ohio, Thetford was drafted into the Army in 1968. “I remember the