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Obituary | Heinz Alwin Walther, 85, of Jackson
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June 24, 2020 – Jackson, WI – Heinz Alwin Walther, 85, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Eva (Muelbl) Walther; his children, Heinz Walther, Paul (Anita) Walther, and Caroline (Ted) Ansani; six beloved grandchildren, Alyssa, Adriane and Heinz Walther
Obituary | Ivan W. Vorderbruggen, 88, of West Bend
June 8, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Ivan W. Vorderbruggen, 88, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday June 6, 2020 at the ProHealth Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin in Waukesha due to complications from a stroke. He was born on October 21, 1931, the son of Paul and
Obituary | Arvin E. Hoppe, 90, of Hartford
June 8, 2020 – Hartford, WI – Arvin E. Hoppe, 90, of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Arvin was born November 13, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI to Eleanore M. (nee Hinze) and George F. Hoppe. He graduated from the
Obituary | Ronald “Ronnie” Leroy Hanson, 85, of West Bend
June 8, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Ronald Leroy “Ronnie” Hanson, 85, of West Bend passed away on June 6, 2020 at Cedar Bay West in West Bend. Ronnie was born on September 2, 1934 in Strum in Pepin County, Wisconsin to Ralph and Gladys Hanson (Larson). He
Obituary | Dennis P. Jacak, 69, of Kewaskum
June 3, 2020 – Kewaskum, WI – Dennis P. Jacak, 69, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on November 22, 1950 to the late Lambert and Irene (nee
Obituary | Dr. James L. Algiers, 94, of Hartford
June 1, 2020 – Hartford, WI – Dr. James L. Algiers (Jim, Dad, Grandpa, Doc, JLA151) was welcomed home to heaven on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of almost 69 years to Dorothy(Reis), treasured father of Elizabeth (Dr. Jack) Manley, Patricia, Paul (Therese
VIDEO | Rebroadcast of Military Honors for Navy veteran James V. Pritchett
May 30, 2020 – West Bend, WI – The West Bend Veterans Color Guard stood at attention as a flags flapped in a brisk wind on Friday afternoon at Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home. West Bend Police and the Washington County Sheriff lead a military funeral procession from the county
Funeral today, May 29, for John P. Menke, 56, of West Bend
May 14, 2020 – West Bend, WI – John P. Menke, 56, of West Bend, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 4, 1964 in West Bend to the late Norbert and Rosemary (nee Matenaer). He attended area schools, later attending West
Memorial Service with Military Funeral Honors for Petty Officer First Class James V. Pritchett
May 29, 2020 – West Bend, WI – The Washington County Sheriff’s Department and West Bend Police Department will lead a military funeral procession on Friday, May 29 from the Washington County Morgue (lower level of Samaritan Home) to the Myrhum Patten Funeral Home, 1315 W. Washington Street, for
Memorial Service with Military Funeral Honors for Petty Officer First Class James V. Pritchett
May 28, 2020 – West Bend, WI – The Washington County Sheriff’s Department and West Bend Police Department will lead a military funeral procession on Friday, May 29 from the Washington County Morgue (lower level of Samaritan Home) to the Myrhum Patten Funeral Home, 1315 W. Washington Street for
Obituary | Thomas Frederick Landvatter, 86, of West Bend
May 21, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Thomas F. Landvatter, 86, of West Bend passed away on Monday, May 18. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Annette; children, Becky (Mark) Hausmann, Scott (Edith) Landvatter; Step-Children Elizabeth (Brian) Sterling and David Perretz; seven wonderful grandchildren (Thomas (Elizabeth) Landvatter,
Obituary | Steve “Andy” Anderson, 67, formerly of West Bend
May 18, 2020 – Steve “Andy” Anderson, 67, passed away on May 15, 2020 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC following a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 22 years, Anita Anderson; his children Sherry Horvath, Teri Simko Tempest Anderson as well as his step children Brandi (Kale)
Obituary | Wilfred Carl Lisko, 89, of Slinger
May 16, 2020 – Slinger, WI – Wilfred Carl Lisko passed on Sunday, May 10 at the age of 89 at Virginia Highlands in Germantown after suffering from a stroke on April 2. He was born on December 28th, 1931 in Lebanon to Harry and Paula Lisko and remained
Happy 72nd birthday to Veteran Art Schmid of West Bend | By Delaney Braun
May 15, 2020 – West Bend, WI – More than 75 cars lined up on Decorah Road in West Bend on Wednesday, May 13 for one of the most special birthday parades held since the State of Wisconsin went into a lockdown. Art Schmid is an admirer of antique
Obituary | Francis Joseph “Frank” Tenfel, 93, of West Bend
May 13, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Francis “Frank” J. Tenfel of West Bend passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 93. He was born in Burlington, Wisconsin on December 8, 1926, to Frank and Helen Tenfel. His biological father, Frank Tenfel, was killed in
Obituary | Frank M. Mayer, 84, of Colgate
May 5, 2020 – Colgate, WI – Frank M. Mayer, 84, of Colgate, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 2, 2020. Frank was born March 29, 1936 in Budapest, Hungary to Rose and Frank Mayer. He came to America as a young boy during World War II with his
Obituary | Wayne Wilson Oppermann, 78, formerly of West Bend
April 29, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Wayne Wilson Oppermann, ‘Juice’, 78, of the town Auburn was called home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2020 at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Wayne was born on March 4, 1942 in West Bend to Wilson and
Happy 90th birthday Norbert Carter of West Bend
April 27, 2020 – West Bend, WI – If you see Norbert Carter today you may want to wish him a happy 90th birthday. A brief story about Norbert’s military career is below. Norbert Carter was 20 years old and married for a couple years when he was drafted
Obituary | Calvin L. Langer, 96, of Hartford
April 24, 2020 – Hartford, WI – Calvin Lloyd Langer, born January 26, 1924 in Arkdale, Wisconsin (the son of Louis William and Marian Clara (Wright) Langer), passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and older
Obituary | John T. Zeiske, 70, of Slinger
April 23, 2020 – Slinger, WI – John T. Zeiske, 70, gained his place in heaven on Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was born on June 1, 1949 in Milwaukee to parents Gilbert and Clara (Berscheit) Zeiske. John was 1968 graduate of Hartford Union High School. He proudly served
Obituary | Frederick “Fred” Zingsheim, 78, of Theresa
April 24, 2020 – Theresa, WI – Frederick William “Fred” Zingsheim, 78, of Theresa went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. Fred was born on February 28, 1942 at home in the township of Hustisford, the son of Paul
Obituary | Leo H. Marquardt, 69, of Kewaskum
April 22, 2020 – Kewaskum, WI – Leo H. Marquardt, 69, of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Leo was born May 11, 1950, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the son of Jerome and Luella (nee Scheinoha) Marquardt. The
Obituary | Arthur A. Derge, 77, of Mayville
April 20, 2020 – Mayville, WI – Arthur A. Derge, 77, of Mayville passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville after a short battle with cancer. Art was born November 17, 1942, in West Bend, the son of Arnold and Hedwig (nee Dogs) Derge.
Obituary | Karl Becker, 87, of West Bend
April 20, 2020 – West Bend, WI – Karl R. Becker passed away unexpectedly at his home in West Bend earlier this month. Karl was born July 26, 1932 the only child of Carl F. and Mable (Strack) Becker in the Town of Barton, Washington Co. Karl attended St.
Remembering a special military funeral | By James Maersch
April 13, 2020 – Washington Co., WI – After participating in way over a thousand military funerals, this one will always be remembered. As a member of the West Bend Veterans Honor Guard, we were asked to participate in a military funeral at the Washington County Memorial Park.