Washington County Archive
Halloween trick-or-treat for communities across Washington County
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Event, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Newburg, Richfield, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Washington Co., WI – Halloween is Thursday, October 31 this year but quite a few communities across Washington County have trick or treat on the weekend. Town of Addison 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 Town of Erin 4 pm. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.
Seventeen veterans from Washington County on September 28 Honor Flight
September 13, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – There are 17 veterans from Washington County participating in the 54th Stars and Stripes Honor Flight’s (SSHF) that will take off Saturday, September 28. One of the oldest veterans will be 92-year-old Richard Mihalek of Germantown who enlisted into the Navy in
VIDEO | Washington Co. Supervisors vote a final time on elected County Executive
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Barton, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Newburg, Politics, Richfield, Slinger, Town of Erin, Washington County, West Bend No comments
September 11, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – With two Washington County Supervisors absent, (Roger Kist and Brian Gallitz) the County Board voted for a second time on a resolution to change the form of government to an elected county executive, rather than an appointed county administrator. It
Obituary | William Ralph Pennock, 89, of Hartford
September 11, 2019 – Hartford, WI – William R. Pennock “Bill”, 89, of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Pavilion of Glacier Valley Nursing Home in Slinger, WI. Bill spent many of his later years obtaining a college education. He received the following degrees: Associate
Obituary | Mary Rose Schwechel, 85, of Hartford
September 11, 2019 – Hartford, WI – Mary Rose Schwechel, 85, found peace on Monday, September 9, 2019. She was born in Appleton, WI on October 16, 1933 to parents Earl and Rose (Krablien) Captain. Mary was a 1951 graduate of Berlin High School. Mary was united in marriage on
Obituary | Jeanne M. Schwalbe, 74, of West Bend
September 11, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Jeanne M. Schwalbe, 74, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was born in Milwaukee on January 20, 1945 to parents Clarence and Jeanne (Lepien) Schwalbe. Jeanne graduated Hartford Union High School in 1963. She also attended UW-Whitewater. Jeanne is survived
Local lawmakers to designate a portion of State Hwy 28 as Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
September 10, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R-Cedarburg) will join Representative Tim Ramthun (R- Campbellsport) and leaders from Washington County to discuss legislation to honor 9/11 victims and designate a portion of State Highway 28 as the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway. What: Press Conference on
Walk United | By Jennifer Thieme
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Event, Hartford, Kewaskum, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Washington Co., WI – Washington County school principals from Hartford, Kewaskum, Slinger, and West Bend have teamed up with the United Way to bring a unique event to the community: Walk United. This county-wide collective walk will begin in Hartford and Kewaskum, parade through Slinger and West
Obituary | Laurine Mary “Lari” Karow, 87, of West Bend
September 9, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Laurine “Lari” Mary Karow (nee Gehrs), 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. Lari was born on March 25, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to Warren and Anne (nee Aukofer) Gehrs. Lari attended the
Obituary | Arleen Joyce Forsythe (Melinski), 90, of West Bend
September 9, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Arleen Joyce Forsythe (nee Melinski), 90, passed away Sunday September 8, 2019 at the Samaritan Home in West Bend. She was born on April 19, 1929 in Milwaukee to Edward and Anna (nee Willmann) Melinski. She was married to Armand Forsythe for
Obituary | Bonnie R. Graff, 71, of West Bend
September 9, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Bonnie Graff, 71, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2019 at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born on August 13, 1948 in West Bend to Ramon
Obituary | Petronella R. Krutke (nee Arbinger), 95, of West Bend
September 9, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Petronella R. Krutke (nee Arbinger), 95, of West Bend died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Samaritan Health Center. She was born November 13, 1923 to Frank and Rose (nee Beck) Arbinger and married Frank A. Krutke on September 24, 1949 in
Halloween trick-or-treat for communities across Washington County
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Event, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Newburg, Richfield, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Washington Co., WI – Halloween is Thursday, October 31 this year but quite a few communities across Washington County have trick or treat on the weekend. Town of Addison 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 Town of Erin 4 pm. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.
Halloween trick-or-treat for communities across Washington County
Author: Judy Steffes | Categories: Event, Germantown, Hartford, Jackson, Kewaskum, Newburg, Richfield, Slinger, Washington County, West Bend No comments
Washington Co., WI – Halloween is Thursday, October 31 this year but quite a few communities across Washington County have trick or treat on the weekend. Town of Addison 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27 Town of Erin 4 pm. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct.
VIDEO | Vote to end recommendation for POWTS fee in Washington County is September 11
September 4, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – It’ll be a week from today, September 11, when the full Washington County Board will meet and vote on the proposed $11 fee for Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Maintenance Program. County administrator Joshua Schoemann indicated he will recommend the County Board
Obituary | David L. Schall, 76, of West Bend
September 3, 2019 – West Bend, WI – David L. Schall, 76, of West Bend, passed away on September 2, 2019. He was born to Leroy and Viola Schall on February 28, 1943. David loved spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. He loved woodworking, racing, and operating construction
Certain septic system owners in Washington County will see change in maintenance requirements | By Fay Fitts
September 3, 2019 – Washington Co., WI – Effective September 1, 2019 property owners in Washington County with conventional systems, mound systems, at-grade systems and in-ground pressure systems are required under State Law to maintain their systems every three years. Previously, Washington County required a two-year maintenance cycle for
Obituary | Donald Henry Gnewikow, 88, of West Bend
September 2, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Donald H. Gnewikow, 88, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was born on July 30, 1931 in Tomah, WI to Harold and Florence (nee Schmeckel) Gnewikow. Don served in the US Army and was a plasterer by trade. He
Obituary | Barbara M. (Johnson) Sienko, 77, of West Bend
September 2, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Barbara “Barb” M. Sienko (nee Johnson), 77, of West Bend found peace on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at her home with her family and friends by her side. She was born on June 20, 1942 to the late Marvin and Faye (nee
Kettle Moraine Lutheran HS Girls Golf Takes Fourth Place | By Megan Himm
September 1, 2019 – Racine, WI – The Kettle Moraine Lutheran (KML) girls golf team traveled to Johnson Park Golf Course in Racine for a varsity invite. The weather was perfect for a great day of golf. Saint Catherine’s hosted the match and was joined by Franklin, Racine Case, Denmark,
Obituary | Marlea Ann Sechtig (Dietrich), 90, of West Bend
August 30, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Marlea Ann Sechtig (nee Dietrich), 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Cedar Bay West in West Bend. She was born on November 11, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Mary (nee Burke) Dietrich. Marlea taught at MPS
Obituary | Cathryn A. “Cathy” Ducharme, 54, of West Bend
August 30, 2019 – West Bend, WI – Cathryn “Cathy” A. Ducharme, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at her home in West Bend. She was born on March 25, 1965 in Michigan to Roger Ducharme and Cheryl (nee Swatek) Fedder. Cathy is survived by her children,
Obituary | James R. “Jim” Bauer, 75, of Kewaskum
August 29, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – James R. “Jim” Bauer, 75, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with his family at his side. Jim was born on May 27, 1944, in West Bend, the son of the late
Obituary | Dr. Anthony “Tony” Joseph Strigenz DDS, 87, of Kewaskum
Author: Megan Himm | Categories: Fond du Lac County, Kewaskum, Veteran, Washington County No comments
August 29, 2019 – Kewaskum, WI – Dr. Anthony “Tony” Joseph Strigenz, DDS, 87, of Kewaskum was born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac, WI. He was born on November 25, 1931, to the late Anton and Catherine (nee Hoffer)
Obituary | Orville H. Burtard, 83, of Jackson
August 29, 2019 – Jackson, WI – Orville H. Burtard of Jackson, formerly of West Bend and Theresa, died on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Samaritan Health Center at the age of 83. He was born on October 7, 1935 in Owen, WI to the late John and Elda
Obituary | Douglas J. Schroeder, 61, of Lomira
August 29, 2019 – Lomira, WI – Douglas J. Schroeder of Lomira died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home at the age of 61. He was born on June 5, 1958 in West Bend to the late James and Elizabeth (nee Gronemus) Schroeder. On October 25, 2014,