Jean Beverly Schultz (nee Wood), 95, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on June 4, 2023, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend. Jean was born on March 15, 1928, in Evansville, WI, to the late Kenneth and Lillian (nee Rasmussen) Wood. She was united in marriage to Norman Schultz, Sr. on June 17, 1956. Norman passed away on March 18, 2018. Jean taught night school at Mid-State Technical College and worked at the JCPenney in Wisconsin Rapids. Jean was a gifted seamstress and loved sharing...

Susan “Sue” Erste (Bartz) passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023. Sue was born to Edward and Maria Bartz on May 3, 1963. Sue married Joseph Erste IV, on July 16, 1983, sharing just shy of 40 years together. They built a loving life with their four children, Amanda, Alyssa, Angela, and Joseph V.  Sue loved being a grandma and spending time with Caylee, McCartney, Aviana, and Jack, her genuine pride and joy. Sue will be forever missed for her warm presence, kind hospitality,...

Diane Carol Lamberty (Doffek), age 61 years, of Brownsville passed away on May 31, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Diane was born on February 19, 1962 in Milwaukee to Donald and Lois Doffek (Kunesh). Diane had a life-long dedication to working at Silver Spring Collision in West Bend.  She loved to ride her Harley (883 Sportster) and was one of the first female riders in the area.  Diane also loved animals, she had a mini-farm on her property with horses, sheep, and...

David Edwin Hodge, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 26, 2023. Dave, known to many as “Hodgie”, was born on August 18, 1955, the only child of William and Hazel Hodge. He lived his entire life on the farm on the edge of the Horicon Marsh. In the early years, he farmed the land, later he had several large gardens. Dave loved and respected his land, and especially enjoyed hunting on it. Dave graduated from Mayville High School in 1974. He went on to work...

Diane “Deena” Czecholinski, age 64, resident of New Perspectives Senior Living in West Bend, previously of Shorewood, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023. Diane was the daughter of Frank and Margaret Czecholinski. Diane worked as a clerical assistant for many years until she became disabled. She was able to put her talents and skills to good use again by volunteering at Interfaith Older Adult Programs and was delighted that her hard work led to a permanent part-time position...

Hanna Ingeborg Bruenn (nee Doering), 82, of Campbellsport passed away on May 13, 2023 with her loving family at her side. Hanna was born on February 27, 1941 in Quedlinburg, Germany to Curt and Alice Doering. Hanna left Germany and moved to the U.S. at the age of 15 with her mother in 1956. She was united in marriage with Paul Hans Bruenn on August 17, 1963 at Immanuel United Church of Christ in West Bend. She enjoyed German food, music, and regularly attended the various German cultural...

Ruth Ann Wolf (nee Schneider), 90, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Ruth was born on August 23, 1932, in West Bend, to the late Alfred and Clara (nee Ollinger) Schneider. Ruth was united in marriage to Howard John Wolf on March 31, 1948 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Howard passed away on February 21, 2005. Ruth loved to play Sheepshead, quilt, sew, decorate cakes, golf, and gardening. She also volunteered at the Samaritan Nursing Home for over 40 years. Ruth taught CPR...

William “Bill” Robedeau, age 83 years, entered eternal life on May 24, 2023 while vacationing in New Zealand. Bill was born on June 21, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio to Frank and Lolita (nee Scherer) Robedeau.  He attended Chase Elementary School, Woodland High School, and the University of Toledo all in Ohio.  On July 1, 1961 he was married to Georgia Dominique at St. John’s Catholic Church in Toledo, Ohio. Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical...

J. Geoffrey “Geoff” Washa, 81, of West Bend found peace on Monday, May 22, 2023, at home with his family by his side. He was born on August 8, 1941, to the late Joseph and Laura (nee Koudelka) Washa in Milwaukee. Most of you know him as Geoff, Coach, or Mr. Washa, but he began life with a name traditionally given to the first son, Joseph—for those who wondered what the “J.” stood for, now you know. To his family, he was known as Dad and a wonderful husband....

Dennis H. Krueger, 76, of Mayville passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home with his loving family surrounding him. Dennis was born to Harvey and Doris (nee Karnitz) Krueger on March 22, 1947. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1965. Dennis then enlisted in the Army for 3 years, spending 2 years in Germany as a tank mechanic. He was united in marriage to Alice Walters on July 26, 1969, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville, where they are both lifetime members. Dennis...