James C. Gardner, 88, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2022. He was born on December 23, 1933, to the late Clifford and Nina (nee Covey) Gardner, growing up on a farm in Central WI near Pittsville. Jim graduated High School in 1951 and two years later volunteered for the United States Army, stationed in Korea & Hawaii. He earned degrees in psychology & social work from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls in 1959 and the University of Wisconsin...

James Daniel “Jim” Regan of West Bend passed away peacefully at Samaritan Health Center on June 23, 2022. Jim was born in Madison on December 15, 1943 to the late Frank and Helen Regan (Schmeltzer).  He was a Navy veteran and proud police officer for 32 years.  He served with the UW-Madison University Police, the Green County Sheriff’s Department, and 27 years with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of West...

James “Jim” L. Peterchak, 83, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was born on March 1, 1939, to the late Joseph and Alma (nee Kriesel) Peterchak in Racine, WI. On August 29, 1964, he was united in marriage to Carol Helgeson in Bonduel, WI. Jim enjoyed going on canoe trips, going to Friday fish fries, driving his Honda Prelude, and watching sports, especially Brewer games. He always had to keep busy, liked fixing things, and loved helping others. Jim loved...

Richard “Dick” E. Huenerbein, 81 of West Bend passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was born on March 25, 1941, to the late Edward and Dorothy (nee Landon) Huenerbein in Milwaukee, WI. Dick graduated from Menomonee Falls High School. On February 27, 1965, he was united in marriage to Lois Reichert. He worked for Wisconsin Electric Power Company for 34 years until his retirement in 2003. Dick enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping as well as golfing, and...

LaVerne L. Petermann, 96, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at her home, with her daughter at her side.   LaVerne was born on January 25, 1926, in the town of Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Otto and Alma (nee Backhaus) Ramthun. On October 23, 1948, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Petermann at Peace United Church of Christ in Kewaskum. Lloyd preceded LaVerne in death on December 1, 2004. LaVerne loved baking and she was noted for her schaum torte...

John J. Boden, 75, of the town of Wayne, formerly of West Bend, passed away on June 17, 2022 at his home.   John was born on June 19, 1946, in Richfield, the son of the late Edgar and Theckla (nee Hienecke) Boden. On November 13, 1965, he was united in marriage to Nancy Dornacker at St. Matthias Catholic Church in Nabob. John loved hunting, fishing, and helping everyone around him. Above all else he enjoyed spending time with his family.   Those John leaves behind to cherish...

Paul Arnold Schultz, 93, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on August 26, 1928, to the late Arnold and Elizabeth (nee Geissler) Schultz in Milwaukee.  He fell in love with Carol Crass at a community picnic.  They were united in marriage on January 8, 1949.  Together they raised four children. Paul was a machinist at Mercury Marine for 42 years.  He retired in 1991.  Paul loved fishing...

Lisa Marie DiBella, age 49 years, of Kewaskum, formerly of Quincy, Massachusetts was called home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2022 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa surrounded by her loving family. Lisa was born on December 29, 1972 in Quincy, MA to James A. DiBella and Evonne B. Silvia.  Lisa graduated from West Bend West High School.  She continued her education at the University of Phoenix and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management.  Lisa worked for...

Amanda A. Quade (nee Dorzok), 100, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 09, 2022 at the (Cedar Ridge) Cottages in West Bend. She was born on December 9, 1921 to the late Karl and Bertha (nee Gerlach) Dorzok in Corsica, South Dakota. On September 25, 1943 she was united in marriage to Reed “Butch” Quade at Immanuel UCC in West Bend. Together they raised their three children in Keowns Corners, West Bend. Amanda was a member of the Kettle Moraine...

Robert “Bob” J. Pitrof, 71, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep while on vacation on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He was born on October 19, 1950, to the late Robert and Lucy (nee Handzlick) Pitrof in Milwaukee, WI. Bob graduated from Washington High School, where he also met his “Babe,” Patti Palmer. On October 4, 1969, Bob and Patti were united in marriage at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Milwaukee, WI. They started out young and...