17 February 2021

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Winifred Martinez

Winifred Martinez


Memorial Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, February 20, 2021, 1 p.m., St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Winifred H. Martinez, age 82 of West Bend, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Kathy Hospice. She was born January 15, 1939 in Kewaskum to Raymond and Frona (nee Garbisch) Justman. On February 28, 1957 she was united in marriage to Nick Martinez in Barton. He preceded her in death on June 8, 2017. Winnie worked at Regal Ware for 35 years. She loved spending time with her family having cookouts, celebrating birthdays and holidays. She also enjoyed going to rummage sales and shopping with her best friend, Suzie Otten. Winnie is survived by her nine children: Tom (Veronica) of Glendale, AZ, Jeff of Kewaskum, Cliff (Nami) of El Cajon, CA, Laura (Hector) Ovalle of West Bend, Calvin of Slinger, Michael of Fillmore, Barbara (Randy) Brockman of West Bend, Dennis of Green Bay and Denise (Brian) Roethle of West Bend; 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister, Gail Carlson of West Bend; numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces nephews and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Frona Justman and her husband Nick Martinez. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Carlos Londono presiding. The family will greet visitors at the church from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Burial of the urn will take place in spring in St. Mary’s New Cemetery. The Schmidt Funeral Home in West Bend is serving the family. If you would like to leave a message of comfort and sign the online guestbook please visit www.schmidtfuneralhome.com
15 February 2021

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Diane Bartelt

Diane Bartelt


Visitation: February 16, 3 p.m., Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Town of Wayne Funeral: February 16, 6 p.m., Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Town of Wayne Diane Ruth Bartelt (nee Engeleiter), age 80, of Kohlsville, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on April 16, 1940 in West Bend to the late Herman and Esther (nee Mayer) Engeleiter. Diane graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1957. She worked at B.C. Ziegler in West Bend until her marriage. On December 26, 1966 he was united in marriage to James Bartelt at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in the Town of Wayne. Together they farmed and raised a family. Following Jim’s retirement in 1987, Diane began working at West Bend Mutual until her retirement in 2004. Diane was a life member of Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, where she was a longtime member of the Ladies Aid and sang in the church choir. She was a former member of both the Kohlsville Sportsman's Club and the Kohlsville Kruisers Snowmobile Club. Diane never missed her grandchildren’s sporting and musical events. She was an avid gardener and took special pride in her strawberry patch. Diane is survived by her three children, Beth (Rick) Steiner of Hartford, Keith (Vicki) Bartelt of Kohlsville, and Kevin (Tera) Bartelt of Kohlsville; seven grandchildren, Nathan (Jenna), Erica, and Justin (Abigail) Steiner, Seth and Eli Bartelt, and Marguerite and Sophia Bartelt; two sisters, Mardell (Erwin) Rauh of Slinger and Naomi Engeleiter of West Bend; two sisters-in-law, Elaine Rohde of Platteville and Susan Engeleiter of St. Paul MN; a brother-in-law, Eugene (Ellen) Bartelt of Waukegan, IL; other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James; a brother, Gerald Engeleiter; and a brother-in-law, Duane Rohde. Funeral services in remembrance of Diane will be held on Tuesday, February 16, at 6 p.m. at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Town of Wayne. Rev. Steve Bode will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church from 3 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Zion Church Cemetery. The funeral service will be livestreamed through Facebook. To view the service, go to the Myrhum-Patten Facebook page and select “like”. Please consider signing our online guest book or send the family a private condolence at www.myrhum-patten.com. Cards addressed to the family may be sent in care of Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service, 1315 W. Washington St., West Bend, WI 53095. Memorials to Zion Ev. Lutheran Church or KEYS (Kewaskum Education Youth Scholarship) are appreciated.
12 February 2021

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Patrick McKenna

Patrick McKenna


Patrick J. McKenna, 55, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at St. Louis Hospital, Tacurong City, Philippines. Pat and his twin brother Michael were born October 24, 1965 in Milwaukee. They were adopted by Roger and Audrey McKenna in 1965 and came to live in Kewaskum. Pat relocated to the Philippines several years ago. He wanted to live where he could be away from Wisconsin winters and “walk on the beach at Christmas”. He doted on his young son Prince, enjoyed cruising on his motorbike, and eating at his favorite restaurant, McDonald’s. Survivors include his wife, Airen; sons Prince Aron of the Philippines and Matthew of Sterling, IL; brothers Michael of Eastbourne, UK, Shawn of Milwaukee; and sister Bridget of Green Bay. Services in the Philippines are pending. A memorial will be held locally at a future date.

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10 February 2021

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Shooting Spree In Kewaskum  Township Leaves Three Dead

Shooting Spree In Kewaskum Township Leaves Three Dead


Shooting Spree In Kewaskum Township Leaves Three Dead By Anne Trautner Three Washington County men are dead after a shooting spree occurred in the Town of Kewaskum on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Two innocent citizens, ages 72 and 77, were killed at different residences on Forest View Road in the Town of Kewaskum. The lone suspect, a 30-year-old West Bend man, died after being shot by a Washington

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ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMPBELLSPORT LIBRARY

ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMPBELLSPORT LIBRARY


ACTIVITIES AT THE CAMPBELLSPORT LIBRARY The Campbellsport Public Library, 220 N. Helena St. in Campbellsport, is offering the following programs. For more information, contact the library at director@campbellsportlibrary.org or call 920-533-8534. Boredom Busters Are you looking for things to keep you busy this winter? Stop by anytime we are open, to pick up a free puzzle, copy of some crossword

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Community Calendar

Community Calendar


Community Calendar To be included in the Community Calendar, please submit your event prior to our 2 p.m. Monday deadline. Every Monday & Wednesday — Washington County Clean Sweep Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Veolia Environmental Services, W124N9451 Boundary Rd., Menomonee Falls, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration and $20 fee required. To pay online and register, go to washcoparks.

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