Obituaries

Jun 18, 2018

Philip J. "Snowball" Kleba, age 85 years, of West Bend, Gone Fishin’ on June 18, 2018 after a long and fulfilling life.

Phil was born on March 5, 1933 in Milwaukee to Phil and Mary Kleba (Wojziechowski).   On January 14, 1956 he was united in marriage to Myrtle “Terry” Hoffmann at Emmanuel Evangelical Church in Milwaukee.

Jun 16, 2018

Anna M. Shafer, 86, of the town of Byron, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Anna was born on May 5, 1932, in Belvidere, Illinois, the daughter of the late Clarence and Nellie (nee Butler) Walley. On October 17, 1953, she was united in marriage to...

Jun 15, 2018

Frank N. Jacobs of West Bend found peace on Friday, June 15, 2018 at the age of 90. He was born on November 2, 1927 in Aurora, Illinois to Frank and Lena (nee Stoffel) Jacobs. On June 6, 1953, he was united in marriage to Shirley Ehlert and together raised their two sons, Peter and Chris.

Frank...

Jun 14, 2018

Merlin L. Waechter, 81, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2018.

He was born on July 11, 1936 to the late Elmer and Lonie (nee Knuth) Waechter in Fond du Lac.  He graduated from Northwestern Preparatory High School in 1954 followed by two years of college at Northwestern. ...

Jun 13, 2018

Floyd D. Schwecke, 87, of Fond du Lac, was called into God's presence on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. He was born on March 31, 1931 at Gibbon, MN, the son of the late Dietrich and Lydia Schwecke (nee Boettcher). His parents brought Floyd to Christ on April 19, 1931 through baptism at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Moltke Township, Gibbon,...

Jun 9, 2018

Tim E. Sauer, 59, of town of Kewaskum, passed on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at his home.

Tim was born on October 22, 1958, the son of the late Glen and Nancy (nee Griepentrog) Sauer. On August 26, 1978, he was united in marriage to Sheila Carberry at St. James Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls....

Jun 9, 2018

Tonya L. Kirmse (nee Kohn), 47, of Random Lake passed away peacefully with her family by her side after losing her 14-month battle with Leukemia.

She was born on November 10, 1970 to Harold Kohn and Lonna Karnitz (nee Schladweiler) in Port Washington. She graduated from West Bend East High School in 1989. Tonya started her family...

Jun 9, 2018

Thomas “Tom” Henry Knorr,74, of the Town of Auburn went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, June 9, 2018 with his wife and family members by his side. Tom died after a courageous seven-year fight with cancer.

Tom was born on July 4, 1943 in Butler, WI.  The son of late Pastor...

Jun 8, 2018

Diana K. Pamperin, (nee Sterr), age 86, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Friday, June 08, 2018 while at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Diana was born on January 28, 1932 in the town of Lomira to the late Alvin and Lydia (nee Heldt) Sterr.  She graduated from Mayville High School in the class of...

Jun 8, 2018

Iris M. Seefeldt, 85, of New Fane, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Iris was born on April 18, 1933, in Parnell, the daughter of the late Lauren and Norma (nee Suemnicht) Falk. On June 13, 1953, she was united in marriage to Harold Seefeldt...

Jun 7, 2018

Christine L. “Chris” Meyer, 65, of Richfield, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

Chris was born on August 28, 1952, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Phyllis (nee Tell) and Arlen Ortlieb. Chris loved her children and grandchildren. She also loved music, baking, and movies. Everyone called her mom whether they...

Jun 7, 2018

Kurt E. Halvorsen, 43, of Fredonia, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Kurt was born on October 8, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Leif and Cathy (nee Carlson) Halvorsen. On June 26, 1999, he was united in marriage...

Jun 7, 2018

Kathleen “Kate” Helen Gunderson formerly Zehren (nee Emmer), age 84 years, of Lomira found peace on June 7, 2018 at Kettle Moraine Gardens after her battle with Alzheimer’s.

Kate was born on November 19, 1933 in Ashford to Edward and Adela Emmer (nee Bingen).   On August 20, 1955 she was united in marriage to Marvin P. Zehren...

Jun 3, 2018

Glen C. Seideman, 56, of West Bend, was called home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2018.

Glen was born on July 21, 1961, in West Bend, the son of Gerald Seideman and Mary Lou Kirmse. In his early years, Glen volunteered for Newburg Fire Department. Glen enjoyed building farm models and...

Jun 1, 2018

Kenneth George Fehrer, age 91 years, of West Bend passed away on June 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Kenneth was born on May 29, 1927 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Rose Fehrer (Laabs). On September 9, 1950 he was united in marriage to LaVerne Conrad in Kiel.

He was employed at the Wisconsin...

May 29, 2018

David “Dave” A. Malm, 53 of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

He was born on February 15, 1965 to David and Georgine (nee Pflughoeft) Malm in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Cedarburg high school in 1983. Dave went on to Cardinal Stritch University and received his bachelor’s degree. Dave specialized in audio and...

May 27, 2018

Diane M. Jordan, 71, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Life Care Hospital in Pewaukee.

Diane was born in February of 1947, the daughter of the late Milton A. Jordan and Shirley (nee Schaefer) Jordan, in Racine. She graduated from William Horlick High School in Racine and from UW Whitewater...

May 25, 2018

Lois C. Jung (Weinreich), age 84 years, of West Bend found peace on May 25, 2018.

Lois was born on October 27, 1933 in West Bend to Robert and Martha Weinreich (Klumb).   On October 22, 1955 she was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” W. Jung at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend.

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May 24, 2018

Bernard J. “Bernie” Kaehne, 84, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at his home.

Bernie was born on August 27, 1933, in Campbellsport, the son of the late Leo and Agnes (Serwe) Kaehne. On May 19, 1956, he was united in marriage to Linda Volm at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in...

May 24, 2018

Clinton D. Bratten, 27, of Omro found peace on Thursday, May 24, 2018.

He was born on September 16, 1990 to his parents Dawn Bratten and Scott Bratten. Clinton graduated from West Bend and worked as a landscaper. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping. Clinton liked racing and loved making people laugh. He always was willing to...