Obituaries

Jun 28, 2018

Kenneth E. Heckendorf, 80, of Jackson went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 28,2018 at Froedtert St Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on January 18, 1938 in the town of Jackson, to the late Edwin and Edna (nee Kannenburg) Heckendorf, where he resided his entire life. During his younger years, he worked the family...

Jun 27, 2018

Donald H. “Donie” Schoenbeck, 92, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Donald was born on March 29, 1926, in Cedarburg, the son of the late Fredrick and Irene (nee Eichstedt) Schoenbeck. He was united in marriage to Pearl Faber at Peace Lutheran Church...

Jun 27, 2018

John K. Smithers, age 81 years, of West Bend found peace on June 27, 2018 at Cedar Community after his battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on May 28, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN to Harold and Hattie Smithers (Kraemer).   On April 23, 1960, he was united in marriage to Susan J. Calhoun...

Jun 26, 2018

Florence L. Heinecke (nee Friedemann), 93, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the Samaritan, in West Bend.

She was born on June 10, 1925 to the late William and Selma (nee Endlich) Friedemann in West Bend. After graduating High School, Florence attended Normal School for two years and then taught in a one...

Jun 25, 2018

Mark Franklin Schall, 59, of Germantown was called home to be with Jesus on Monday, June 25, 2018.

He was born on November 3, 1958 to the late Daniel and Vera (nee Kurtz) Schall in Hartford, WI. Mark attended Special Education classes in West Bend and Kewaskum in the earlier years of his life. In 1979 –...

Jun 22, 2018

Donna Vorpagel (Klein) nee Kreger, age 64 years, of West Bend died on the morning of Friday, June 22, 2018 after her battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born on March 4, 1954 in Milwaukee to Jack and Florence Kreger (Kaczmarek) who preceded her in death.

On September 9, 2006 she...

Jun 21, 2018

Eunice Mary Klein (nee Sherman), 91, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on August 2, 1926 to the late John and Cordelia (nee Schliesmann) Sherman in Allenton, Wisconsin. As a child, she attended Sacred Heart Elementary in Allenton.  She then worked at Amity...

Jun 18, 2018

Vincent G. “Vince” Meyer, 59, of Kewaskum, was called to God on Monday, June 18, 2018, at Froedtert Hospital, with his family at his side.

Vince was born on March 11, 1959, in Port Washington, the son of Joseph and Carol (nee Dreps) Meyer. On June 25, 1983, he was united in marriage to Jane...

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...