Obituaries

Mar 14, 2017

Robert J. “Bob” Ginocchio, 72, of West Bend, found peace on Monday, March14, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on May 15, 1944, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Orlando and Marguerite (Demars) Ginocchio. On February 6, 1965, he was united in marriage to Barbara Stehlik at St. Mary’s Immaculate...

Mar 13, 2017

Walter J. “Wally” Kieckbusch, 72, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Monday, March 13, 2017.

Wally was born on September 20, 1944, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Walter and Esther (nee Keller) Kieckbusch and on October 11, 1969, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Gillich at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford.

Mar 9, 2017

Mae Helen Arnold (Crocker), 84, formerly from Kewaskum, passed away on March 9, 2017, at Cedar Community in West Bend. Mae was born on July 19, 1932, in Madison, WI.  She was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Rosebud (Blood) Crocker.  Mae was united in marriage to Victor Arnold on April 11, 1962.  He preceded her in death...

Mar 7, 2017

Karen M. Kroening, 60, of West Bend, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

She was born on January 30, 1957, in Milwaukee, the daughter of William and Jane (nee Helz) Maiers and on May 5, 1979, she was united in marriage to Mark Kroening at St....

Mar 6, 2017

Kay V. Traub, 79, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Monday, March 6, 2017, at her home.

She was born on June 19, 1937, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late Donald and Irene (nee Fritz) Kiesner and on April 14, 1956, she was united in marriage to Kenneth “Ken” W. Traub in Milwaukee....

Mar 5, 2017

Barbara Hueltner (nee Wirth), 86, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.

She was born on August 20, 1930 to the late Matthias and Maria (nee Wirth) Schneider in Virovitica, Yugoslavia. She came to the United States in 1955. On August 20, 1956 she she united in marriage to Mathias...

Mar 3, 2017

Barbara J. Schroeder (nee Justman) took the hand of God that led her to her eternal home on March 3, 2017 at the age of 70 while in the arms of her loving husband, George Schroeder.  She was born August 17, 1946 to Roland and Beulah Justman, in the Town of Herman. She attended Herman Center School and graduated...

Mar 3, 2017

Beverly A. Klein (nee Ziehr), 84, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 3, 2017 at her home.

She was born on September 11, 1932 to the late Paul and Linda (nee Anderson) Ziehr in Fredonia, WI. At the age of six months following the death of her mother she...

Mar 3, 2017

Lillian A. Oelhafen (nee Moritz), 100, of Kohlsville, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017.

She was born on Sunday, December 24, 1916, to the late Arthur and Anna (nee Meyer) Moritz on the Moritz family farm in the Town of Wayne.

Lillian started her education at the Marx one-room school on Butternut Drive, which...

Mar 2, 2017

Alina S. Ellis, 38, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, the same day her father, Herbert Ellis passed away.

Alina was born on June 8, 1978 in Hartford to Herbert and Maxine (nee Armstrong) Ellis.  Alina grew up in Allenton, playing with countless pets and baby dolls.  She grew a passion for children and...

Mar 2, 2017

Herbert J. Ellis, 79, of Allenton, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, the same day his daughter, Alina Ellis, passed away.

Herb was born on June 8, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late Virgil and Rose (nee Otemann) Ellis.  He grew up on a farm in Allenton and attended Slinger High School where he played football, basketball...

Mar 2, 2017

Katherine “Kathy” A. Laudolff, 72, of Slinger was called home to heaven on Thursday, March 2, 2017, while at her home.

She was born on July 30, 1944, in Brookfield, the daughter of the late Howard and Elizabeth (nee Schmidt) Neuestdter, and on August 18, 1969, she was united in marriage to Melvin Laudolff in Brookfield.

Mar 2, 2017

Lorraine B. More, nee Kramer, 98, of Lomira, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

She was born on December 26, 1918 in Basswood, IL to the late William and Ella (nee Jeske) Kramer.  She was united in marriage to Pearson More on June 7, 1947.  Pearson passed away in...

Feb 28, 2017

Joyce Albrecht, age 74, died after a lingering illness on February 28, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Gladys and Harvey Albrecht, born in Milwaukee on July 12, 1942. Joyce attended and graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1960. She continued her education at the University of Wisconsin Stout campus where she majored in Home Economics...

Feb 27, 2017

Jerome “Jerry” P. Metz, 69, of Wausau was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau.

He was born on August 31, 1947 to Mathias and Margaret (nee Holderfield) Metz in West Bend. He graduated from Kewaskum high school in 1966. He honorably served in the United States Army....

Feb 27, 2017

Karen A. Kirst, 70, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born on August 3, 1946, in Port Washington, the daughter of the late Theodore and Loretta (Woltring) Thelen. On March 2, 1990, she was united in marriage to Wayne Kirst at Peace United Church of Christ in...

Feb 27, 2017

Warren F. O’Neill, 95, of West Bend, was called home to the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2017.

He was born on July 23, 1921 in West Allis, WI to the late Fred and Hilda (nee Rathke) O’Neill.  He was united in marriage to LaVerne Karweik on January 17, 1945 in Milwaukee.  The couple lived in the...

Feb 27, 2017

Caroline M. Zahn, 87, of Fond du Lac, died on Monday, February 27, 2017, at Brookdale Senior Living in Fond du Lac. She was born on July 7, 1929, in the Township of Springville, Ripon, Wisconsin. Caroline was the daughter of the late Gottlieb and Martha (Retzlaff) Kunst. She was baptized on September 15, 1929, and confirmed on April...

Feb 25, 2017

Norene H. Lowers, formerly Norene Strobach, nee Krueger, 84, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Serenity Villa.

She was born on August 16, 1932 to the late Frank and Marie (nee Sievert) Krueger in Westboro, WI. She graduated from Medford high school in 1950. Norene attended...

Feb 24, 2017

Amanda M. Wiedmeyer, 32, of West Bend, found peace on Friday, February 24, 2017.

She was born on August 17, 1984 to Keith Wiedmeyer and Suzanne Schroeder in West Bend. Amanda graduated from West Bend West High School. She always wanted to go to school to be a counselor. She loved nature and going for walks, watching...