Local Obituaries

Marilyn H. (Murphy) Sullivan
Jan 1, 2017
Marilyn H. Sullivan, 91, of West Bend, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on Sunday, January 1st, 2017.
She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the late Ed and Helen Murphy, becoming the third of their four children. Marilyn’s family settled in Chippewa Falls and upon graduation from high school she worked in Chicago...
Virginia A. "Ginny" Baum
Jan 1, 2017
Virginia “Ginny” Ann Baum, 72, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend.
Virginia was born on April 6, 1944 in West Bend, the daughter of the late Edward and Verle (Andler) Campbell. On May 17, 1969, she married Harold “Whitey” Baum. Altogether, the couple had been...
Joyce Marilyn Walters
Dec 31, 2016
Joyce Marilyn (nee Gauthier) Walters, 85, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.
She was born on July 2, 1931 to the late Wildege and Dora (nee Mousseau) Gauthier in Nasonville, Rhode Island. Joyce lived in Rhode Island for half of her life. She graduated from St....
Clayton C. Weinreich
Dec 31, 2016
Clayton C. Weinreich, 86, of the town of Farmington, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at his home.
Clayton was born on May 24, 1930 on the family farm in the town of Farmington. He attended Fillmore Grade school in Fillmore and graduated from Random Lake High School, Class of...
Thomas N. Jansen
Dec 30, 2016
Thomas N. Jansen of West Bend died unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa at the age of 77 years.
Tom was a loving and loved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He was a soft spoken man who was loud with his faith in God and kindness to those around him. ...
Britt J. Lobitz
Dec 28, 2016
Britt J. Lobitz, 59, of Kewaskum, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, with his family at his side.
Britt was born on August 13, 1957, the son of Benjamin and Shirley (Dusenbury) Lobitz. On May 20, 2000, he was united in marriage to Pamela Rewald at St. John’s Hospital Chapel in...

Peter J. Stoller
Dec 25, 2016
Peter J. Stoller, 76, of Saukville, passed away at Sharon Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls on Sunday, December 25, 2016, with his family at his side.
Peter was born on November 1, 1940, the son of the late Eli and Amelia (Weasler) Stoller. On April 29, 1963, he was united in marriage to Sharon Cook...
Kenneth H. "Ken" Zettler
Dec 24, 2016
Kenneth H. Zettler, 87, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at the Beechwood’s Home Away from Home.
Ken was born on September 2, 1929, in West Bend, the son of the late Ewald and Marcella (Herman) Zettler. On September 9, 1950, he was united in marriage to Alice Troedel...
Gwendolyn I. (Birkholz) Puestow
Dec 24, 2016
Gwendolyn I. (nee Birkholz) Puestow, 93, of West Bend, became a heavenly angel on Saturday, December 24, 2016.
She was born on February 13, 1923, to the late Rev Edward and Hertha (nee Kussow) Birkholz in Marshal, Minnesota. She was baptized and confirmed by her father. Gwen grew up in Redwood Falls, MN where she attended public...
Alan L. Stoffel
Dec 22, 2016
Alan L. Stoffel, 88, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at his winter home in Clermont, FL, where he was rejoined with his loving wife Margaret.
Alan was born on August 7, 1928, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Nicholas and Odelia (nee Marx) Stoffel. He graduated from Kewaskum High School and...

Patricia "Pat" Hug
Dec 22, 2016
Patricia K. “Pat” Hug, 76, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa, surrounded by her loving family.
Pat was born on March 29, 1940, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Frank and Vernell (Strand) Weber. She enjoyed spending time with her family and eating out....
Robert H. Bellin
Dec 21, 2016
Robert “Bob” H. Bellin, 94, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton.
He was born on September 15, 1922, the son of the late Robert and Regina (nee Dobberfuhl) Bellin. Bob was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Siegesmund on August 17, 1946 at St. John’s Lutheran Church...
Anna Jaeger
Dec 19, 2016
Anna Jaeger, 74, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, surrounded by her loving family.
Anna was born on March 21, 1942, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late William and Anna (Pausch) Sandvoss and on June 24, 1961, she was united in marriage to Harvey...
Harold E. Woltring
Dec 19, 2016
Harold Emil Woltring, 97, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 19, 2016, with his family at his side.
Harold was born on April 23, 1919, in Grafton to the late John and Martha (nee Mueller) Woltring. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg and graduated from...
Elsie A. Gerhardt
Dec 18, 2016
Elsie A. Gerhardt, 81, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 18, 2016.
She was born on April 7, 1935 to the late Edwin and Viola (nee Benicke) Gerhardt on the family farm in Jackson. Elsie grew up in West Bend where she attended McLane School (K-6), St. John’s Lutheran (7&8), and West Bend High...
Daniel "Dan" J. Pahl
Dec 14, 2016
Daniel “Dan” J. Pahl, 56, of Fond du Lac, found peace on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital with family at his side.
He was born on July 9, 1960 to William and Elizabeth (nee Weber) Pahl in Fond du Lac. Dan’s hard work ethic was put to use in construction and concrete work. From an...
Christopher M. Boylen
Dec 13, 2016
Christopher M. Boylen, 41, of West Bend, found peace on Tuesday, December, 13, 2016.
He was born on February 4, 1975 to his mother, Donna Ponath in West Bend. Chris attended West Bend West High School & received his HSED at MPTC. He then married his high school sweetheart and had three beautiful children. Chris worked as...
Bernice M (Kind) Manteufel
Dec 10, 2016
Bernice M. Manteufel,(nee Kind), 89, of West Bend, found peace on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend.
She was born on March 21, 1927 to the late Arthur and Albina (nee Witt) Kind in Larrabee, WI. She graduated from Mishicot High School and went on to complete her education at the Wisconsin College...
Norman K. Thierer
Dec 9, 2016
Norman K. Thierer, age 85, of West Bend, was reunited with his loving wife and called to his eternal rest on Friday, December 9, 2016.
Norm was born on May 19, 1931 in Radisson, Wisconsin to the late Kenneth and Christina (nee Hummer) Thierer. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force before marrying...
Gerald P. Schmidt
Dec 9, 2016
Gerald P. Schmidt, 71, of West Bend, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald was born on June 27, 1945, in West Bend to the late Andrew and Susan (Schmidt) Schmidt. On March 30, 1968, he was united in marriage to Diane Johann at St. Michaels Catholic Church in St. Michael.
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