Local Obituaries
Edith L. "Toodles" Swenson
Oct 30, 2016
Edith L. “Toodles” Swenson, 83, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Ivy Manor, surrounded by her loving family.
Toodles was born on February 14, 1933, in Allenton, the daughter of the late Gerhard and Pearl (Hess) Eickman. In 1959, Toodles was married to Larry Swenson in Kohlsville. Larry preceded Toodles...

Angeline C. (May) Weber
Oct 25, 2016
Angeline C. Weber (nee May), 88, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at her home.
Angie was born on May 27, 1928, to the late Ed and Lillian (nee Feider) May in Sheboygan. On May 3, 1950, she was united in marriage to Alvin Weber. Angie worked for Tecumsch Power Products in Grafton...
Kayla A. Bauske
Oct 25, 2016
Kayla A. Bauske, 23, of Milwaukee, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016.
She was born on May 27, 1993 to her parents in Milwaukee. She grew up in Slinger and West Bend, a vibrant and mischievous character. Kayla grew to have many ambitions and profound passion, pursuing multiple hobbies. She loved music, drawing, fashion designing, journaling...
Virginia B. (Lerch) Luethy
Oct 24, 2016
Virginia B. Luethy, 98, of South Byron, was called home in her sleep on Monday, October 24, 2016, at Woodland Senior Park in Fond du Lac.
Virginia was born on August 9, 1918, the daughter of the late Walter and Della (nee Pade) Lerch. She was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brownsville on August 11,...
Edward A. Bartel
Oct 23, 2016
Edward A. Bartel, 98, of West Bend, joined his wife Rosiebar on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at The Cottages at Cedar Run, West Bend.
He was born on September 17, 1918 in Wautoma to the late Julius and Olga (nee Podoll) Bartel. He graduated from Wautoma High School. In 1942 he graduated from the University of Wisconsin...

Steven C. Eutsler
Oct 23, 2016
Steven Craig Eutsler, 59, was born to life on September 1, 1957 in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of the late Walter and Ruth (Umness) Eutsler. He followed his Lord to Eternal Grace on Sunday, October 23, 2016.
Steven was also preceded in death by his sister, Susan Anderson.
His faith is...
Joseph E. Matenaer
Oct 22, 2016
Joseph Erwin Matenaer was born on a farm in Kewaskum, Wisconsin on January 24th, 1930. He entered Heaven on October 22nd, 2016. Joe was 86 years old. He was the oldest son of Joseph and Florence Matenaer (Berres). He was one of 9 children. Joe reminisced often of the fun adventures and hard work of growing up on his...
James "Jim" W. Schaub
Oct 22, 2016
James “Jim” W. Schaub, 59, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with his Lord unexpectedly while up north at his cabin on Saturday, October 22, 2016.
Jim was born on June 29, 1957, the son of the late Homer and Mary (nee Slesar) Schaub and on June 4, 1983, he was united in marriage to Tracey...

Paul L. Lefebvre
Oct 19, 2016
Paul Louis “Powder Horn” Lefebvre was called home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at the age of 83.
Paul was born on March 7, 1933 in Possaic, New Jersey to the late Louis and Marion (nee Nowash) Lefebvre. As a young man, he served his country honorably in the United States Army...
Douglas D. White
Oct 16, 2016
Douglas D. “Doug” White, 89, of the town of Scott, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 16, 2016, at Cedar Community in West Bend.
Doug was born on October 31, 1926, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Gordon P. and Clara P. (nee Radke) White. On October 15, 1949, Doug was united in marriage to Marian...

Hal D. Midkiff
Oct 7, 2016
Hal David Midkiff, 75, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 7, 2016.
Hal was born on July 2, 1941, in West Hamlin, West Virginia, the son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth (Bills) Midkiff. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army in the 101 st Airborne Division. Hal enjoyed his job...

Victor D. Lehr
Oct 6, 2016
Victor D. Lehr Sr., 82, of Horicon, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Victor was born on April 19, 1934, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Ernst and Violet (Leicht) Lehr. On September 18, 1987, he was united in marriage to Diane Henderson at...
Marjorie "Margie" L. (Sailer) Broecker
Oct 3, 2016
Marjorie “Margie” L. Broecker (nee Sailer), 73, of Grand Island, Florida, found peace on Monday October 3, 2016 at her home.
She was born on November 27, 1943 to the late Clarence and Marjorie (nee Hudson) Sailer in Orangeburg, SC. On April 25, 1964 she was united in marriage to Earl Broecker at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception...
Joseph "Joe" H. Anderson
Oct 3, 2016
Joseph “Joe” H. Anderson, 74, of the town of Wayne, entered eternal life on Monday, October 3, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 28, 1942, in Minneota Minnesota, the son of the late Hilmer and Clara (nee Drewicke) Anderson.
Joe attended both St....

Mary E. (Waldkirch) Biersack
Oct 1, 2016
Mary E. Biersack (nee Waldkirch), age 82, of West Bend, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2016.
Mary was born on February 26, 1934 in Newburg to the late George and Mary (nee Wegener) Waldkirch. She was united in marriage to Leonard Biersack on June 27, 1953 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in...
Shirley J. Leemon
Oct 1, 2016
Shirley J. Leemon, 90, of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.
She was born on April 27, 1926 to the late Fred and Leona (nee Jaeger) Ninneman in the Town of Rosendale. On April 27, 1947 she was united in marriage to her wonderful husband Ralph Leemon...
Janet M. (Koenings) Rohlinger
Sep 30, 2016
Janet M. Rohlinger, 78, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life where she was reunited with her loving husband Al on Friday, September 30, 2016, unexpectedly at her home.
She was born on August 21, 1938, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Christ and Elizabeth (nee Bahr) Koenings. On August 31, 1957 she was united in marriage...
Bernice R (Kober) Krueger
Sep 29, 2016
Bernice R. Krueger (nee Kober), 86, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.
She was born on May 6, 1930 to the late Christopher and Leona (nee Rosenbaum) Kober. She graduated from Kewaskum high school in 1948. As a teenager she worked in...

Leroy W. Chapman
Sep 28, 2016
Leroy W. Chapman, 94, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
He was born on August 18, 1922 to the late Henry and Minnie (nee Meyer) Chapman in Waldo. Leroy’s family moved to West Bend where he attended school. He graduated from West Bend high school where he excelled in sports. After graduation...

Nancy A. Simon
Sep 25, 2016
Nancy A. Simon (nee Sonnenberg), of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Cedar Ridge Community in West Bend, WI.
Nancy was born on July 27, 1934 to the late Lester and Dorothy (nee Wagner) Sonnenberg. She was raised in West Bend. On May 26, 1951 she was united in marriage to DuWayne...