Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Britt J. Lobitz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Brian C. Graham

Brian C. Graham

Dec 5, 2016

Brian C. Graham, 33, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend

Those Brian leaves behind to cherish his memory include his father, Archie Graham; a mother, Karen Friets; two brothers, Tristan Graham and Justin (Andrea) Graham; a sister, Jessica (Steve) Groth; a nephew, Tristan Graham Jr.; other relatives and...

Laura B. (Tasse)  Griffith

Laura B. (Tasse) Griffith

Dec 5, 2016

Laura B. (nee Tasse) Griffith, 68, of Lomira, was called home on Monday, December 5, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 20, 1948, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret (nee Schackel) Tasse.  Laura was united in marriage to James Griffith in 1968.  James preceded in...

Margaret H. (Prehn)  Nielsen

Margaret H. (Prehn) Nielsen

Nov 29, 2016

Margaret H. Nielsen (nee Prehn), 94, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Kathy Hospice with her family at her side.

Margaret was born in Wausau, Wisconsin on April 25, 1922 to the late Arthur and Gertrude (nee Magee) Prehn. Margaret graduated from Wausau High School in 1939, the University of Wisconsin...

James M. Wallesverd

James M. Wallesverd

Nov 28, 2016

James M. Wallesverd, 86, of West Bend, found eternal peace on Monday, November 28, 2016 after suffering a stroke.

Jim was born on December 22, 1929 to the late Henry and Emily (nee Myrvold) Wallesverd.  He was raised in Woodville, WI and had many happy memories of his childhood there – playing basketball and playing in the...

Quintin C. Schowalter

Quintin C. Schowalter

Nov 24, 2016

Quintin C. Schowalter, 91, of Jackson, Wisconsin, passed away on November 24, 2016 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ.

He was born October 25, 1925 to the late Alwin and Frieda (née Dotter) Schowalter in Jackson, Wisconsin. Quintin graduated from West Bend High School, and the University of Wisconsin Madison with a degree in Agriculture....