Obituaries

Jun 15, 2016

Delores M. Ingraham (nee Miller), 83, of Brownsville, found peace on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.

She was born on April 2, 1933 to the late William and Isabelle (nee Smith) Miller in Portage, WI. As a child she showed horses. She graduated from Portage High School in 1951. On June...

Jun 15, 2016

Robert J. Neumann, 79, of West Bend and Pickerel, WI, passed away on June 15, 2016 at Cedar Crossings, West Bend.

Bob was born on June 10, 1937, in Milwaukee, to the late Joseph and Theresa (nee Baier) Neumann. He was the loving husband of Bonnie (nee Birr).

Bob enjoyed and had many fond memories...

Jun 14, 2016

Alexis Michael Soba, age 13, became our guardian angel on June 14, 2016 following a four year courageous cancer journey.  Her final days were spent surrounded by her loving family.

Alexis’s life would seem short to many, but the quality of her life existence far exceeded the quantity of time in which she lived.

With...

Jun 13, 2016

Therese DuCharme, (nee Urban), 90, of West Bend, found peace on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

She was born on July 9, 1925 to the late Louis and Mary Catherine (nee Falada) Urban in Lime Springs IA. On July 16, 1946 she was united in marriage to Roger J. DuCharme in...

Jun 13, 2016

Daniel J. Schladweiler, 72, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Daniel was born on February 6, 1944, in Macon, Georgia, the son of the late Arnold and Marie “Mary” (Riley) Schladweiler. On November 15, 1975, he was united in marriage to Carol Woebbeking at...

Jun 10, 2016

Anna M. Nigh, 94, of Campbellsport, entered eternal life on Friday, June 10, 2016, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport.

She was born on November 29, 1921, in Kewaskum the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Mueller) Schoofs and on December 27, 1941 she was united in marriage to Sylvester Harter at Holy Trinity Catholic Church...

Jun 10, 2016

Wesley H. Darmody, age 92, of Kohlsville, found peace on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Cedar Community, West Bend.

He was born on October 02, 1923 in West Bend to the late Mike and Violenta (nee Zimmel) Darmody and was united in marriage to Pearl Endlich on July 3, 1946 at St. John’s Church in Kohlsville.

Jun 7, 2016

David H. Ward, 75, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 while enjoying his favorite past time golf.

Dave was born on September 18, 1940 the son of the late Walter and Ethel (nee Kortbein) Ward and on August 7, 1976 he was united in marriage to Delores “Dee” Stump in Milwaukee.

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Jun 7, 2016

Lorinda C. Bartelt-Kreif, 98, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Cedar Community in West Bend.

She was born on March 22, 1918, in the town of Auburn, the daughter of the late Carl “Charles” and Emma (Schultz) Krahn. On January 1, 1937, she was united in marriage to Otto Bartelt at...

Jun 6, 2016

Raymond R. Prellwitz, 73, of West Bend, found peace on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Lawlis Family Hospice, Mequon.

He was born on August 18, 1942 to the late Raymond C. and Helen C. (nee Sigwart) Prellwitz in Milwaukee WI. Raymond worked for 32 years at Briggs & Stratton (Strattec) as a Die Cast Inspector.  Ray love...

Jun 5, 2016

Steven Francis Lenz, age 57, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Beaver Dam Community Hospital in Beaver Dam. He was a resident of Horicon for the past five years.

Steven was born on March 9, 1959, in West Bend, the son of the late Chuck “Oscar” and Rita (Kircher) Lenz. He attended St....

Jun 3, 2016

Michael A. Marolla, 57, of West Bend, entered eternal life unexpectedly on Friday, June 3, 2016 at his home.

He was born on September 22, 1958, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Beaver Dam the first child of Julius and Barbara Marolla.  Mike spent his childhood in Horicon, where he was baptized and confirmed at St. Malachy Church. ...

May 27, 2016

Fern B. Kidd, age 75, of Lomira, formerly of Milwaukee. Passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her husband, Samuel; three children, Anthony (Lorie) Alvarez, Thomas (Debra) Alvarez, Kristina Bernal (David Lewis); a step-son, Anthony Kidd; five grandchildren, Vincent Alvarez, Blake Alvarez, Abegail Alvarez, Benjamin Bernal, and Anna-Maria Bernal;...

May 24, 2016

Kay E. Oestreich, 68, of the Town of Byron, entered eternal life with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at her home.

She was born on August 22, 1947 in Sheboygan, the daughter to the late Ralph and Vallie (nee Humphrey) DeSmith and on May 4, 1968, she was united in marriage to...

May 24, 2016

Thomas W. Gruszynski, 67, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Thomas was born on July 2, 1948, in Peshtigo, the son of Anthony and Marcella (Kushman) Gruszynski. On June 12, 1971, he was united in marriage to Benita Momberg at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

May 19, 2016

James(Jim) K. Hayek, 64, of Coloma, found peace on Thursday, May 19, 2016 in Appleton WI.

He was born on June 24, 1951 to the late Eugene Sr. and Mary (nee Gierszewski) in Milwaukee WI. He met his beloved Jodi at Washington High School and were married October 4, 1969. Jim worked for Grede Foundries for many...

May 15, 2016

Peanut M. Peters was born and entered eternal life on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee.

Those Peanut leaves behind to cherish his memory include his parents, Jacob Peters and fiancé  Rachel  Riemer; paternal grandparents, David (Pam) Peters of Fond du Lac; maternal grandparents, Chris (Susan) Christianson of Theresa; four uncles, Steve (Shari Dixon)...

May 15, 2016

Clifford O. “Cliff” Christianson, 82, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on September 24, 1933, to Lawrence and Marie (Ludvigson) Christianson in Albertville, WI and he graduated from Colfax High School in 1951.  When he was 18 he moved to Manhattan, IL where he worked and later met and...

May 14, 2016

LeRoy “Ike” Melius, 90, of West Bend, died on May 14, 2016 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

Ike was born on September 24, 1925 to the late Milton and Linda (nee Gerhardt) Melius.

After graduating from Random Lake High School, Ike joined the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. His next stop led...

May 14, 2016

Jeannette E. “Jeanne” Backhaus-Moe, 93, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with her family at her side.

Jeanne was born on February 7, 1923, in Wautoma, the daughter of the late Chester and Beatrice (Douglas) Wilcox. On April 20, 1946, she was united in...