Obituaries

May 14, 2016

Alan Willard Weeden, age 85, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his residence while being cared for by his family with the assistance of Cedar Lake Hospice.   He was born on September 26, 1930 in the township of Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Clark and Catherine (nee Behrens) Weeden.  On May 9, 1959, he was united...

May 11, 2016

Robert E. Angeli, 85, of West Bend, found Eternal peace on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Cedar Community, West Bend.

He was born on September 15, 1930 to the late Tranquillo and Sestilia (nee Petrini) in Milwaukee WI. Bob started early in life practicing one of the things he ended up living his whole life by: loving...

May 9, 2016

Kelly C. Roesler (nee Dufour) passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

She was born on April 19, 1967 in Milwaukee to Gerald and Mary (nee Way) Dufour. She graduated from Slinger High School in 1985. Kelly enjoyed spending time with her children Stephanie and Alec. She liked being outdoors, fishing and especially working...

May 9, 2016

Lawrence N. “Larry” Chase, 85, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Monday, May 09, 2016, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend.

He was born on June 01, 1930 in West Bend, the son of the late Nelson and Meta (nee Braun) Chase and on August 13, 1960, Larry was united in marriage to...

May 5, 2016

Gregory J. “Greg” Shaske, 28, of Kohlsville, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

Greg was born on December 10, 1987, in West Bend, the son of John and Cindy (Oelhafen) Shaske. On May 17, 2014, he was united in marriage to Rachel Zimdars at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum.

May 4, 2016

Russell Henry Boothroyd, 98, died May 4, 2016 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

The son of Grant Clair and Emma Boothroyd, Russ was born on March 24, 1918 in Janesville, WI, where he grew up. He graduated from UW-Madison in 1940 and served in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II. Most of...

May 4, 2016

Leona A. Scheunemann (nee Wilkens), 92, of West Bend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Waterford of West Bend.

Leona Alma Wilkens was born on January 14, 1924, to Otto and Augusta (nee Nitzsche) Wilkens.  She was the youngest of four children born on the Wilkens’ homestead...

May 1, 2016

Ethel M. Benike (nee Abel), 86, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 1, 2016, surrounded by her loving family after a short and unexpected illness.

She was born on November 20, 1929 in West Bend, the daughter of the late Elmer and Elvira (nee Schaefer) Abel and on September 2, 1950, she was united...

Apr 26, 2016

Steven L. Gerran, 65, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at his home in Fond du Lac.

Steven was born on October 28, 1950, in California, the son of the late James and Pauline Gerran.

Those Steven leaves behind to cherish his memory include his son,...

Apr 24, 2016

Gordon J. Schultz, 79, of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, surrounded by his loving family.

Gordon was born on September 6, 1936, in the town of Williamstown, the son of the late Emil and Dorothy (Bloedow) Schultz. On September 8, 1956, he was united...

Apr 23, 2016

Sandra “Sandi” Anas, nee Schlehlein, age 74, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on April 13, 1942 in Fond du Lac to the late Elmer and Irene (nee Judge) Schlehlein.  She married Ronald Anas on August 27, 1971 in Milwaukee.  Ronald passed away on February...

Apr 22, 2016

Carl J. Wachs, Jr, 86, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 22,2016 at Cedar Community, West Bend.

He was born on September 25, 1929 to the late Carl Sr. and Alvina (nee Illian) Wachs in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School. On September 30, 1950 he...

Apr 21, 2016

Harlon “Harley” Ekvall, 89, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on January 25, 1927, at home on the family farm, to the late Willis and Myrtle (nee Markee) Ekvall in Marshfield WI.

Harley took over the family farm at age 17 after...

Apr 19, 2016

Patricia K. “Pat” Abitz, 73, of Theresa, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at home after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 15, 1943, in Baraboo, the daughter of the late Everett and Violet (nee Hewitt) Voll.  Pat enjoyed fishing for blue gills in Devils Lake and...

Apr 18, 2016

Randy S. Miller, 63, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. While on vacation he was struck by a vehicle and was called home to be with his Lord.

Randy was born on November 11, 1952, in La Crosse, the son of Gerald and...

Apr 16, 2016

Lucille A. Steger, 82, of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira, with her family at her side.

Lucille was born on April 20, 1933, in Ashford, the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Welsh) Stoffel. On January 15, 1955, she was united in marriage...

Apr 15, 2016

The Lord in His Abundant mercy sent His angel to carry home the soul of the Rev. George A. Mumm on Friday, April 15, 2016.

He was born on August 20, 1925 in Lindy, NE, the son of the late Hans and Ida (nee Hansen) Mumm and on July 27, 1952, he was united in marriage to...

Apr 13, 2016

Earl W. Morenzien, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk, with his family at his side.

Earl was born on March 4, 1931, in Theresa, the son of the late Arnold and Ella (Bartsch) Morenzien. On May 28, 1955, he was united in...

Apr 6, 2016

Thomas G. Borkenhagen, 67, of Mayville, entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.

He was born on August 10, 1948 to the late George and Dorothy (nee VanAcker) Borkenhagen in Whitefish Bay.

Tom was a classic man in a modern world: a loyal husband with a romantic...

Apr 3, 2016

Russell C. Becker, 88, of West Bend, entered Eternal peace on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on April 26, 1927 to the late Arthur and Ida (nee Kuester) Becker in West Bend. He attended a small country school in North Trenton township when growing up and graduated from West...