Local Obituaries

Elmer M. Miller
Apr 3, 2016
Elmer M. Miller, 70, of Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016.
He was born on April 29, 1945, in West Bend, the son of the late Henry and Virginia (nee Miller) Miller and on March 11, 1967, he was united in marriage to the love of his life Linda Gasner at St. Martin’s United Church...
Charles E. Myrhum
Apr 2, 2016
Charles Edward Myrhum, age 64, of West Bend, was granted eternal rest on Saturday, April 2, 2016 following a one month struggle with an aggressive cancer.
He was born on Friday, October 19, 1951 to the late Ole and Ruth (nee Weber) Myrhum at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend. As a young boy, Chuck helped his...

Gerald A. "Jerry" Taft
Mar 30, 2016
Gerald A. “Jerry” Taft Jr., 48, of Adell, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.
Jerry was born on December 15, 1967, in Tampa, Florida, the son of Gerald and Nancy (Merryfield) Taft. On January 3, 2016 he was engaged to Dee Mitchell.
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Doris A. (Fick) Gerlach
Mar 25, 2016
Doris A. Gerlach, 87, of West Bend, was called home by the Lord’s infinite wisdom to her eternal home on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Waterford in West Bend.
Doris was born on September 2, 1928, in the Town of Polk, daughter of the late Louis and Adela (nee Templemann) Fick. The family moved to West Bend...

Michael G. Jankalski
Mar 24, 2016
Jankalski, Michael
65, passed away at his home on March 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Susan (nee Burley) Jankalski; sister, Judy (Jim) Semrad; brother-in-law, Jerry (Bev) Burley; mother -in-law, Harriet; nephew, James (Jennifer) Semrad; and niece, Jeanne (Ryan) Coutrell. A private service will be held at a later date.
The Myrhum Patten...
Crystal J. (Kreger) Bath
Mar 24, 2016
Crystal J. Bath, 92, of Mayville, formerly of West Bend, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville with her family by her side.
She was born on February 21, 1924, in Horicon to the late Elmer and Inez (nee Godfry) Kreger and on February 22, 1941, she was united in...
Wilma K. (Wothe) Dettmann
Mar 24, 2016
Wilma K. Dettmann, 96, of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport surrounded by her loving family.
Wilma was born on July 8, 1919, the daughter of the late William and Katie (nee Sander) Wothe. She graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School in 1937. Wilma was united in marriage...
Raechel M. Redlin
Mar 23, 2016
Raechel M. Redlin, 83, of Slinger, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.
Raechel was born on October 19, 1932, in Rubicon, the daughter of the late Norbert and Adella (Loeck) Redlin.
Raechel enjoyed gardening, bowling, polka music, dancing, and visiting with friends and family. She...
Vincent Joseph Claffey
Mar 23, 2016
Vincent Joseph Claffey, of West Bend, Wisconsin, born on March 24, 1929 in Alderley, Wisconsin passed on peacefully to eternal life on March 23, 2016 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His five loving children rarely left his side during his final days. Vincent was 86 years old. He is survived by his children: ...
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Johnson
Mar 22, 2016
Elizabeth A. Johnson, 40, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly of heart complications on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in Aruba, with her husband at her side.
Liz was born on July 25, 1975, in West Bend, the daughter of David and Nancy (Stuart) Clark. On April 13, 2013, she was united in marriage to Korey...
Elaine L. (Horst) Kaun
Mar 21, 2016
Elaine L. Kaun (nee Horst), 87, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.
She was born on September 6, 1928 to the late Alfred Sr. and Hertha (nee Westphal) Horst in Hartford, WI. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class from Hartford high school...
Dorothy Ann Wilson
Mar 21, 2016
Dorothy A. Wilson (nee Johnson), 89, of West bend, found peace on Monday, March 21, 2016 at The Cottages at Cedar Run, West Bend.
She was born on January 4, 1927 to the late Olaf and Edith (nee Andersen) Johnson in Proctor, MN. On September 19, 1947 she was united in marriage to Wallace Wilson in Duluth...
Robert Thomas
Mar 19, 2016
Robert S. Thomas
Bob “Doe” Thomas, 55, Fredericksburg, VA resident, passed away unexpectedly in Alamogordo, NM on Saturday, March 19, 2016.
Bob was born October 10, 1960 to Patricia and the late Donald Thomas. He graduated from West Bend East High School class of 1979. He graduated from UW-Stout in December of 1983 with a...
Tory A. Russell
Mar 17, 2016
Tory A. Russell, 79, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at Cedar Community in West Bend.
He was born on October 19, 1936, the son of the late James and Amanda (nee Everson) Russell and on June 3, 1961, he was united in marriage to Mary Lee Schaefer at Holy Trinity Catholic Church...

Gordon "Gordy" Becker
Mar 17, 2016
Gordon “Gordy” Becker, 77, of Kewaskum, found peace on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at The Cottages at Cedar Run, West Bend.
He was born on October 11, 1938 in West Bend to the late Carl and Lilly (nee Donath) Becker. Growing up he attended a one room school in Cheeseville WI. He graduated from West Bend High...
Morton J. "Mort" Whitney
Mar 16, 2016
Morton J. “Mort” Whitney, 91, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Lighthouse in West Bend.
Morton was born on April 22, 1924, in Hartford, the son of the late Fay and Hazel (Johnson) Whitney. On May 2, 1959, he was united in marriage to Mary Scholler at St. Jude...
Leah Aubrey Limbach
Mar 14, 2016
Infant Leah Aubrey Limbach was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend.
She was born and met the eyes of Jesus the same day. She weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19 inches long.
She is survived by her loving parents, Thomas and...
Leona A. (Ebert) Wagner
Mar 14, 2016
Leona A. Wagner (nee Ebert), 94, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at her home in Kewaskum surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 5, 1922, the daughter of the late Otto and Ida (nee Kutz) Ebert and on August 16, 1941, she was united in marriage to Wilbert Wagner at...
Virginia D. (Wagener) Uhlenkamp
Mar 12, 2016
Virginia D. Uhlenkamp (nee Wagener), 74, of Theresa, entered eternal life on Saturday March 12, 2016, at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa.
She was born on October 3, 1941 to the late Joseph and Catherine (nee Bucholtz) Wagener in Milwaukee. She graduated from Mercy High School in 1959. On August 31, 1963, she was united in marriage...
Adrian Sylvester Naumann
Mar 11, 2016
Adrian Sylvester Naumann, age 73, of West Bend, passed away on March 11, 2016.
Adrian “ACE” was born on April 10, 1942, in West Bend, to the late Sylvester “Fats” Naumann and Alvina “Tootie” (nee Fischer) Naumann.
Adrian graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1961. He served his country honorably in...