Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Anna M. (Schoofs)  Nigh

Anna M. (Schoofs) Nigh

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...

Wesley H. Darmody

Wesley H. Darmody

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.

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David H. Ward

David H. Ward

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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Lorinda C. Bartelt-Kreif

Lorinda C. Bartelt-Kreif

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...

Raymond R. Prellwitz

Raymond R. Prellwitz

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...

Steven F. Lenz

Steven F. Lenz

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....

Michael A. Marolla

Michael A. Marolla

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. ...

Fern Kidd

Fern Kidd

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;...

Kay E. (Desmith)  Oestreich

Kay E. (Desmith) Oestreich

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...

Thomas W. Gruszynski

Thomas W. Gruszynski

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...

James K. Hayek

James K. Hayek

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...

Peanut M. Peters

Peanut M. Peters

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)...

Clifford O. "Cliff" Christianson

Clifford O. "Cliff" Christianson

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...

Leroy G. Melius

Leroy G. Melius

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...

Jeannette E. "Jeanne" Backhaus-Moe

Jeannette E. "Jeanne" Backhaus-Moe

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...

Alan Willard Weeden

Alan Willard Weeden

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...

Robert E. Angeli

Robert E. Angeli

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...

Kelly C. (Dufour)  Roesler

Kelly C. (Dufour) Roesler

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...

Lawrence N. "Larry" Chase

Lawrence N. "Larry" Chase

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...

Gregory J. "Greg" Shaske

Gregory J. "Greg" Shaske

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.

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