Local Obituaries
Salvatore Farina, Jr.
Oct 3, 2015
Salvatore Farina Jr., age 85, of Milwaukee, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon.
He was born on April 21, 1930 in Milwaukee to the late Salvatore and Antonina (nee Napoli) Farina Sr. As a child he attended St. Rose Catholic Church where he...
Marcella (Umlauft) Oehler
Oct 1, 2015
Marcella Oehler, 94, of Kewaskum passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. Last Rites were given to Marcella on June 10, 2015, by Father Edwin Kornath.
She was born on September 06, 1921, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Pueschner) Umlauft and on December 30, 1940, she was united...
Eugene C. Wiedmeyer
Sep 30, 2015
Eugene C. Wiedmeyer, 83, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Kettle Moraine Gardens, with his family at his side.
Eugene was born on January 15, 1932, in Richfield, to the late Edmund and Elizabeth (Griesmer) Wiedmeyer and on June 19, 1954, he was united in marriage to Magdalena Schmidt at St. Peters in...
Charles W. Feilbach
Sep 28, 2015
Charles W. Feilbach, 91, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Theresa, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, September 28, 2015.
He was born on February 29, 1924, in Knowles, the son of the late William and Mabel (Schwan) Feilbach. On May 7, 1949, he was united in marriage to Dolores...
Mabel L. Rusch
Sep 26, 2015
Mabel L. Rusch, 94, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Lighthouse of West Bend.
Mabel was born on January 11, 1921, to the late Paul and Louise (Kasten) Liesener. On November 7, 1943, she was united in marriage to Elmer Rusch at David Star Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jackson. Elmer preceded Mabel...
Vernon O. Kumrow
Sep 25, 2015
Vernon O. Kumrow, 87, of the town of Scott, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015, at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.
Vernon was born on July 26, 1928, in the town of Scott, the son of the late Gerhard and Leona (Ramthum) Kumrow. He attended LaFollette Grade School in the town...
Karen P. (Scheidt) O'Leary
Sep 24, 2015
Karen P. O’Leary (nee Scheidt), 68, of West Bend, entered Eternal life on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.
She was born on January 18, 1947 to the late Albert and Doris (nee Liddle) Scheidt in Milwaukee. She graduated from Custer high school in Milwaukee and went on to Beautician school. She enjoyed bird...
Donald E. Phelan
Sep 23, 2015
Donald E. Phelan, 89, of West Bend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015, at the Cedar Lake Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was born on February 5, 1926, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Edward and Ethel (nee Archer) Phelan. Donald was united in marriage to...
Stanley F. "Heavy" Renderman
Sep 22, 2015
Stanley F. “Heavy” Renderman, 70, of Lomira, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.
Stan was born on April 23, 1945, in Fond du Lac, to the late Howard and Virginia (Rozek) Renderman and on October 29, 1966, he was united in marriage to Judith “Judy” Binning at Oakfield United Methodist Church.
...John H. Mcnamara
Sep 19, 2015
John H. McNamara, 86, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 19, 2015.
He was born on April 28, 1929 in Detroit, MI to the late James and Margaret (nee Carroll) McNamara. After graduating from De LaSalle High School, John earned a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Detroit and then a Master’s Degree from...
Susan L. (Krahn) Jollie
Sep 16, 2015
Susan L. “Susie” Jollie, (nee Krahn) age 68, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday September 16, 2015 at The Kathy Hospice.
She was born on November 17, 1946 in West Bend to the late Alvin and Ludella (nee Ciriacks) Krahn, and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1964. On November 13, 1971 Susie...
Susan "Sue" A. (Bird) Heltemes
Sep 16, 2015
Susan “Sue” A. Heltemes (nee Bird), 78, of West Bend, found peace on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.
Sue was born on July 10, 1937 to the late Robert and Marguerite (nee Hebert) Bird in Fond du Lac, WI. She graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac...
Priscilla B. (Enderle) Machmueller
Sep 16, 2015
Priscilla B. Machmueller, (nee Enderle) age 83, of Iron Ridge, passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation in West Bend.
She was born on January 7, 1932 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Theresa to the late Albert and Ella (nee Benter) Enderle and was united in marriage...
Shirley L. (Kempf) Koepke
Sep 15, 2015
Shirley L. Koepke (nee Kempf), 88, of Adell, found peace on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Beechwood Rest Home.
She was born on March 28, 1927 to the late Erwin and Erma (nee Moldenhauer) Kempf in Fond du Lac County, town of Auburn, WI. She graduated from Kewaskum high school in 1944. On May 25, 1946, she...
Kenneth E. "Ken" Darmody
Sep 14, 2015
Kenneth E. “Ken” Darmody, 69, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2015, from a heart attack.
Ken was born on August 27, 1946, in Milwaukee, to the late Clyde and Mildred (Ahlers) Darmody and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1965. In June of 1965, Ken enlisted in the U.S....
Lynes W. "Fezz" Fellenz
Sep 14, 2015
Lynes W. “Fezz” Fellenz, 90, of Beechwood, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Beechwood Rest Home.
He was born on September 4, 1925, in Beechwood, the son of the late Peter and Martha (Siegfried) Fellenz. On July 10, 1948, he was united in marriage to Marion Hintz at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the town of...
Wilton A. Kirchner
Sep 14, 2015
Wilton A. Kirchner, 91, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Lomira.
Wilton was born on January 12, 1924, the son of the late Oscar and Alma (Ramel) Kirchner. On October 16, 1948, he was united in marriage to Patricia Wagner at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in...
Richard "Rick" Quinlan
Sep 13, 2015
Richard “Rick” J. Quinlan, 65, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2015.
He was born on January 24, 1950 to the late Joseph and Norma (nee Gustin) Quinlan in Fond du Lac, WI. He graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac and later attending the University...
Harold W. "Buddy/Perky" Perkins
Sep 12, 2015
Harold Walter Perkins, 86, also known as Buddy or Perky, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2015, surrounded by family.
Harold was born on October 13, 1928, in Milwaukee, to the late Dorwin and Elizabeth (Muckerheide) Perkins. Harold moved to Kewaskum at around age three and graduated 8th grade from Holy Trinity School and from Kewaskum High...

Joseph M. Libecki
Sep 6, 2015
Joseph M. Libecki, 81, of Theresa, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his residence.
Joe was born on January 11, 1934 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph B. and Irene (nee Karolczak) Libecki. He served in the U.S. Navy for 3 ½ years during the Korean War. He married Carol A. Miller on May 25,...