Local Obituaries

James A. Schmidt
May 29, 2015
James "Jim" A. Schmidt, 84, of West Bend, found peace on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Cedar Community.
He was born on September 14, 1930 to the late Arthur and Nora (nee Andersen) Schmidt in Milwaukee WI. He went on to attend the University of Wisconsin - Madison where, in 1951, he was part of the National...

Bertine Charles Bloch
May 29, 2015
Bertine C. Bloch, 61, of Brownsville entered his happy hunting ground on Friday, May 29, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.
He was born on August 8, 1953 to the late Berthold and Nora (nee Devine) Bloch in Ripon WI. He graduated from East Anchorage High School in Alaska in 1972. After high school he...
Johanna M. Wilke
May 26, 2015
Johanna "Jo" Wilke, nee Holford, 83, of West Bend, found eternal peace with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
Jo was born on January 22, 1932 in Clinton, WI to the late Elmer and Marie (nee Gibbons) Holford. She married Wilfred Erickson in 1955 and he passed away on September 29,...
Herbert L. Timmerman Jr
May 24, 2015
Herbert L. Timmerman Jr., 82, of Kewaskum, passed away peaceful y at home with his family present.
He was born on February 7, 1933 to the late Herbert and Edna (nee Blumenburg) Timmerman Sr. in Port Washington, WI. Herbert was a hard worker and at age 11 started with two paper routes every morning and evening, through...
Terrina S. Fellenz
May 24, 2015
Terrina S. Fellenz, 22, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015.
She was born on April 2, 1993, the daughter of Phillip and Sue (Stoltzmann) Fellenz. Terrina graduated Kewaskum High School in 2011 and was president of her senior class. She was active in many class clubs and organizations throughout High...
Rosalind A. "Rosie" Westerman
May 21, 2015
Rosalind A. “Rosie” Westerman (nee Emmer) , 77, of Kewaskum, entered Eternal Life on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Seasons Hospice in Waukesha, with her loving family at her side.
Rosie was born on July 5, 1937, in Ashford, the daughter of the late Edward and Adela (Bingen) Emmer. On August 30, 1958,...
Esther A. Klein
May 20, 2015
Esther A. Klein (nee Moser), 81, of West Bend, found peace on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.
She was born on January 21, 1934 on the family farm in the Town of Barton to the late William and Evelyn (nee Falk) Moser. She graduated from West Bend High School. She worked for...
Margaret H. Patterson
May 19, 2015
Margaret H. Patterson (nee Hanks), 97, of Brownsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at her home.
Margaret leaves behind her son Neil (Linda) Patterson of Brownsville to cherish her memory.
Margaret's husband Neil Patterson preceded her in death in 1994.
...Jesse M. Paul
May 18, 2015
Jesse M. Paul, 79, of Theresa, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.
Jesse was born on July 12, 1935, the son of the late Jesse and Virginia (Bloomfield) Paul, and on May 30, 1959, he was united in marriage to...
Leslie R. Just
May 17, 2015
Leslie Raymond Just, father of Nancy Haferman of West Bend, finished the race and received the victory crown of eternal life in heaven on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the age of 90 while living at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. During his three weeks there, he received loving care from CNA Amy Schultz who also spoiled "grandpa" during...
Reuben W. Danielson
May 17, 2015
Reuben W. “Bob” Danielson, 96, of Beaver Dam, formerly of Mayville and Muskego, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Association Medical Center.
Reuben was born on April 12, 1919, the son of the late Didrick and Amanda (Carlson) Danielson. He was born in Karlstad, Minnesota, a...
Marjorie M. Bild
May 14, 2015
Marjorie M. Bild (nee Mayer), age 95, of Jackson, entered into eternal life on May 14, 2015 at Ivy Manor in Jackson.
Marjorie was born to life on May 13, 1920 in Fox Point to the late Albert and Mary (nee Stabelfeldt) Mayer and was a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School. In 1941 Marjorie was united...
Mark A. Weber
May 13, 2015
Mark A. Weber, 53, of Beechwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 26, 1962, the son of the late Ira and Betty (Achterberg) Weber, and on...

Beverly A. Schmitt
May 12, 2015
Beverly A. Schmitt, nee Naus, 82, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.
She was born on May 22, 1932 in Milwaukee to the late Albert and Louise (nee Gehrig) Naus. Beverly graduated from West Bend High School in 1950. She was united in marriage to Arlyn Schmitt on...
Robert D. "Bob" Blackburn
May 12, 2015
Robert D. "Bob" Blackburn, age 87 of West Bend, formerly of Milwaukee & Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2015 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on October 11, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Robert J. and Marie (nee Steusel) Blackburn, and moved to Milwaukee at an...
Odelia E. Peters
May 11, 2015
Odelia E. Peters (nee Weis), 97, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Hillside Manor Nursing Home, Beaver Dam.
She was born on July 16, 1917 to the late Frank and Emma (Nee Neuy) Weis in Barton. She moved to Allenton at a young age. On September 7, 1936 was united in marriage...
William B. "Bill" Volkmann
May 11, 2015
William B. "Bill" Volkmann, age 84, of Slinger, passed away Monday May 11, 2015 at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger. He was born on February 1, 1931 in Milwaukee to the late Willy and Johanna Volkmann. Bill attended Marquette University High School graduating in the class of 1949. He then attended Marquette University graduating in 1953 with...
Marjorie A. "Marge" Bannenberg
May 10, 2015
Marjorie A. "Marge" Bannenberg, (nee Herbeck) age 88, of West Bend, passed away Sunday May 10, 2015 at the Samaritan Health Center.
She was born on March 8, 1927 in Milwaukee to the late William and Claire (nee Stuht) Herbeck. Marge was united in marriage to James Bannenberg on December 22, 1967 in Waukegan, IL. He preceded...

Roger "Rod" Pallowick
May 7, 2015
Roger "Rod" Pallowick, age 90, was born to eternal life on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
He was born on May 12, 1924 in Milwaukee to the late Charles and Mabel (nee Sandberg) Pallowick. He married Gertrude "Trudy" Primasing on June 17, 1944 in Henderson, KY, and was a most devoted husband and father.
Rod served...
Janice M. Koput
May 6, 2015
Janice "Jan" M. Koput (Nee Sook), 77, boarded the express bus to heaven on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at her home with her husband Jim by her side.
She was born on December 8, 1937 to the late Keith and Amy (nee Kyle) Sook in Milwaukee WI. She attended Waukesha High School and Prospect Hall Secretarial School....