Obituaries

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...

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....

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. ...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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,...