Local Obituaries
Janice Marilyn (Sook) 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)...
Louie M. Hendrickson
May 4, 2015
Louie M. Hendrickson, age 100, entered into heaven by grace, through faith in his savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, May 4th, 2015 at home with loved ones by his side.
Louie was born on a homestead in northern Minnesota April 26, 1915 to Andrew and Ella Hendrickson. He was the youngest of 7 children, and attended a...
Ruth L. Mcnamara
Apr 30, 2015
Ruth Loretta McNamara (nee Burckardt), a woman who cared deeply for family, joined Jesus and her family in heaven April 30, 2015. Born in Milwaukee July 23, 1918 to Agnes (nee Dieringer) and Adolf Burckardt, she was a proud graduate of Messmer High School also attending a business college for a short time. She then...
Barbara Bernice (Kietzer) Rose
Apr 30, 2015
Barbara B. Rose (nee Kietzer), 77, of Lomira, found peace on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on March 19, 1938 to the late Lester and Bernice (nee Beitz) Kietzer in Fond du Lac, WI. On December 11, 1960 she was united in marriage to Morris Rose...
Roland J. Maul Sr.
Apr 28, 2015
Roland J. Maul Sr., 97, of Allenton, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Liberty House in Fond du Lac.
Roland was born on June 19, 1917, in Cedarburg, the son of the late John and Anna (Kienou) Maul and on October...
Victor H. Backhaus
Apr 24, 2015
Victor H. Backhaus, 88, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.
He was born on June 22, 1926, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Herman and Elsie (Backhaus) Backhaus, and on January 5, 1991, he was united in marriage...
Arlene C. Schneider
Apr 24, 2015
Arlene C. Schneider, 87, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk, with her family by her side.
Arlene was born on September 5, 1927, the daughter of the late Albert and Christina (Schlosser) Uelmen, and on September 11,...
Janis A. Oppermann
Apr 23, 2015
Janis A. Oppermann (nee Kohn), age 69, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.
Janis was born on April 9, 1946 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend to the late Clayton...
Jean E. Bublitz
Apr 21, 2015
Jean E. Bublitz (nee Icke), 83, of West Bend, received Eternal peace with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Cedar Community, West Bend.
She was born on February 29, 1932 to the late Milton and Stella (nee Kastens) Icke in Milwaukee. Jean graduated from Shorewood High School in 1948. She married the love...
James E. Mader
Apr 21, 2015
James E. Mader, 77, of Newburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 with his family by his side.
He was born on September 9, 1937 to the late Theodore and Esther (nee Hanke) Mader in Hamburg, WI. He graduated from Athens High School in 1956. He worked for American Motors...
Howard O. Kirchner
Apr 18, 2015
Howard O. Kirchner, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at his home.
Howard was born on July 21, 1929, the son of the late Erwin and Lorena (Klumb) Kirchner, and on May 14, 1955, he was united in marriage to Georgiana Reiland at St. Lucas...
John D. Mcelhatton
Apr 18, 2015
John D. McElhatton, 85, of Kewaskum, entered Eternal Life on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at his home in Kewaskum while sleeping.
He was born on June 29, 1929, in Campbellsport, the son of the late James and Christine (Gertsen) McElhatton. John attended Holy Trinity Catholic Grade School and was...
David J. Bartz, Jr
Apr 17, 2015
David J. Bartz, Jr., 32, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015.
He was born on March 24, 1983 in Milwaukee to Lori J. and David J. Bartz, Sr.
David was a very caring person with a large heart. He always tried to lighten dark situations with his unique sense of humor....
Judith A. Corbell
Apr 17, 2015
Judith A. Corbell, formerly Akeson, (nee Lembck), 68, entered Eternal Life on Friday, April 17, 2015.
She was born on October 19, 1946 to Robert and Esther (nee Kielisch) Lembck in Milwaukee WI., where she grew up. She graduated from Rufus King High School in 1964 and went onto Stratton College. Judy loved to travel and liked...
Sharon A. Dickey
Apr 16, 2015
Sharon Ann Dickey, (Wesenberg), age 69, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at her home. She was born on July 29, 1945, in Kewaskum, Wis., the daughter of Walter and Elverena Wesenberg. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1963. Sharon moved to Madison in 1964, starting as...
Catharine E. Walters
Apr 15, 2015
Catharine E. Walters, 71, of the town of LeRoy, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at home after a short illness.
She was born on August 17, 1943, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Erna Franke. Catharine graduated from Mayville High School in...
Theresa A. Wroblewski
Apr 13, 2015
Theresa "Terri" Wroblewski (nee Galaska), 58, was born to Eternal Life on Monday April 13, 2015 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.
She was born on August 23, 1956 to the late Floyd and Dolores (nee Machajewski) Galaska in Milwaukee WI. On October 1st, 1983 she was united in marriage to Dennis Wroblewski at St. Roman's Catholic Church,...
Nancy Ann Kraemer
Apr 13, 2015
Nancy A. Kraemer (nee Stier), age 84, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.
Nancy was born on February 28, 1931 in West Bend to the late Francis and Nettie (nee Tuskey) Stier. She graduated from West Bend High School and was united in marriage to George W. Kraemer...

Gladys R. Troedel
Apr 13, 2015
Gladys R. Troedel (nee Kolkema), 79, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Kettle Moraine Gardens, Kewaskum.
She was born on August 17, 1935 to the late Joseph and Mable (nee Maaske) Kolkema in West Bend. On June 6, 1959 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Treodel at St. John's church,...
Luella A. Baker
Apr 12, 2015
Luella A. Baker (nee Storm), 90, of Milwaukee, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.
Those Luella leaves behind to cherish her memory are her four children, Sheron Bruce, Richard Baker, Krystine Chaparro and John Baker; seven grandchildren, Alan Erfert, Sara Werra, Jody Link, Robyn Cole, Heather Herrmann, Tracie Mueller and...