Obituaries

Apr 24, 2016

Gordon J. Schultz, 79, of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, surrounded by his loving family.

Gordon was born on September 6, 1936, in the town of Williamstown, the son of the late Emil and Dorothy (Bloedow) Schultz. On September 8, 1956, he was united...

Apr 23, 2016

Sandra “Sandi” Anas, nee Schlehlein, age 74, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on April 13, 1942 in Fond du Lac to the late Elmer and Irene (nee Judge) Schlehlein.  She married Ronald Anas on August 27, 1971 in Milwaukee.  Ronald passed away on February...

Apr 22, 2016

Carl J. Wachs, Jr, 86, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 22,2016 at Cedar Community, West Bend.

He was born on September 25, 1929 to the late Carl Sr. and Alvina (nee Illian) Wachs in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School. On September 30, 1950 he...

Apr 21, 2016

Harlon “Harley” Ekvall, 89, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on January 25, 1927, at home on the family farm, to the late Willis and Myrtle (nee Markee) Ekvall in Marshfield WI.

Harley took over the family farm at age 17 after...

Apr 19, 2016

Patricia K. “Pat” Abitz, 73, of Theresa, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at home after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 15, 1943, in Baraboo, the daughter of the late Everett and Violet (nee Hewitt) Voll.  Pat enjoyed fishing for blue gills in Devils Lake and...

Apr 18, 2016

Randy S. Miller, 63, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016, at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. While on vacation he was struck by a vehicle and was called home to be with his Lord.

Randy was born on November 11, 1952, in La Crosse, the son of Gerald and...

Apr 16, 2016

Lucille A. Steger, 82, of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira, with her family at her side.

Lucille was born on April 20, 1933, in Ashford, the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Welsh) Stoffel. On January 15, 1955, she was united in marriage...

Apr 15, 2016

The Lord in His Abundant mercy sent His angel to carry home the soul of the Rev. George A. Mumm on Friday, April 15, 2016.

He was born on August 20, 1925 in Lindy, NE, the son of the late Hans and Ida (nee Hansen) Mumm and on July 27, 1952, he was united in marriage to...

Apr 13, 2016

Earl W. Morenzien, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk, with his family at his side.

Earl was born on March 4, 1931, in Theresa, the son of the late Arnold and Ella (Bartsch) Morenzien. On May 28, 1955, he was united in...

Apr 6, 2016

Thomas G. Borkenhagen, 67, of Mayville, entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.

He was born on August 10, 1948 to the late George and Dorothy (nee VanAcker) Borkenhagen in Whitefish Bay.

Tom was a classic man in a modern world: a loyal husband with a romantic...

Apr 3, 2016

Russell C. Becker, 88, of West Bend, entered Eternal peace on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on April 26, 1927 to the late Arthur and Ida (nee Kuester) Becker in West Bend. He attended a small country school in North Trenton township when growing up and graduated from West...

Apr 3, 2016

Elmer M. Miller, 70, of Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016.

He was born on April 29, 1945, in West Bend, the son of the late Henry and Virginia (nee Miller) Miller and on March 11, 1967, he was united in marriage to the love of his life Linda Gasner at St. Martin’s United Church...

Apr 2, 2016

Charles Edward Myrhum, age 64, of West Bend, was granted eternal rest on Saturday, April 2, 2016 following a one month struggle with an aggressive cancer.

He was born on Friday, October 19, 1951 to the late Ole and Ruth (nee Weber) Myrhum at St. Joseph’s Hospital in West Bend.  As a young boy, Chuck helped his...

Mar 30, 2016

Gerald A. “Jerry” Taft Jr., 48, of Adell, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Jerry was born on December 15, 1967, in Tampa, Florida, the son of Gerald and Nancy (Merryfield) Taft. On January 3, 2016 he was engaged to Dee Mitchell.

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Mar 25, 2016

Doris A. Gerlach, 87, of West Bend, was called home by the Lord’s infinite wisdom to her eternal home on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Waterford in West Bend.

Doris was born on September 2, 1928, in the Town of Polk, daughter of the late Louis and Adela (nee Templemann) Fick.  The family moved to West Bend...

Mar 24, 2016

Jankalski, Michael

65, passed away at his home on March 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Susan (nee Burley) Jankalski; sister, Judy (Jim) Semrad; brother-in-law, Jerry (Bev) Burley; mother -in-law, Harriet; nephew, James (Jennifer) Semrad; and niece, Jeanne (Ryan) Coutrell. A private service will be held at a later date.

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Mar 24, 2016

Crystal J. Bath, 92, of Mayville, formerly of West Bend, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Crossroads Care Center in Mayville with her family by her side.

She was born on February 21, 1924, in Horicon to the late Elmer and Inez (nee Godfry) Kreger and on February 22, 1941, she was united in...

Mar 24, 2016

Wilma K. Dettmann, 96, of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport surrounded by her loving family.

Wilma was born on July 8, 1919, the daughter of the late William and Katie (nee Sander) Wothe.  She graduated from Fond du Lac Senior High School in 1937.  Wilma was united in marriage...

Mar 23, 2016

Raechel M. Redlin, 83, of Slinger, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Serenity Villa in Slinger.

Raechel was born on October 19, 1932, in Rubicon, the daughter of the late Norbert and Adella (Loeck) Redlin.

Raechel enjoyed gardening, bowling, polka music, dancing, and visiting with friends and family. She...

Mar 23, 2016

Vincent Joseph Claffey, of West Bend, Wisconsin, born on March 24, 1929 in Alderley, Wisconsin passed on peacefully to eternal life on March 23, 2016 at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His five loving children rarely left his side during his final days. Vincent was 86 years old. He is survived by his children: ...