Obituaries

Mar 19, 2015

Dennis L. Schiller, age 71, of West Bend, went to his eternal reward on Thursday, March 19, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born on June 13, 1943 in Marshfield to the late Clifford and Connie Schiller. Following high school Dennis committed his life to carpentry and working with his hands. He lived passionately and...

Mar 17, 2015

Robert A. “Bob” Priest, 86, of Brownsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at St. Francis Nursing Home in Fond du Lac, with his family at his side.

He was born on August 13, 1928, the son of the late Herbert and Lorna (Gutzmer) Priest, and on May 9, 1953, he was united in...

Mar 13, 2015

Elmer E. Zell, age 87, of West Bend, passed away Friday March 13, 2015 at his home.

He was born on March 22, 1927 in Burnett to the late August and Linda (nee Hennig) Zell and moved with his family to West Bend in 1934. Elmer graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1944,...

Mar 13, 2015

Donald L. "Don" Berger, 67, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2015, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

He was born February 15, 1948 to Norbert and Dorothy Berger of Oakfield. Don began a long career in driving truck at the age of 18. He...

Mar 10, 2015

Mary T. Golownia, (nee Piepiora), 86, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on Tues., Mar. 10, 2015 at her daughter's residence with her family by her side.

She was born on Feb. 3, 1929 to the late Joseph and Josephine (nee Grochowski) Piepiora in Milwaukee.

She is survived by her three children, Ivy (Wayne) Catlin...

Mar 8, 2015

Kenneth Kletzien, 79, of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

He was born on May 1, 1935, the son of the late William and Emily (Kunstman) Kletzien, and he was united in marriage to Judith Federer. Judith preceded Kenneth in death on...

Mar 8, 2015

Lucille R. Brinkman, 96, of Brownsville, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

She was born on August 13, 1918, in the town of Byron, the daughter of the late Herman and Louise (Bloohm) Westphal, and on January 5, 1945, she was united in marriage...

Mar 4, 2015

Alexander Hernikl went peacefully to his Savior on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 while at his store, John's Decorators in West Bend.

Alex was born on June 12, 1944 to the late John and Maria (nee Varga) Hernikl near Budapest, Hungary. In his early more carefree days, Alex loved spending his summers near Lake Balaton pitching hay and...

Mar 4, 2015

Louise A. Ciriacks (nee Krause), 87, of the town of Trenton, entered into Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at St. Joseph's hospital, West Bend.

She was born on July 28, 1927 to the late Benjamin and Lillian (nee Hoge) Krause at home in the town of Jackson. She grew up on the family farm. She...

Mar 1, 2015

Joseph "Joe" Kirst, 89, of West Bend, formerly of Fredonia, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee due to failing heart issues.

He was born on December 9, 1925 to the late Matthew and Veronica (nee Gasper) Kirst in Fredonia, WI. He was united in marriage to Hazel Peterson on April...

Mar 1, 2015

Joseph “Joe” Kirst, 89, of West Bend, formerly of Fredonia, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee due to failing heart issues.

He was born on December 9, 1925 to the late Matthew and Veronica (nee Gasper) Kirst in Fredonia, WI. He was united in marriage to Hazel Peterson on April...

Feb 28, 2015

Keith R. Oesterreich, age 80, was at peace with the Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2015 when Jesus took him home while surrounded by his loving family at the Kathy Hospice.

Keith was born on September 5, 1934 in Ashland, WI to the late Oswald "Pete" and Betty (nee Storck) Oesterreich. He graduated from Ashland High School...

Feb 28, 2015

Gretel Rehm, (nee Bauer) age 95, of West Bend, passed away Saturday February 28, 2015 at Emerald Way, West Bend.

She was born on April 21, 1919 in Esslingen, Germany to the late Ludwig and Elsie (nee Silberhorn) Bauer. Gretel served in the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during WW II. On May 30, 1942 she was united...

Feb 28, 2015

Ronald "Ronnie" Krell, 77, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

He was born on December 19, 1937 in West Bend, WI to the late Sylvester and Dorothy (nee Monday) Krell.

He served in the U.S. Army and after his discharge he was...

Feb 26, 2015

Arlene C. Hinze, nee Figge, 84, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Kathy Hospice.

She was born on January 2, 1931 in Bradley, WI to the late Theodore and Cora (nee Rapel) Figge. Arlene spent her early childhood in Tomahawk, WI and then moved to Milwaukee where she attended school and graduated...

Feb 26, 2015

Charles H. "Charlie" Garbisch, 79, of the town of Scott, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

He was born on May 16, 1935, in the town of Scott, the son of the late Raymond and Malinda (Oppermann) Garbisch, and on May 4, 1957,...

Feb 25, 2015

William E. "Bill" Marsh, 93, of Big Cedar Lake passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on August 25, 1921 in Edgar, WI to the late Frederick and Martha (nee Hughs) Marsh. Bill served honorable in the United States Coast Guard during WW II. After...

Feb 25, 2015

Phillip E. "Phil" Schmidt, 79, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at his home in West Bend surrounded by his family.

Phillip was born on August 19, 1935 in Milwaukee the son of the late Edward and Marian (Fessler) Schmidt, and on April 23, 1955 he was united in marriage to Margaret "Marge"...

Feb 23, 2015

Eldon E. Wulff, 87, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home, Monday, February 23, 2015.

He was born on November 18, 1927, the son of the late William and Alida (Clausing) Wulff, and raised on the farm in Thiensville. On November 25, 1950, he was united in marriage to Arlene...

Feb 22, 2015

Alma L. Habeck, nee Shepherd, age 87, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the Town of West Bend.

She was born on January 4, 1928 in Wauwatosa. On June 21, 1952, Alma was united in marriage to Donald Habeck at Emmanuel Ev. United Brotheran Church...