Obituaries

Mar 1, 2016

Ronald Adair Breitkreutz passed into eternal life on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the age of 74 surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on October 17, 1941 in Hartford to the late August and Viola (nee Rau) Breitkreutz.  He attended Mayville High School graduating in the class of 1959.  Ron was a reluctant draftee, but...

Feb 27, 2016

Gertrude M. Marx, 95, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Kettle Moraine Gardens, surrounded by her loving family.

Gertrude was born on September 17, 1920, the daughter of the late Jacob and Gertrude (Marx) Theusch. On July 6, 1948, she was united in marriage to Joseph Marx at St. Michael Catholic...

Feb 27, 2016

Dennis R. “Wizard” Zielicke, age 63, found peace on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Dennis was born on August 21, 1952 to the late Lester and Joyce (nee Cotter) Zielicke in West Bend.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Lexington.  He loved...

Feb 25, 2016

Joyce R. Gavin (nee Stern), 88, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with her loving family by her side.

She was born on October 2, 1927 in West Bend, the daughter of the late Edward and Lorilla (nee Schacht) Stern and on June 9, 1948, she was united...

Feb 22, 2016

Robert O. Keller, 81, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016, in Dodge County.

Robert was born on February 8, 1935, the son of the late Edward and Elvira (Burton) Keller. On June 25, 1960, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Hommerding at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Washington. Elizabeth preceded Robert in...

Feb 19, 2016

Floyd A. Endlich, 79, of West Bend, found peace on Friday February 19, 2016 at the Lawlis Family Hospice, Mequon.

He was born on August 14, 1936 to the late Edward Sr. and Viola (nee Klumb) Endlich in Milwaukee, WI. Floyd honorably served in the United States Army. On June 6, 1964 he was united in marriage...

Feb 15, 2016

Dennis J. Dzemske, 62, of Sacramento CA, found peace on Monday February 15, 2016 unexpectedly after battling a brief illness.

He was born on March 1, 1953 to Edward and Elaine (nee Jeske) Dzemske in Milwaukee WI. Dennis always made life interesting. He excelled at playing the drums and was in several local rock groups. They even...

Feb 15, 2016

Dolores M. “Dee” Prost, 95, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

Dolores was born on October 1, 1920, the daughter of the late Henry and Meta (Wiedmeyer) Jansen. On November 8, 1958, she was united in marriage to Willard “Barney” Prost. Barney preceded Dolores in death...

Feb 11, 2016

Beatrice “Betty” A. Covill, (nee Blood), 91, of West Bend, passed away on February 11, 2016 at the Waterford Assisted Living Facility, West Bend.

She was born on December 20, 1924 to the late Calvin and Ina (nee Remer) Blood in Oshkosh, WI. Betty Attended Oshkosh high school and graduated in 1943. She sang in the choir...

Feb 10, 2016

Delores E. Ziemer (nee Kleman), 93, of Jackson, passed away on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Ivy Manor in Jackson with her family at her side.

She was born on January 7, 1923, on the family homestead farm in the Town of Trenton to the late Arthur and Ilma (nee Schubert) Kleman.  On November 11, 1944,...

Feb 10, 2016

Edward W. “Ed” Koepke, 85, of Beechwood, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood.

Edward was born on October 29, 1930, the son of the late Edward and Alma (Suemnicht) Koepke and was a 1948 graduate of Kewaskum High School. Following graduation, Edward...

Feb 7, 2016

Gerald E. Wilke, age 69, of West Bend, passed away Sunday February 7, 2016 at his residence.

He was born on December 18, 1946 in Fond du Lac to the late Henry and Evelyn (nee Breseman) Wilke, and was raised on the family farm in the Town of Wayne. Gerald attended Spring Grade School (on the corner...

Feb 7, 2016

Marylin A. Thull, 92, of the town of Farmington, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at Hawthorn Manor in West Bend.

Marylin was born on September 4, 1923, the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Brockhaus) Heilmann. On September 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to Norbert Thull at Holy Angels...

Feb 5, 2016

Lorraine B. “Encie” Boden, 80, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life where she rejoined the love of her life Rick, on Friday, February 5, 2016, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with her family at her side.

She was born on July 8, 1935, the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (nee Batzler) Westerman and on September...

Feb 5, 2016

Joan E. Sutter, nee Chapman, age 95, of St. Therese, New Hope, MN, formerly of West Bend, WI, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016.

She was born on January 27, 1921 in Cairo, Egypt to the late Prof. Henry and Gladys (nee Chandler) Chapman.  At the age of 5, she came to the United States from England...

Feb 3, 2016

Vivian M. Stommel, 71, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Vivian was born on February 12, 1944, the daughter of the late James and Marcella (Feucht) Clark. She was united in marriage to Arnold “Arnie” Stommel on September 16, 1967, at St....

Feb 1, 2016

Zatha D. Walter, nee Welch, 99, went to her Heavenly Home on Monday, February 1, 2016 at her daughter Susan’s house in Iron Ridge.

She was born on January 9, 1917 in Dana, Iowa to the late Charles Earl Welch and Susie Maude (nee Truesdale) Welch.  The family later moved to Jefferson Iowa where she attended Jefferson...

Jan 31, 2016

Annette J. “Annie” Stommel, 46, of Kewaskum, found peace on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the Pavilion of Glacier Valley in Slinger.

Annie was born on January 31, 1970, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Arnold and Vivian (Clark) Stommel. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1988 and then went on to culinary...

Jan 25, 2016

Gertrude E. Pallowick (nee Primasing), age 92, was born to eternal life on Monday, January 25, 2016.

She was born on October 4, 1923 in Milwaukee to the late John and Luella (nee Egleston) Primasing.  She was united in marriage to Roger Pallowick on June 17, 1944 in Henderson, KY.

Shortly before June17, 1944, a...

Jan 25, 2016

Kenneth L. Troedel, 85, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on Monday, January 25, 2016 at The Kathy Hospice.

He was born on July 2, 1930 in the town of Barton to the late Bert and Marie (nee Worf) Troedel. On June 6, 1959 he was united in marriage to Gladys “Pat” Kolkema at St. John’s Ev....