Obituaries

Jun 25, 2015

Hunter Randolph Stevens Jr, of West Bend, died of natural causes at the age of 91 on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Vista Pointe II in Menomonee Falls.

He was born on January 4, 1924 to the late Hunter and Valeria (nee Roberts) Stevens Sr. and was raised in Philadelphia, PA.

Joining the Navy in...

Jun 24, 2015

Neal J. Lechner, age 87, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015 at his home.

He was born on January 1, 1928 in Phelps to the late Edward and Gladys (nee Crass) Lechner, and graduated from Phelps High School in the class of 1946.

On September 3, 1949 Neal was united in marriage...

Jun 24, 2015

Richard "Ducky" Zehren, 68, of Campbellsport, found peace on Wednesday, June 24, 2015.

He was born on June 18, 1947, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Leo and Madeline (Ruplinger) Zehren.

Richard worked at the West Bend Company for 39...

Jun 22, 2015

Mary L. Kletti, (nee Abell) age 64, of Port Ludlow, WA, formerly of Slinger, returned to God on Monday June 22, 2015.

She was born on April 14, 1951 in Milwaukee to John and Jean (nee Hellberg) Abell. Mary was a graduate from Whitefish Bay High School in 1969 and attended the Stratton Business College. Mary worked...

Jun 20, 2015

Irving "Irv" R. Schmidt, 98, of West Bend, entered Resurrection Life on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at The Cottages at Cedar Run, West Bend.

He was born on June 22, 1916 to the late Richard and Anna (nee Lang) Schmidt in Menominee, MI. In high school he was an outstanding basketball player. He honorably served in the...

Jun 14, 2015

Ruby A. Hohlweck, 96, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

She was born on July 8, 1918, in the town of Wayne, the daughter of the late Philip and Emma (Hembel) Menger. On July 1, 1944, Ruby was united in...

Jun 13, 2015

Alverna O. McBride (nee Chinander), 100, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Celia's Home, West Bend.

She was born on October 31, 1914 to the late Ernest and Elsie (nee Gall) Chinander in Centuria, WI. She grew up on the family farm. She was united in marriage to Charles A. McBride...

Jun 13, 2015

John Paul Schleicher, age 48, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday June 13, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

He was born on June 30, 1966 in Milwaukee to John and Mary (nee Semrad) Schleicher and was united in marriage to Erika Morrison on June 16, 2001 in Racine. Together they made...

Jun 8, 2015

Barbara "Barb" A. Ryan (nee Manus), 62, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on December 10, 1952 to the late Jesse and Jean (nee Mixen) Manus in Anna, Illinois. As a child she had a health issue and had a pioneer open heart surgery in...

Jun 6, 2015

Marvin M. "Marv" Schmeling, age 84, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Kathy Hospice and is now at peace.

He was born on December 18, 1930 in Beaver Dam, WI to the late Martin and Lilly (nee Lauersdorf) Schmeling. He enlisted in the U. S. Army on September 20, 1951 and...

Jun 4, 2015

Joyce M. Roethke, (nee Grahl), age 81, of West Bend, passed away Thursday June 4, 2015 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

She was born on November 3, 1933 in Fond du Lac to the late Bernard and Bardine (nee Schultz) Grahl, and graduated from Goodrich High School in the class of 1952. On...

Jun 3, 2015

Dolores C. Kiefer, 95, of Slinger, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

She was born on August 30, 1919, in Slinger, the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Friess) Wagner.  On June 20, 1942, she was united in marriage to Andrew...

Jun 1, 2015

Betty Jane Ehley, (nee Eicher) age 81, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Monday June 1, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on September 29, 1933 in the Town of Barton to the late Nicholas and Marcella (nee Schmidt) Eicher and moved with her family to West Allis at an early...

May 31, 2015

Raymond Joseph Elsinger, 96, died peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Hope Assisted Living where he had been a resident for the past 17 months. Prior to him living at Hope, he lived on his farm on South Water Street Road for over 47 years.

Raymond was born on the family homestead,...

May 30, 2015

Clarence J. Steger, 88, a resident of Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2015.

He was born in Theresa on August 3, 1926, the son of the late Lawrence and Loretta Steger. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving from 1944 to 1946. He married Betty Lau on November...

May 29, 2015

James "Jim" A. Schmidt, 84, of West Bend, found peace on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Cedar Community.

He was born on September 14, 1930 to the late Arthur and Nora (nee Andersen) Schmidt in Milwaukee WI. He went on to attend the University of Wisconsin - Madison where, in 1951, he was part of the National...

May 29, 2015

Bertine C. Bloch, 61, of Brownsville entered his happy hunting ground on Friday, May 29, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.

He was born on August 8, 1953 to the late Berthold and Nora (nee Devine) Bloch in Ripon WI. He graduated from East Anchorage High School in Alaska in 1972. After high school he...

May 26, 2015

Johanna "Jo" Wilke, nee Holford, 83, of West Bend, found eternal peace with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Jo was born on January 22, 1932 in Clinton, WI to the late Elmer and Marie (nee Gibbons) Holford. She married Wilfred Erickson in 1955 and he passed away on September 29,...

May 24, 2015

Herbert L. Timmerman Jr., 82, of Kewaskum, passed away peaceful y at home with his family present.

He was born on February 7, 1933 to the late Herbert and Edna (nee Blumenburg) Timmerman Sr. in Port Washington, WI. Herbert was a hard worker and at age 11 started with two paper routes every morning and evening, through...

May 24, 2015

Terrina S. Fellenz, 22, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015.

She was born on April 2, 1993, the daughter of Phillip and Sue (Stoltzmann) Fellenz. Terrina graduated Kewaskum High School in 2011 and was president of her senior class. She was active in many class clubs and organizations throughout High...