Obituaries

Jan 23, 2015

Marjorie A. Bursack, nee Snyder, 89, of West Bend, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on July 12, 1925 in Avoca, WI to the late Walter and Della (nee Wonn) Snyder. She married Harold Strasse and Harold passed away on March 7, 1961. She then married Vilas "Vi"...

Jan 22, 2015

Karstedt, Kenneth H. Passed away after a lengthy illness this past Thursday, January 22, 2015 at age 85 in Bonita Springs, Florida. He loved to golf.

He was born October 29, 1929. He was married for 65 years to Virginia (Neubert) Karstedt. And he loved to golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 20, 2015

Patricia Ann “Legs” Taylor (nee Topik), of the town of Scott, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 in Amherst, Wisconsin close to her son and extended family.

Pat was born on February 23, 1954 in Garden City, Michigan the daughter of the late Frank and Cecilia (nee Zeszotarski) Topik.  She was united in marriage to Timothy...

Jan 19, 2015

Mary Lou Kuester, formerly Mary Lou Clark, (nee Bisdee), age 92, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend on January 19, 2015.

Mary was born on January 5th, 1923 in Escanaba Michigan to the late Charles and Dagmar (nee Andersen) Bisdee. Mary went to the University of Michigan and later moved...

Jan 19, 2015

John C. Scharf, 82, of Lomira, was welcomed to heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 19, 2015, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

He was born on October 13, 1932, the son of the late William and Josephine (Zahn) Scharf in the very house he lived in until his recent...

Jan 18, 2015

Alice Lavina Donoghue (nee Flint), age 86, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Alice was born on October 19, 1928, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to the late George and Astrid (nee Swanson) Flint. Alice loved road trips, meeting new people and life; she always had...

Jan 18, 2015

Marilyn J. Erlandson, (nee Hammerlund) age 94, of West Bend, WI, formerly of La Crosse, WI, passed away Sunday January 18, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

She was born on December 23, 1920 in Galva, IL to the late John and Alice (nee Johnson) Hammerlund, and was united in marriage to...

Jan 18, 2015

Orville F. Schneiter, 83, of the city of Fond du Lac, formerly of Lomira, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at the Woodlands Senior Park.

He was born on March 3, 1931, in the Town of Lomira, the son of the late Ernst and Hilda (Schwartz) Schneiter, and on December 2,...

Jan 16, 2015

Arlyne Pierce, nee Christian, age 91, of the town of Polk, died on Friday, January 16, 2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on April 30, 1923, in the town of Herman, Dodge County, to the late John and Adela (nee Milbrot) Christian. She married Lawrence W. Pierce on October 4, 1947. They resided...

Jan 16, 2015

Ivan Rudolph Sampson, 99, of Lomira, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

He was born on November 16, 1915 in Buffalo Center, Iowa, the son of the late Sam and Bertha (Brita Engedal) Sampson.  Ivan attended school until the 8th grade, and continued to love to learn...

Jan 13, 2015

Lorna M. Waechter, age 97, of West Bend, formally of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the Town of West Bend.

Lorna was born on October 11, 1917 in the town of Jackson to the late Henry and Kathryn (nee Hembel) Waechter. In her younger...

Jan 11, 2015

Kathleen M. Stoltz (nee Kullmann), age 98, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

Kathleen was born on February 24, 1916 in Milwaukee to the late Jacob and Viola (nee Schairer) Kullmann. She was a lifelong resident of West Bend and was...

Jan 11, 2015

Marvin R. Jacob, 87, of the town of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 6, 1927, the son of the late, Arthur and Marie (Kirchner) Jacob, and on October 7, 1967 he was united in marriage to Carol...

Jan 10, 2015

Nora H. Backhaus, 69, of the town of Barton, passed on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on October 29, 1945 to the late Everette and AngAC.le (nee Lanssens) Taylor in Rue De Lidustrie, Belgium. Her family came to the United States when she was 2 months old. She went...

Jan 9, 2015

Gregory P. Formella, 64, of Germantown, passed away suddenly and peacefully after a short illness on January 9, 2015 at his home.

He was born on Nov 3, 1950 to the late Lawrence and Dorothy (nee Lepinski) Formella in Stevens Point, WI. He graduated from Rhinelander high school in 1969. He later graduated from the University of...

Jan 8, 2015

Dennis A. "Bubba" Netko, age 65, of Wautoma, was called off on another adventure, on January 8, 2015 at his home, with his family by his side.

He was born on March 9, 1949 in Milwaukee to Elmer and Mary (nee Rude) Netko. After Graduating from high school in 1968, Bubba served honorably in the United States...

Jan 8, 2015

Helen M. Ruplinger, 89, of the Town of Wayne, entered Eternal Life on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

She was born on March 24, 1925, in St. Michaels, the daughter of the late Alois and Florence (Schneider) Herriges and on October 24, 1945, she was united in marriage to...

Jan 7, 2015

Loretta W. Houting (nee Kletti), 96, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Cedar Community, in the town of West Bend.

She was born on September 11, 1918 to the late Jacob and Alma (nee Rheingans) Kletti in Milwaukee. She graduated from Wauwatosa East High School in 1936. After business school, she began...

Jan 5, 2015

John T. Schumann, 87, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Cedar Lake Community West Bend.

He was born on November 26, 1927 to the late Hubert and Florence (nee Borchardt) Schumann in Milwaukee WI. He graduated from Wauwatosa public schools and was a member of the swim team at Wauwatosa East....

Jan 5, 2015

Catherine E. Rutledge (nee Race), age 93, of Jackson, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at Cedar Community in the Town of West Bend.

She was born on November 24, 1921 in Claremont, VA to the late Steve and Mary (Ladamercki) Race. Catherine married Bertram Turner in November 1946 in Glendale, CA and he passed away in...