Obituaries

Nov 30, 2015

Anton T. “Tony” Zeckmeister, 84, of town of Trenton, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, surrounded by his loving family.

Tony was born on June 19, 1931, the son of the late Anton and Catherine (Behrens) Zeckmeister. On October 8, 1955, he was united in marriage to Ruth...

Nov 29, 2015

Edna M. Ruplinger, 92, of Kewaskum, formerly of St. Kilian, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum, with her family at her side.

Edna was born on June 23, 1923 in St. Kilian, the daughter of the late Bernard and Barbara (Hurth) Wondra. On September 27, 1945, she was united in...

Nov 28, 2015

Brian A. Pamperin, age 50, of the Town of Wayne, passed away unexpectedly Saturday November 28, 2015 at his home.

He was born on April 4, 1965 in West Bend to Arthur and Diana (nee Sterr) Pamperin and was raised on the family farm in the Town of Wayne. Brian attended Wayne Elementary School, Kewaskum Middle School,...

Nov 24, 2015

Jack D. Leichtnam, age 84, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday November 24, 2015.

He was born on May 10, 1931 in Clark County near Abbotsford to the late Gorman and Cecelia (nee Thierbach) Leichtnam, and was united in marriage to Joan Witt on May 17, 1952 in Dorchester. Together they resided...

Nov 18, 2015

Jeffrey G. Hardt, 52, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Kathy Hospice.

Jeff was born on November 3, 1963 to James Sr. and Donna (nee Reseburg) Hardt in West Bend. Jeff worked for many years at the Christmas Tree Farm in Park Falls. Previously he worked at Kirchhayn Auto Salvage, Walker...

Nov 14, 2015

Florence M. Degnitz, (nee Jung), 87, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at her home.

She was born on July 8, 1928 to the late Oscar and Amelia (nee Wiesner) Jung in West Bend. She went to elementary school in the Town of Wayne. On July 20,...

Nov 12, 2015

June R. Spielman (nee Schoengrund), age 98, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab, West Bend.

June was born on June 20, 1917 in the town of Westford near Randolph, to the late Paul and Racie (nee Rose) Schoengrund. She attended King’s...

Nov 12, 2015

Carl H. Meyer, 77, of the town of Scott, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at his home.

Carl was born on April 13, 1938, in the town of Kewaskum, the son of the late Frederick and Ella (Block) Meyer. On July 1, 1961, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Stahl at United Church of...

Nov 11, 2015

Frank J. Kuge Jr., age 60, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Froedert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Frank was born on July 24, 1955 in West Milwaukee to the late Frank and Gertrude (nee Michaels) Kuge Sr.  In 1973 he graduated from Pius XI High School.  Frank was united in marriage to Tamra...

Nov 11, 2015

Grace J. Forbes, 82, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk with her family by her side.

Grace was born on April 29, 1933, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late George and Meta (nee Scholtz) Raabe.  On April...

Nov 10, 2015

Audrey Mae Vandenberg, (nee Noegel), age 85, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday November 10, 2015 at The Lighthouse of West Bend.

She was born on December 6, 1929 in Richfield to the late Anthony and Kathryn (nee Worf) Noegel, and was united in marriage to Wilmer “Bill” Vandenberg on October 4, 1952 at Holy Angles Catholic...

Nov 7, 2015

Curtis “Curt” Leon Rogge, 35, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his residence.

He was born on December 14, 1979 to Charles Rogge and Connie Boudry-Hulse in West Bend, WI. When he was just a toddler, Connie and the boys moved to Plymouth, IN, where he...

Nov 6, 2015

Norman. H. “Norm” Tornow Jr., age 56, of Big Cedar Lake, Slinger, passed away Friday November 6, 2015 at his home.

He was born on August 18, 1959 in Milwaukee to Norman and Hazel (nee Lucht) Tornow Sr.

Norm was an active and longtime member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Slinger.

He was...

Nov 6, 2015

Eugene A. Presta, 79, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa surrounded by his loving family.

Eugene was born on May 21, 1936, in Brooklyn.  Eugene was always very proud of his Brooklyn and Italian heritage.  He was a long time resident of West Bend where he shared his...

Nov 6, 2015

Darryl John Plout, 80, of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2015, following a quiet and courageous two year battle with a variety of health issues.

He was born on March 10, 1935, in North Prairie, the son of the late John and Thora (Kaeding) Plout.  Following graduation...

Nov 5, 2015

Raymond J. Geidel, 92, of West Bend went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Lighthouse of West Bend with his family by his side.

Raymond was born on October 15, 1923, to the late Frederick and Alma (nee Geidel) Geidel in Parkston, South Dakota.  On August 16, 1947, he was united...

Nov 4, 2015

Bernice A. “Berni” Trapp, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at Cedar Bay West, West Bend.

Berni was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late John and Marcella (Bulka) Trapp.

Those Berni leaves behind to cherish her memory include her sister, Jeane Gilboy of Kewaskum; a sister-in-law, Ortrud...

Oct 28, 2015

Stephen P. “Steve” Sopkowicz, age 91, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday October 28, 2015 at the Lighthouse of West Bend.

He was born on May 9, 1924 in Goodman to the late Frank and Rose (nee Marchel) Sopkowicz and graduated from Goodman High School in the class of 1942. Steve enlisted in the United States Coast...

Oct 28, 2015

Violet M. King, 85, formerly of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Oak Park Place in Baraboo.

Violet was born on May 16, 1930, in Waukesha, the daughter of the late William and Clara (Zieher) Otto.  She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1948 and started working at a CPA in Waukesha.  Violet also...

Oct 26, 2015

Dean K. Hoss, 53, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa surrounded by his loving family.

Dean was born on January 24, 1962, the son of Robert and Gloria (Gompf) Hoss, and on October 29, 1988, he was united in marriage to Donna DiMotto at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in...