Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Mabel L. Rusch

Mabel L. Rusch

Sep 26, 2015

Mabel L. Rusch, 94, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Lighthouse of West Bend.

Mabel was born on January 11, 1921, to the late Paul and Louise (Kasten) Liesener. On November 7, 1943, she was united in marriage to Elmer Rusch at David Star Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jackson.  Elmer preceded Mabel...

Vernon O. Kumrow

Vernon O. Kumrow

Sep 25, 2015

Vernon O. Kumrow, 87, of the town of Scott, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015, at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Vernon was born on July 26, 1928, in the town of Scott, the son of the late Gerhard and Leona (Ramthum) Kumrow. He attended LaFollette Grade School in the town...

Karen P. (Scheidt)  O'Leary

Karen P. (Scheidt) O'Leary

Sep 24, 2015

Karen P. O’Leary (nee Scheidt), 68, of West Bend, entered Eternal life on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on January 18, 1947 to the late Albert and Doris (nee Liddle) Scheidt in Milwaukee. She graduated from Custer high school in Milwaukee and went on to Beautician school. She enjoyed bird...

Donald E. Phelan

Donald E. Phelan

Sep 23, 2015

Donald E. Phelan, 89, of West Bend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015, at the Cedar Lake Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born on February 5, 1926, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Edward and Ethel (nee Archer) Phelan.  Donald was united in marriage to...

Stanley F. "Heavy" Renderman

Stanley F. "Heavy" Renderman

Sep 22, 2015

Stanley F. “Heavy” Renderman, 70, of Lomira, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

Stan was born on April 23, 1945, in Fond du Lac, to the late Howard and Virginia (Rozek) Renderman and on October 29, 1966, he was united in marriage to Judith “Judy” Binning at Oakfield United Methodist Church.

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John H. Mcnamara

John H. Mcnamara

Sep 19, 2015

John H. McNamara, 86, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

He was born on April 28, 1929 in Detroit, MI to the late James and Margaret (nee Carroll) McNamara.  After graduating from De LaSalle High School, John earned a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Detroit and then a Master’s Degree from...

Susan L. (Krahn)  Jollie

Susan L. (Krahn) Jollie

Sep 16, 2015

Susan L. “Susie” Jollie, (nee Krahn) age 68, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday September 16, 2015 at The Kathy Hospice.

She was born on November 17, 1946 in West Bend to the late Alvin and Ludella (nee Ciriacks) Krahn, and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1964. On November 13, 1971 Susie...

Susan "Sue" A. (Bird)  Heltemes

Susan "Sue" A. (Bird) Heltemes

Sep 16, 2015

Susan “Sue” A. Heltemes (nee Bird), 78, of West Bend, found peace on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

Sue was born on July 10, 1937 to the late Robert and Marguerite (nee Hebert) Bird in Fond du Lac, WI. She graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac...

Priscilla B. (Enderle)  Machmueller

Priscilla B. (Enderle) Machmueller

Sep 16, 2015

Priscilla B. Machmueller, (nee Enderle) age 83, of Iron Ridge, passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation in West Bend.

She was born on January 7, 1932 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Theresa to the late Albert and Ella (nee Benter) Enderle and was united in marriage...

Shirley L. (Kempf)  Koepke

Shirley L. (Kempf) Koepke

Sep 15, 2015

Shirley L. Koepke (nee Kempf), 88, of Adell, found peace on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Beechwood Rest Home.

She was born on March 28, 1927 to the late Erwin and Erma (nee Moldenhauer) Kempf in Fond du Lac County, town of Auburn, WI. She graduated from Kewaskum high school in 1944. On May 25, 1946, she...

Kenneth E. "Ken" Darmody

Kenneth E. "Ken" Darmody

Sep 14, 2015

Kenneth E. “Ken” Darmody, 69, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2015, from a heart attack.

Ken was born on August 27, 1946, in Milwaukee, to the late Clyde and Mildred (Ahlers) Darmody and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1965. In June of 1965, Ken enlisted in the U.S....

Lynes W. "Fezz" Fellenz

Lynes W. "Fezz" Fellenz

Sep 14, 2015

Lynes W. “Fezz” Fellenz, 90, of Beechwood, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Beechwood Rest Home.

He was born on September 4, 1925, in Beechwood, the son of the late Peter and Martha (Siegfried) Fellenz. On July 10, 1948, he was united in marriage to Marion Hintz at Immanuel Lutheran Church in the town of...

Wilton A. Kirchner

Wilton A. Kirchner

Sep 14, 2015

Wilton A. Kirchner, 91, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation in Lomira.

Wilton was born on January 12, 1924, the son of the late Oscar and Alma (Ramel) Kirchner. On October 16, 1948, he was united in marriage to Patricia Wagner at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in...

Richard "Rick" Quinlan

Richard "Rick" Quinlan

Sep 13, 2015

Richard “Rick” J. Quinlan, 65, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2015.

He was born on January 24, 1950 to the late Joseph and Norma (nee Gustin) Quinlan in Fond du Lac, WI. He graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac and later attending the University...

Harold W. "Buddy/Perky" Perkins

Harold W. "Buddy/Perky" Perkins

Sep 12, 2015

Harold Walter Perkins, 86, also known as Buddy or Perky, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2015, surrounded by family.

Harold was born on October 13, 1928, in Milwaukee, to the late Dorwin and Elizabeth (Muckerheide) Perkins.  Harold moved to Kewaskum at around age three and graduated 8th grade from Holy Trinity School and from Kewaskum High...

Joseph M. Libecki

Joseph M. Libecki

Sep 6, 2015

Joseph M. Libecki, 81, of Theresa, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his residence.

Joe was born on January 11, 1934 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph B. and Irene (nee Karolczak) Libecki.  He served in the U.S. Navy for 3 ½ years during the Korean War.  He married Carol A. Miller on May 25,...

Dolores C. Feilbach

Dolores C. Feilbach

Sep 5, 2015

Dolores C. Feilbach, 85, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Theresa, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at St. Agnes Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 29, 1930, in Mayville, the daughter of the late Robert and Verna (Indermuehle) Bauer. On May 7, 1949, she was united in marriage to Charles W....

Delores "Lorey" F. Hereau

Delores "Lorey" F. Hereau

Sep 1, 2015

Delores F. “Lorey” Hereau  (nee Wiganowski), 94, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Cedar Bay West, in West Bend.

Lorey was born on August 25, 1921, in Plymouth, the daughter of the late William and Magdalina (Fiebrink) Wiganowski.  On June 19, 1941, she was united in marriage to Arthur Hereau in Tiffin,...

Esther Ruth (Kielisch)  Lembck

Esther Ruth (Kielisch) Lembck

Sep 1, 2015

Esther R. Lembck (Nee Kielisch), 94, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord and her family on Tuesday, September 1, 2015.

She was born on August 29, 1921 to the late Oscar and Emmy (nee Klempel) Kielisch in Dortmund, Germany. She moved to the United States at the age of 7, with only...

Christopher J. Holz

Christopher J. Holz

Aug 20, 2015

Christopher “Chris” J. Holz, 53, of Saukville, passed away on August 20, 2015 at Community Memorial Hospital, Menomonee Falls.

He was born on July 27, 1962 in Fond Du Lac, WI. Chris drove semi / dump trucks his entire life. He was currently employed at Kruepke Trucking and worked at West Bend Transit previous to that.

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