Obituaries

Mar 31, 2014

Kathleen Ann Kircher (nee Renk), age 72, of the town of Kewaskum found peace on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

Kathy was born on June 9, 1941 in Myra, WI to the late Arthur and Louise (nee Kluever) Renk. She was a 1958 graduate Slinger High School. On August...

Mar 28, 2014

Harry A. Raasch, 93, of Theresa, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira with his family by his side. He was born on November 21, 1920, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Harry and Irene (Klenzendorf) Raasch, and on November 4, 1946, he was united in marriage to Ann Felt in...

Mar 24, 2014

Mary Ann (Marianne) Shane, (nee Osen) age 89 , of West Bend, passed away on Monday March 24, 2014 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

She was born on October 10, 1924 in Green Bay to the late Roy and Ethel (nee Schmidt) Osen and was united in marriage to...

Mar 23, 2014

Kathryn “Katie” Paine, nee Masters, 89, of West Bend, formerly of Big Cedar Lake, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital following a short illness.

Kathryn was born in Milwaukee on February 9, 1925 to the late William and Margaret (nee Coakley) Masters. Kathryn grew up in Milwaukee where she met Charles...

Mar 23, 2014

James D. "Jim" a/k/a "Jim O." Oelhafen, 66, of the town of Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 23, 2014.

He was born on April 9, 1947, in West Bend, the son of the late John A. and Therese J. (Vogt) Oelhafen, and on May 25, 1968, he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Schmitt...

Mar 17, 2014

Joyce M. Rowe, (nee Kirst), age 88, of West Bend, passed away Monday March 17, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, West Bend. She was born on May 1, 1925 in Fond du Lac to the late Edward and Hilda (nee Herriges) Kirst. Joyce attended St. Mary’s elementary school and graduated from St. Mary’s Springs High School in...

Mar 16, 2014

Elmer R. Hallen, 89, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014, at his home with his family at his side.

He was born on June 22, 1924, in Northbrook, Illinois, the son of the late Ray and Louise (Doll) Hallen, and on February 23, 1946, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Schmidt in...

Mar 14, 2014

Marion R. Merwin, 95, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend.

She was born on January 3, 1919, in Hamilton, Montana, the daughter of the late Ernest and Gena (Johnson) Ruesch, and on February 14, 1945, she was united in marriage to Arvin...

Mar 12, 2014

Myron “Mike” Wagner, 91, formerly of West Bend and Pewaukee, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Highlands at New Castle Place in Mequon.

He was born on June 25, 1922 in the town of Wayne to the late Arthur and Olga (nee Macheel) Wagner. He grew up in the town of Wayne and...

Mar 11, 2014

Marion L. Laufer, nee Brieske, 92, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday March 11, 2014 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

She was born on November 5, 1921 in Batavia to the late Harvey and Elsie (nee Wegner) Brieske and she grew up on a farm in Batavia. Marion worked at West Bend Woolen...

Mar 9, 2014

Dennis W. "Denny" Mildbrandt, age 66, of West Bend, passed away Sunday March 9, 2014 at The Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk.

He was born on July 29, 1947 in Fond du Lac to Warren and Gladys (nee Puls) Mildbrandt. Dennis grew up in Mayville and graduated from Mayville High School in the class of...

Mar 8, 2014

Gary O. Durr, age 74, of Jackson, found peace on Saturday, March 8, 2014 while surrounded by his family at the Kathy Hospice.

He was born on May 30, 1939 in Milwaukee to the late Henry and Evelyn (nee Garrigan) Durr. Gary attended Carlton Grade School in Milwaukee and was a 1957 graduate of Custer High School...

Mar 2, 2014

Lucia Grams, nee Gehrke, 87, formerly of Mayville, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014at Hillside Manor Nursing Home in Beaver Dam.

She was born on March 13, 1926 in Mayville to the late Adolph and Alma (nee Kanzenbach) Gehrke. Lucia married Rev. William Grams on May 31, 1969 at Mayville Assembly of God. William passed away on...

Mar 2, 2014

Eugene J. Kenney, age 84, of West Bend, was called home to go fishing with St. Peter on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend.

Gene was born on July 7, 1929 on the family farm in Medford to the late Florence and Alvina (nee Hefter) Kenney. He graduated from Medford High School...

Mar 1, 2014

Carol J. Grissman, (nee Troedel), age 78, of West Bend, passed away Saturday March 1, 2014 at Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in Germantown.

She was born in West Bend on June 4, 1935 to the late Arthur and Gladys (nee Untch) Troedel. Carol graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1953 and...

Mar 1, 2014

Eugene E. Schmidt, 76, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on February 15, 1938, in Barton, the son of the late Andrew and Susan (Schmidt) Schmidt. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Barton and was a 1956 graduate...

Feb 27, 2014

Anthony J. "Tony" Shields, 42, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014.

He was born on June 29, 1971 in Evansville, IN to Richard and Nancy Jo (nee Miller) Shields.

Tony was employed at Seneca Foods in Oakfield for several years. His red Harley-Davidson was his pride and joy. He loved to...

Feb 27, 2014

Hollis M. Muench, 70, of Beechwood, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center in Sheboygan.

She was born on December 9, 1943, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Helmut and Irene (Ringle) Kohl, and on May 22, 1965, she was united in marriage to LeRoy Muench at St. Lucas...

Feb 25, 2014

Andrew J. Rinzel, 95, of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2014, at his home. He was born on October 4, 1918, in the town of Auburn, the son of the late Hubert and Louisa (Rauen) Rinzel, and on August 23, 1944, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Becker. The couple farmed in the Germantown area for many...

Feb 24, 2014

Frances D. Kissinger, nee Pieper, 91, of West Bend, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on January 26, 1923 in New Holstein to the late Franklin and Wilhelmina (nee Roeh) Pieper. Fran lived in California from 1952 to 1956 and worked at an aircraft company. After returning to...