Obituaries

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...

Jan 5, 2015

Marcella (Marcie) M. Harbeck, 95, passed away at her home in Kewaskum on Monday, January 5, 2015 surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren.

She was born October 29, 1919 in Milwaukee, a daughter of Louis and Agnes (Brodzeller) Heisler. They preceded her in death. Marcie moved to Kewaskum with her parents and brothers when she was a...

Jan 4, 2015

Eileen E. Jessel (nee Freiberg), age 71, of Iron Ridge, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.

Eileen was born on November 6, 1943 in Fort Riley, Kansas to the late Carlton and Frances (nee Ptak) Freiberg. She had a passion to care for...

Jan 4, 2015

Sharon A. Beal, 66, of the town Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2015, at her home, with her family at her side.

She was born on December 20, 1948, the daughter of the late Carl and Marie (Kahut) Volm, and on May 13, 1971, she was united in marriage to...

Jan 3, 2015

Leo J. Bonlender, 89, of Kewaskum, entered in eternal life on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at his home.

He was born on March 8, 1925, in St. Killian, the son of the late Ervin and Margaret (Heisler) Bonlender.  Leo was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum.  He drove truck for...

Dec 31, 2014

Myrtle E. Liepert (nee Abel), 86, of West Bend, Passed away on Wednesday December 31, 2014 at The Emerald Way in West Bend.

Myrtle was born on March 10, 1928 in West Bend to the late Elmer and Elvira (nee Schaefer) Abel, and was united in marriage to Lloyd Liepert at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in...

Dec 30, 2014

Lawrence W. Hillman, age 90, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.

Larry was born on January 10, 1924 in Two Harbors, MN. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II. He then attended the University of...

Dec 29, 2014

Esther H. Hamm (nee Hoffmann), age 94, of West Bend, passed away Monday December 29, 2014 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 31, 1920 in West Bend to the late Edwin and Clara (nee Klaehn) Hoffmann and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1938.

On...

Dec 28, 2014

Martin A. "Marty" Knoll, age 68, of West Bend, was unexpectedly called home to be with his Lord, Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee.

He was born on April 2, 1946 in Frankenmuth/Vassar, MI to the late Arthur and Lydia (nee Weiss) Knoll. After high school Marty earned his BA Degree at...

Dec 27, 2014

Richard W. Sexton, 77, of Fond du Lac, was called home to be with His Lord on Saturday December 27, 2014 at the Sterling Home in Fond du Lac.

He was born on September 28, 1937 to the late Edgar and Esther (nee Klug) Sexton in Milwaukee WI. He served honorably in the United States Air Force....