Obituaries

Oct 9, 2013

Walter R. "Ron" Spieth, age 77, of West Bend, was called home to be with his Lord and other loved ones, including his granddaughter, on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his home.

He was born on May 3, 1936 in Detroit, MI to the late William "Hank" and Dorothy (nee Rudick) Spieth. He was united in marriage...

Oct 9, 2013

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Richard E. Sieckman, age 92, on October 9, 2013.

He was the loving husband of Beth, proud and guiding father of Mark and Scott and served as a second father to Matthias Kastell. He is also survived by his sister, Doris Zirbel and many...

Oct 8, 2013

Ronald M. Fick, age 70, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

He was born on May 3, 1943 in Milwaukee to Arthur and Lorraine (nee Ern) Fick, and graduated from Custer High School in the class of 1961. On March 26, 1966 Ron was united in marriage...

Oct 7, 2013

Judith E. "Judy" Busack of West Bend, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

She was the daughter of the late Lester and Doris (Heuel) Farrow, and on August 7, 1982, she was united in marriage to John Busack in LaValle.

Judy was a children's librarian...

Oct 6, 2013

Rose E. Holz (nee Gonring), age 93, of Big Cedar Lake, was called home to Heaven on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born at Gonring's Resort on Big Cedar Lake on July 15, 1920 to the late Jac and Mary (nee Weber) Gonring. Rose spent her childhood at...

Oct 6, 2013

Sunday, October 6, 2013, the Lord called Sandra L. Roebke of Lomira to her heavenly home.

She was born on August 2, 1945, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Herbert and Alma (Giese) Roebke. Her parents brought her to be baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wrightstown.

Sandra attended public school from...

Oct 4, 2013

Rev. Jerome "Jerry" S. Petersen, age 77, of West Bend, was called home to be with his Lord on Friday October 4, 2013 from The Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk.

He was born on February 2, 1936 in Hartland to the late Raymond and Myrtle (nee Ludwigsen) Petersen. Jerry graduated from Hartland High School in...

Oct 3, 2013

Patricia "Pat" A. Schneider, nee Miller, age 82, of Jackson, found eternal peace Thursday, October 3, 2013 at St Joseph's Home & Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Prairie.

She was born on December 2, 1930 in Sullivan, IN to the late Russell and Anne (nee Allen) Miller. Patricia grew up and attended high school in Texas and went...

Oct 3, 2013

Eugene Guenther, 75, of the town of Scott, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.

He was born on February 4, 1938, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Erich and Adella (Schultz) Guenther, and on September 17, 1958, he was united in marriage to Judith Wagner at Immanuel...

Sep 29, 2013

Ervin F. Mielkie, 72, of St. Kilian, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on October 25, 1940, in Theresa, the son of the late Ralph and Amelda "Millie" (Steger) Mielkie, and on June 7, 1969, he was united in marriage to Darlene DeSmidt at...

Sep 27, 2013

LeRoy E. Thom, age 91, of West Bend, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at Froedtert Health St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born on July 31, 1922 in Woodland and was raised on a farm just outside of Rubicon. LeRoy attended school until 6th grade after which he was needed for work on the farm. During WW...

Sep 24, 2013

Cyrena Ruth Strassman was welcomed into the Lord’s loving arms at the age of 100 on Tuesday, September 24th, 2013.  She passed away in the compassionate and loving care of Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center’s staff in Lomira.

She was born on November 13, 1912, in the township of Lomira, the daughter of the late Carl and...

Sep 24, 2013

Mary H. Rahn, 93, of the town of Auburn, passed away on her birthday, Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira with her husband at her side.

She was born on September 24, 1920, in Ashford, the daughter of the late Emil and Mary (Cermach) Brath, and was a 1939 graduate of...

Sep 23, 2013

Julie A. Bittermann, nee Fuerniss, 65, of West Bend, WI, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, LA.

She was born on September 28, 1947 in Parkston, SD to Arnold and Helene (nee Laufer) Fuerniss. She attended Choteau Creek #5 Grade School in Charles Mix County and she graduated from Delmont South...

Sep 23, 2013

Robert Koput, 79, of the township of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2013, at his home.

He was born on April 18, 1934, in Wauwatosa, the son of the late Frank and Stella (Ferfecki) Koput.

Robert enjoyed organic farming. He was an avid fisherman and had fun watching wrestling on TV as...

Sep 21, 2013

Michael H. Blank, 64, of West Bend, passed away and went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 21, 2013.

He was born on May 10, 1949 in Fond du Lac to the late Herbert and Marian (nee Pfeifer) Blank. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1967. On November 23, 1972 he was...

Sep 18, 2013

Dale Halliburton, age 82, of the town of Trenton, was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

He was born on July 1, 1931 in Milwaukee to the late William and Ruth (nee Voigt) Halliburton. On October 9, 1953, Dale was united in marriage to Joan Paula Sell in Milwaukee. Dale owned...

Sep 18, 2013

Lillian M. Pfeiffer, nee Bumiller, age 105A½, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Cedar Bay West at Cedar Community.

She was born on March 18, 1908 in the town of Trenton to the late Henry and Caroline (nee Klein) Bumiller. Lillian was united in marriage to Rudolph "Rudy" Pfeiffer on July 18, 1931...

Sep 17, 2013

Eugene "Gene" J. Polze entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, September 17, 2013

He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Polze (nee Ehley); three children, Joseph (Corey) Turcotte, Michael (Amanda) Polze, and Brittany (fiancAC. Steve) Polze; two grandchildren, Aubrey Turcotte and Aiden Polze; two sisters, Mona (Jim) Rattunde and Rose Flairty; a brother, Ervin Polze; mother-in-law, Betty...

Sep 17, 2013

Mark C. Feilbach, 59, of Theresa, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac from complications due to exposure to Agent Orange. Mark fought to the very end.

He was born on March 7, 1954, in Waupun, the son of Charles and Dolores (Bauer) Feilbach.

Mark proudly served...