Obituaries

Jul 10, 2014

Barbara S. Ebert, 64, of Kewaskum passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa.

She was born on November 16, 1949, in West Bend, the daughter of Melvin and Athleen (Schroeder) Butzke, and on May 3, 1969, she was united in marriage to Richard Ebert at St....

Jul 7, 2014

Phyllis M. Fellenz, (nee Schwoerer) age 88, of West Bend, passed away Monday July 7, 2014 at the Lighthouse of West Bend.

She was born on September 6, 1925 in St. Nazianz to the late Peter and Rose (nee Noworatzky) Schwoerer, and moved to West Bend at a young age. Phyllis was united in marriage to Theodore...

Jul 6, 2014

Leslie R. Ostrander, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

He was born on September 6, 1928, in Barton, the son of the late Claude and Hilda (Homuth) Ostrander, and on August 6, 1955, he was united...

Jul 5, 2014

Ruth Jeannette Lydia Hemmings was the only child born to Erwin and Ruth (nee Mantey) Hardt on October 13, 1922 in Milwaukee, and born to eternal life on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Aegis of Marymoor Assisted Living in Redmond, WA.

Ruth was raised in Wauwatosa by her loving grandparents and aunts, after the passing of both...

Jul 5, 2014

Elsie C. Bruessel, 95, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

Elsie was born on November 14, 1918, in the town of Barton, the daughter of the late Albert and Philippine (nee Roecker) Butzlaff, and on November 21, 1942, she was united...

Jul 3, 2014

Everett N. Anderson, age 95, of West Bend, passed away Thursday July 3, 2014 at his home.

He was born on January 7, 1919 in Manistique, MI to the late Oscar and Violet (nee Moberg) Anderson. After graduating from high school Everett worked in the Manistique bank until enlisting in the U.S. Army during WW II. He...

Jul 3, 2014

God’s precious little child, Leila Marie Kalmus, of Brownsville, was gently gathered into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 3, 2014.

Leila was born on June 1, 2012, in Fond du Lac.

Those Leila leaves behind to cherish her memory include her parents, Danielle and Ryan of Brownsville;...

Jul 3, 2014

Irene L. Hinn, 90, of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport.

She was born on December 31, 1923, in Beechwood, the daughter of the late Adolph and Edna (Schmidt) Glass, and on August 26, 1944, she was united in marriage to Albert Wesenberg. Albert preceded Irene...

Jul 2, 2014

Curtis D. Hatton, 77, of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at his home.

He was born on March 3, 1937, in Marinette.

There were no services. Cremation has taken place and burial of his cremains was in Buffalo Cemetery in the town of Kewaskum.

The Kietzer-Miller Funeral Home in Lomira...

Jul 2, 2014

Ralph E. Koth, 86, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

He was born on October 18, 1927, in Boltonville, the son of the late Alfred and Erna (Birkholz) Koth. After graduating from Kewaskum High School in 1945, where he participated four years in all...

Jun 28, 2014

Marie H. Thoma, nee Barens, 94, of West Bend, found peace and entered eternal life on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at The Kathy Hospice.

She was born on September 16, 1919 in Barton to the late Henry and Mary (nee Koenings) Barens. She married Alfred Thoma on October 13, 1943 at St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Church, West...

Jun 27, 2014

God’s precious little child, Bryant Andrew Summers, of Lomira, was gently gathered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, June 27, 2014. Bryant was born on February 20, 2011, in Fond du Lac, the son of Justin and Tara (nee Wiesner) Summers and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira. Bryant was an outgoing, happy and healthy...

Jun 27, 2014

Norman E. “Irish” Grantman, 88, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home in Fond du Lac. He was born on January 25, 1926, in the town of Lomira, the son of the late Elmer and Grace (Ablard) Grantman, and on February 22, 1964, he was united in marriage...

Jun 24, 2014

Ronald Lee Schwoch, age 50, of West Bend, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday June 24, 2014 with his mother by his side at The Fields of Washington County in West Bend.

Ron was born on November 5, 1963 to Elmer and Inez (nee Gust) Schwoch in Milwaukee.

He attended West Bend West...

Jun 22, 2014

Adeline D. Bath, 83, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk. She was born on December 4, 1930, in the town of Osceola, the daughter of the late Frank F. and Lorena (Heider) Kutz, and on August 26, 1950,...

Jun 20, 2014

Marian H. Belger, 79, of Boltonville, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2014, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa. She was born on May 13, 1935, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Roman and Gertrude (Ramel) Kral, and on June 28, 1958, she was united in marriage to Elmer Belger at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum....

Jun 19, 2014

Harriet M. Spieth, nee Williams, age 75, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord and other loved ones, including her husband and granddaughter, on Thursday, June 19, 2014.

She was born on August 4, 1938 in Escanaba, MI to the late Brendan and Margaret (nee Fragile) Williams. She was united in marriage to...

Jun 19, 2014

Joseph A. Werner, "Gramps", 89, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014.

He was born on January 17, 1925 in Logansport, IN to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Beall) Werner. Joe served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII including the landing on Iwo Jima. He also served in the U.S. Air Force stateside...

Jun 18, 2014

To all our family and friends,

Where do we begin to thank the numerous people who helped us during the tragic loss of our sons, Travis and Brent. We have been overwhelmed and humbled by the outpouring of support and comfort offered to us during this time. There are so many in our community and beyond that...

Jun 18, 2014

Travis S. Trapp, 16, of Cascade, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, with his best friend, Brent Schultz, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born on August 3, 1997, in West Bend, the son of Randolph "Randy"  and Jessica (Schmidt) Trapp. Travis just finished his junior year at Kewaskum High School. In high school he served...