Obituaries

Aug 17, 2013

David G. Bruch, 77, of Iron Ridge, formerly of Appleton, was called Home to the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2013.

He was born on April 17, 1936 in Appleton to the late Dodge and Alma (nee Juhnke) Bruch. After graduating from high school he served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He was employed...

Aug 17, 2013

Genevieve Kureck, (nee Gunderson), age 87, of Pewaukee, began walking the streets of gold with Jesus on Saturday, August 17, 2013 while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 31, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Bernard and Alice (nee Lindstrom) Gunderson. At a young age, Genevieve moved with her family to Independence,...

Aug 13, 2013

Ronald L. Smith, 75, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at his home after a six month battle with cancer.

He was born on October 30, 1937 in Sheboygan to the late James and Rose (nee Ardts-Parman) Smith. Ron graduated from Central High School, Sheboygan, in the class of 1955. He then served in...

Aug 13, 2013

John F. Hefter, 70, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

He was born on February 27, 1943, in Allenton, the son of the late Raymond and Viola (Peter) Hefter.

John was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. He owned and...

Aug 11, 2013

Andrea C. Barringer, age 32, of Milwaukee, formerly of West Bend, passed away Sunday August 11, 2013 as a result of injuries sustained after being struck by an automobile.

She was born on June 29, 1981 in Portsmouth, VA to Robin and Barbara (nee Gerhardt) Barringer. Andrea was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend...

Aug 5, 2013

Patricia Ann "Pat" Dieringer, age 74, of St. Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2013 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton with her loving daughter by her side.

She was born on January 27, 1939 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Helen (nee Valant) Giessen. Pat attended Kewaskum High School and graduated in...

Aug 2, 2013

Farnaz "Roz" R. Krafft, (nee Rezazadeh), age 50, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord on Friday August 2, 2013 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. Her death was an incredible shock to her family and friends, who now look to the Cross for strength and comfort.

She was born on December...

Aug 2, 2013

Donald L. Cornette, age 78, of the town of Jackson, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Friday, August 2, 2013.

He was born on September 19, 1934 in Preble, WI to the late Joseph and Amanda (nee Schultz) Cornette. His family moved to Door County in his early years and he...

Aug 1, 2013

L. James "Jim" Reinke, age 83, was called to his Heavenly home on Thursday, August 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 30, 1929 to the late Lloyd and Viola (nee Kocher) Reinke in West Bend. Following high school, Jim served in the United States Army. On January 19, 1952, while on...

Jul 27, 2013

Lucille Faye Koch (nee Johnson) age 97, of West Bend, went to be with her Father in Heaven on Saturday July 27, 2013 after a long and fulfilling life. She was born May 8, 1916 in rural South Dakota to the late Gilbert and Hattie (nee Helgeland) Johnson. Lucille grew up near Mitchell, SD and graduated from Letcher High...

Jul 22, 2013

Chelsea M. Turk, age 25, of West Bend, passed away at her home Monday July 22, 2013.

She was born on September 25, 1987 in West Bend to Walter and Nancy (nee Kojis) Turk. Chelsea attended St. Frances Cabrini grade school and graduated from West Bend West High School in the class of 2006. She then started...

Jul 22, 2013

Grace M. Rosplock, 80, of the town of Scott, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013, at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, with her family at her side.

She was born on April 21, 1933, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Philip and Catherine (Smulka) Krieger, and on October 12, 1957, she was united in marriage...

Jul 20, 2013

Dian A. Donath, (nee Degnitz) age 78, of the Town of Farmington, passed away Saturday July 20, 2013 at her home, with her family by her side.

She was born on April 28, 1935 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Farmington, to the late Walter and Amanda (nee Bretschneider) Degnitz. And graduated from West...

Jul 19, 2013

Charles J. “Charlie” Bast, 49, of Milwaukee, formerly of Theresa, was gently embraced by the loving arms of Jesus and taken to his heavenly home on Friday, July 19, 2013, with his loving family at his side.

He was born on July 30, 1963, in Milwaukee, the son of James and Elizabeth (Zimmel) Bast, and on July...

Jul 18, 2013

Marion G. Bunkelman, 89, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Thursday, July 18, 2013, with her family by her side.

She was born on September 18, 1923, in Boltonville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Amanda (Becker) Groeschel, and on June 29, 1946, she was united in marriage to Edward Bunkelman at St. John's Evangelical Reformed...

Jul 17, 2013

Doris "Dottie" Cifone, nee Serniuk, 95, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born May 25, 1918 in Stuartburn, Manitoba, Canada to the late Nikola and Agafiya Serniuk. She adored California and lived there for many years before moving to West Bend 14 years ago to live...

Jul 17, 2013

Milfred E. Schneiter, 80, of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Mayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mayville.

He was born on December 1, 1932, in Knowles, the son of the late Ernst and Hilda (Schwartz) Schneiter, and on August 25, 1956, he was united in marriage to Lillian Brinkman at Zion Lutheran Church ...

Jul 13, 2013

Benjamin L. Gresbach, age 26, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 13 2013.

Ben was born on December 3, 1986 in Milwaukee. He grew up in Milwaukee and attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School before moving to West Bend and graduating from West Bend West High School in 2005. He worked at Wal-mart in West...

Jul 11, 2013

Wanda J. Westenberg, 56, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda was born on October 26, 1956, in Watertown, the daughter of the late Kurt and Florence (Yahn) Meise and on August 6, 1977, she was united in marriage to Darrell Westenberg in...

Jul 5, 2013

Steve J. Rossman Sr., age 90, of West Bend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at the home of his daughter, on Friday July 5, 2013.

He was born on July 24, 1922 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Eva (nee Gasner) Rossman Sr., and moved with his family to West Bend in...