Obituaries

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...

Sep 16, 2013

Linda L. Young (nee Doers), age 50, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2013 following an automobile accident.

Linda was born on August 10, 1963 in Port Washington to Victor and Carolyn "Pat" (nee Preisler) Doers. Following her graduation in 1981 from Port Washington High School, Linda enlisted...

Sep 14, 2013

Sarah M. Boettcher, 18, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14, 2013, in Somerset.

She was born on August 24, 1995, in West Bend, the daughter of David and Yvonne (Preo) Boettcher.

Sarah was a graduate of Holy Trinity Catholic School in Kewaskum and a 2013 graduate of Kewaskum High...

Sep 12, 2013

Maureen Joyce Flury, 66, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 9, 1946, in Fond du Lac County, the daughter of the late Maurice and Laurena (Steinke) Hundertmark, and on February 8, 1964, she was united in marriage to Wayne...

Sep 12, 2013

William F. "Bill" O'Meara, 92, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at The Lighthouse Assisted Living Facility in West Bend.

He was born on April 12, 1921, in West Bend, the son of the late Frank P. and Susan B. (Schoofs) O'Meara. Bill was a life-long resident of West Bend and was the...

Sep 11, 2013

Robert A. Murray, age 77, of West Bend, found peace on September 11, 2013 at the Samaritan Health Center.

He was born on November 15, 1935 to the late Roy and Rose (nee Stern) Murray, and graduated from West Bend High school in the class of 1953. During high school he worked at WMLO radio in 1949...

Sep 8, 2013

Marie I. Langenecker (nee Volm) was reunited with her beloved husband, Roman, on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the age of 93.

Marie was born June 9, 1920 in the town of Wayne to the late Mathias and Mary (nee Mueller) Volm. On September 1, 1945 Marie was united in marriage to Roman L. Langenecker at St....

Sep 8, 2013

Karen A. Gulley (nee Thomas), age 71, of West Bend, was granted eternal rest and called home to be with our Lord and Savior, on Sunday, September 8, 2013 following an automobile accident. Karen's daughter Glenda was also involved in the accident and joined Karen in Heaven.

Karen was born on May 26, 1942 to Roy and...

Sep 8, 2013

Glenda L. Skalecki (nee Gulley), age 51, of Oconomowoc, was granted eternal rest and called home to be with our Lord and Savior, on Sunday, September 8, 2013 following an automobile accident. Glenda's mother Karen was also involved in the accident and joined Glenda in Heaven.

Glenda was born on October 10, 1961 to Robert and Karen...

Sep 3, 2013

Richard P. Hambly, age 60, of West Bend, succumbed to his illness and was called home to be with his wife, Colleen, and the Lord on September 3rd, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend.

Richard will forever be deeply missed by his daughters, Lisa Wortham and Tricia Hambly; step-children, Jeffrey Petitte and Angela Hering; his...