Obituaries

Emily Wergin

Sep 1, 2013

Emily A. Wergin, age 20, of West Bend, passed away Sunday September 1, 2013 at her home from an asthma attack.

She was born on July 1, 1993 in Sheboygan to Randy and Cindy (nee Gundrum) Wergin, and at a young age moved with her family to West Bend. Emily graduated from West Bend West High School...

Berniece Brockdorf

Aug 31, 2013

Berniece "Bernie" Brockdorf, nee Gago, 88 of West Bend, left this earth to join her maker, on Saturday, August 31, 2013.

She was born on June 14, 1925 in Phillips, WI to the late Andrew and Agnes (nee Began) Gago. She was united in marriage to Bill Brockdorf, Sr. on December 17, 1949 in Crown Point, IN....

Lori Bartz

Aug 30, 2013

Lori Jean Bartz, 54, of West Bend, found peace on Friday, August 30, 2013, after her 13 year struggle with cancer.

She was born on October 24, 1958 in Milwaukee. She married David Bartz, Sr. on December 20, 1980 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Milwaukee.

Lori was employed as a legal secretary at the...

Gladys E. Schwefel

Aug 28, 2013

Gladys  E. Schwefel, 100, of South Byron, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

She was born on December 5, 1912, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late Roy and Josephine (Oathout) Dille.  Gladys was born legally deaf and blind.  It is believed her mother contracted German...

Charles Doll

Aug 26, 2013

Charles J. "Charlie" Doll, age 66, of Allenton, passed away Monday August 26, 2013 at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

He was born on April 19, 1947 in West Bend to the late Arthur and Olive (nee Wenninger) Doll. His family farmed in the Town of Addison, and Charlie attended Slinger High School, graduating in the class...

Phyllis H. Hundt

Aug 25, 2013

Phyllis Hundt (nee Kruse), age 93, of Cedar Community, was called to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, August 25, 2013. A private family service in remembrance of Phyllis was held on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Charles M. "Chuck" Kleinke

Aug 21, 2013

Charles M. "Chuck" Kleinke, 66, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at his home.

Chuck was born on September 5, 1946, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Marvin and Dolores (Heberer) Kleinke.

Chuck was employed by Johnson Bus as a driver and mechanic for many years, and he also...

Robin Smithson

Aug 20, 2013

Robin K. Smithson, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 at his residence.

Burial of Robin's cremated remains will be in Southern Wisconsin Veterans cemetery in Union Grove. Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service of is assisting the family.

Priscilla Hausmann

Aug 19, 2013

Priscilla Hausmann, (nee Wright) age 82, of West Bend passed away August 19, 2013 after a three-year struggle with Lewy body disease.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dr. Wm. Hausmann IV in 2005. Priscilla is survived by three children, W. Dirk (Terry) Hausmann of Cedarburg; Ann (Bruce) Nerland of St. Paul,...

Gordon "Gordy" Strassman

Aug 18, 2013

Gordon A. “Gordy” Strassman, 81, of Brownsville, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Gordon was born on October 19, 1931, in the Town of Lomira the son of Alvin and Cyrena (Wetzel) Strassman, and on May 23, 1953, he was united in marriage to Eileen Klemp at St....

Barbara Zangl

Aug 17, 2013

Barbara L. Zangl, (nee Young) age 77, of Big Cedar Lake, passed away Saturday August 17, 2013 at The Lighthouse of West Bend.

She was born on June 7, 1936 in Merrill to the late Ray and Gertrude (nee Cohrs) Young, and graduated from Merrill High School in the class of 1955. On September 7, 1957 Barbara...

David G. Bruch

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...

Genevieve Kureck

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,...

Ronald L. Smith

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...

John F. Hefter

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...

Andrea C. Barringer

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...

Patricia Ann Dieringer

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...

Farnaz "Roz" Krafft

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...

Donald Cornette

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...

L. James "Jim" Reinke

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...