Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...