Local Obituaries
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...
Lucille Faye Koch
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...
Chelsea Turk
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...
Grace M. Rosplock
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...
Dian A. Donath
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...
Charles J. Bast
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...


