Obituaries

May 7, 2013

Becky R. Sampson-Moiseev, 34, of West Allis, formerly of Lomira, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

She was born on October 6, 1978, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Dale and Elaine (Schultz) Sampson. On April 20, 2010, she was united in marriage to Igor Moiseev.

Becky was a 1997 graduate of Winnebago...

May 6, 2013

Caitlin M. Schilke, age 14, was welcomed into heaven through the arms of angels on Monday, May 6, 2013.

She was born on October 30, 1998 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls to Greg and Tammy (nee Wiesner) Schilke. Caitlin attended Addison Elementary and Slinger High Schools. She enjoyed watching the Disney Channel and was granted...

May 5, 2013

Jacqueline J. Cook, age 77, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at her residence.

She was born on June 9, 1935 in Milwaukee to the late Harvey and Erma (nee Paluzzi) Cook. Jackie graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1953. She worked as a Phlebotomist at the Blood Center...

May 4, 2013

LeRoy E. Martin, age 67, of the Town of Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

He was born on December 26, 1945 on the family homestead in the Town of Wayne to the late Edward and Martha (nee Young) Martin. LeRoy farmed in the Town of Wayne until retiring in 1990 when he began...

May 1, 2013

Shirley M. Russell (nee Allen), age 84, of West Bend, WI, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Heritage Senior Living in Middleton, Wisconsin.

She was born on October 2, 1928 in Green Bay and subsequently adopted by the late Oscar and Martha (nee Erdmann) Allen. Shirley grew up in Wausau, WI and after high school...

May 1, 2013

Bettie M. Schmidt, nee Mosterdt, 82, of West Bend, WI, went to Heaven on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

She was born on May 18, 1930 in Inwood, Iowa to the late Gerrit and Elsie (nee Van Westerhuyzen) Mosterdt. Bettie was an independent "career woman" long before the term existed. She owned and operated several stores including Bettie's...

Apr 30, 2013

Henry W. Kempf, 90, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

He was born on June 22, 1922, in the town of Kewaskum, the son of the late Fred and Anna (Retzlaff) Kempf, and on August 31, 1946, he was united in marriage to Joyce Dean...

Apr 30, 2013

Roger W. McKenna, 83, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born on December 4, 1929, in Random Lake, the son of the late John and Verna (Kies) McKenna, and on October 31, 1959, he was united in marriage to Audrey Lamb at St. Nicholas Catholic...

Apr 29, 2013

William D. “Mac” McDonald, 86, of Kewaskum, found peace and rest on Monday, April 29, 2013.

He was born on April 24, 1927, in Oconomowoc, the son of the late Edwin and Isabel (Pilgrim) McDonald, and on March 14, 1953, he was united in marriage to Valera Kraus in Milwaukee.

Mac served his country in...

Apr 28, 2013

Gerald R. “Jerry” Vetter, 71, of Beechwood, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with his family at his side. He was born on August 13, 1941, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Leland and Vivian (Staege) Vetter and on July 29, 1967, he was united in marriage to Carol...

Apr 26, 2013

Bernice C. Potter, nee Kocher, age 92, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

She was born on October 28, 1920 in West Bend to the late Edward and Anna (nee Rosenthal) Kocher. Bernice graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1939....

Apr 25, 2013

Evelynne Russell, nee Rauen, age 93, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on December 6, 1919 in West Bend to the late Benjamin and Clara (nee Warnardt) Rauen. On January 12, 1946 Evelynne was united in marriage to William T. Russell. William...

Apr 24, 2013

Douglas A. Jurgilanis, age 61, of West Bend, passed away Wed. April 24, 2013.

He was born on April 26, 1951 in Oconto Falls and married Ann "Penny" Schultz on Oct. 2, 1976. Doug graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a degree in education and graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Technology with a degree...

Apr 23, 2013

Daniel A. Vandenberg, 63, of King, WI, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

He was born on May 7, 1949 in Wauwatosa, WI and he grew up in West Bend. He attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Grade School and graduated from West Bend High School in 1967. He was drafted...

Apr 18, 2013

Joan E. Diels, nee Thurow, age 63, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at The Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk, with family and friends by her side, after a courageous struggle with cancer since 1999.

She was born on May 24, 1949 in Hartford to the late Helmut and Arbuta...

Apr 17, 2013

John C. Kinyon, 89, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in hospice care at his home with his family at his side. He was born on July 24, 1923, in the town of Le Roy, the son of the late Clark and Theresia (Dyer) Kinyon, and on August 21, 1948, he was united in...

Apr 11, 2013

Donna R. Muche, nee Neitzel, 74, of Mayville, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Charleston House Memory Care in Beaver Dam.

She was born on November 19, 1938 in Waterloo, WI to the late Ervin and Irene (nee Skopp) Neitzel. She was united in marriage to Walter A. Muche on June 8, 1957 at St. Stephen's...

Apr 11, 2013

Marina B. Powers, 85, of Mayville, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Cedar Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg after a short illness and palliative care.

She was born on February 1, 1928 in Washington County to August and Theresa (Koch) Hoerth. She spent her childhood living in and around Oakfield and most of...

Apr 9, 2013

Eugenia "Jean" SauvAC., nee Lasiewicz, 81, of West Bend, WI passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

She was born on April 16, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Julia (nee Walkowiak) Lasiewicz.  Jean attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, where she met the love of her life and...

Apr 9, 2013

Evelyn "Evie" Haas, nee Jenkins, went to her home in Heaven on April 9, 2013 after having lived 85 rich and full years on this earth.

She was born in Mifflin, Iowa County, Wisconsin on February 10, 1928, the beloved daughter of Alvin and Marion (nee Linley) Jenkins. Evelyn attended rural schools and graduated from Ridgeway High...