Obituaries

Apr 9, 2013

Leo A. Groh found peace on April 9, 2013, at the age of 89. Leo was born in the village of Barton on December 11, 1923. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School, and in 1941 graduated from West Bend High School, and started working for Wisconsin Electric Company. At age 19, Leo joined his brother in the U.S. Army,...

Apr 7, 2013

William G. "Bill" Oelhafen entered eternal life and joined his beloved wife, Glenice, on April 7, 2013 at the age of 91, after a brief illness.

He was born on July 4, 1921, at home, on the family farm in the Town of Addison, the youngest of twelve children by John and Bertha (nee Rate) Oelhafen. Bill...

Apr 6, 2013

Joan "Jo" Pick, of West Bend, left us on Saturday, April 6, 2013 one month shy of her 97th birthday.

Joan had a lively and fun loving personality stemming from a childhood that was filled with adventure and a close, caring family. Joan, "Joie", was the youngest of three children born to Melitta and Andrew Pick. She...

Apr 6, 2013

James E. "Mike" Mikesell, died on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He had to say goodbye to Cory, his wife; children, Julie (Dan), Christopher (Jenny), Colleen (Rick), David (Pam); favorite granddaughter, Tabbetha (Paul); all his grand and great-grandchildren; as well as Nellie, his spoiled and loved cat.

Mike got to say goodbye...

Apr 5, 2013

Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take me hand, precious Lord; lead me home.

LaVerne L. Schaub, 81, of New Fane, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013, at St. Joseph’s...

Apr 3, 2013

Albert "Doug" Winquist, Jr., age 88, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

He was born on April 9, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Albert and Martha (nee Carlson) Winquist, Sr. Doug was a member of the Paid Boy's Choir at Grace Episcopal...

Mar 27, 2013

Alice J. Herman, nee Wiedmeyer, age 99, of the Town of Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Lomira Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

She was born on July 4, 1913 in the town of Herman to the late Frank and Rose (nee Hug) Wiedmeyer Sr. On October 4, 1948, Alice was united...

Mar 23, 2013

Genevieve "Gen" Anderson (nee Sonnentag), age 91, of West Bend, passed away peacefully in the arms of family on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

She was born on May 20, 1921 in Ashippun to the late Oscar and Genevieve (nee Litscher) Sonnentag. Genevieve was united in marriage to the late Arnold "Arnie" Anderson on June 22, 1940 at...

Mar 22, 2013

Jeffrey J. Ferguson, 56, of the town of Byron, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2013, at his home. He was born on December 5, 1956, in Waupun, the son of Francis and Gloria (Rozek) Ferguson.

Jeffrey was a member of Sons of Zebedee St. John Catholic Church in Byron. He enjoyed bowling, especially at Dan’s...

Mar 21, 2013

Donna D. Stopar, 69, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

She was born on March 27, 1943, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Donald and Lavern (Nell) Schmidbauer.

Those Donna leaves behind to cherish her memory include five children, Timothy (Vicki) Stopar...

Mar 15, 2013

George W. Kraemer, age 84, of West Bend, passed away peacefully March 15, 2013 at the Kathy Hospice.

He was born on December 30, 1928 to the late John and Laura (nee Hoelz) Kraemer in Sussex, WI. He attended grade school in Sussex and graduated from Waukesha High School. He served the U.S. Army after World War...

Mar 12, 2013

Carl R. Johnson, age 97, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at his home in the town of Farmington with his loving children by his side.

He was born on April 27, 1915 in West Bend to the late Charles and Katherine (nee Dunkel) Johnson. Carl grew up in the Town of Farmington, helping run...

Mar 12, 2013

Larry J. Lex, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at his home in Milwaukee.

He was born on August 14, 1955 in Milwaukee to John and Delores (nee Shoemaker) Lex. On November 20, 2002, he was united in marriage to Debbie Soliz in Las Vegas.

Larry worked as a machine maintenance technician...

Mar 10, 2013

Robert "Bob" Ledwith, 89, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Friendship House at Cedar Community with his loving wife at his side.

He was born on February 27, 1924 in Schenectady, NY to the late Fedor and Olive (nee Holton) Ledwith. After graduating from Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady, NY, he...

Mar 7, 2013

Velda Rose Slesarik, nee Schroeder, 92, of Adell, died Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee in Mequon.

She was born on May 20, 1920 in Wausau to the late William and Amelia (nee Lange) Schroeder. She married Paul J. Slesarik on July 29, 1942 in Providence, RI. Velda was a member of...

Mar 7, 2013

Nathan L. Dahl, age 26, of West Bend, found peace and was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2013.

He was born on October 26, 1986 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to Jeffrey and Rita (nee Piotter) Dahl. At a young age Nathan moved with his family to West Bend and graduated...

Mar 6, 2013

Ryan M. Jansen, age 31, of West Bend, found eternal peace on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

Ryan is the beloved son of Bill and Donna (nee Galloway) Barkelew; loving brother of Justin (Julie) Jansen and Scott (girlfriend Megan) Dzwonkowski; step-brother to Sarah (Dana) and Noah Barkelew; adoring uncle to Mackenna, his favorite person in the world; and...

Mar 6, 2013

Shirley May Larisch, nee Holstrom, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the age of 82, at Cedar Community, West Bend.

Shirley was the devoted and beloved wife of the late Alfred Larisch, and was also preceded in death by her parents, Olaf and Hazel Holstrom, and step-brother, Tom Colvin. She is further...

Mar 4, 2013

Elmer Possley, 95, of West Bend, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 at Libby's House Assisted Living Community in Plymouth.

He was born on May 1, 1917 in the town of Belgium, Ozaukee County, to the late John and Mary (nee Jentges) Possley. He was united in marriage to Florence Wagner on July 17, 1956 in Waukesha....

Mar 4, 2013

Louise F. Pfeifer (nee Ripple), long-time resident of Meadowbrook Manor in West Bend, passed away on Monday, March 04, 2013 at the age of 89.

Louise will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by her four children, Sue (John) Callahan, Bonnie Turcotte, Bob Pfeifer, and Cate (Mark) Heimbecher; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and...