Obituaries

Mar 3, 2013

Joanne E. Strong, 72, of Lomira, formerly of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on February 13, 1941, in Addison Center, the daughter of the late Leo and Pauline (Schmid) Wulff, and she was united in marriage to William Strong, who preceded her in death. Joanne...

Mar 2, 2013

Gladys A. Woltring, nee Pergande, 89, of the Town of Cedarburg, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday March 2, 2013.

Gladys was born September 18, 1923 in Cedarburg to the late Henry and Anna (nee Schneider) Pergande. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cedarburg, and graduated from Cedarburg...

Mar 2, 2013

Ira N. Oelhafen, age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at his residence in the Town of West Bend.

He was born on October 25, 1937 in West Bend to the late Ira A. and Norma (nee Kurtz) Oelhafen. Ira graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1955 and went on to...

Feb 28, 2013

William P. “Bill” Fromm, 78, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. He was born on February 7, 1935, in the town of Barton, the son of the late Paul and Johanna (Segert) Fromm, and on July 4, 1969, he was united in marriage to Rosa Gerber in Germany. Bill served his...

Feb 26, 2013

Evalyn L. Rauen, nee Hagner, age 86, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at the Samaritan Health Center.

She was born on February 22, 1927 in West Bend to the late Hugo Hagner and Amanda (nee Techtmann) Hagner Falk. Evalyn's father died on July 18, 1930. He...

Feb 23, 2013

Florence Barbara Bonlender, 99, of Kewaskum, formerly of St. Kilian, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on September 9, 1913, in the town of Wayne, the daughter of the late Peter and Susan (Kraemer) Hurth, and on September 10, 1935, she was united in marriage to Reynold Bonlender at St....

Feb 22, 2013

Richard "Dick" Betz joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Fri., Feb. 22, 2013 at the age of 58.

Loving husband of Pam for over 37 years. Father of Jim (Tracy), Josh (Kendra), Tim (Danielle), and Carrie (Adam) Bitter. Poppie to Kiley, Caleb, Sophia, Matthew, Adelyn, Carsen, Elijah, and Owen. Brother of Nancy (Dennis) and Pat...

Feb 22, 2013

Dorena Truebenbach, nee Binder, 93, of Random Lake, formerly of the town of Fredonia, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake.

She was born on February 5, 1920 in the town of Scott to the late Edwin and Alma (nee Moos) Binder. She was united in marriage to Alfred Truebenbach...

Feb 22, 2013

LeRoy C. Klug, age 62, of Juneau, was called by the Lord to be reunited with his father and brother on Friday, February 22, 2013 at Clearview Nursing Home.

He was born on March 18, 1950 in West Bend to LaVerne and Shirley (nee Faber) Klug. LeRoy attended Fair Park Elementary, St. John's Ev. Lutheran School, and...

Feb 21, 2013

Harry C. Ramthun, 92, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1920, in the town of Kewaskum, the son of the late Otto and Alma (Backhaus) Ramthun, and on June 23, 1945, he was united in marriage to...

Feb 21, 2013

Patricia A. Redig (nee Roos) of Kewaskum passed away unexpectedly at the age of 64 on Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

She was born on October 11, 1948 in West Bend to the late David and Edna (nee Gitter) Roos. On December 2, 1967, Pat was united in marriage to James Redig at...

Feb 19, 2013

Linda L. Madison, 66, of Lomira, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on June 30, 1946, in Knox City, Texas, the daughter of the late Floyd and Claudia (Snailum) Nunley, and had made her home in Lomira for the past three years. While living in Texas, Linda...

Feb 19, 2013

Fay L. Schneider, nee Hein, age 90, of Green Valley in Jackson, formerly of N. 39th Street in Milwaukee, died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the Town of West Bend.

She was born on February 27, 1922 in Milwaukee to the late Emil and Adele (nee Krause) Hein. On December...

Feb 18, 2013

Lorraine E. Marsh, nee Shampo, age 88, of Big Cedar Lake, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the Town of West Bend.

She was born on September 3, 1924 in Wallace, MI to the late William and Elizabeth (nee Jardeen) Shampo. On April 23, 1944, Lorraine was united...

Feb 12, 2013

Gilbert P. Ultsch, 83, of New Fane, formerly of Racine, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law. He was born on September 16, 1929, in Racine, the son of the late John and Hedwig (Brux) Ultsch, and on June 30, 1956, he was united in marriage to Barbara Nelson in Racine. Barbara...

Feb 11, 2013

Mildred Clara Solchenberger (nee Sipla) passed away peacefully on February 11, 2013 into the arms of the Lord at the age of 91.

Mildred was born January 15, 1922 in the town of Adams, WI and was the youngest child of the late Anton & Marie (nee Linhart) Sipla. On June 1, 1942, she was united in...

Feb 10, 2013

Alan H. Buttke, age 62, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

He was born on April 4, 1950 in Black River Falls to the late Harry and Donnah (nee Larson) Buttke. Al served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He lived...

Feb 10, 2013

Mary Ellen Zunker, age 80 of Mayville, found eternal rest on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at The Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk.

She was born on October 4, 1932 in Hartford to the late Norman and Elizabeth (nee Leach) Zunker. Mary Ellen grew up on the family homestead in Hartford and spent her adult life...

Feb 9, 2013

Nicholas R. “Handsome Nick” Giese, 22, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013, from injuries received in a snowmobile accident. He was born on December 19, 1990, in Fond du Lac, the son of Dennis and Debby (Wondra) Giese. Nicholas was a graduate of Kewaskum High School. He loved Pribnow racing (sprint car racing) where he was a...

Feb 9, 2013

Gary "Big Bird" Pasko, age 55, of Mayville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.

Gary was born on June 7, 1957 in Port Washington to John and Adeline (nee Schmaus) Pasko. He was a graduate of Cedarburg High School and was a proud, long-time...