Obituaries

Feb 8, 2013

Norine M. Sexton (nee Ristow), age 83, of Sussex, was walked into her heavenly home on the arm of Jesus on Friday, February 8, 2013. She was born on July 19, 1929 to the late Alexander and Norma (nee Rindt) Ristow in Milwaukee.

Mom's life centered around her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her beloved husband Richard. Mom...

Feb 8, 2013

Roy A. Garbisch, 59, of the town of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 8, 2013, at his home. He was born on April 26, 1953, in Sheboygan, the son of Kenneth and Bernice (Klein) Garbisch, and on August 20, 1994, he was united in marriage to Tamala “Tammy” Seefeldt in Waupaca. Tammy preceded Roy in death on June...

Feb 6, 2013

Ann O. Weston, nee Heinecke, 74, of West Bend, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 after a long struggle with Alzheimers.

She was born on August 22, 1938 in Allenton to the late Christian and Loraine (nee Langenecker) Heinecke. She attended Moraine Park Technical College and she was employed as a...

Feb 4, 2013

Luella J. Loduha, 73, of Lomira, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on June 1, 1939, in Antigo, the daughter of the late Ernest and Bernice (Zager) Brandt, and on December 2, 1961, she was united in marriage to Joseph Loduha at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Polar....

Feb 3, 2013

Beverly J. Dettmann, 84, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013, at Meriter Hospital in Madison. She was born on April 18, 1928, in Viroqua, the daughter of the late Martin E. and Valda (Graham) Rusdal, and in 1948 she was united in marriage to Karl F. Dettmann. Karl preceded Beverly in death in 1970. Beverly was a...

Feb 2, 2013

Joyce G. Schmidt, nee Gauger, 71, of the town of Trenton, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 2, 2013.

She was born on September 2, 1941 in West Bend to the late Ruben and Ada (nee Miller) Gauger. She grew up on the family farm in the town of Trenton...

Feb 2, 2013

Eunice M. Schaeffer, 80, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on January 14, 1933, in the town of Holland, the daughter of the late Leonard and Cecelia (Bode) Fox, and on September 5, 1953, she was united in marriage to Gerald “Buddy”...

Jan 31, 2013

James R. “Jim” Goff, 59, of Lomira, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on December 28, 1953, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Robert and Fern (Prud’Homme) Goff, and on July 18, 1973, he was united in marriage to Lydia Meinholz in Milwaukee. Jim was a lifelong...

Jan 30, 2013

Louise Roth passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

Louise and her husband, John, resided in their home in West Bend throughout their wonderful marriage of over 36 years. She began her life in West Bend with her marriage to Ellsworth Harth in 1939. He preceded her in death in 1952. In 1954, Louise married Maurice...

Jan 28, 2013

Homer W. Schaub, 87, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 19, 1925, in Kewaskum, the son of the late William and Freida (Bilgo) Schaub, and on October 8, 1949, he was united in marriage to Mary Slesar at Holy Trinity...

Jan 27, 2013

Romilda D. Heider, nee Marquardt, age 88, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at her home with her loving family by her side.

She was born on December 5, 1924 at home in the Town of Auburn to the late Herman and Adelia Marquardt. On September 27,...

Jan 25, 2013

Lorraine B. Ross, 95, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2013, at Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. She was born on March 22, 1917, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Edgar and Laura (Manke) Erdmann, and on August 12, 1939, she was united in marriage to Raymond J. Ross at Capitol Drive Lutheran Church...

Jan 24, 2013

John T. Pearce, age 64, of West Bend, transitioned to his new life on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

He was born on December 29, 1948 in Hartford to the late Thomas "Luke" and Margaret (nee Johnson) Pearce. John grew up in North Lake. He graduated from University Lake...

Jan 24, 2013

Kathleen G. "Bobbie" Leverenz (nee Lovie) age 94, of Slinger, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

She was born on October 19, 1918 in Brisbane, Australia to the late Alexander and Christina (nee Graham) Lovie. Bobbie and her family moved back to their native Scotland...

Jan 22, 2013

William N. Doehling, age 86, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

He was born on October 21, 1926 in Milwaukee to the late William E. and Viola (nee Schmunn) Doehling. He attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School. On October 21, 1972 Bill was united...

Jan 22, 2013

Ardyce M. "Ardy" Peterson, nee Afdahl, age 83, of West Bend, left to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at the Aurora Medical Center in Summit.

She was born on February 24, 1929 on the family homestead farm in Pleasant Valley Township, Hammond, to the late Herman and Gladys (nee Owens) Afdahl. She attended Valley...

Jan 22, 2013

Thelma H. Grantman, 85, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Grancare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac. She was born on March 9, 1927, in the town of Trenton, Dodge County, the daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude (Bossenbroek) Navis, and on February 22, 1964, she was united in marriage...

Jan 21, 2013

Donald W. Bloecher, age 83, of Newburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 21, 2013 at his family homestead with his loving wife by his side.

Don was born on December 1, 1929 on the family homestead to the late Walter and Margaret (nee Plapper) Bloecher. On September 22, 1951, Don was...

Jan 20, 2013

Marlene O. Peters (nee Kunde) age 73, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at the Samaritan Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

She was born on October 28, 1939 in Oshkosh to the late Alfred and Theresa (nee Spanbauer) Kunde. Marlene graduated from Oshkosh High School in the class of 1957 and...

Jan 15, 2013

Jesse D. Sabby, 30, of Brownsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on March 1, 1982, in Fond du Lac, the son of Charles and Jane (Malovrh) Sabby, and on May 21, 2005, he was united in marriage to Candy Steger. Jesse was employed as a System...