Obituaries

Jul 11, 2012

Hildegard K. Sterr, 84, of Lomira, formerly of Brownsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira with her family at her side. She was born on August 28, 1927, in Velen, Westfalia, Germany, the daughter of the late Gerhard and Anna (Klumpjan) Kormann, and she came to the United States in 1951....

Jul 11, 2012

Brian R. Berndt, age 58, of Slinger, joined his wife Pam on July 11, 2012 at Froedtert Health St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on March 31, 1954 in Milwaukee to Donald and Ellen (nee Schwittau) Berndt, and graduated from Milwaukee Boys Tech in the class of `72.

On August 31, 1977 Brian...

Jul 8, 2012

Joseph R. “Joey” Schmitt, 43, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012. He was born on August 16, 1968, in West Bend, the son of Roger “Butch” and Kathleen (Schneider) Schmitt, and on June 28, 1996, he was united in marriage to Jennifer Kumrow at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. Joey was a 1986 graduate of Kewaskum...

Jul 7, 2012

Virginia E. Kwiecinski, 76, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on July 16, 1935, in Ironwood, Michigan, the daughter of the late Edward and Ina (Nyman) Johnson, and she was united in marriage to Donald Kwiecinski in 1956. Donald preceded Virginia...

Jul 5, 2012

Dorothy L. Kaetterhenry, nee Hartmann, 75, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on December 20, 1936 in Fifield, WI to the late Henry and Lyda (nee Luke) Hartmann. She attended school in Stratford, WI and graduated from Stratford High School in 1954. She worked at...

Jul 3, 2012

Daniel A. Corbell, "Dan the meat man", age 69, of West Bend, entered the Heavenly Gates on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 while swimming.

Dan was a meat cutter for over 52 years. He was an all around supporter of Oconomowoc athletics, especially their wrestling club. Dan was proud to have served in the U.S. Navy with three...

Jul 2, 2012

Evelyn D. Rauch, 91, of Kewaskum, formerly of Fond du Lac, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with her family at her side. She was born on November 25, 1920, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Edwin and Hortense (Gotchey) Krautkramer. She was a 1938 graduate of Kewaskum High School and graduated...

Jul 1, 2012

Jane S. Rogge, (nee Gohr), age 61, of West Bend, passed away peacefully and found eternal rest on Sunday July 1, 2012 at The Kathy Hospice.

Jane was born on February 9, 1951 in Manitowoc County to the late Joseph and Grace (nee Reynolds) Gohr. In 1969 Jane graduated from Mishicot High School. She was employed at...

Jun 30, 2012

William J. Zubella, 83, of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Holy Family Memorial Hospital in Manitowoc. He was born on June 4, 1929, in Bevent, the son of the late John and Marie (Boschuetz) Zubella, and on December 7, 1974, he was united in marriage to Nancy Pumala in Menomonee Falls. William was a member of...

Jun 27, 2012

Timothy A. Marquardt, age 48, of Batavia, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012.

Tim was born on April 6, 1964 to Robert and Jean (nee Milward) Marquardt in Milwaukee. Following high school Tim enlisted in the Air National Guard and served as a Master Sargent at the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee where he was...

Jun 26, 2012

Baby Lucinda Zona Bath was gathered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Those Lucinda leaves behind are her mother, Tiffany Bath-Crites; her maternal grandmother, Joan Balboa-Bath of Kewaskum; her aunts, Lucille Crites, Jean Crites and Savannah Crites all of West Bend, Michelle Bath, Ashley Lentz, Keesha Hersh, Alicia Balboa and Lissette Balboa all of Kewaskum; her...

Jun 26, 2012

Barbara Anne Claffey (nee Clark) entered eternal life on Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

Barbara was born on March 20, 1933 in Manitowoc, to the late William and Evangeline (nee Kazilek) Clark. She attended St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School in Manitowoc. Barbara graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc , where she had her own newspaper column in...

Jun 26, 2012

Jacques "Jack" Hegelund, 88, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at Riverway Place in West Bend.

He was born on November 24, 1923 in Chicago, IL to the late Adolph and Lillian (nee Berger) Hegelund. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theatre. He was united in marriage to Shirley...

Jun 26, 2012

Cecilia J. Jurgensmier Blake, 101, of Lomira, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira. She was born on November 21, 1910, in the town of Forest, the daughter of the late Louis and Catherine (Wuest) Loehr, and on October 7, 1931, she was united in marriage to Erhart Jurgensmier in Dotyville. Erhart...

Jun 25, 2012

John H. Schroeder, age 84, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 25, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at the Lighthouse of West Bend.

John was born on June 2, 1928 and was the son of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (nee Relow) Schroeder. Following high school John became a member of the Wisconsin...

Jun 24, 2012

Phyllis J. Markgraf, nee Dean, age 87, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Froedtert Health St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

She was born on October 25, 1924 in West Bend to the late Henry and Bertha (nee Laatsch) Dean. On June 19, 1943, Phyllis was united in marriage to David...

Jun 24, 2012

Helen L. Hanna, nee Plate, 99, of Kewaskum, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Martin Hanna and is further survived by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Wolf; and two brothers, Harry Plate and...

Jun 19, 2012

Howard C. Justman, age 76, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Samaritan Health Center.

He was born on August 12, 1935 at home in the Town of Wayne to the late Herbert and Lucille (nee Kedinger) Justman. On September 8, 1973, he was united in marriage to Judy Galabinske in West...

Jun 18, 2012

God’s precious little child, Brayden Lee Kemp, of Lomira, was gently gathered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, June 18, 2012. Brayden was born on August 30, 2010, in Waupun, the son of Nickolas and Laurie (nee Dobbs) Kemp. He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in rural Mayville. Those Brayden leaves behind to cherish his memory...

Jun 16, 2012

Ricky L. Schmidt, 52, of rural Plymouth, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born on January 3, 1960, in Plymouth, the son of Elmer and Lois (Stange) Schmidt, and he was a graduate of Kewaskum High School. Ricky had been an auctioneer since 1988, a career he had passion for....