Obituaries

Apr 19, 2012

Downer H. Kilby, age 76, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012 surrounded by his daughters at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.

He was born on May 6, 1935 to the late Jack and Adeline (nee Reichert) Kilby. Downer attended McLane Elementary and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of...

Apr 19, 2012

Teresa J. Lewis, nee Mervin, 48, of Boltonville, passed away Thursday, April, 19, 2012 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey; her son, Timothy; three sisters, Linda, Kathy, and Tina; a brother, Kenneth; other relatives and friends.

A visitation in remembrance of Teresa will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 1:00...

Apr 18, 2012

Alphonse W. Weyer, 91, of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born on November 10, 1920, in the town of Lomira, the son of the late Nicholas and Frances (Kiefer) Weyer, and on May 22, 1946, he was united in marriage to Loraine Ruplinger at St. Kilian...

Apr 18, 2012

Harold J. Lackas, 83, of Theresa, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira, with his family at his side. He was born at home on November 21, 1928, in Theresa, the son of the late William and Adela (Wolf) Lackas, and on August 25, 1956, he was united in marriage to Bernice...

Apr 16, 2012

Irene E. Prost, 97, of Kewaskum, passed away at Kathy Hospice on Monday, April 16, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 16, 1915, in the town of Auburn, the daughter of the late Robert and Ida (Bartelt) Bartelt, and on September 26, 1935, she was united in marriage to Albert W. Prost. Albert preceded Irene in...

Apr 14, 2012

Albert J. "Bud" Asch, age 79, of the Town of Wayne, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at his residence.

He was born on September 22, 1932, in Ludlow, KY to the late Albert G. and Lucille (nee Jenkins) Asch. Bud attended Ludlow High School and went on to attend the University of Kentucky - Lexington...

Apr 11, 2012

Reuben W. Harter, 88, died peacefully at his home in Beechwood on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 2, 1923, in the town of Scott, the son of the late Charles and Ida (Hintz) Harter, and on April 26, 1947, he was united in marriage to Alice Fredrich at Peace Lutheran Church in...

Apr 8, 2012

Steven J. Schroeder, 26, of West Bend, WI passed to eternal life with his Lord on Easter Sunday April 8th, 2012. He was born on July 28, 1985 to Bob & Gail (nee Mayer) Schroeder in West Bend. Steven graduated from West Bend East High School as one of the valedictorians in 2004. Following high school Steven attended St....

Apr 8, 2012

May E. Roos, nee Gruetzmacher, age 87, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Jackson Crossings in Jackson.

She was born on May 26, 1924, in West Bend to the late Emil and Clara (nee Nehrbass) Gruetzmacher. On October 27, 1945, May was united in marriage to Philip A. Roos at St. John's...

Apr 7, 2012

Anita M. Vogelsang, nee Schneider, age 93, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk.

She was born on September 13, 1918, in Farmington near St. Michael's to the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (nee Bendel) Schneider. Anita grew up on the family farm. She attended St....

Apr 5, 2012

Anne R. Koca, age 93, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012 in West Bend.

She was born on April 19, 1918, in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Marie (nee Schmidt) Koca.

Anne worked for Lee Engineering in Milwaukee.

She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church...

Apr 3, 2012

Wilmer G. "Smitty" Smith, age 76, of the Town of Addison, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

He was born on May 7, 1935, in Escanaba, MI to the late William and Iva (nee Gallant) Smith. Wilmer served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1954. On...

Apr 2, 2012

Martha T. Wille, nee Fischer, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the Town of West Bend at the age of 100.

She was born on February 22, 1912 in the Town of El Paso, Wisconsin to the late Bernhard and Bertha (nee Lehmann) Fischer....

Mar 31, 2012

Mary Ann Secor, 83, of the town of Farmington, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 31, 2012, with her family at her side. She was born on July 31, 1928, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Carl and Agnes (Korbel) Feelhaver, and on September 12, 1948, she was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Secor in...

Mar 30, 2012

Frederick C. Baun, age 68, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Samaritan Health Center.

He was born on December 3, 1943 in Black River Falls to the late Phillip and Margaret (nee Hurda) Baun Sr. Fred was united in marriage to Susan Gallagher on October 29, 1966 at St. Andrews Catholic...

Mar 26, 2012

Judith G. Topel, nee Habeck, age 69, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

She was born on January 26, 1943, in Wausau to the late Merton and Esther (nee Wienke) Habeck. On September 15, 1962, Judy was united in marriage with Keith Topel at...

Mar 25, 2012

Charles "Chuck" Himes, 85, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his residence.

He was born on May 5, 1926 in Leaf River, IL to the late Charles and Margaret (nee Beck) Himes. Chuck served in the U.S. Navy as a Signalman during WWII. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Gelhar on...

Mar 24, 2012

Marie R. Taylor, nee Faber, 97, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

She was born on May 24, 1914 in the town of Wayne to the late Oscar and Louisa (nee Klumb) Faber. She was united in marriage to Russell E. Taylor on March 12, 1938 at...

Mar 23, 2012

Dora Sophia Schleif, “Mutz”, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012, at Beechwood Rest Home at the age of 97. Mutz was born on March 1, 1915, in Campbellsport, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Walter and Dora (Rahling) Hatch. On July 5, 1938, she was united in marriage to Lloyd G. Schleif in Elo. Lloyd preceded...

Mar 22, 2012

Walter A. "Wally" Spradau, 78 of Kewaskum, formerly of Jackson, died Thursday March 22, 2012 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

He was born on May 2, 1933 at the family home in the town of Ashford to the late Walter F. and Esther (nee Krueger) Spradau. He married Sharon Jordan on June 14, 1958 in...