Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Barbara J. Kojis

Barbara J. Kojis

Mar 2, 2012

Barbara J. Kojis, (nee Hegner) age 74, of West Bend, passed away Friday March 2, 2012 at The Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on April 2, 1937 in Greendale to the late John T. and Evelyn (nee Caan) Hegner. She graduated from Pius XI High School in the class of '55.

On June...

Gladys J. Moritz

Gladys J. Moritz

Mar 2, 2012

Gladys J. Moritz, nee Weinert, 86, of West Bend, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on February 27, 1926 on the family homestead farm in the town of Trenton to the late Alvin and Frieda (nee Schoenbeck) Weinert. She was united in marriage to Warren K. Moritz on...

Randolph F. Jaeger

Randolph F. Jaeger

Mar 1, 2012

Randolph F. Jaeger, 68, of Lomira, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at his home. He was born on February 21, 1944, in Milwaukee, the son of Albert and Florence (Kien) Jaeger. Randolph served his country in the U.S. Army from 1964 until 1967. Those Randolph leaves behind to cherish his memory include two sisters, Kay (Gene) Forbush and...

Marjorie M. Buss

Marjorie M. Buss

Feb 29, 2012

Marjorie M. Buss, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Markesan Resident Home in Markesan. She was born on August 27, 1926, in Barton, the daughter of the late Edwin and Selma (Klumb) Bartelt, and on September 10, 1949, she was united in marriage to Ivan Buss at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Ivan...

George F. Nehrbass

George F. Nehrbass

Feb 28, 2012

George F. Nehrbass, 95, of the town of Polk, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Linden Grove Health Care Center in Menomonee Falls.

He was born on October 19, 1916 at home in the town of Polk to the late George and Mayme (nee Groth) Nehrbass. He was united in marriage to Hazel Bock on April...

Richard Smith

Richard Smith

Feb 27, 2012

Richard H.E. Smith, age 82, of West Bend, passed away Monday February 27, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

He was born on July 12, 1929 in Wauwatosa to the late Hilbert and Edna (nee Klumb) Smith. Dick graduated from Wauwatosa High School in the class of 1947. Dick then attended UW Madison...

Edith M. Radke

Edith M. Radke

Feb 26, 2012

Edith M. Radke (Nee Crawford), age 73, of Mayville completed her journey following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's while surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at the Charleston House in Beaver Dam.

Edith was born on September 16, 1938 to the late Elton and Isabelle (nee Mischler) Crawford in Osborne, Kansas. She was...

Brian Miller

Brian Miller

Feb 21, 2012

Brian L. Miller, age 51, of Newburg, WI, formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at his residence.

He was born on September 1, 1960 at the 81st Tactical Hospital in Suffolk, England, to Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Hale and Air Force Captain Eleanor (nee Fitzsimmons) Miller. As a child, Brian's family moved...

Edgar L. "Eddie" Weiss

Edgar L. "Eddie" Weiss

Feb 20, 2012

Edgar L. Weiss, 92, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2012, at Kathy Hospice surrounded by his family and in good humor to the end. He was born on August 3, 1919, in Barton, the son of the late John and Bertha (Lother) Weiss, and on October 27, 1942, he was united in marriage to Marian...

Irma A. Jeserig

Irma A. Jeserig

Feb 19, 2012

Irma A. Jeserig, 96, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. She was born on April 24, 1915, in Germany, the daughter of the late Otto and Matilda (nee Wichtel) Lemke. On October 4, 1941, she was united in marriage to John Jeserig. The couple came to the United States...

Gerald M. "Jerry" Struck

Gerald M. "Jerry" Struck

Feb 17, 2012

Gerald M. “Jerry” Struck, 76, of Fredonia, Wisconsin and Hudson, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2012, in Hudson, Florida. He was born on March 5, 1935, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Harold and Verona (Mehrens) Struck, and on September 3, 1955, he was united in marriage to Dorothy L. Bailey at Wesley Methodist Church in...

Ben H. Miller, Jr

Ben H. Miller, Jr

Feb 17, 2012

Ben H. Miller, Jr., 84, of West Bend, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on February 1, 1928 in Milwaukee. At a young age, the family moved to Barton where Ben grew up and lived the rest of his life. Ben married Barbara Fuller on July 19, 1952...

Lloyd E. Etta

Lloyd E. Etta

Feb 17, 2012

Lloyd E. Etta, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was born on March 28, 1926, in Kewaskum, the son of the late John and Golda (Backhaus) Etta, and on August 27, 1949, he was united in marriage to Rita Waranius at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cascade....

Elizabeth Fromm

Elizabeth Fromm

Feb 15, 2012

Elizabeth Fromm, nee Frank, age 89, of the town of Barton, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Waukesha.

She was born on June 8, 1922 in Milwaukee to the late Steve and Margaret (nee Kehl) Frank. On November 25, 1939, Elizabeth was united in marriage to Carl Frank in West Allis. In 1965,...

Merlin W. Degnitz

Merlin W. Degnitz

Feb 15, 2012

Merlin W. Degnitz, 89, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at his home. He was born on September 7, 1922, in the town of Farmington, the son of the late Carl W. and Elsie (Mueller) Degnitz, and on March 25, 1944, while at home on leave from the service, he was united in marriage...

Laverne Cook

Laverne Cook

Feb 14, 2012

LaVerne Isabelle Cook, nee Meide, age 83, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the Samaritan Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

She was born on March 11, 1928 in Hankinson, ND to the late Emil and Anna (nee Krause) Meide. On September 20, 1947, Laverne was united in marriage to Donald Cook...

Ernest M. Kidd

Ernest M. Kidd

Feb 12, 2012

Ernest M. Kidd, 91, of the town of Wayne, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on October 20, 1920, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Sanders L. and Mary Frances (Woods) Kidd. Ernest served his country in the U. S. Army during...

Joseph Cammarata

Joseph Cammarata

Feb 11, 2012

Joseph Cammarata, age 80, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at his residence.

He was born on December 30, 1931 in Milwaukee to the late Jacob and Anna (nee Pizzaloto) Cammarata. Joe graduated from Rufus King High School in 1951 and then attended Marquette University, graduating in 1956 with a Bachelor's Degree in business administration....

Carole Kemeny

Carole Kemeny

Feb 10, 2012

Carole M. Kemeny, nee Peterson, age 81, of Theresa, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at Hope Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

She was born on May 17, 1930 in Milwaukee to the late George and Amelia (nee Rappette) Peterson. On November 28, 1953, Carole was united in marriage to James Kemeny at St. Francis Catholic...

Jeanne Karl

Jeanne Karl

Feb 9, 2012

Jeanne M. Karl, age 55, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at her residence.

She was born on October 7, 1956 in Kewaskum to the late Joseph and Alice (nee Wesenberg) Karl. Jeanne attended Holy Trinity grade school, Kewaskum High School and graduated from Marian College in Fond du Lac in 1977...