Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Feb 6, 2012

Robert J. “Bob” “Jocko” Merkt, 70, of Hartford, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on June 12, 1941, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Joseph and Myrtle (Pope) Merkt, and was a member of the Kewaskum High School Class of 1960. He was a charter...

Feb 5, 2012

Howard L. Laufer, age 90, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

He was born on February 24, 1921 to the late Albert and Elizabeth (nee Hart) Laufer in West Bend. Following high school Howard worked at West Bend Woolen...

Feb 4, 2012

Jennifer L. Borges, 43, of rural Campbellsport, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012, from injuries received in a motor vehicle accident. She was born on January 28, 1969, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Gerald and Janice “Jan” (Tomczyk) Stark, and on September 21, 1991, she was united in marriage to Thomas E. Borges Jr. at St. Theresa...

Feb 3, 2012

Faith L. Heinze (nee Husaboe), age 87, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012.

She was born on January 26, 1925 in Trent, South Dakota to the late Maxwell and Ida (nee Eastman) Husaboe. On April 18, 1949 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Marion Heinze, in Hot Springs,...

Feb 2, 2012

Warren J. Arndt, Sr., age 66, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at his residence in West Bend.

He was born on March 19, 1945 in West Bend to the late Menroy and Rosemary (nee Kuester) Arndt. On September 26, 1964, he was united in marriage to Regina Fettig at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West...

Feb 1, 2012

Norman O. Geidel, age 80, of Newburg, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee.

He was born on March 16, 1931 in Parkston, SD to Fred and Alma Geidel. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. After his discharge Norman began working as a carpenter for Fred Geidel and Son's,...