Obituaries

Annie Kuring

Aug 13, 2011

Ann Kuring, (nee Cupery), age 83, of West Bend, passed away Saturday August 13, 2011 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on October 19, 1927 in Friesland to the late John and Mae (nee Wiersma) Cupery. Ann was united in marriage to August "Gus" Kuring on June 26, 1954.

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Robert Kumrow

Aug 12, 2011

Robert O. Kumrow, age 87, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

He was born on July 21, 1924 in West Bend to the late Arnold and Ella (nee Gerhardt) Kumrow. Bob graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1942. He...

Dannyel L. Lawrence

Aug 10, 2011

Dannyel L. Lawrence, (nee Solheim), age 37, of West Bend passed away Wednesday August 10, 2011 at her residence.

She was born in West Bend on October 1, 1973 to Donald and Doris (nee Ewert). Dannyel attended St. John's Grade School and graduated from West Bend West High School in the class of 1992. Dannyel had been...

Virgil Robinson

Aug 9, 2011

Virgil "Robbie" Robinson, 91, of Hartford, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his residence. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Richard F. Schultz

Aug 8, 2011

Richard F. Schultz, age 59, of North Fond du Lac, formerly of West Bend, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011 at his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 11, 1952 in West Bend to the late LeRoy and Gertrude (nee Opper) Schultz. Richard's favorite passion in life was cars...

Beverly R. Bertram

Aug 6, 2011

Beverly R. "Bev" Bertram, nee Schaller, was born to eternal life August 6, 2011.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Bonnie Bertram and B.J. (John) Plant, and loving son, Blair (Barbara) Bertram, grands and special greatgrands, Storm, Koal, and Bailey, nieces, nephews, other relatives, many friends, and special family friend, Carl Ziegler....

Colton Aaron Meyer

Aug 1, 2011

Baby Colton Aaron Meyer, seven days old, was gathered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 1, 2011. He was born on July 25, 2011, the son of Cassandra Meyer and Aaron Sohn. Those Colton leaves behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Cassandra and Aaron; his maternal grandparents, Brian and Denise Meyer of Fond du Lac; his...

M.M. "Pat" Peterson

Aug 1, 2011

M. M. “Pat” Peterson, 97, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on October 11, 1913, in East Sparta, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ora and Mildred (Reigle) Johnson, and on November 12, 1932, she was united in marriage to Lowell N....

Gerald J. Laufenberg

Jul 31, 2011

Gerald J. Laufenberg, age 70, of West Bend, passed away Sunday July 31, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

He was born on April 22, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Jacob and Margaret (nee White) Laufenberg. On February 25, 1967 Gerald was united in marriage to Dixie Richmond in Waukegan,...

Rodney J. Gindt

Jul 30, 2011

Rodney J. Gindt, 72, of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after a courageous six month battle with cancer. He was born on May 28, 1939, in the town of Lomira, the son of the late Barney and Florence (Lehman) Gindt, and was a 1957 graduate of Lomira High...

Karen Diana Haugen Pansing

Jul 29, 2011

Karen Diana Haugen Pansing, 65, W7586 Valley View Rd., Random Lake, Wisconsin, passed away July 29, 2011, at her home after a courageous battle against lung cancer. She was born Karen Diana Erickson on November 5, 1945, in Escanaba, Michigan, the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Pearl L. Erickson. Karen managed El Rey’s restaurant in West Bend, Wisconsin...

Laverne Rose Ehrhardt

Jul 28, 2011

LaVerne Rose Ehrhardt, 91, of the town of Lomira, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011. She was born January 25, 1920, in Lomira, the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Jagow) Wolf. After graduating as Lomira High School Valedictorian, she attended Fond du Lac Vocational School, where she became Executive Secretary to the school’s president. LaVerne was a lifelong...

Corey M. Lorenz

Jul 26, 2011

Corey M. Lorenz, age 34, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011.

He was born on September 28, 1976 in West Bend to Lester and Cheryl (nee Junghans). Corey attended Good Shepherd Grade School and graduated from West Bend East High School in the class of 1995. Following high school Corey attended Marquette University...

Gerald E. "Buddy" Schaeffer

Jul 26, 2011

Gerald E. “Buddy” Schaeffer, 84, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was born on July 10, 1927, in the town of Auburn, the son of the late John and Regina (Mueller) Schaeffer, and on September 5, 1953, he was united in marriage to Eunice Fox at St. Nicholas...

Gary W. Burke

Jul 25, 2011

Gary W. Burke, 65, of Adell, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born on April 4, 1946, in the town of Mitchell, the son of the late William and Sylvia (Schmidt) Burke. Gary was a graduate of Kewaskum High School and attended the agriculture short course in Madison. He was...

Lillian H. Stucke

Jul 24, 2011

Lillian H. Stucke, 101, of Juneau, formerly of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at Clearview Long Term Care and Rehabilitation in Juneau. She was born on December 22, 1909, in Lomira, the daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Drehmel) Unferth, and on April 8, 1933, she was united in marriage to Ernest Stucke at Salem Church...

Phyllis Maurer

Jul 23, 2011

Phyllis J. Maurer, nee May, age 74 of West Bend passed away on Saturday July 23, 2011 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 10, 1936 in West Bend to the late Steve and Elsie (nee Mishler) May. She attended St. Mary's grade school in Barton, and graduated from...

Eugene D. "Gene" Lamarche

Jul 22, 2011

Eugene D. “Gene” LaMarche, 86, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on June 23, 1925, in Stevens Point, the son of the late Wilfrid and Lillian (Stuske) LaMarche. Gene served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II, and on March 27,...

Harvey Schmidt

Jul 20, 2011

Harvey N. Schmidt, age 80, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Samaritan Health Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 26, 1931 at his home in the town of Addison to the late Michael and Anita (nee Emmer) Schmidt. Harvey grew up on the family homestead near Allenton....

Ronald Pittman

Jul 18, 2011

Ronald Hugh Pittman, age 66, of West Bend passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 at his residence.

He was born on June 7, 1945 in Fort Belvoir, VA the only son of the late Loren and Virginia (nee Flowers) Pittman. Ronald grew up in Beavercreek, OH. He was employed as a Pit Boss for various casinos in...