Obituaries

Jun 15, 2011

Lillian L. Kuester, nee Weddig, age 90, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, June, 15, 2011 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Lillian was born on July 27, 1920 in Kewaskum, the late John and Magdalene (nee Kreutzinger) Weddig. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in the class of 1938. On June 14, 1941,...

Jun 14, 2011

Patricia M. Flynn, age 47, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at her residence.

She was born on July 12, 1963 in Milwaukee to the late John and Karen (nee Kamke) Flynn. Patricia was raised in Newburg and graduated from West Bend East High School in the class of 1982. She went on...

Jun 13, 2011

Constance J. “Connie” Motz, 73, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. Those Connie leaves behind to cherish her memory include three children, James (Debra) DeFrain, Cara Pepper and Christa (Mike) Johnson; her brothers and sisters, Kathleen (Ray) Ulvenes, Monte (Colleen) Tobin, Greg (Connie) Tobin, Mick (JoAnn) Tobin and...

Jun 11, 2011

Karen A. Wagner, 55, of Shoreline, Washington, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011. She was born on December 16, 1955, in West Bend, the daughter of Albert and Lorena (Eichstedt) Wagner. Karen was a 1973 graduate of Kewaskum High School and she earned her master’s degree in anthropology. She worked in Seattle for many years, most recently at Grange...

Jun 8, 2011

Raymond P. Breit, 89, of Knowles, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on August 14, 1921, in Lomira, the son of the late Peter and Elisabeth (Ries) Breit, and on October 19, 1963, Raymond was united in marriage to JoAnn “Tillie” Firari at Holy Family Catholic Church...

Jun 7, 2011

Debra M. Mohr, nee Donathan, age 53, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at her residence.

She is survived by two children, Jeff Mohr of Las Vegas and Misty (Ben) Hommerding of Lakewood; one grandson, Douglas Mohr of West Bend; special friend, Bixton Harris; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services in...

Jun 3, 2011

Lovon Edna Seyfert, 96, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Crivitz passed away on June 3, 2011. She was born on October 12, 1914, in Plymouth, the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Halle) Mayhew, and on June 29, 1935, she was united in marriage to Raymond Seyfert, Sr. Raymond preceded Lovon in death on April 18, 1994. Lovon...

May 31, 2011

Lois E. Bunkelman, 82, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Washington. She was born on November 8, 1928, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Arthur and Adela (Moldenhauer) Klukas, and on September 2, 1950, she was united in marriage to Byron Bunkelman at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran...

May 27, 2011

Gilbert F. “Bud” Korth, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with his family at his side. He was born on October 8, 1925, in Antigo, the son of the late David and Marie (Miller) Korth, and on August 23, 1947, he was united in marriage to Lorraine “Tudy” Korth at...

May 27, 2011

Margaret E. "Peggy" Danecki, nee Stratton, 83, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

She was born January 9, 1928 in Tekonsha, Michigan to the late John and Anna (nee Williams) Stratton. On May 25, 1946 she was united in marriage to Casimer "Dan" Danecki in Kalamazoo,...

May 24, 2011

Marian T. Schwinn, 93, entered God’s eternal Holy Land on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Marian had been a resident of Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mt. Calvary for the past eight years. She was born on April 23, 1918, in West Bend, the daughter of the late John and Teresa (Beck) Lang. She was employed by the B.C. Ziegler Company...

May 22, 2011

Randy L. Brossard, 43, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born December 6, 1967, in West Bend, the son of Rodney and Diane (Bernhardt) Brossard. Randy was employed by BR Metal Technology in Menomonee Falls for many years. He enjoyed...

May 20, 2011

Marjorie L. Larson, nee Cole, age 84, of West Bend passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

She was born on July 12, 1926, in Duluth, MN to the late Clare and Claire (nee Hendricks) Cole. On March 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Belmont "Bud" Larson in...

May 18, 2011

Dean E. Karls, 76, of Richfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. He was born on October 15, 1934, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Michael W. and Irene M. (Wolf) Karls. Dean was a 1952 graduate of Rufus King High School and served his country in the U. S....

May 18, 2011

Jerry H. Lewis, 72, of Allenton, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the All About Life Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac.

He was born December 5, 1938 in Peoria, IL to the late Clifford and Leetha (nee Deutsch) Lewis. Jerry graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1956. He was employed as a tool and...

May 17, 2011

Albert C. “Al” Wagner, 88, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on March 16, 1923, in Campbellsport, the son of the late William and Bertha (Kutz) Wagner, and on October 4, 1952, he was united in marriage to Lorena “Lucky” Wagner at Trinity...

May 16, 2011

Aaron Matthew Krebs, age 30, of Wauwatosa, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, May 16, 2011, surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.

He was born on January 8, 1981, in Milwaukee to Gordon and Lynne (nee Hawley) Krebs.

Aaron was a 1999 graduate of West Bend West High School and a...

May 15, 2011

Clara M. Kempf, 99, a lifelong resident of Beechwood area, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. She was born on March 20, 1912, in Beechwood, the daughter of the late Frank and Ida (Holtz) Bartel, and on November 25, 1933, she was united in marriage to Frederick Kempf at Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

May 14, 2011

Gerhard C. Firme, 92, a lifelong resident of Batavia, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. He was born on July 24, 1918, in Batavia, the son of the late William and Emma (Garbisch) Firme. William owned and operated a repair shop in Batavia where he and his sons did wagon wheel repair and...

May 13, 2011

Mildred "Millie" R. Donahue, nee Lehn, age 77, of Kewaskum passed away at her home on May 13, 2011, with her friends at her side.

She was born in the town of Polk on September 25, 1933, the daughter of the late Peter Lehn and Frieda (nee Opper) Lehn/Kuehl. Millie attended St. Peter's School and Lakeview School...