Obituaries

May 13, 2011

Jeffrey S. Drescher, age 41, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011.

He was born on August 24, 1969 in Milwaukee to Scott and Karen (nee Frey) Drescher. Jeff graduated from West Bend East High School in the class of 1988.

He owned CN Tree Services. Jeff enjoyed music, and sports, especially...

May 11, 2011

Evelyn D. Buechs, nee Block, age 88, of West Allis, formerly of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Ruth Hospice in West Allis.

She was born on November 27, 1922 in Milwaukee to the late Albert and Helen (nee Ziebell) Block. On September 28, 1946, Evelyn was united in marriage to Roland Buechs....

May 11, 2011

Anna A. Hedding, 105, of West Bend, formerly of Fond du Lac. Passed away Wednesday, May, 11, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

Anna was born October 1, 1905 in Colby, WI to the late Charles and Selma (nee Kindt) Fakes. She married Adolph Erdman and had five children. After residing in the...

May 11, 2011

Beatrice R. “Beats” Manthei, 81, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. She was born during thrashing time on August 9, 1929, in Campbellsport, the daughter of the late Leo and Agnes (Serwe) Kaehne, and on July 2, 1949, she was united in marriage to Lyle Manthei at St. Matthew’s...

May 8, 2011

Alpha E. "Putty" Dobson, nee Hammer, age 91, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday May 8, 2011 at Virginia Highlands in Germantown.

She was born on May 20, 1919, in Milwaukee to the late Erv and Alpha (nee Will) Hammer Sr. On March 13, 1945, she was united in marriage to Robert E. Dobson, in Milwaukee....

May 7, 2011

Wesley G. "Wes" Taylor, age 82, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born on July 29, 1928 in West Bend to the late Glenway and Helen (nee Johnson) Taylor, Sr. Following his graduation from West Bend High School, Wes served his country honorably during the Korean War...

May 5, 2011

Beverly M. Miller, 75, of West Bend, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on February 7, 1936, in Milwaukee. She was a graduate of Rufus King High School, and on February 28, 1959, she was united in marriage to William T. Miller at Sherman Park Lutheran Church...

May 2, 2011

Eleanore E. Fischer, 87, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. She was born on July 5, 1923, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Ignatius and Erna (Jacobson) Schneider, and on September 23, 1944, she was united in marriage to Howard Fischer at St. Boniface...

Apr 29, 2011

Weinberger, Edward E., age 70, of Wauwatosa, passed away on Fri, April 29, 2011.

Ed graduated from Boys Tech (Milwaukee Tech) in the class of 1958. He was a service writer at Schlossmann's Dodge City until his retirement in 2000.

Beloved husband of the late Susan (nee Fitzgerald) Weinberger. Dear father of Renee (Robert) Thompson...

Apr 27, 2011

Luke W. Koch, age 58, of West Bend, passed away at home the morning of April 27, 2011 and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was surrounded by his devoted and loving family.

Luke was born August 20, 1952 in West Bend, WI to Paul and Lucille F. (nee Johnson) Koch. He...

Apr 26, 2011

Norma A. Darmody, nee Wendtland, age 88, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2011 at her residence.

She was born on September 19, 1922, in Thiensville to the late Ernest and Amanda (nee Drik) Wendtland. On June 25, 1949, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Smith. Lloyd preceded her in death on April...

Apr 25, 2011

David L. Steltz, age 61, of Slinger, passed away after his battle with ALS on Monday, April 25, 2011 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 24, 1949 in Ashland to the late Lawrence and Irene (nee Locks) Steltz. David served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. On April 24, 1976,...

Apr 24, 2011

Dorothy Emma Ella Wilke, 90, of Beechwood, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2011, at her home. She was born on December 22, 1920, in West Bend, the seventh child of Albert and Emma (Voight) Luebke. Two weeks later, her mother died from complications of Dorothy’s birth. Another week later, Dorothy was adopted by Oscar and Clara (Klaus) Krahn. She...

Apr 23, 2011

Joanna Bazan, age 25, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2011.

Joanna was born on December 31, 1985 in Nuremberg, Germany to retired SFC Joseph and Joyce (nee McCoy) Bazan while her father was serving in the United States Army. She lived in North Carolina and Georgia before moving with her family to West...

Apr 18, 2011

Richard J. Kircher, age 32, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 at his residence.

He was born on January 20, 1979 in West Bend to Ron and Dianne (nee Deering) Kircher. Richard attended West Bend West High School. He enjoyed playing chess, collecting comic books, antique toys and action figures.

Richard...

Apr 17, 2011

Marion J. Yogerst, nee Ruhnke, 82, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend.

She was born June 26, 1928 in West Bend to the late Alvin and Alice (nee Louret) Ruhnke. Marion was a long time member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend...

Apr 16, 2011

Michael R. "Schmitty" Schmitz, age 24, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday April 16, 2011 at his residence.

He was born on July 19, 1986 in West Bend to Richard and Janet (nee Smith) Schmitz. Growing up Michael enjoyed playing little league and participating in taekwondo. He attended West Bend West High School and graduated in...

Apr 14, 2011

Virginia A. Mueller, 87, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. She was born on April 29, 1923, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Herman and Hattie (Grube) Braubach, and on February 6, 1949, she was united in marriage to Elmer R. Mueller in Milwaukee. Elmer preceded...

Apr 13, 2011

John E. Waegerle, 82, of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac. He was born on October 11, 1928, in Lomira, the son of the late John and Dorothea (Walther) Waegerle, and on January 28, 1950, he was united in marriage to Jeanette Reible at St. Mary’s Parish House in Lomira....

Apr 12, 2011

Randall "Randy" J. Adamec, age 62, of West Bend, passed away April 12, 2011.

Randy was employed by Delphi Automotive before his retirement 5 years ago.

He is survived by his wife, Robin; two daughters, Dawn Adamec and Joanne (David) Mudry; his grandson, Nathan Mudry; two brothers, Joel and David Adamec; three sisters, Cathy Miller,...