Obituaries

Aug 10, 2009

Gary L. Martin, 57, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2009, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. He was born on December 8, 1951, in West Bend, the son of the late Reuben and Harriet (Backhaus) Martin, and on November 1, 1975, he was united in marriage to Cindy Wiesner at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Aug 10, 2009

Margaret T. Fritsche, (nee Godsell), age 71, of West Bend, passed away Monday, August 10, 2009, at Froedtert Hospital.

She was born August 24, 1937 on the family farm in Juneau, WI to Thomas and Theresa (nee Nebl) Godsell. On November 8, 1958, Margaret was united in marriage to John Fritsche in Milwaukee, WI.

Margaret...

Aug 8, 2009

William S. Pohoski, 71, of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on December 20, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Stanley and Irene (Gregory) Pohoski. On December 13, 1958, he was united in marriage to Claire Taylor and she preceded him in death on...

Aug 8, 2009

Nancy A. Clark, (nee Stuart), age 63, of West Bend, passed away Saturday August 8, 2009, at her residence, after a long illness with ALS, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on July 12, 1946 in Ripon to James and Wanda (nee Stiles) Stuart. Nancy was raised in Ripon and Winneconne, and graduated...

Aug 8, 2009

Marvin E. Kempf, 84, of North Fond du Lac, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on July 14, 1925, in Milwaukee County, the son of the late Erwin and Erna (Moldenhauer) Kempf, and on October 15, 1949, he was united in marriage to Althea Schneider at Immanuel Lutheran...

Aug 4, 2009

James E. Schmitt, 76, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Lomira, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009. He was born July 13, 1933, in St. Kilian, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Strobel) Schmitt, and on June 19, 1954, he was united in marriage to Marian E. Weninger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira. She preceded him in death...

Aug 2, 2009

Kimberly A. Olson of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the age of 34 years, with her family at her side. She was the beloved daughter of Ronald and the late Virginia (nee Rouse) Olson; the loving significant other of Kelly Land; a dear sister of Edwin and Richard Olson, Michelle (Howard) Silver and the late...

Jul 31, 2009

Infant twin sons, Colton James and Cody William Agee passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Wheaton Franciscan St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee.

Colton and Cody are survived by their parents, Timothy Agee and Emily Nerbun-Agee; maternal grandmother, Delores Nerbun of Milwaukee; maternal grandfather, William (Mary Sumner-Nerbun) Nerbun of Cudahy; paternal grandparents, James (Judy) Agee of...

Jul 31, 2009

Martin "Marty" Reisner, age 78, of West Bend, formerly of New Britain and Chester Connecticut, passed away Friday July 31, 2009 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after a long illness.

He was born on July 16, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York. Marty graduated from grade school in Brooklyn, and in New Britain High School in 1949. He...

Jul 29, 2009

Emilie Zulick, (nee Klees) age 83, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was born on December 31, 1925 in Hop Bottom, PA to the late Kristian and Elisabeth (nee Sheffler) Klees. After high school Emilie went on to become a Registered Nurse earning...

Jul 28, 2009

Burnette V. Klein, (nee Kirchner), age 86, of the Town of Wayne, passed away Tuesday July 28, 2009 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

She was born on March 25, 1923 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Wayne to the late Arthur and Anita (nee Klumb) Kirchner. Burnette graduated from West Bend High...

Jul 28, 2009

James Robert Schneider, age 51, of Lomira, lost his courageous battle with Leukemia on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Jim was born on July 17, 1958 in West Bend to Dr. Donald and Janice (Behnke) Schneider. He attended West Bend East High School and graduated in 1976....

Jul 13, 2009

Ruth H. Muckerheide, (nee Hatzung) age 81, of West Bend, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009 at Kathy Hospice.

She was born on August 16, 1927 on the family farm in the town of Addison to the late Louis and Anna Hatzung. Ruth graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1945. She married Leroy...

Jul 12, 2009

Hortensia W. “Tannie” Lau, 92, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on May 25, 1917, in the town of Lomira, the daughter of the late Harvey and Louisa (Schwartz) Weigand and on October 14, 1939, she was united in marriage to...

Jul 9, 2009

Patricia "Pat" Miller (Nee Bruendl), age 62, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Froedtert Hospital.

Pat was born on February 10, 1947 to Alvin and Angeline (Nee Tadych) Bruendl in West Bend. She graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1965. Pat was...

Jul 5, 2009

Arthur Otto "Sandy" Minz, Jr., age 56, of Kiel, formerly of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009.

He was born on January 7, 1953 to the late Arthur and Yvonne (nee Langlais) Minz, Sr.

Art graduated from West Bend West High School in the class of 1971. He was a well known...

Jul 1, 2009

Josephine "Josie" or "Jo" Ott (Nee Rosenheimer), age 97, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Cedar Lake Home Campus, West Bend.

She was born in her home in Slinger on June 26, 1912 to the late Alexander and Helen (Nee Mohr) Rosenheimer.

Survivors include her children, Mary (Kenneth) Dwire of Lakeville, MN, Robert...

Jun 28, 2009

Richard Stefanovic, 83, of St. Michaels, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. He was born on April 3, 1926, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Fabian and Mary (Havranek) Stefanovic, and on July 7, 1951, he was united in marriage to Elaine Gedig at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in...

Jun 26, 2009

Madeline F. Zehren, 81, of St. Kilian, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on November 30, 1927, in St. Kilian, the daughter of the late Kilian and Mary (German) Ruplinger, and on April 30, 1946, she was united in marriage to Leo A. Zehren...

Jun 25, 2009

It is with honor and grace that we remember the life of Lorraine Anna (Schwamb) Schilter, who entered into peace on June 25, 2009. She was 85 years old. Timelessly beautiful and cheerfully spunky, her smile and wink were the essence of her personality.

When asked what brought her solace during her final days, she responded "my...