Obituaries

Dec 21, 2009

Kati Lynn Hammen, age 21, of Fredonia, passed away of an unexpected tragedy due to a prescription drug overdose on Monday, December 21, 2009 at her residence.

Kati was born on April 12, 1988 in West Bend to Larry and Karen (nee Alexander) Hammen. She attended school in Random Lake and graduated from Random Lake High School...

Dec 21, 2009

Malinda M. Kudek, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on April 28, 1924, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Bernhardt and Malinda (Bassil) Schmidt, and on October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Clemence Kudek at St. Lucas...

Dec 20, 2009

Norman R. “Normie” Dogs, 73, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at Beechwood Rest Home of natural causes after battling Alzheimer’s disease for the past seven years. He was born on August 11, 1936, in Mayville, the son of the late Peter and Evelyn (Giese) Dogs, and on September 16, 1961, he was united in marriage...

Dec 16, 2009

Alice A. Zemlicka, nee Cook, age 100, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

She was born on February 25, 1909 in Grygla, Minnesota to the late Charles and Annie (nee Olson) Cook. On May 25, 1936, Alice was united in marriage to Merral Zemlicka. Merral preceded her...

Dec 15, 2009

Margaret M. “Marge” Blank, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She passed away peacefully at her home in Fond du Lac. She was born on September 12, 1917, in Hartland, the daughter of the late Edward M. and Ada O. (Cowles) Crouch, and on May 22, 1937, she was united in marriage...

Dec 15, 2009

Robert J. Pint, "Half Pint", age 64, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at his residence.

He was born on September 28, 1945 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Margaret (nee Treiber) Pint. Robert attended Washington High School and graduated in the class of 1963. Robert served our country honorably by enlisting in the U.S....

Dec 13, 2009

Karen F. Theusch, 63, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa. She was born on April 5, 1946, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Alex and Vanelda (Herman) Krell, and on July 20, 1968, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Theusch at Holy Angels Catholic...

Dec 12, 2009

Mary A. Dreher-Lecher, 72, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at her home. She was born on August 27, 1937, in the town of Farmington, the daughter of the late John and Agatha (Wiedmeyer) Breit. On June 23, 1956, she married Merlin “Red” Dreher and later married John Lecher on March 17, 1984. John preceded...

Dec 9, 2009

Florence M. Hefter, 84, of the town of Byron, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at her home. She was born on April 6, 1925, in Barton, the daughter of the late Hubert and Alma (Staehler) Van Beek, and on May 2, 1950, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Hefter at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...

Dec 8, 2009

Leon G. Thull, 56, of the town of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at his home. He was born on June 25, 1953, in West Bend, the son of Norbert and Marylin (Heilmann) Thull. Leon was the current owner and operator of Dairymen’s Corner in Campbellsport providing service to area farmers for 20 years. Leon became...

Dec 8, 2009

Hugh E. “Mick” Rutherford III, 60, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 12, 1948, in Milwaukee, the son of Hugh E. and MaryAnn (Seelow) Rutherford, Jr. and on September 25, 1971, he was united in marriage to Diane Mettel in Milwaukee. Mick...

Dec 6, 2009

Lucille L. Nischke, 92, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on October 31, 1917, in Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine (Rubin) Schommer, and on September 28, 1936, she was united in marriage to Harold Nischke at St....

Dec 6, 2009

Patricia A. Van Assche, 74, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on March 23, 1935, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Loys and Elizabeth (Evan) Marsh, and she was a member of the Red Hat Society. Those Patricia leaves behind to cherish...

Dec 3, 2009

Harold J. Seefeldt, 82, of New Fane, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 9, 1927, in Kewaskum, the son of the late August and Emma (Klumb) Seefeldt, and on June 13, 1953, he was united in marriage to Iris Falk at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cascade....

Nov 28, 2009

Florence R. Lange, (nee Scharmer), age 84, of West Bend, passed away Saturday November 28, 2009 at The Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on June 30, 1925 in Milwaukee to the late George and Elizabeth (nee Asen) Scharmer, and was united in marriage to Horst "Dusty" Lange on February 20, 1948 in Milwaukee. After their...

Nov 27, 2009

Albert D. Skinner, age 88, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 31, 1921 in Ladysmith to the late Allison and Harriet (nee Woodbury) Skinner. Albert served his country during WWII by enlisting in the United States Army. He was united in marriage...

Nov 26, 2009

George F. Donahue, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at his home in Kewaskum.

He was born on November 26, 1931 in Brunswick, ME to the late Herbert and Mattie (nee Bowers) Donahue. George graduated from Brunswick High School. Little did he know that during his High School years, his life would forever be influenced...

Nov 25, 2009

Adeline (nee Volm) Weis, 81, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. Adeline was born on June 7, 1928, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Kohler) Volm. She attended Holy Trinity Grade School and worked at Enger Kress and the West Bend Company for many...

Nov 22, 2009

Roland C. Thomas, age 90, of West Bend, passed away Sunday November 22, 2009 at his home

He was born on February 13, 1919 in Plymouth to the late Herman and Marie (nee Sasse) Thomas. On October 12, 1950, Roland was united in marriage to Heidi Heidemann at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Louis Corners, WI.

Nov 21, 2009

Arthur A. E. “Art” Buss, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira. He was born on October 23, 1924, in Fond du Lac County, the son of the late Arthur W. and Elsie (Koch) Buss, and Art attended school in Kewaskum. On May 11, 1946, he was united...