Obituaries

Mar 26, 2009

Elmer A. Kittel, 88, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Libby’s House Assisted Living in Plymouth. He was born on August 8, 1920, in Wausau, the son of the late John and Esther (Laabs) Kittel, on September 27, 1941, he was united in marriage to Jeanette L. Nelson. Jeanette preceded him in death...

Mar 26, 2009

Dr. William A. Nielsen, age 87 of West Bend, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Aurora Medical Center, Hartford.

He was born in West Bend on May 31, 1921 to C.I. and Florence (nee Schennum) Nielsen. Bill attended West Bend High School and graduated in the class of 1939. He attained the rank of Eagle...

Mar 25, 2009

Joanne J. Zautner, 64, of St. Michaels, was called home into the loving arms of Christ on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. She was born on November 9, 1944, in St. Michaels, the daughter of the late George and Frances (Staehler) Backhaus, and on September 30, 1963, she was united in marriage to James I. Zautner at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church...

Mar 24, 2009

Marcella C. Donath, 95, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. She was born on September 1, 1913, in the town of Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Susan (Schlosser) Uelmen, and on October 6, 1934, she was united in marriage to Herbert Donath at St. Michael’s...

Mar 24, 2009

Clemens H. “Clem” Birenbaum, 84, of West Bend, formerly of Fillmore, went home to his Father and beloved wife on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at Kathy Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born on April 3, 1924, in the town of Holland, the son of the late John and Susan (Feyereisen) Birenbaum. On December 11, 1976, he was united...

Mar 23, 2009

Jesus opened his arms to Lois M. O’Rourke of Lomira and called Lois to her heavenly home on, Monday, March 23, 2009, at the age of 90 years. There she was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Corney, her daughter, Nancy Jean, her parents Bill and Lydia (Fenner) Kindschuh, many other relatives and friends. Those who will miss her here...

Mar 20, 2009

Ruth E. Laubenstein, (nee Murray), age 80, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Cedar Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg.

She was born on November 18, 1928 on the family homestead in the town of Farmington to the late Roy and Rose (nee Stern) Murray. Ruth attended the...

Mar 19, 2009

Marjorie B. Degnitz, 84, of the town of Farmington, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2009, with her family at her side. She was born on August 16, 1924, in the town of Farmington, the daughter of the late Henry and Anatasia “Daisy” (Grieger) Laatsch, and on March 25, 1944, she was united in marriage to Merlin...

Mar 18, 2009

Malinda A. Garbisch (nee Oppermann), 95, of the town of Scott, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Plymouth Care Center in Plymouth. She was born on September 30, 1913, in Fond du Lac County, the daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Bartelt) Oppermann, and on June 12, 1932, she was united in marriage to Raymond Garbisch at...

Mar 14, 2009

Howard E. Proeber, age 78, of the Town of Wayne, passed away Saturday March 14, 2008 at Virginia Highlands Health & Rehabilitation Center in Germantown.

He was born on July 28, 1930 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Barton to the late Emil and Amanda (nee Klumb) Proeber. He attended a one room school...

Mar 11, 2009

Nancy C. Krueger, 66, of Kewaskum, was called home on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. She had been a patient at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born on July 15, 1942, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Lee and Goldine (Jankowsky) Wood, and on September 30, 1961, she was united in marriage to Ronald Krueger in Milwaukee....

Mar 10, 2009

Matthew J. Klein, age 83, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

He was born on August 28, 1925 in Barton to the late Mathias and Ethel (nee Wagner) Klein. Matthew attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of...

Mar 9, 2009

Ethel Louise Thill passed away in peace on Monday, March 9th, 2009, at The Woodlands Senior Living Home. She was 96 years old. Ethel was born March 30, 1912, at Garnet, the daughter of the late John & Grace (Spooner) Baltz. She attended Garnet Grade School and graduated from Clinton High School in June, 1929. On January 11, 1930, she...

Mar 7, 2009

Marcella M. “Sally” Pade, 84, of Lomira, was called to her Heavenly home on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on December 15, 1924, in Fond du Lac county, the daughter of the late Hubert and Eda (Kutz) Schultz. Sally was baptized at St. Luke’s in Oakfield and confirmed at...

Mar 1, 2009

Marion R. Schaefer, (Nee Schloemer) age 84, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

She was born on August 15, 1924, in West Bend to the late Oscar and Elsie (nee Wegner) Schloemer and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of...

Feb 27, 2009

Lloyd J. Roden, 82, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was born on January 24, 1927, in the town of Kewaskum, the son of the late John and Rose (Schiltz) Roden, and on June 1, 1949, he was united in marriage to Kathryn “Kitty” Weber at St. Matthias...

Feb 27, 2009

Doris M. Mayer, 82, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2009, at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls. She was born on May 8, 1926, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Petree) Zingelman, and she was united in marriage to LeRoy Beck, Sr. Her husband preceded her in death in January 1999....

Feb 26, 2009

Betty Jane Eaton, formerly Goldamer, (nee McGoff) age 76, of West Bend, was called home on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Cedar Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg.

She was born on May 10, 1932 to the late Thomas and Mae (nee Bovee) McGoff in Summit Lake, Wisconsin. Betty graduated from Steven's Point with a Bachelor's...

Feb 23, 2009

Virginia A. Kempf (nee Landvatter), age 93, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

She was born on June 19, 1915 to the late Alvin and Ella (nee Hetzel) Landvatter. On September 2, 1950 she was united in marriage to Paul Kempf at St. John's...

Feb 22, 2009

Helen C. McDonald, 93, of Byron, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009, at Michalene’s in Ripon. She was born on April 24, 1915, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late John and Rose (Flood) Dyer, and on July 17, 1937, she was united in marriage to Jay McDonald, Jr. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Byron. Her...