Obituaries

Apr 17, 2009

James T. Bachman, age 60, of West Bend, passed away on Friday April 17, 2009 at his residence.

He was born on November 15, 1948 in Milwaukee to the late Donald and Gertrude (nee Weeks) Bachman. Jim honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and he also served in the National Guard...

Apr 15, 2009

Amanda K. Zirbes, age 34, passed away at the home of her parent's on April 15th, 2009 after a long battle with leukemia.

She was born and raised in West Bend, and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1993.

Amanda loved life and helping others on her journey here with us....

Apr 14, 2009

Dorothy Martin, 87, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on June 17, 1921, in Tomah, the daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Eirschele) Thom. Dorothy had relatives living in Kewaskum and in 1939 she moved to Kewaskum where she was employed by the Republican House. While in...

Apr 13, 2009

Raymond W. “Ray” Wellso, 87, of Lomira, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira. He was born on December 9, 1921, on the family farm in the town of LeRoy, the son of the late Walter and Ida (Coulter) Wellso, and on June 30, 1956, he was united in marriage to Ardys...

Apr 10, 2009

Milton B. "Ben" May, age 70 of West Bend, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday April 10, 2009 at the Samaritan Health Center.

Ben was born on April 3, 1939 in Baraboo to the late Milton B. and June (nee Matthews-Dickow) May Sr.

On September 13, 1986 Ben was united in...

Apr 8, 2009

Dixie Lee Laufenberg, (nee Richmond), age 73, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend.

She was born on January 16, 1936 in Eagle River to the late DeWayne and Garnetta (nee Benson) Richmond. On February 25, 1967 she was united in marriage to Gerald Laufenberg in Waukegan,...

Apr 7, 2009

Norbert N. Broecker, 87, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. He was born on October 13, 1921, in the town of Wayne, the son of the late Emil and Dorthea (Wehling) Broecker, and on October 17, 1942, he was united in marriage to Julia Miller at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic...

Apr 6, 2009

Doris E. Freehauf, nee Mattke, 83, of Rockford, IL, formerly of West Bend and Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2009 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.

She was born on May 31, 1925 in Milwaukee to the late Otto and Viola (nee Volkmann) Mattke. On October 19,1946 she was united in marriage to...

Apr 5, 2009

Gladys C. Ramel (nee Tackes), 88, of Kewaskum, passed away at her daughter’s home in the town of Fredonia on Sunday, April 5, 2009. She was born on February 21, 1921, in the town of Belgium, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Szuminski) Tackes and was baptized at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Dacada. On June 21, 1939,...

Apr 2, 2009

Marilyn A. Jung, 72, of the town of Kewaskum, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009, surrounded by her loving family at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on April 12, 1936, in the town of Farmington, the daughter of Lawrence H. and Marie (Uelmen) Laatsch, and on September 15, 1962, she was united in marriage to...

Apr 2, 2009

Helen A. Helmle, age 79, of Silver Lake, West Bend, found peace on April 2, 2009.

She was born on February 9, 1930 in Madison to the late Anton and Julia (nee Buchmaier) Helmle, and graduated from Edgewood High School in the class of 1948. She then attended Beautician School.

Helen was united in marriage...

Apr 1, 2009

Lavern L. Schmidbauer, 86, of Pewaukee, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born on July 31, 1922, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Edward and Martha (Poppel) Nell, and on June 5, 1942, she was united in marriage to Donald Schmidbauer. Her husband preceded her in death in June 1976....

Apr 1, 2009

Roy H. Krueger, 81, of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on November 2, 1927, in Suring, the son of the late Arnold and Emma (Jeske) Krueger, and on February 14, 1953, he was united in marriage to Harriet Luft at Salem United Methodist Church in Lomira....

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...