Obituaries

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...

Jun 23, 2009

Mae G. Koch, 61, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa. She was born on September 13, 1947, in West Bend, the daughter of Sylvester “Rusty” and Doris (Stern) Schladweiler, and on May 17, 1969, she was united in marriage to Terry Koch at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West...

Jun 23, 2009

Russell O. Zirbel, age 84, of West Bend passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Riverway Place in West Bend.

He was born on March 30, 1925 on the family farm in the Town of Herman to the late Raymond and Amelia (nee Priest) Zirbel. Russell attended Mayville High School and went on to serve his country...

Jun 23, 2009

Violet R. Groth (nee Klumb), age 98, of West Bend passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on April 18, 1911 in Rockfield, to the late Albert and Elsie (nee Lambrecht) Klumb. On June 10, 1933, Violet was united in marriage to Harold Groth at Christ Evangelical...

Jun 13, 2009

Mary T. Schaub, 84, of Long Lake, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport, with her husband and family at her side. She was born on September 19, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Lansky) Slesar, and on October 8, 1949, she was united in marriage to Homer Schaub at...

Jun 11, 2009

Raymond F. Sartler, age 83, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation in West Bend.

He was born on April 19, 1926 in Milwaukee to the late Felix and Matilda (nee Homan) Sartler. Ray honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On October...

Jun 8, 2009

Lucille L. Zahn, 88, a resident of Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira, and former resident of Lakeview Assisted Living in Fond du Lac, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009. She was born on May 26, 1921, in the township of Oakfield, the daughter of the late Fred and Nora (Wild) Collien, and on September 5, 1942, she...

Jun 6, 2009

Florian E. Jakubowski, 94, of Kewaskum, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Cedar Crossings in the town of Polk. He was born on September 25, 1914, in Rietbrock, Wisconsin, the son of the late Stanislaus and Martha (Klawinski) Jakubowski, and on April 26, 1947, he was united in marriage to Delores Beverly Nienow at St....

Jun 5, 2009

Ervin H. Terlinden, 86, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 25, 1923, in the town of Auburn, the son of the late Julius and Dora (Opper) Terlinden, and on June 23, 1945, he was united in marriage to Dolores Kocher at Peace United Church...

Jun 3, 2009

Patricia A. Mandick (nee McLaughlin) age 69, of Hartford, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009 unexpectedly in San Jose, CA.

She was born in Sheboygan on November 13, 1939 to the late James and Lorraine McLaughlin, Sr. (Nee Siewarth). On January 30, 1960, Pat was united in marriage to Donald Edward Mandick in Milwaukee. He preceded her...

Jun 2, 2009

Karen R. Newsom, age 53, of Theresa passed away on June 2, 2009 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

She was born on June 15, 1955 to the late Jack and Judy (Nee Mullison) Newsom in Amarillo, TX and was raised in the Williamston/Lansing Michigan area. She was accomplished in nursing and CNC machining previous to...

Jun 2, 2009

Caroline M. Wodsedalek (nee Peters), age 52, of West Bend passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at her residence.

She was born on March 5, 1957 in West Bend to the late Robert and Marie (nee Van Beek) Peters and she graduated from West Bend West High School. She was united in marriage to Darrell Wodsedalek on...

Jun 1, 2009

Robert J. “Bob” Niehaus, 68, of the town of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2009. He was born on November 9, 1940, in Marshfield, the son of Norbert and Mary (Bock) Niehaus, and on July 9, 1960, he was united in marriage to Barbara Wampler at St. John of God Catholic Church in Marshfield. The couple had...

May 31, 2009

Margaret A. Duernberger (Nee Thelen), age 93, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

She was born on August 16, 1915 in West Bend to the late Clemens and Augusta (Nee Koester) Thelen, and graduated from West Bend High School, class of 1932. Margaret was united in marriage to...

May 30, 2009

Audrey L. Stier (Nee Herbrand), age 78, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

She was born on April 12, 1931 in Waukesha to the late Edward and Edna (nee Halwas) Herbrand. On June 25, 1955 Audrey was united in marriage to Paul "Butch" Stier at St. Luke's...