Obituaries

Jul 11, 2008

Helen T. Schoofs, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on November 12, 1916, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Poladna) Mezera, and on September 8, 1943, she was united in marriage to Joseph Weinert at...

Jul 8, 2008

Walter S. Miecielica, age 81, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at The Wisconsin Heart Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

He was born on May 17, 1927 in Montague, Massachusetts to the late Walter and Victoria (nee Galek) Miecielica. Following high school Walter served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy...

Jul 5, 2008

Lorena C. Kell, (nee Zimmel), age 99, of West Bend, passed away Saturday July 5, 2008 at the Samaritan Health Center.

She was born on January 4, 1909 in the Town of Wayne to the late Herman and Louisa (nee Hoepner) Zimmel, and was united in marriage to John Kell on September 9, 1929 at Zion Ev....

Jul 1, 2008

Ann V. Wolf, (nee Klink), age 87, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday July 1, 2008 at her home at River Way Place.

She was born on August 30, 1920 in Dodge County to the late Quirin and Anna (nee Roethle) Klink. Ann was united in marriage to Gordon Kircher on April 12, 1947. He preceded her...

Jun 30, 2008

Shirley G. Hegelund, (nee Nell), age 81, of West Bend, passed away Monday June 30, 2008, at her home, with her family at her side.

She was born on November 12, 1926 in Milwaukee, to the late Emil and Erna (nee Jens) Nell, and graduated from Rufus King High School in the class of 1945. On July...

Jun 27, 2008

"Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord; Lead me home."

The precious Lord took the hand of Alice M. Walters, nee Luepke, and led her home on...

Jun 24, 2008

Dolores O. Lochen, (nee Soares), age 85, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday June 24, 2008 at the Aurora Medical Center-Hartford.

She was born on April 11, 1923 in Somerset, MA to the late Anton and Marie (nee Gonsalves) Soares, and was united in marriage to James Lochen on September 9, 1944 at St. Michael's Cathedral in...

Jun 23, 2008

Edward J. “Jimmy” Becker, 38, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2008, at his residence. He was born on July 29, 1969, in West Bend, the son of Edward and Barbara (Johann) Becker. Survivors include his parents, Barbara (Terry) Hill of Aurora, Colorado and Edward (Youngsak) Becker of Redlands, California; his maternal grandmother, Agnes Johann of Palmyra;...

Jun 23, 2008

Margaret L. Menger, 57, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2008, at her home. She was born on July 10, 1950, the daughter of Fred and Hedwig “Hattie” (Hug) Gurtner, and on April 5, 1970, she was united in marriage to Ronald Menger at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Hartford. Margaret was a...

Jun 19, 2008

Floretta C. Brunner, nee Maurer, 90, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008 at her residence in Cedar Bay West at the Cedar Community, West Bend.

She was born on May 24, 1918 in West Bend to the late Charles and Mathilda (nee Marx) Maurer. Floretta married Leo Brunner on June 16, 1951 at Immanuel...

Jun 18, 2008

Anna J. Tillou, (nee Hisel), of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the age of 89.

She was born in Bloom City, Wisconsin on June 11, 1919 to Ernest and Myrtle (nee Boyer) Hisel. Anna was united in marriage to Charles A. Tillou on February 15, 1936. Together they became members of the...

Jun 15, 2008

Marie V. Reynolds, nee Lau, 95, of West Bend, passed away, Sunday, June 15, 2008 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

She was born on February 19, 1913 in Redding, California to the late Percy and Blanche (nee Brownlee) Lau. She married John Rodney Reynolds on November 18, 1933 in Highland Park, Michigan and he passed...

Jun 15, 2008

Mary A. Case, age 87, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

She was born on October 11, 1920 in Arlington, VT to the late Roy Bogart Case and Mary Katherine Hermes. Mary attended high school in Muskegon, MI. After...

Jun 13, 2008

William M. "Mac" Hemmings, Sr., age 91, of West Bend, passed away Friday June 13, 2008 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

He was born on May 28, 1917 in Sheboygan Falls to the late George and Nettie (nee Mac Lean) Hemmings. His parents came to the United States from large families in Crewe,...

Jun 13, 2008

Wilbur E. Proeber, age 91, of West Bend, passed away Friday June 13, 2008 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on August 26, 1916 in Milwaukee to the late William and Emma (nee Lein) Proeber, and moved with his family to West Bend at a young age. On August 17, 1940 Wilbur was...

Jun 13, 2008

Anne M. Ballman, (nee Seidl) age 76, of West Bend, passed away Friday June 13, 2008 at her residence.

She was born on March 4, 1932 in Milwaukee to the late John and Thersia (nee Rohrnbeck) Seidl, and was united in marriage to Theodore Ballman on October 24, 1970 in Milwaukee.

Anne worked as a...

Jun 11, 2008

Dorothy A. Etta, 89, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. She was born on June 19, 1918, in the town of Scott, the daughter of the late Charles and Hattie (Voigt) Firme, and on June 25, 1938, she was united in marriage to Earl Etta at Beechwood United Church of...

Jun 10, 2008

Dawn M. Thiel, (nee Osbourne), age 66, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday June 10, 2008, at the Hartford Care Center after a short battle with cancer.

She was born on March 4, 1942 in Milwaukee to the late Arthur "Ozzie" and Jane (nee Matthews) Osbourne.

Dawn was a member of the West Bend Senior...

Jun 9, 2008

Eugenia V. Soyk, nee Rohlinger, 84, of West Bend, passed away Monday, June 9, 2008 at the Hartford Aurora Medical Center.

She was born on March 26, 1924 in the town of Addison to the late Arnold and Marie (nee Christ) Rohlinger. She was united in marriage to Norman Soyk on October 10, 1959 at Sacred Heart...

Jun 8, 2008

Beatrice "Bea" Muth, nee Ladwig, 92, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2008 at the Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

She was born on January 17, 1916 in Milwaukee to the late Walter and Hedwig (nee Radke) Ladwig. She married William "Bill" Muth on January 8, 1938 in Milwaukee. After Bill's retirement...