Obituaries

Jun 6, 2008

Bernice "Bernida" Holl, nee Jung, age 86, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2008 at Cedar Crossings on Pleasant Valley in the town of Polk.

She was born on April 27, 1922 in the town of Richfield to the late Joseph and Clara (nee Meyer) Jung. Bernida was united in marriage to Oscar O....

Jun 1, 2008

Rudolph G. "Rudy" Pfeiffer, age 103, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

He was born on May 4, 1905 in Chicago to the late George and Anna Marie (nee Igel) Pfeiffer, who were both from Germany. Rudy's mother died in childbirth, and his father remarried...

May 30, 2008

Henrietta T. Brace, (nee Bahr), age 81, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, May 30th, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 30, 1927 in the town of Farmington to the late Bernhard and Marie (nee Esser) Bahr and was united in marriage to Wilbur C. Brace. He preceded her...

May 28, 2008

Elizabeth A. Keno, 92, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on December 31, 1915, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Kaniess) Keller, and on October 12, 1935, she was united in marriage to Raymond “Ray” Keno at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church...

May 25, 2008

Hilda L. Werner, (nee Manske), age 99, of West Bend, passed away Sunday May 25, 2008 at the Samaritan Health Center.

She was born on April 2, 1909 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota to the late Carl and Frieda (nee Wolfe) Manske, and came to Waubeka area during the depression seeking employment.

On June 14,...

May 24, 2008

Phyllis E. Weber, (nee Sparks), 82, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

She was born on June 14, 1925 in Parrish, WI to the late Ernest and Marjorie (nee Tinker) Sparks. On July 28, 1946 she was united in marriage to Myles Weber in...

May 23, 2008

Harlan J. Helgeson, age 86, of West Bend, passed away Friday May 23, 2008 at the Samaritan Health Center.

He was born on September 1, 1921 in Bradley, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Selma (nee Wrolstad) Helgeson. Harlan graduated from Tomahawk High School. He then served in the field artillery in the 12th Armored Division in...

May 22, 2008

Michael P. "Choppy" Grieger, age 59, of Richfield, passed away Thursday May 22, 2008 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born on January 4, 1949 in Milwaukee to the late John "Jack" and Edith "Edie" (nee Farchmin) Grieger, and was a graduate of West Division High School in the class of 1967.

On September...

May 20, 2008

Dennis R. Seideman, 65, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

He was born on October 26, 1942 in Newburg to the late Raymond and Clara (nee Gerner) Seideman. On July 24, 1962 he was united in marriage to Maggie Dowe at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lakefield.

Dennis...

May 20, 2008

Jerilyn L. “ Jeri” Norum was accepted into the loving arms of God The Father on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Jeri was born on July 31, 1943, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Ted and Ruth (Treichel) Spella, and on September 27, 1970, she was united in marriage to John Peter Norum in San Francisco. Jeri was a manager...

May 16, 2008

Wanda M. Andrzejczak, (nee Jakubowski), age 94, of West Bend, passed away Friday May 16, 2008 at the Samaritan Health Center.

She was born on February 4, 1914 on the family farm near Stevens Point to the late John and Julia (nee Ebelka) Andrzejczak, and moved to Milwaukee with her family when she was a teenager. On...

May 14, 2008

Norma Lehmann (nee Neuy), age 85, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday May 14, 2008 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

She was born on March 4, 1923 in Barton, to the late Steve and Mary (nee Johlke) Neuy, and was united in marriage to Joseph Lehmann on March 22, 1941 at St....

May 13, 2008

Edward J. Hawig, 93, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. He was born in the town of Wayne, the son of the late Jacob and Rose (Bingen) Hawig, and on September 12, 1939, he was united in marriage to Catherine Felix at...

May 9, 2008

Kenneth W. Jahncke, age 93, of West Bend, passed away Friday May 9, 2008 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on August 27, 1914 in Milwaukee to the late William and Caroline (nee Suddmann) Jahncke, and was united in marriage to Harriet Deisseroth on May 25, 1940 at Faith United Church of Christ...

May 7, 2008

Henry M. “Hank” Leisner, 88, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, four days short of his 89th birthday, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 11, 1919, in Escanaba, Michigan, the son of the late Harry and Anna (Herson) Leisner and on February 19, 1943, he was united in marriage...

May 4, 2008

William L. “Bill” Coogan, 53, of the town of Scott, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2008, at his home after a short illness. He was born on September 11, 1954, in Austin, Minnesota, the son of the late Carleton and Myrtle (Keyser) Coogan and on April 10, 1999, he was united in marriage to Debra Dressel in Fond du...

Apr 30, 2008

Dorothy M. Freehauf, (nee Bergin), age 79, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2008 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 23, 1928 in Columbus to the late John and Cornelia (nee Egerer) Bergin. Her family moved to Milwaukee, where Dorothy was raised. In 1946 her family moved to Jackson....

Apr 30, 2008

Elizabeth J. Straub, (nee Tennies), age 83, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2008 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac.

She was born on February 18, 1925 in Slinger to the late Henry and Anna (nee Wilkom) Tennies, and was united in marriage to Venice Straub on September 27, 1947 at St. Peter...

Apr 29, 2008

Isaiah John Van Beek, cherished three-year old son of John and Rebecca “Becky” (Stoffel) Van Beek, of Campbellsport, left his worldly body on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family to be with the Lord after a courageous fight with leukemia that he so bravely fought. Isaiah was born on April 25, 2005, in West Bend...

Apr 27, 2008

Vivian M. Prochnow, nee Tschetter, 84, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008 at her residence.

She was born on November 11, 1923 in Freeman, South Dakota to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Kleinsasser) Tschetter. She was united in marriage to Edward A. Prochnow on October 31, 1942 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Edward...