Obituaries

Mar 24, 2008

Laurie A. Schmidt, 53, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2008, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. She was born on August 2, 1954, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Richard and Pam (Miller) Bonenfant, and on May 17, 1975, she was united in marriage to Dean Schmidt at St. Matthias Catholic Church in...

Mar 22, 2008

Wayland D. Tessar, 83, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. He was born on December 30, 1924, in West Bend, the son of the late John and Lorinda (Schaefer) Tessar, and on November 7, 1946, he was united in marriage to Adeline Zacho at Trinity...

Mar 22, 2008

Clarinda M. Yearling, (nee Braasch), age 95, of West Bend, passed away Saturday March 22, 2008 at Cedar Lake Health Care Center.

She was born in West Bend on December 2, 1912 to the late Otto and Minna (nee Schmidt) Braasch. Clarinda became a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ and graduated from West Bend High...

Mar 20, 2008

Shirley M. Waechter, nee Severson, 70, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on September 30, 1937 in Monroe, WI, to the late Clifford and Esther (nee Rice) Severson. She was united in marriage to Ward Waechter on December 29, 1957 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church,...

Mar 17, 2008

Raymond N. Mertzig, 72, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2008, at his home. He was born on July 30,1935, in West Bend, the son of the late Oliver and Leona (Mueller) Mertzig, and on November 11, 1961, he was united in marriage to Betty Mae Kober at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Ray proudly served...

Mar 11, 2008

Elaine A. Bauer, 71, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born on April 20, 1936, in St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, the daughter of Florian and Joan (Konkol) Patoka. Elaine graduated from St. Mary’s Springs High School in Fond du Lac and...

Mar 8, 2008

Haferstroh, Karl G. Age 80, of Menomonee Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2008. He was employed at American Can Company in Milwaukee for many years before his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Gertrud of Menomonee Falls; a daughter, Evelyn (Eric) Kresser of Jackson; two granddaughters, Rachel and Lauren Kresser of Jackson; and other dear relatives...

Mar 2, 2008

Jerome R. "Jerry" Spoerke, age 41, of West Bend, passed away Sunday March 2, 2008 at Life Care Hospital in Pewaukee.

He was born on July 14, 1966 in West Bend to the late James R. and Jeanne (nee Steffen) Spoerke. Jerry was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend East High School in the...

Feb 28, 2008

Christina Isola Pitts,(nee Weiss), age 91, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend.

She was born on February 17, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Roland and Agnes (nee Wilson) Weiss. Christina grew up in Chicago and graduated from Hubbard...

Feb 18, 2008

Lawrence "Larry" Lee Hoadley Jr., age 70, of West Bend, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 18, 2008, after battling PSP Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy as well as diabetes for the past several years.

Larry was born on March 23, 1937 in Milwaukee to the late Lawrence and Hortence (nee...

Feb 11, 2008

Elnora G. Shulka, 91, of West Bend, formerly of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2008, at SynergyHealth St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. She was born on January 19, 1917, in Hysham, Montana, the daughter of the late Noel and Maude (Kast) Updyke, and on November 16, 1935, she was united in marriage...

Feb 11, 2008

Louise J. Sommers, (nee Brilliott), age 71, of West Bend, passed away Monday February 11, 2008 quietly at her home in the company of her family.

She was born on August 9, 1936 in Baraboo to the late Lester and Opal (nee Thompson) Brilliott, and was united in marriage to Orvan Sommers on July 22, 1955 in...

Feb 9, 2008

Ralph F. Mommaerts, age 93, of West Bend, passed away Saturday February 9, 2008 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital.

He was born on November 2, 1914 in Green Bay to the late Philip and Elizabeth (nee VanDenPlas) Mommaerts. Ralph moved with his family at an early age to Kenosha. He graduated from Kenosha High School in the...

Feb 9, 2008

Krista R. Kidd, age 18, of West Bend, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2008, as a result of injuries sustained in an auto accident.

She was born on April 7, 1989 in Milwaukee to Michael and Julie (nee Copp) Kidd. Krista was a 2007 graduate of West Bend East High School, and was currently attending U.W.W.C....

Feb 5, 2008

Signe E. Loberger, (nee Gustafson), age 95, of West Bend, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday February 5, 2008 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation.

She was born on August 23, 1912 in Carney, Michigan to the late Axel and Emily Gustafson. She attended Carney Elementary Schools, graduated from High School at Kingsford, Michigan, and...

Feb 5, 2008

Eunice M. Klumb, (nee Bauer), age 103, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation.

She was born on March 7, 1904, in Richfield to the late William and Kathryn (nee Reichert) Bauer, and attended Friess Lake Grade School. On August 28, 1924 Eunice was united in marriage to Harvey...

Feb 2, 2008

Martin G. Steinbach, 93, of the town of Wayne, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in Germantown.

He was born on December 16, 1914 in the town of Theresa to the late Henrich and Helene (nee Zell) Steinbach. He was united in marriage to Ruth Pamperin on October 17, 1942...

Feb 1, 2008

Sharon Y. Walker, (nee Wade), age 58, of West Bend, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with her husband by her side on Friday, February 1, 2008.

Sharon was born on January 11, 1950 in Raymondville, TX to the late Herman and Mildred (nee Sundling) Wade. As a little girl Sharon moved with her...

Jan 31, 2008

Melva V. Labisky, (nee Zimmel) age 91, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008, at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born on November 17, 1916 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Wayne, to the late Alfred and Ella (nee Justman) Zimmel. Melva attended St. John's Christian Day School and later graduated...

Jan 30, 2008

Howard G. Thiedt, 98, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

He was born on May 19, 1909. Howard retired from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Milwaukee as the Associate Director of Policy Owner Services in 1974 after 47 years of service.

He is survived by his...