Obituaries

Dec 17, 2007

Alexander H. “Alex” Laubach, 89, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2007, at SynergyHealth St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on August 2, 1918, in the town of Auburn, the son of the late Nicholas and Elsie (Laatsch) Laubach, and on September 4, 1943, he was united in marriage to Claudia Beisbier at...

Dec 15, 2007

Minnie M. Justman, (nee Oelhafen), age 96, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2007 at Kathy Hospice after a short illness.

She was born on August 24, 1911 in the Town of Addison to the late Louis and Ella (nee Krahn) Oelhafen. Minnie was baptized on September 10, 1911 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church...

Dec 14, 2007

Pearl H. Knox (nee Bowers), age 87, of West Bend, passed away Friday December 14, 2007 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee after a short illness.

She was born in Marion on May 20, 1920 to the late Frank and Helen (nee Kopitzke) Bowers. After completing high school, Pearl attended the University of Wisconsin, earning a...

Dec 14, 2007

Rose A. Bartel, nee Sparacio, 83, of West Bend, passed away Friday, December 14, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend.

She was born on April 22, 1924 in Milwaukee to the late Nicholo and Filippa (nee Canzoneri) Sparacio. She was united in marriage to Edward Bartel on April 24, 1948 in Milwaukee.

Dec 11, 2007

Barbara K. Schmidt, 60, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1947, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late August “Augie” and Beulah (Schaub) Koch, and on March 23, 1968, she was united in marriage to Lee Schmidt at Peace United Church of Christ...

Dec 10, 2007

Arlie J. Dailey, age 76, of West Bend, was born into eternal life on Monday December 10, 2007, at his residence.

He was born on January 23, 1931 in Rhinelander to the late Arlie J. and Dora (nee Richardson) Dailey Sr. Arlie left high school early to enlist as a Marine during Korea. After his discharge, Arlie...

Dec 9, 2007

Sylvia C. Burke, 89, of the town of Scott, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at the Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. She was born on August 13, 1918, in the town of Osceola, the daughter of the late Otto and Erma (Wittenberg) Schmidt. She attended grade school in Armstrong and on October 31, 1942, she was united in...

Dec 9, 2007

Ralph A. Ewert, age 72, of the town of Richfield, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 9, 2007 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 28, 1935 in West Bend, to the late Otto and Celia (nee Rady) Ewert. Ralph graduated...

Dec 8, 2007

William F. Haack, 72, of the town of Scott, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2007, at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. He was born on June 2, 1935, in West Bend, the son of the late Ervin and Helen (Ramel) Haack, and on November 11, 1961, he was united in marriage to...

Dec 8, 2007

Jan F. Rosenthal, 69, of Kewaskum, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 8, 2007, at his home. He was born on January 15, 1938, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Ivan C. and Mildred (Immel) Rosenthal, and on November 29, 1958, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Miller at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church...

Dec 7, 2007

Olive B. Stauske, (nee Benicke), age 98, of West Bend, passed away Friday December 7, 2007, at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg.

She was born on June 14, 1909 in the Town of Cedarburg, to the late Carl and Emma (nee Wolfgram) Benicke, and was united in marriage to Paul Stauske on April 26, 1931 at Emmanuel...

Dec 7, 2007

Thomas E. Larsen, age 73, of West Bend, passed away Friday December 7, 2007, at Kathy Hospice.

He was born on August 12, 1934 in Racine, to the late Ernest and Gladys (nee Melby) Larsen, and moved with his family to Hayward at a young age.

The 6' 5' basketball star received a scholarship and...

Dec 6, 2007

Jean E. Tromp, (nee Thomas), age 73, of Muskego, passed away Thursday December 6, 2007, at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, in West Bend.

She was born on August 14, 1934 in Milwaukee to the late Harvey and Helen (nee Kassube) Thomas. Jean graduated from Washington High School in the class of 1952. After her schooling...

Dec 5, 2007

CAMPBELL, Gary L. Of Milwaukee, Dec. 5, 2007, age 61 years. Beloved father of Scott Campbell and Kimberly (Kurt) Hoffmann. Loving grandpa of Danielle Marie Hoffmann, Leah Christine Pucek, Lindy Grace Hoffmann, Jacob Scott Campbell and Taylor Ann Campbell. Dear brother of Bruce Campbell (special friend, Dr. Arthur Moats). Also survived by his former spouses and friend, Sharon Goller and...

Dec 5, 2007

John W. Kenworthy, 87, of Kewaskum, formerly of Newton, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was born on March 21, 1920, in Monroe County, Iowa, the son of the late Mark and Mary Catherine (Curran) Kenworthy. On November 25, 1953, he was united in marriage to Wilma Haseltine and...

Dec 5, 2007

Paul A. Cechvala, age 92, of the Town of Farmington, passed away Wednesday December 5, 2007 at Cedar Lake Health Care Center.

He was born on June 26, 1915 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Farmington to the late John and Mary (nee Ondrejka) Cechvala.

Paul owned and operated Badger Valley Farms,...

Dec 5, 2007

Sherrie A. Moss, (nee Stinnett), age 66, of Hartford, formerly of New Mexico, passed away Wednesday December 5, 2007 at her residence.

She was born on April 23, 1941 in Carrizozo, NM to the late Robert and Margarett (nee Elliott) Stinnett, and was united in marriage to James Moss on April 27, 1974 in Golden, CO.

Dec 3, 2007

Evelyn N. Kempf, (nee Bartel), age 88, of West Bend, passed away Monday December 3, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born on August 16, 1919 in the Town of Scott in Sheboygan County to the late Frank and Ida (nee Holz) Bartel, and was united in marriage to Hugo Kempf on January 2, 1937...

Dec 2, 2007

Marion S. Moritz, 74, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend.

She was born on January 29, 1933 at home on the family farm in the town of Addison to the late Oscar and Rosalia (nee Ritger) Moritz.

Marion attended St. Anthony Catholic School...

Dec 1, 2007

Jean Kieckhafer, (nee Van Wart), age 81, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2007, at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center.

Mary Jean was born in Washington, D.C. on March 20, 1926, to the late Theron and Eulalia (nee Drew) Van Wart. Jean moved with her family to Janesville at a young age. She graduated...