Local Obituaries
Patricia J. Birenbaum
Sep 19, 2007
Patricia J. “Pat” Birenbaum, 82, of Fillmore, went home to her Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, at Synergy Health St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk, with her family at her side. The firstborn and only daughter of the late Charles and Veronica (Ternes) Weinreich, she was born on April 22, 1925, on the Weinreich family homestead....

Dianna P. Faber
Sep 19, 2007
Dianna P. Faber, 63, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the Myrhum - Patten Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service....

Leonard E. Rindt
Sep 18, 2007
Leonard E. Rindt, 87, of Kewaskum, went home to his Lord on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. He was born on June 12, 1920, in the town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, the son of the late Emil and Augusta (Tews) Rindt, and on May 25, 1946, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Florence Szczepanski, at St....

Elaine Ruth Knutson
Sep 18, 2007
Elaine R. Knutson, (nee Schlegel) of Jackson, formerly of Milwaukee found eternal peace on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
She was born Nov. 23, 1936 in Columbus, WI to the late Herman and Elsie (nee Lienke) Schlegel.
Elaine graduated from Fall River High...
Esther M. Koch
Sep 16, 2007
Esther M. Koch, age 95, passed away Sunday September 16, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.
She was born on January 29, 1912 in West Bend to the late Edward and Ida (nee Krause) Koch, and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1931.
Esther spent her...
Roy J. Esser
Sep 16, 2007
Roy J. Esser, 78, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2007, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport. He was born on July 10, 1929, in Lomira, the son of the late Frank and Frances (Reimer) Esser, and on July 17, 1954, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Bizjak in Crivitz. Roy was a graduate of U. W. River...
Esther L. Koenig
Sep 11, 2007
Esther L. Koenig, (nee Crass), age 82, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday September 11, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on July 4, 1925 in Phelps to the late Joseph and Edna (nee Gerner) Crass. At a young age she moved with her family to a farm in the Fillmore...

Wanda A. Podgorski
Sep 10, 2007
Wanda A. Podgorski, (nee Krass), age 88, of West Bend, passed away Monday September 10, 2007 at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport.
She was born on April 27, 1919 in Chicago, IL to the late Albert and Clara (nee Zimmy) Krass. She moved with her family to West Allis and Wanda graduated from Pulaski High School in the...

Bernice A. Kastner
Sep 10, 2007
Bernice A. Kastner, (nee Reul), age 79, of West Bend, passed away Monday September 10, 2007 at Kathy Hospice.
She was born on March 8, 1929 on the family homestead farm in Boltonville to the late Edward and Amanda (nee Klahn) Reul.
Bernice worked for many years at Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee. She enjoyed...

Hilda D. Hebard
Sep 10, 2007
Hilda Hebard, (nee Fink), age 87, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2007 at her residence.
She was born on May 20, 1920 in Sheldon, WI, to the late Rudolf and Della (nee Niepow) Fink. She was raised in the Sheldon area. After finishing school she worked as a clerk for Brown's General Store...

Mary Ellen Schrank
Sep 9, 2007
Mary Schrank, (nee Rouse), age 59, of the Town of Trenton, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at her residence.
She was born on September 7, 1948 in Marinette WI to the late Leo and Joyce (nee Manuer) Rouse. Mary was united in marriage to Joe Schrank on July 20, 1968 in Milwaukee. Together they ran...
Lorraine A. Wegner
Sep 6, 2007
Lorraine A. Wegner, (nee Habeck), age 89, of West Bend, passed away Thursday September 6, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on September 10, 1917 in Kewaskum to the late Adolph and Olga (nee Schultz) Habeck. Lorraine graduated from Kewaskum High School in the class of 1937, and on November 24,...
Marion P. Mitchell
Sep 6, 2007
Marion P. Mitchell, 88, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2007, at Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mt. Calvary with her daughters at her side. She was born on November 4, 1918, in Lena, the daughter of the late John and Pearl (Drolette) Kinziger and on June 3, 1941, she was united in marriage to C. Ernest “Ernie”...

Timothy J. Krochalk
Sep 6, 2007
Timothy J. Krochalk, 32, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of West Bend, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007.
He is survived by his parents, David and Carole (nee Brisch) Krochalk of West Bend, two brothers, Christopher (Jennifer) Krochalk of Milwaukee, and Andrew (Lillian) Krochalk of Jersey City, New Jersey, numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
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Michael G. Kaul
Sep 3, 2007
Michael G. Kaul, age 56 of West Bend, passed away Monday September 3, 2007 at his residence.
He was born on March 19, 1951 in Watertown to the late Leonard and Helen (nee Koehler) Kaul. He lived with his family on a farm north of Ixonia, and graduated from Oconomowoc High School in the class of 1969....
Lucy A. Bauman
Sep 3, 2007
Lucy A. Bauman, 93, of Random Lake, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2007, at Beach Health Care Center in Sheboygan. She was born on March 22, 1914, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Kaminski) Chmielewski and on September 11, 1937, she was united in marriage to Arthur E. Bauman in Milwaukee. Her husband preceded her...

Milton "Milt" Bunke
Aug 31, 2007
Milton E. "Milt" Bunke, age 69, died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, August 31, 2007.
He was born on February 18, 1938 in West Bend to the late Ernie and Rose (nee Bruessel) Bunke. Milt was united in marriage to Rita Schaefer on April 19, 1958 at Sacred Heart...
Ronald August Scheerer
Aug 22, 2007
Ronald A. Scheerer, age 73, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.
Ron was born on August 27, 1933 in Milwaukee to the late August and Hazel (nee Schmidt) Scheerer. He was united in marriage to Nancy Walther on June 3, 1954 in Milwaukee. She...
Rev. Frederick P. Bretsch
Aug 19, 2007
Rev. Frederick P. Bretsch passed away Sunday, August 19, 2007 at age of 71 years.
He was born December 21, 1935 in Milwaukee to the late Elmer and Paula (nee Grob) Bretsch. He was united in marriage to Karel Ketterer on December 20, 1958 in Milwaukee.
Fred graduated from Mission House College (now Lakeland College)...
Richard J. Tuchscherer
Aug 18, 2007
Richard J. Tuchscherer, 80, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.
He was born on July 24, 1927 in Milwaukee to Alex and Helen (nee Dreblow) Tuchscherer. During WWII he served in the U.S. Marine Corp in the Pacific being stationed in China, Okinawa, and Guam. On June...