Obituaries

Nov 30, 2007

James O. Kofler, 69, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. He was born on March 8, 1938, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Otto and Adina (Glassel) Kofler, and on February 14, 1986, he was united in marriage to Susan Wolfe. Jim served his country in the U....

Nov 25, 2007

Timothy A. Leto, age 33, of West Bend, passed away Sunday November 25, 2007 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

He was born on July 9, 1974 in Elgin, IL to Frank and Suzanne (nee Pick) Leto. Tim graduated from Dundee Crown High School in 1992 in Carpentersville, IL, and then earned an associate degree in...

Nov 25, 2007

Dorothy E. Benedict, (nee Loebe), age 98, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the Town of West Bend.

She was born on June 29, 1909 in West Bend, to the late Bernhardt and Emma (nee Yahr) Loebe. Dorothy was united in marriage to Leonard Benedict...

Nov 23, 2007

Florence H. Wiese, (nee Kressin), age 88, of Cedar Ridge in West Bend and former resident of the Village at Cedar Community in West Bend, was born to eternal life on Friday, November 23, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

Florence was born on April 20, 1919 in Jackson, WI to the late...

Nov 20, 2007

Michael J. Dettmann, age 48, of Campbellsport, passed away Tuesday November 20, 2007 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

He was born in West Bend, on November 22, 1958 to Sylvester and Jane Dettmann. After high school Mike served for four years in the United States Army, and for the past 14 years Mike has...

Nov 20, 2007

Rosemary M. Van Beek, nee Jansen, 87, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

She was born on December 29, 1919 in Barton to the late Peter and Veronica (nee Thoma) Jansen. She was united in marriage to Ervin Van Beek on October 28, 1944 at St. Mary's...

Nov 14, 2007

Marion D. Baumhardt, 82, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. She was born on November 25, 1924, in Campbellsport, the daughter of the late Barthol and Minnie (Kohn) Becker. In 1975, she was united in marriage to Donald Baumhardt. Her husband preceded her in death on November 10,...

Nov 7, 2007

Dorothy A. Koenings, (nee Kirmse) age 84, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday November 7, 2007 at Tri-Manor in West Bend.

She was born on August 3, 1923 in Fredonia to the late Rheinhold and Minnie (nee May) Kirmse, and was united in marriage to Ralph Koenings on July 11, 1951 in Grand Rapids, MI. Together they...

Nov 6, 2007

Marvel Lou Wiedmeyer (nee Fick), age 76, was born to Benjamin and Lucille (nee Graf) Fick on August 5, 1931 in West Bend, and returned to our Lord on November 6, 2007 at her residence after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Marvel graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1949, and...

Nov 5, 2007

Harold T. Mehring, 95, of Dundee (Long Lake), formerly of West Bend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 5, 2007, at SynergyHealth St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on September 5, 1912, in Port Washington, the son of the late Gustave and Emilia (Klietz) Mehring. On June 19, 1935, he...

Nov 4, 2007

Bernadine "Bernie" Pruett, nee Brockman, 77, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2007 at her residence surrounded by her family after a lengthy struggle with cancer.

She was born on December 3, 1929 in Plymouth to the late Clarence and Linda (nee Krueger) Brockman. Bernie was raised in Appleton and helped her parents at the...

Nov 1, 2007

George W. Striepling, 86, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, November 01, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

He was born on July 2, 1921 in Milwaukee to the late Edward and Amanda (nee Tank) Striepling. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was stationed in the Philippines during WWII....

Oct 28, 2007

Sylvia K. Heinecke, (nee Kohl), age 95, of Allenton, passed away Sunday October 28, 2007 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on March 14, 1912 in Kohlsville to the late Henry and Elizabeth (nee Ruffing) Kohl. Sylvia attended Marx School in the Town of Wayne and won the Washington County Spelling Bee in...

Oct 26, 2007

Mae M. Klein, (nee Schmeichel), age 96 of Stevens Point, formerly of West Bend, passed away Thursday October 26, 2007 at Our House Nursing Home in Wisconsin Rapids.

She was born on July 14, 1911 in Cedarburg to the late Henry and Helen (nee Klumb) Schmeichel. Mae graduated from Cedarburg High School and from college, with a...

Oct 18, 2007

Edward "Torchy" Winckler, 85, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, October 18, 2007.

He was born on February 9, 1922 is the town of Barton to the late George and Frances (nee Scharrar) Winckler. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in Europe. On July 3, 1948 he was united in...

Oct 16, 2007

Clyde A. Darmody, age 89, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday October 16, 2007 at his residence.

He was born on July 5, 1918 in the Town of Theresa to the late Mike and Violenta (nee Zimmel) Darmody. After high school Clyde started working at the West Bend Company until he enlisted in the United States Army...

Oct 12, 2007

Dolores C. Hoeft, nee Bales, age 88, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

She was born on May 19, 1919 in the Town of Trenton to the lake Frank and Agnes (nee Bahr) Bales. Dolores graduated from West Bend High School in the...

Oct 8, 2007

Diana L. Ortlieb, (nee Tesch), age 68, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2007 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

She was born on July 1, 1939 in Wausau to the late Clarence and Lula (nee Wood) Tesch. Diana will be remembered by her family and friends. She enjoyed fishing, camping...

Oct 7, 2007

Christopher L. Cook, 35, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2007.

He was born on October 8, 1971 in Dallas, Texas. He came to West Bend in December 2002. Christopher enjoyed being with his family and loved being outdoors walking with his children. He also enjoyed video games and watching the History Channel. He loved...

Oct 6, 2007

Robert B. Pick, age 91, of West Bend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday October 6, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend.

He was born on January 23, 1916 in West Bend to the late local businessman Carl S. and Maybelle (nee Bredette) Pick. He attended Elm Street Grade School and...