Obituaries

Aug 17, 2007

Johanna H. "Oma" Schaarschmidt, nee Heissner, age 95, of West Bend, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born on June 6, 1912 in Bierstadt, Germany, and sailed to the United States at the age of 18. Johanna lived with her aunt and uncle in Milwaukee until she was united in...

Aug 17, 2007

Robert "Bob" Raether, 57, of West Bend, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee.

He was born on August 10, 1950 in West Bend to Lester and Ruth (nee Mauer) Raether. After being with the love of his life, Michelle LaVanway, for 13 years they were united in marriage on December 16,...

Aug 14, 2007

Jerome "Jerry" Jansen, 84, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

He was born on November 20, 1922 in West Bend to the late Peter and Veronica (nee Thoma) Jansen. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theater under General Patton. After returning from the war,...

Aug 13, 2007

Luthera "Lou" Wagner, (nee Harris), age 90, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on July 23, 1917 in Montrose, S.D. to the late Claire and Lizetta (nee Rosser) Harris. Following her high school graduation, Lou was employed as a waitress. She was...

Aug 13, 2007

Lois H. Schedler, nee Sinclair, age 96, of West Bend, passed away Monday August 13, 2007 at Synergy Health St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on March 16, 1911 in Hunts Point, NY to the late Walter and Enid (nee Kerr) Sinclair. Lois was united in marriage to Clayton Schedler in August of 1928 in...

Aug 10, 2007

Roger L. Streese, age 63, of West Bend, passed away Friday August 10, 2007 as a result of injuries sustained in an airplane accident.

He was born on May 17, 1944 in Hartford to the late Louis and Lillian (nee Messer) Streese. Roger graduated from Hartford High School in the class of 1962, after which he joined...

Aug 8, 2007

Johanna Gavin, nee Schmidt, age 73, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday August 8, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center.

She was born on November 15, 1933 in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Leonard and Betty Schmidt, and was united in marriage to George Gavin, who was stationed in Germany as part of the U.S. Army, on...

Aug 7, 2007

Esther A. Shirley, nee Wickert, age 85, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital.

She was born on August 24, 1921 on the homestead farm on Little Cedar Lake to the late Frank and Ida (nee Hetzel) Wickert, and was united in marriage to Aubrey "Bammie" Shirley on December 4,...

Aug 6, 2007

Brenda L. Singer, 44, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2007, at her home. She was born on September 18, 1962, in Milwaukee, the daughter of late Donald and Lola (Matuszczak) Tappa, and on September 18, 1982, she was united in marriage to Karl Singer. Survivors include her husband, Karl; three children, Adam Hernandez of Oshkosh, Steven Singer...

Aug 6, 2007

Arthur O. Puestow Jr., age 72, of the Town of Barton, passed away Monday August 6, 2007 at Ivy Manor in Jackson.

He was born on April 15, 1935 on the family farm in the Town of Barton to the late Arthur R. and Edna (nee Wickert) Puestow Sr.

Arthur attended West Bend Schools, and...

Aug 5, 2007

Esther M. Behrends, nee Roell, age 87, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center.

She was born on November 28, 1919 in Granville to the late Alvin and Olga (nee Jobs) Roell, and was united in marriage to Richard E. Behrends on June 18, 1942 at...

Jul 24, 2007

Alfred H. “Fred” Bruhn, 68, of the town of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at his home. He was born on September 23, 1938, in Panama, the son of the late Richard and Rose (Wood) Bruhn, and on March 22, 1980, he was united in marriage to Jean Fazel Whitford at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Jul 23, 2007

Novella F. Krause, 86, of Kewaskum, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, July 23, 2007, at Autumn Oaks in Slinger. She was born on September 17, 1920, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Ollinger) Graff. Novella was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum and Senior Friends in Hartford. She enjoyed playing...

Jul 22, 2007

Betty Lou Lemke, (nee McDonald), age 76, of Newburg, passed away on Sunday, July 22 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 9, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Garry and Vera (nee Moore) McDonald. Following her high school graduation, Betty attended Michigan State University where she graduated with a...

Jul 19, 2007

Carl Huth, of West Bend, formerly of Milwaukee, was born to eternal life on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at the age of 78 years.

He was born on August 16, 1928 in Milwaukee to the late Rev. Raymond and Minna (nee Grinsel) Huth. Carl was united in marriage to Helen Stark on September 17, 1949.

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Jul 17, 2007

Marie E. Boettcher, age 89, of Fond du Lac, formerly of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Fond du Lac Health Care Center in Fond du Lac. She was born on March 21, 1918 in the Town of Addison to the late Gustav and Rosine (nee Faber) Boettcher. Marie was a housekeeper for many...

Jul 13, 2007

Glenway E. "Glen" Taylor, Jr., 81, of West Bend, passed away Friday, July 13, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on Jan. 22, 1926 in Young America to the late Glen and Helen (nee Johnson) Taylor. He served in the U.S. Navy Sea Bees during WWII. Glen was united in marriage to...

Jul 11, 2007

Rosemary C. Schmidt, nee Reiff, age 69, of the Town of Trenton, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Froedtert Medical Center in Wauwatosa.

She was born on November 23, 1937, in Milwaukee to the late Arthur and Harriett (nee Gerlach) Reiff. She was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Mercy High School.

On...

Jul 10, 2007

Joyce E. Birr, nee Wilson, 80, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend, with her family by her side.

She was born on December 1, 1926 in Duluth, MN to the late Clyde and Alvida (nee Stensrud) Wilson. Joyce was united in marriage to Melvin Birr on...

Jul 8, 2007

Michael S. Buchel, 39, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2007, from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born on July 17, 1967, in West Bend, the son of Ralph and Sue (Classey) Buchel, and on April 27, 1996, he was united in marriage to Bridget Wagner at Christ Lutheran Church in Jackson. Michael was a...