Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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”...

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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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....

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...