Obituaries

May 29, 2007

John S. Peters, age 78, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center.

He was born on October 21, 1928 in West Bend to the late Carl and Evelyn (nee Perschbacher) Peters, and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1947. On August 6, 1955 John was united...

May 24, 2007

Herbert J. Fry, age 61 of Wauzeka, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 6, 1946 in Ontonagon, MI to the late Harold M. and Isabelle (nee Gavin) Fry Sr. He was united in marriage to Gloria Ponath on June 24, 1968 in Washington County....

May 24, 2007

Lyle O. Hartmann, 87, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 at his residence.

He was born February 16, 1920 in Little Kohler to the late Clarence and Hulda (nee Lillge) Hartmann. He was raised on the family homestead and enjoyed his years on the farm. On August 21, 1954 Lyle was united in marriage...

May 21, 2007

After a brief illness, Michael died peacefully surrounded by friends and family. Mike was born on December 26, 1953, and passed to eternal life on May 21, 2007 at the age of 53. Mike was the loving husband of Rita, and father of Chris (Ann) and Matt (Kati). Mike is also survived by his parents, Art and Edna; his...

May 19, 2007

Leon G. Strzok, age 57, of the town of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 19, in the comfort of his home with his loving wife by his side.

He was born on January 22, 1950, in Milwaukee, to the late Leon and Gladys (nee Krimkowski) Strzok. Leon loved his country and was proud to enlist...

May 15, 2007

God called Samuel Lawrence Wheaton home with the Angels on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee.

Samuel was born on May 7, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee the beloved son of Lawrence and Debra (nee Grosskopf) Wheaton of West Bend. Samuel is survived by his proud big sister, Sydney Wheaton of...

May 8, 2007

Verna K. Schmid, (nee Johnson), age 80, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Cedar Community Hospice.

She was born on December 11, 1926 in West Bend to the late Aaron and Edna (nee Schacht) Johnson. Verna was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1944....

May 6, 2007

Andrew J. Metzger, age 89, of the town of Jackson, was born to eternal life on Sunday, May 6, 2007 surrounded by his loving family at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Andy was born on March 23, 1918 in West Bend to the late Henry and Elizabeth (nee Pfeiffer) Metzger. Andy had an entrepreneurial...

May 4, 2007

Ruben W. Kind, age 91, of West Bend, was born to eternal rest on Friday May 4, 2007 at his home after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on April 8, 1916 in Columbus to the late Herman and Ida (nee Moersfelder) Kind. At a young age Ruben moved with his family to West Bend,...

May 2, 2007

Venice D. Straub, age 90, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday May 2, 2007 at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac.

He was born on June 29, 1916 in Campbellsport to the late George and Caroline (nee Gremminger) Straub. Venice served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the Pacific Theater. On September 27, 1947...

May 1, 2007

Lewis F. Techtman, 71, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on Jan. 29, 1936 in West Bend to the late Edwin and Martha (nee Abel) Techtman. He graduated from West Bend High School and then served in the U.S. Air Force for four years....

Apr 30, 2007

Ada L. Gauger, (nee Miller), age 88, of West Bend, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 30, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on May 24, 1918 in the town of Jackson to the late Carl and Adela (nee Wolfgram) Miller. Ada received the...

Apr 25, 2007

Robert R. Reuter, 73, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa.

He was born on May 30, 1933 in the town of Barton to the late George and Dorthy (nee Fuller) Reuter. Robert was united in marriage to Shirley Abel on June 9, 1956 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran...

Apr 25, 2007

John "Ned" Graef, of the Village of Kewaskum, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 days after his 94th birthday.

He was born on April 23, 1913 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Forrest and Ora Donella (nee Wicks) Graef. As a young man, Ned was very interested in flight. He enjoyed...

Apr 22, 2007

Wilmer G. “Willy” Felten, 72, of Campbellsport, was born into eternal life on Sunday, April 22, 2007, at ManorCare Health Services in Fond du Lac. He was born on November 6, 1934, in Kewaskum, the son of the late John and Elizabeth (Bingen) Felten, and on April 26, 1958, he was united in marriage to Judith Dobrynski at St. Matthias...

Apr 22, 2007

Janine A. (nee Herriges) Alvarez, 42, of New Fane, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 22, 2007 in Fond du Lac. She was born on December 28, 1964, in West Bend, the daughter of Donald and Joyce (Butt) Herriges. Janine was employed by Precision Cable Assemblies in Brookfield in a job she thoroughly enjoyed. She had a special interest in...

Apr 19, 2007

Thomas P. Mainzinger, 84, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

He was born on October 15, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Harry and Wilhelmina (nee Paull) Mainzinger. Tom graduated from Michigan State University in 1943 with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He served...

Apr 17, 2007

Sandra G. Ramsthal, (nee Garbutt), age 67, of Little Cedar Lake, West Bend, passed away Tuesday April 17, 2007 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

She was born on October 11, 1939 in Milwaukee to the late Horace and Gail (nee Brown) Garbutt. Sandi graduated from Riverside High School in the class of 1957. She then...

Apr 16, 2007

Ronald J. Jennrich, age 68, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2007 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Ron was born on September 9, 1938 in Milwaukee to Howard and Catherine (nee Hafemann) Jennrich. Following his high school graduation, Ron proudly served his country as a United States Marine. Ron was...

Apr 16, 2007

Edward W. “Eddy” Schneider, 90, of St. Michaels, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2007, at Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. He was born on September 1, 1916, in Marshfield, the son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Bendel) Schneider, and on September 11, 1948, he was united in marriage to Arlene Uelmen at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in St....