Obituaries

Jan 8, 2005

Harold H. Schowalter, age 89, of the Town of Richfield passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2005.

He was born in the town of Jackson on July 7, 1915 to the late Alwin and Frieda (nee Dotter) Schowalter. Harold graduated from West Bend High School in 1934. He was united in marriage to Beatrice O'Connor on October...

Dec 26, 2004

One of Slinger's brightest lights was extinguished with the passing of Jerry Gundrum on Sunday, December 26, 2004.

He was born April 15, 1922, in Hartford to the late Frank and Frances (Wiedmeyer) Gundrum. He attended St. Peter's Catholic School in Slinger and graduated from Slinger High School in 1939 where he enjoyed competing in baseball, basketball,...

Dec 23, 2004

Ann Gonring, (Nee Wittkowske), age 87, of Big Cedar Lake, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2004 at the Samaritan Health Center of West Bend.

She was born on September 27, 1917 in Milwaukee to the late Bernard and Clara (nee Gunkel) Wittkowske and was united in marriage to Walter Gonring on July 23, 1946 at St....

Dec 23, 2004

Eileen M. Kirchner, nee Suchy, 89, of West Bend, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004 at Cedar Community in West Bend.

She was born with a twin brother on May 10, 1915 in West Bend to the late Stanley and Ellen (nee O'Toole) Suchy. On July 9, 1938 she was united in marriage to William C. Kirchner at...

Dec 19, 2004

Rosemary C. Weiterman, (Nee Fischer), age 74, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully at her home on December 19, 2004.

She was born on November 21, 1930 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Mary (Nee Schlagenhaft) Fischer. She graduated from Messmer High School class of 1948, and then went to Business school. On August 5, 1950 Rosemary...

Dec 18, 2004

Alma D. Naab (nee Gilbert), age 103, of West Bend, passed away Saturday December 18, 2004 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center in West Bend.

She was born on June 6, 1901 to the late Ernst and Alma (nee Koch) Gilbert on the family homestead in the Town of West Bend, which includes Gilbert's Lake.

Dec 16, 2004

Ruth J. Knox, nee Rosnow, 84, of West Bend, died Thursday, December 16, 2004 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend.

She was born on November 6, 1920 in Milwaukee to the late Leonard and Malinda (nee Seybold) Rosnow. She graduated from Rufus King High School, Milwaukee, in 1939. She graduated from Downer Seminary with...

Dec 10, 2004

Lyle C. Manteufel, 81, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Friday, Dec. 10, 2004 at St. Joseph's Community Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on Dec. 4, 1923 in Greenville to the late Henry and Rose (nee Palmbach) Manteufel. Lyle served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines during WWII. On May 19, 1948 he was...

Dec 9, 2004

Louise L.H. Rohde, (nee Zutz), 89 years old, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2004 at St. Joseph's Community Hospital in West Bend.

Born January 22, 1915 in Milwaukee, Louise is survived by her husband of 63 years, Henry W. R. Rohde; two daughters, Joann P. (Robert) Poenitsch of West Bend and Susan J. (Michael) Suckow of...

Dec 9, 2004

Clifton H. Kershaw, age 85, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday December 9, 2004.

He was born on May 8, 1919 in Milwaukee to the late Clifton W. and Eva Jane (Watts) Kershaw, and was a graduate of Washington High School. On June 21, 1937 he was united in marriage to Marcella Block...

Dec 4, 2004

Celeste J. Jansen, nee Penoske, 80, of West Bend, passed away peacefully at her home Sat. Dec. 4, 2004 surrounded by her family.

She was born on Feb. 26, 1924 in Barton to the late Lawrence and Marie (nee Kugler) Penoske, Sr. She married Harold D. Clemens on May 25, 1943 at St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Catholic...

Dec 2, 2004

Gertrude M. Abel, nee Weidman, 87, of West Bend, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on Dec. 30, 1916 in Jackson to the late Walter and Louise (nee Berndt) Weidmann. She was united in marriage to Henry G. Abel on July 26, 1941 in Jackson. Henry preceded...

Dec 1, 2004

Jane E. Capelle (nee Wollenzien), age 84, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

Jane was born on September 24, 1920 in Waukesha to the late Martin and Jessie (nee Hahn) Wollenzien and was raised in Waukesha graduating from Waukesha High School in 1940. In 1944 Jane...

Nov 25, 2004

Frances A. Bauer, age 99, of West Bend, passed away Thursday November 25, 2004 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born in Barton on November 16, 1905 to the late George and Agnes (Nee Kircher) Bauer. Frances was a life long and well known resident of Barton. She was a devoted life long...

Nov 22, 2004

Carl E. Duernberger, age 90, of West Bend, passed away Monday November 22, 2004 at St. Joseph's Community Hospital in West Bend.

He was born on October 19, 1914 in West Bend to the late Louis and Adolphina (Nee Rehm) Duernberger, and graduated from West Bend High School, class of 1932. Carl was united in marriage to...

Nov 18, 2004

Gladys H. Pirsig, nee Diels, 93, of West Bend, died on Thursday, November 18, 2004.

She was born on June 10, 1911 in Hartford to the late Arthur and Katherine (nee Techtmann) Diels. Growing up she attended Rusco grade school and later St. John's Lutheran School. She graduated from West Bend High School.

She was...

Nov 5, 2004

Mary A. Tromblay, nee Weller, age 94, of Barton, quietly passed away at home on Friday Nov. 5, 2004.

Loving wife of the late Albert Tromblay. Cherished mother of Alverna (Donald) Schneider, Roberta (David) Wagner, and grandchildren Jennifer Schneider, Bonnie (Keith) Boudwine, John and Jean Wagner. Proud great-grandmother of Amy and Kevin Boudwine.

She will...

Nov 4, 2004

Donnah I. Buttke, nee Larson, 79, of West Bend, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend.

She was born on November 2, 1925 in Mondovi, WI to the late Henry and Luella (nee Thompson) Larson, Sr. She was united in marriage to Harry Buttke on February 24, 1946 in Alma...

Oct 29, 2004

Gertrude Anne Young, age 88, of West Bend, passed away Friday October 29, 2004, at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center.

She was born on May 31, 1916 in Merrill, WI to the late Herman and Bertha (Hackbarth) Cohrs, and was united in marriage to Ray C. (Bud) Young on July 25, 1935 in Merrill. Gertrude had...

Oct 24, 2004

Carl G. Flasch, age 56, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 24, 2004 at St. Joseph's Community Hospital in West Bend.

He was born on June 11, 1948 in West Bend to Gregor and Grace (nee Biegler) Flasch.

Growing up he attended St. John's Ev. Lutheran School and graduated from West Bend...