Local Obituaries
Sophronia Volk
Feb 12, 2005
Sophronia "Ronnie" Volk, (nee Spratz), age 73 of Kewaskum, passed away Saturday February 12, 2005 at her daughter's home in Germantown.
She was born on June 30, 1931 in Milwaukee to the late Gustave and Elizabeth (nee Eickhof) Spratz and was united in marriage to Frederick Volk on July 5, 1952 in Waukegan, IL. Together they made...
Elaine M. Lind
Feb 9, 2005
Elaine M. Lind, (nee Mortenson), age 89, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday February 9, 2005 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center.
She was born on May 25, 1915 in Waupaca to the late Alfred and Julia (nee Christianson) Mortenson. On September 17, 1939 she was united in marriage to Ronald "Mac" McGill in Waupaca. Together...
A. Verona Bollen
Feb 5, 2005
A. Verona Bollen, nee Cornstuble, 91 of West Bend, went home to the Lord on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at her residence.
She was born on April 29, 1913 in Sims, Illinois to the late Alfred and Tamma Mae (nee Miller) Cornstuble. She was united in marriage to Andrew P. Bollen, Jr. on Nov. 10, 1934 in...

Carol M. Laux
Feb 1, 2005
Carol M. Laux, nee Althaus, 81, of West Bend, died Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.
She was born on August 2, 1923 in West Bend to the late Carl and Dorothy (nee Richter) Althaus. Carol graduated from West Bend High School in 1941. She was united in marriage to Vernon...

Arthur D Hestekin
Jan 29, 2005
Arthur D. Hestekin, age 62, of the town of West Bend, passed away Saturday January 29, 2005 at St. Joseph's Community Hospital in West Bend.
He was born on August 26, 1942 in Eau Claire to the late Ralph and Loren (nee Watson) Hestekin. After graduating from Eau Claire high school Arthur joined the United States Army...
Andrew P. Heltemes
Jan 27, 2005
Andrew P. Heltemes, age 74, of West Bend, passed away Thursday January 27, 2005 at his residence.
He was born on September 11, 1930 in Bluffton, MN to the late Mathias and Frances (nee Vorderbruggen) Heltemes. After his schooling he farmed on the family farm in Wadena, MN until 1952, at which time he enlisted in the...
John G. Will
Jan 20, 2005
John G. Will, age 43, of Germantown, passed away Thursday January 20, 2005 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 13, 1962 in Fond du Lac to Gilbert and Deanna (nee Bertz) Will. He was raised in Eldorado and graduated from Laconia High School class of 1980....
Susanna L. Klegstad
Jan 17, 2005
Susanna L. Klegstad, (Nee Trott) age 86, of West Bend, passed away on Monday January 17, 2005 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center.
She was born on May 5, 1918 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Addison to the late William and Susanna (Nee Rosenthal) Trott. Susanna was married to Arnold Desens in...

Janet I. Mcbride
Jan 12, 2005
Janet I. McBride, nee Klumb, 62, of West Bend, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at St. Joseph's Community Hospital, West Bend.
She was born on February 13, 1942 in West Bend to the late Raymond and Mabel (nee Roell) Klumb. She was united in marriage to Roy McBride on April 22, 1961 in West Bend.
...

Myra A. Ermer
Jan 11, 2005
Myra A. Ermer, nee Hoepner, 87, of West Bend, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005 at All About Life Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac.
She was born on June 15, 1917 in the town of Theresa to the late John and Alma (nee Wagner) Hoepner. She was united in marriage to Lester Ermer on October 17, 1936...
Elroy C. Ramthun
Jan 11, 2005
Elroy C. Ramthun, age 77, of Hartford, formerly of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at the Mayville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on March 23, 1927 in Barton to the late Alfred and Helen (nee Schultz) Ramthun, and was married to Viola Bertram on July 21, 1962 at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Daniel R. Gawel
Jan 10, 2005
Daniel R. Gawel, age 23, of West Bend, died at Froedtert Memorial Hospital and went to be with God, Monday, January 10, 2005.
He was born September 23, 1981, the beloved son of Raymond and Shirley (Holz) Gawel.
His greatest passion in life was his relationship with God, his spirituality and sharing that spirituality with...
Harold H. Schowalter
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...
Jerome O. Gundrum
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,...
Ann Gonring
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....
Eileen M. Kirchner
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...

Rosemary C. Weiterman
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...
Alma D. Naab
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.
...Ruth J. Knox
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...

Lyle C. Manteufel
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...