Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...