Obituaries

Douglas "Doug" C. Schleif, Sr.

Dec 13, 2020

Douglas Calvin “Doug” Schleif, Sr., age 63 years, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Doug was born on November 22, 1957 in West Bend to Thomas and Grace Schleif  (Walters).  He was united in marriage to Brandy Elmore on March...

Kathleen Caroline Getz

Dec 11, 2020

Kathleen “Kathy” C. Getz, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Samaritan in West Bend.

She was born on April 1, 1955 to the late Felix and Mary Ann (nee Mueller) Getz in West Bend, WI. Kathy grew up in Slinger and graduated from Slinger High School in 1974. She worked at multiple...

Ron "Papa" Norgel

Dec 9, 2020

Ronald “Ron” “Papa” Norgel, 68, of West Bend passed Wednesday, December 9, 2020 peacefully at his home.

He was born on April 18, 1952 to the late John and Loretta (nee Flarity) Norgel in Milwaukee, WI. Ron graduated from Custar High School and went on to take Technical courses at Moraine Park. He was a member of...

David J. "Dave" Rahlf

Dec 6, 2020

David J. “Dave” Rahlf, 45, of Kewaskum, passed away on December 6, 2020, at Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on June 8, 1975, in West Bend, the son of James and Betty (nee Krause) Rahlf. On April 25, 2015, he was united in marriage to Kari Schutz in Allenton. Dave...

Shirley Ann Dreher

Dec 5, 2020

Shirley A. Dreher (nee Kohler), 89, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord and to join her husband, Allen, on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

She was born on January 25, 1931 to the late Peter and Rosaline (nee Pflum) Kohler in Kewaskum, WI. On May 2, 1953, she was united in marriage to...

Edgar "Ed" Denzin

Dec 3, 2020

Edgar “Ed” W. Denzin, 89, of West Bend. The train of life has passed and the conductor gave him the highball on Thursday, December 3, 2020.

He was born on May 11, 1931 to the late Frederick and Dora (nee Koberneck) Denzin. Ed graduated from Ripon High School and attended MSOE. He honorably served in the United...

Sandra Lynette Holladay

Dec 2, 2020

Sandra “Sandy” L. Holladay, 80, of Random Lake left to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

She was born on December 9, 1939 to the late Roland and Carol (nee Ameden) Semard in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Milwaukee King High School and went on to college for nursing. On September 24,...

Thomas C. "Tom" Olson

Dec 2, 2020

Thomas C. “Tom” Olson, 80, of the town of Trenton, passed away on December 2, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born on October 21, 1940, in Menominee, Michigan, the son of the late Otto and Theresa (nee Laveck) Olson. Tom graduated from Menominee High School in 1958. Following high...

Rose T. (Belligan) Lohaus

Nov 30, 2020

Rose Theresa Lohaus (nee Belligan) passed away quietly at the Hope Nursing Home in Lomira, WI. at the age of 101 on November 30, 2020.

She was born November 10, 1919 to Florian Sr. and Katherine (nee Sorgent) Belligan in Mayville. Rose was a lifetime resident of Mayville, and member of St. Mary’s church. She was married...

Georgianna M. "George" Holtz

Nov 29, 2020

Georgianna M. “George” Holtz, 74, of Kewaskum, passed away on November 29, 2020, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

George was born on October 25, 1946, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Emil Kaminske and Jane (nee Marshall) Lancaster. On January 28, 1967, she was united in marriage to Allen Holtz at St. Leo’s Catholic...

Robert "Bob" Adelmeyer

Nov 29, 2020

Robert “Bob” Adelmeyer, 88, of Campbellsport was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at his home.

He was born on July 20, 1932 to the late Louis and Laura (nee Sterr) Adelmeyer in Theresa, WI. On February 23, 1952, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Klein at St. Theresa Catholic...

William K. "Bill" Wilke

Nov 28, 2020

William “Bill” K. Wilke, 78, of West Bend, passed away November 28, 2020 at Ivy Manor in West Bend.

Bill was born on April 9, 1942, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Berthold and Olga (nee Wolfgram) Wilke. Bill was united in marriage to Junette “June” Schultz on June 23, 1962.

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Margaret M. Zehren

Nov 28, 2020

Margaret “Marge” Zehren, 93, of Kewaskum, passed away on November 28, 2020, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.  Marge struggled with Alzheimer’s disease for the last ten years.  Her long goodbye is now over.

Marge was born on June 23, 1927, in LeRoy, the daughter of the late Alois and Elizabeth (nee Gindt) Feucht. On...

James "Hutch" Hutchison Jr.

Nov 27, 2020

James “Hutch” H. Hutchison Jr., 81, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday November 27, 2020.

He was born on June 13, 1939 to the late James H. Hutchison Sr. and Janet (nee Huibregtse) Hutchison in Sheboygan WI. Jim graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1957. He honorably served in...

Gerald "Jerry" Zeckmeister

Nov 27, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Zeckmeister, 71, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 27, 2020 at home.

Jerry was born on January 20, 1949 in Saukville to the late Ralph and Bernice (nee Knopp) Zeckmeister. He graduated from Port Washington High School in 1967. On June 28, 1975 he was united in marriage to Sheila VandeBoom.

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Marie Wahnschaffe

Nov 25, 2020

Marie M. Wahnschaffe, 96, went to join her siblings on November 25, 2020. She was born to Herman and Anna (nee Schmidt) Wahnschaffe on July 23, 1924 in Chicago, IL. At the age of 7, the family moved to Lomira, WI. They lived in the old cheese factory by Ebenezer Church. Marie attended the one room Elwood grade school...

William M. "Bill" Wenninger

Nov 25, 2020

William M. “Bill” Wenninger, 68, of the town of Farmington, passed away on November 25, 2020, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Bill was born on December 17, 1951, in West Bend, the son of the late Jacob and Genevieve (nee Schladweiler) Wenninger. On April 20, 1974, he was united in marriage to...

Leslie "Les" N. Martin

Nov 23, 2020

Leslie Nicol Martin, known as Les to friends and family, died during the night on November 23, 2020 after years of declining health and frequent medical treatment.  He had been in the care of The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger, WI at the time.  Les has been a resident of West Bend, WI for the past twenty years....

Alice Pauline Stautz

Nov 23, 2020

Alice P. Stautz (nee Backhaus), 89, of Shawano WI, formerly of West Bend, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday November 23, 2020. She is now dancing with the love of her life, Jerry.

Alice was born on April 27, 1931 to the late Harvey and Margaret (nee McElhatton) Backhaus in Kewaskum WI.  On...

Meta Kielley

Nov 22, 2020

Meta Frieda Kielley (Oelhafen), age 94, of West Bend passed away peacefully at the Waterford on Sunday, November 22, 2020.  She and her older twin sister, Mable, were born to Edward and Leona Oelhafen in West Bend on April 16, 1926.  She attended St John’s Lutheran grade school and graduated from West Bend High School with the class of...