Obituaries

Feb 27, 2017

Warren F. O’Neill, 95, of West Bend, was called home to the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2017.

He was born on July 23, 1921 in West Allis, WI to the late Fred and Hilda (nee Rathke) O’Neill.  He was united in marriage to LaVerne Karweik on January 17, 1945 in Milwaukee.  The couple lived in the...

Feb 27, 2017

Caroline M. Zahn, 87, of Fond du Lac, died on Monday, February 27, 2017, at Brookdale Senior Living in Fond du Lac. She was born on July 7, 1929, in the Township of Springville, Ripon, Wisconsin. Caroline was the daughter of the late Gottlieb and Martha (Retzlaff) Kunst. She was baptized on September 15, 1929, and confirmed on April...

Feb 25, 2017

Norene H. Lowers, formerly Norene Strobach, nee Krueger, 84, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Serenity Villa.

She was born on August 16, 1932 to the late Frank and Marie (nee Sievert) Krueger in Westboro, WI. She graduated from Medford high school in 1950. Norene attended...

Feb 24, 2017

Amanda M. Wiedmeyer, 32, of West Bend, found peace on Friday, February 24, 2017.

She was born on August 17, 1984 to Keith Wiedmeyer and Suzanne Schroeder in West Bend. Amanda graduated from West Bend West High School. She always wanted to go to school to be a counselor. She loved nature and going for walks, watching...

Feb 24, 2017

Delores M. Bores, 71, of Saukville, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017.

Delores was born on October 6, 1945, in Port Washington, the daughter of the late Milton and Lauretta Glander. On October 14, 1972, she was united in marriage to Lee Bores at St. John Lutheran Church in Fredonia. Lee preceded Delores in...

Feb 24, 2017

Shirley M. Steck, 86, of West Bend, was called home on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

She was born on May 22, 1930 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Walter and Iva (nee Brown) Hass and on June 9, 1951, was united in marriage to Alvin Steck...

Feb 24, 2017

Charles R. “Chuck” Feilbach, 60, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017, with his family at his side.

Chuck was born on June 10, 1956, in Waupun, the son of the late Charles and Dolores (Bauer) Feilbach. He was employed for 40 years as Manager of Environmental Services at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Froedtert...

Feb 23, 2017

Walter Leslie Probert (also known as Walt or Les) was born in 1925 to Walter Jordan and Mildred Adele Probert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His father, a railroad brakeman, was killed on the job when Walter was 13. Walter was raised in a large, extended family and attended West Division High School.

After growing up during the Great...

Feb 23, 2017

Linda A. Kimmel (nee Piaro), 69, of Theresa, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at home with her children and family at her side.

Linda was born on August 25, 1947, the daughter of the late Robert Piaro and Muriel Mixdorf (Schauer). On June 23, 2000, she was united in marriage to James Kimmel in Iowa....

Feb 22, 2017

Deborah “Debby” L. Kruziki (nee Gigstead), 62, of West Bend, found peace on Wednesday, February 22, 2017.

She was born on May 12, 1954 to the late Robert and Francis (nee Nievenski) Gigstead in Milwaukee. Debby worked as a RN as a Manager at Waukesha Memorial Hospital for over 30 years. She liked reading, boating, and watching...

Feb 19, 2017

Timothy I. Pruett, 63, of Slinger, entered eternal life peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, February 19, 2017, while Up North with his fishing buddies.

Tim was born on January 19, 1954, in Appleton, the son of the late Richard and Bernadine (nee Brockman) Pruett.  He graduated from West Bend East High School in 1972 and Lawrence...

Feb 13, 2017

Eleanor L. Thiedt, 100, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2017, at the Waterford in West Bend. Eleanor was determined to make it to 100 and celebrated her birthday with her family at her side.

Eleanor was born on February 12, 1917, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late William and...

Feb 12, 2017

Debra “Deb” K. Pahl, 57, of Oshkosh, found peace on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at her home.

She was born on May 27, 1959 to William and Elizabeth (nee Weber) Pahl in Fond du Lac. Deb lived at home with her companion, Maizy, her cat that she adored. Deb graduated from Lomira High School, Valvictorian of her...

Feb 12, 2017

Gertrude “Gert” Roots, 88, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017, in Deerfield, Illinois.

Gert was born on June 4, 1928, the daughter of the late Paul and Mathilda (Trarback) Roge. On June 5, 1948, she was united in marriage to William Roots in Milwaukee.

Gert was a...

Feb 10, 2017

Catherine L. Schickert, 84, of Kewaskum, entered eternal life on Friday, February 10, 2017, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 20, 1932, in the town of Addison, the daughter of the late Emil and Margaret (nee Doll) Schmidt, and on September 8, 1951, she was united in marriage to...

Feb 10, 2017

Jon M. Boden, 46, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Friday, February 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 4, 1970 in West Bend, the son of John and Nancy (Dornacker) Boden and on January 11, 2017, he was united in marriage to Terry Hansen.

Jon...

Feb 9, 2017

Edith M. Koerble (nee Miller), 90, of Campbellsport, passed away on Thursday, February 09, 2017 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on October 15, 1926 to the late Joseph and Marjorie (nee Gorman) Miller in West Bend. On June 14, 1947, she was united in marriage to Donald Koerble at Holy Angels...

Feb 8, 2017

Raymond “BJ” Kelch, 73, of Ripon passed away Feb. 8, 2017 at Manor Care in Fond du Lac, WI.

He was born July 5, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio, a son of Raymond A “Buzz” and Shirley (Smith) Kelch. BJ graduated from Oakwood Ohio High school in 1962. On June 17, 1967 he married Kay (Techtman) Kelch. Raymond...

Feb 8, 2017

Rolland “Rollie” A. Glass, 80, of Lomira, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017, with his wife at his side while in hospice care at Woodlands Senior Park, Fond du Lac, after battling cancer for two years. Rollie was born October 9, 1936, in Beechwood to Adolph and Edna (Schmidt) Glass. He was baptized at St. John’s E&R in the...

Feb 7, 2017

Donald G. Kletti, 88, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Cottages at Cedar Run, West Bend.

He was born on April 21, 1928 to the late Walter and Lola (nee Nehrbass) Kletti in the town of West Bend. After high school, he worked as a milk tester for local farms....