Obituaries

Oct 19, 2015

Elmer D. “Zeke” Schmidt, 87, of Adell, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015, at the Beechwood Rest Home surrounded by his family.

Elmer was born on April 16, 1928, the son of the late Otto and Erma (Wittenberg) Schmidt, and on August 25, 1956, he was united in marriage to Lois Stange at St. Lucas Evangelical...

Oct 18, 2015

Ann Marie K. Schowalter, of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Kathy’s Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on February 3, 1927 to the late David and Ann Marie (Raugust) Rath in Webster, SD.  She graduated from West Bend High School in 1945 and Wartburg College in 1949, spending her junior year studying cello...

Oct 17, 2015

Audrey T. Phillips, nee Theis, 87, of West Bend, was Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at The Cottages at Cedar Run in West Bend.

She was born on March 11, 1928 in Milwaukee to the late Herbert and Irene (nee Zarling) Theis.

She was united in marriage to Robert Phillips on...

Oct 16, 2015

Jeffrey S. Lochen, 44, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.

He was born on May 25, 1971 to David and Kathleen (nee Kleman) Lochen in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend West High School in 1989. He worked at Serigraph as a screen operator for 20 years....

Oct 15, 2015

Florence Esther Pietschmann, 84, of West Bend, passed away with her family at her side on Thursday, October 15, 2015 after a short illness, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Florence was born July 8, 1931, in Farmington, the daughter of the late Jesse and Elsie (nee Weiss) Kertscher.  On October 29, 1955 she married the late...

Oct 11, 2015

Alois J. “Ollie” Wiesner, age 79, of Brownsville, passed away Sunday October 11, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Ollie was born on March 24, 1936 in Kewaskum to the late Alvin and Clara (nee Theusch) Wiesner Sr., and graduated from Kewaskum High School in the class of 1954. On November 5, 1960 he...

Oct 9, 2015

Ralph W. Althaus, age 88, of West Bend, passed away Friday October 9, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee.

He was born on August 12, 1927 in West Bend to the late Carl L. and Dorothea (nee Richter) Althaus, and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1945.

Ralph spent his entire...

Oct 6, 2015

David A. Oppermann, 71, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with his wife at his side.

Dave was born March 30, 1944, the son of the late Armin and Virginia (nee Staege) Oppermann.  On June 10, 1967 he was united in marriage to Bonnie...

Oct 3, 2015

Salvatore Farina Jr., age 85, of Milwaukee, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon.

He was born on April 21, 1930 in Milwaukee to the late Salvatore and Antonina (nee Napoli) Farina Sr.  As a child he attended St. Rose Catholic Church where he...

Oct 1, 2015

Marcella Oehler, 94, of Kewaskum passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2015, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.  Last Rites were given to Marcella on June 10, 2015, by Father Edwin Kornath.

She was born on September 06, 1921, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Pueschner) Umlauft and on December 30, 1940, she was united...

Sep 30, 2015

Eugene C. Wiedmeyer, 83, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Kettle Moraine Gardens, with his family at his side.

Eugene was born on January 15, 1932, in Richfield, to the late Edmund and Elizabeth (Griesmer) Wiedmeyer and on June 19, 1954, he was united in marriage to Magdalena Schmidt at St. Peters in...

Sep 28, 2015

Charles W. Feilbach, 91, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Theresa, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, September 28, 2015.

He was born on February 29, 1924, in Knowles, the son of the late William and Mabel (Schwan) Feilbach. On May 7, 1949, he was united in marriage to Dolores...

Sep 26, 2015

Mabel L. Rusch, 94, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Lighthouse of West Bend.

Mabel was born on January 11, 1921, to the late Paul and Louise (Kasten) Liesener. On November 7, 1943, she was united in marriage to Elmer Rusch at David Star Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jackson.  Elmer preceded Mabel...

Sep 25, 2015

Vernon O. Kumrow, 87, of the town of Scott, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015, at the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Vernon was born on July 26, 1928, in the town of Scott, the son of the late Gerhard and Leona (Ramthum) Kumrow. He attended LaFollette Grade School in the town...

Sep 24, 2015

Karen P. O’Leary (nee Scheidt), 68, of West Bend, entered Eternal life on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on January 18, 1947 to the late Albert and Doris (nee Liddle) Scheidt in Milwaukee. She graduated from Custer high school in Milwaukee and went on to Beautician school. She enjoyed bird...

Sep 23, 2015

Donald E. Phelan, 89, of West Bend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015, at the Cedar Lake Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born on February 5, 1926, in Cincinnati, OH to the late Edward and Ethel (nee Archer) Phelan.  Donald was united in marriage to...

Sep 22, 2015

Stanley F. “Heavy” Renderman, 70, of Lomira, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.

Stan was born on April 23, 1945, in Fond du Lac, to the late Howard and Virginia (Rozek) Renderman and on October 29, 1966, he was united in marriage to Judith “Judy” Binning at Oakfield United Methodist Church.

Sep 19, 2015

John H. McNamara, 86, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 19, 2015.

He was born on April 28, 1929 in Detroit, MI to the late James and Margaret (nee Carroll) McNamara.  After graduating from De LaSalle High School, John earned a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Detroit and then a Master’s Degree from...

Sep 16, 2015

Susan L. “Susie” Jollie, (nee Krahn) age 68, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday September 16, 2015 at The Kathy Hospice.

She was born on November 17, 1946 in West Bend to the late Alvin and Ludella (nee Ciriacks) Krahn, and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1964. On November 13, 1971 Susie...

Sep 16, 2015

Susan “Sue” A. Heltemes (nee Bird), 78, of West Bend, found peace on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

Sue was born on July 10, 1937 to the late Robert and Marguerite (nee Hebert) Bird in Fond du Lac, WI. She graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac...