Obituaries

Jul 10, 2015

Lloyd R. Mueller, 76, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 23, 1939, in Campbellsport, the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Staehler) Mueller, and on April 20, 1963 he was united in marriage to Patricia Slavik at Holy Trinity Catholic...

Jul 9, 2015

Irene R. Fischer, (nee Bremer), age 87, of West Bend, passed away Thursday July 9, 2015 at her home.

She was born on April 14, 1928 in Milwaukee to the late Arthur and Lillian (nee Bergman) Bremer. Irene attended North Division High School in Milwaukee and graduated from Chilton High School in the class of 1946.

Jul 8, 2015

James L. Kahut, 68, of Brownsville, was born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Cedar Community, West Bend.

He was born in Campbellsport. Jim graduated from Campbellsport High School and honorably served his country, in the U.S. Army 4th. Division Pleikeu Vietnam. Jim took on the nickname “Bushwacker” while serving in Vietnam....

Jul 7, 2015

Carol M. Blecher "N9CMB", 79, of Green Bay, formally of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Bornemann Nursing Home in Green Bay after a courageous 6 month battle with cancer.

She was born on December 25, 1935, in Escanaba, Michigan, the daughter of the late Joseph and Justina (Wiebe) Reese, and on December...

Jul 2, 2015

Orval A. Oehler, 97, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum, surrounded by his loving family. Last Rites were given to Orval on June 10, 2015, by Father Edwin Kornath.

He was born on January 28, 1918, the son of the late Ambrose and Nellie (Sperring) Oehler, and on...

Jun 27, 2015

Webster "Web" Hron, 88 of West Bend, died on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Cedar Community, West Bend, with his family by his side.

Web was born on February 13, 1927 to the late George and Edna (nee Fromm) Hron in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1945. The day after graduation, Web...

Jun 27, 2015

Dorothy A. Bocher, nee Belger, 92, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015 at The Lighthouse of West Bend.

She was born on January 4, 1923 in Boltonville to the late Frederick and Lillian (nee Meilahn) Belger. Dorothy graduated from West Bend High School in 1940 and then attended Sheboygan Business College. She served as...

Jun 26, 2015

Charlotte C. Leins Stube of Fort Myers, FL and West Bend, WI died peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the age of 94.

Mrs. Stube was born in Milwaukee on September 6, 1920, the loving daughter of William and Rose (nee Wiskirchen) Leins. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1938 and Lawrence College, Appleton,...

Jun 25, 2015

Hunter Randolph Stevens Jr, of West Bend, died of natural causes at the age of 91 on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Vista Pointe II in Menomonee Falls.

He was born on January 4, 1924 to the late Hunter and Valeria (nee Roberts) Stevens Sr. and was raised in Philadelphia, PA.

Joining the Navy in...

Jun 24, 2015

Neal J. Lechner, age 87, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015 at his home.

He was born on January 1, 1928 in Phelps to the late Edward and Gladys (nee Crass) Lechner, and graduated from Phelps High School in the class of 1946.

On September 3, 1949 Neal was united in marriage...

Jun 24, 2015

Richard "Ducky" Zehren, 68, of Campbellsport, found peace on Wednesday, June 24, 2015.

He was born on June 18, 1947, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Leo and Madeline (Ruplinger) Zehren.

Richard worked at the West Bend Company for 39...

Jun 22, 2015

Mary L. Kletti, (nee Abell) age 64, of Port Ludlow, WA, formerly of Slinger, returned to God on Monday June 22, 2015.

She was born on April 14, 1951 in Milwaukee to John and Jean (nee Hellberg) Abell. Mary was a graduate from Whitefish Bay High School in 1969 and attended the Stratton Business College. Mary worked...

Jun 20, 2015

Irving "Irv" R. Schmidt, 98, of West Bend, entered Resurrection Life on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at The Cottages at Cedar Run, West Bend.

He was born on June 22, 1916 to the late Richard and Anna (nee Lang) Schmidt in Menominee, MI. In high school he was an outstanding basketball player. He honorably served in the...

Jun 14, 2015

Ruby A. Hohlweck, 96, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

She was born on July 8, 1918, in the town of Wayne, the daughter of the late Philip and Emma (Hembel) Menger. On July 1, 1944, Ruby was united in...

Jun 13, 2015

Alverna O. McBride (nee Chinander), 100, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Celia's Home, West Bend.

She was born on October 31, 1914 to the late Ernest and Elsie (nee Gall) Chinander in Centuria, WI. She grew up on the family farm. She was united in marriage to Charles A. McBride...

Jun 13, 2015

John Paul Schleicher, age 48, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday June 13, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

He was born on June 30, 1966 in Milwaukee to John and Mary (nee Semrad) Schleicher and was united in marriage to Erika Morrison on June 16, 2001 in Racine. Together they made...

Jun 8, 2015

Barbara "Barb" A. Ryan (nee Manus), 62, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on December 10, 1952 to the late Jesse and Jean (nee Mixen) Manus in Anna, Illinois. As a child she had a health issue and had a pioneer open heart surgery in...

Jun 6, 2015

Marvin M. "Marv" Schmeling, age 84, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Kathy Hospice and is now at peace.

He was born on December 18, 1930 in Beaver Dam, WI to the late Martin and Lilly (nee Lauersdorf) Schmeling. He enlisted in the U. S. Army on September 20, 1951 and...

Jun 4, 2015

Joyce M. Roethke, (nee Grahl), age 81, of West Bend, passed away Thursday June 4, 2015 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

She was born on November 3, 1933 in Fond du Lac to the late Bernard and Bardine (nee Schultz) Grahl, and graduated from Goodrich High School in the class of 1952. On...

Jun 3, 2015

Dolores C. Kiefer, 95, of Slinger, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

She was born on August 30, 1919, in Slinger, the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Friess) Wagner.  On June 20, 1942, she was united in marriage to Andrew...