Obituaries

Jun 1, 2015

Betty Jane Ehley, (nee Eicher) age 81, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Monday June 1, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on September 29, 1933 in the Town of Barton to the late Nicholas and Marcella (nee Schmidt) Eicher and moved with her family to West Allis at an early...

May 31, 2015

Raymond Joseph Elsinger, 96, died peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Hope Assisted Living where he had been a resident for the past 17 months. Prior to him living at Hope, he lived on his farm on South Water Street Road for over 47 years.

Raymond was born on the family homestead,...

May 30, 2015

Clarence J. Steger, 88, a resident of Fond du Lac Lutheran Home, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2015.

He was born in Theresa on August 3, 1926, the son of the late Lawrence and Loretta Steger. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving from 1944 to 1946. He married Betty Lau on November...

May 29, 2015

James "Jim" A. Schmidt, 84, of West Bend, found peace on Friday, May 29, 2015 at Cedar Community.

He was born on September 14, 1930 to the late Arthur and Nora (nee Andersen) Schmidt in Milwaukee WI. He went on to attend the University of Wisconsin - Madison where, in 1951, he was part of the National...

May 29, 2015

Bertine C. Bloch, 61, of Brownsville entered his happy hunting ground on Friday, May 29, 2015 at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.

He was born on August 8, 1953 to the late Berthold and Nora (nee Devine) Bloch in Ripon WI. He graduated from East Anchorage High School in Alaska in 1972. After high school he...

May 26, 2015

Johanna "Jo" Wilke, nee Holford, 83, of West Bend, found eternal peace with the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Jo was born on January 22, 1932 in Clinton, WI to the late Elmer and Marie (nee Gibbons) Holford. She married Wilfred Erickson in 1955 and he passed away on September 29,...

May 24, 2015

Herbert L. Timmerman Jr., 82, of Kewaskum, passed away peaceful y at home with his family present.

He was born on February 7, 1933 to the late Herbert and Edna (nee Blumenburg) Timmerman Sr. in Port Washington, WI. Herbert was a hard worker and at age 11 started with two paper routes every morning and evening, through...

May 24, 2015

Terrina S. Fellenz, 22, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015.

She was born on April 2, 1993, the daughter of Phillip and Sue (Stoltzmann) Fellenz. Terrina graduated Kewaskum High School in 2011 and was president of her senior class. She was active in many class clubs and organizations throughout High...

May 21, 2015

Rosalind A. “Rosie” Westerman (nee Emmer) , 77, of Kewaskum, entered Eternal Life on Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Seasons Hospice in Waukesha, with her loving family at her side.

Rosie was born on July 5, 1937, in Ashford, the daughter of the late Edward and Adela (Bingen) Emmer. On August 30, 1958,...

May 20, 2015

Esther A. Klein (nee Moser), 81, of West Bend, found peace on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on January 21, 1934 on the family farm in the Town of Barton to the late William and Evelyn (nee Falk) Moser. She graduated from West Bend High School. She worked for...

May 19, 2015

Margaret H. Patterson (nee Hanks), 97, of Brownsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at her home.

Margaret leaves behind her son Neil (Linda) Patterson of Brownsville to cherish her memory.

Margaret's husband Neil Patterson preceded her in death in 1994.

May 18, 2015

Jesse M. Paul, 79, of Theresa, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Jesse was born on July 12, 1935, the son of the late Jesse and Virginia (Bloomfield) Paul, and on May 30, 1959, he was united in marriage to...

May 17, 2015

Leslie Raymond Just, father of Nancy Haferman of West Bend, finished the race and received the victory crown of eternal life in heaven on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the age of 90 while living at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. During his three weeks there, he received loving care from CNA Amy Schultz who also spoiled "grandpa" during...

May 17, 2015

Reuben W. “Bob” Danielson, 96, of Beaver Dam, formerly of Mayville and Muskego, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Association Medical Center.

Reuben was born on April 12, 1919, the son of the late Didrick and Amanda (Carlson) Danielson. He was born in Karlstad, Minnesota, a...

May 14, 2015

Marjorie M. Bild (nee Mayer), age 95, of Jackson, entered into eternal life on May 14, 2015 at Ivy Manor in Jackson.

Marjorie was born to life on May 13, 1920 in Fox Point to the late Albert and Mary (nee Stabelfeldt) Mayer and was a graduate of Whitefish Bay High School. In 1941 Marjorie was united...

May 13, 2015

Mark A. Weber, 53, of Beechwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 26, 1962, the son of the late Ira and Betty (Achterberg) Weber, and on...

May 12, 2015

Beverly A. Schmitt, nee Naus, 82, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on May 22, 1932 in Milwaukee to the late Albert and Louise (nee Gehrig) Naus. Beverly graduated from West Bend High School in 1950. She was united in marriage to Arlyn Schmitt on...

May 12, 2015

Robert D. "Bob" Blackburn, age 87 of West Bend, formerly of Milwaukee & Eau Claire, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2015 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on October 11, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Robert J. and Marie (nee Steusel) Blackburn, and moved to Milwaukee at an...

May 11, 2015

Odelia E. Peters (nee Weis), 97, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Hillside Manor Nursing Home, Beaver Dam.

She was born on July 16, 1917 to the late Frank and Emma (Nee Neuy) Weis in Barton. She moved to Allenton at a young age. On September 7, 1936 was united in marriage...

May 11, 2015

William B. "Bill" Volkmann, age 84, of Slinger, passed away Monday May 11, 2015 at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger. He was born on February 1, 1931 in Milwaukee to the late Willy and Johanna Volkmann. Bill attended Marquette University High School graduating in the class of 1949. He then attended Marquette University graduating in 1953 with...