Obituaries

Jan 7, 2015

Loretta W. Houting (nee Kletti), 96, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Cedar Community, in the town of West Bend.

She was born on September 11, 1918 to the late Jacob and Alma (nee Rheingans) Kletti in Milwaukee. She graduated from Wauwatosa East High School in 1936. After business school, she began...

Jan 5, 2015

John T. Schumann, 87, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Cedar Lake Community West Bend.

He was born on November 26, 1927 to the late Hubert and Florence (nee Borchardt) Schumann in Milwaukee WI. He graduated from Wauwatosa public schools and was a member of the swim team at Wauwatosa East....

Jan 5, 2015

Catherine E. Rutledge (nee Race), age 93, of Jackson, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at Cedar Community in the Town of West Bend.

She was born on November 24, 1921 in Claremont, VA to the late Steve and Mary (Ladamercki) Race. Catherine married Bertram Turner in November 1946 in Glendale, CA and he passed away in...

Jan 5, 2015

Marcella (Marcie) M. Harbeck, 95, passed away at her home in Kewaskum on Monday, January 5, 2015 surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren.

She was born October 29, 1919 in Milwaukee, a daughter of Louis and Agnes (Brodzeller) Heisler. They preceded her in death. Marcie moved to Kewaskum with her parents and brothers when she was a...

Jan 4, 2015

Eileen E. Jessel (nee Freiberg), age 71, of Iron Ridge, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek.

Eileen was born on November 6, 1943 in Fort Riley, Kansas to the late Carlton and Frances (nee Ptak) Freiberg. She had a passion to care for...

Jan 4, 2015

Sharon A. Beal, 66, of the town Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2015, at her home, with her family at her side.

She was born on December 20, 1948, the daughter of the late Carl and Marie (Kahut) Volm, and on May 13, 1971, she was united in marriage to...

Jan 3, 2015

Leo J. Bonlender, 89, of Kewaskum, entered in eternal life on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at his home.

He was born on March 8, 1925, in St. Killian, the son of the late Ervin and Margaret (Heisler) Bonlender.  Leo was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum.  He drove truck for...

Dec 31, 2014

Myrtle E. Liepert (nee Abel), 86, of West Bend, Passed away on Wednesday December 31, 2014 at The Emerald Way in West Bend.

Myrtle was born on March 10, 1928 in West Bend to the late Elmer and Elvira (nee Schaefer) Abel, and was united in marriage to Lloyd Liepert at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in...

Dec 30, 2014

Lawrence W. Hillman, age 90, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger.

Larry was born on January 10, 1924 in Two Harbors, MN. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II. He then attended the University of...

Dec 29, 2014

Esther H. Hamm (nee Hoffmann), age 94, of West Bend, passed away Monday December 29, 2014 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on October 31, 1920 in West Bend to the late Edwin and Clara (nee Klaehn) Hoffmann and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1938.

On...

Dec 28, 2014

Martin A. "Marty" Knoll, age 68, of West Bend, was unexpectedly called home to be with his Lord, Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee.

He was born on April 2, 1946 in Frankenmuth/Vassar, MI to the late Arthur and Lydia (nee Weiss) Knoll. After high school Marty earned his BA Degree at...

Dec 27, 2014

Richard W. Sexton, 77, of Fond du Lac, was called home to be with His Lord on Saturday December 27, 2014 at the Sterling Home in Fond du Lac.

He was born on September 28, 1937 to the late Edgar and Esther (nee Klug) Sexton in Milwaukee WI. He served honorably in the United States Air Force....

Dec 25, 2014

Rev. Jerome A. Rinzel, age 76, of West Bend, entered into eternal life at his home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2014.

He was born on the family homestead in Germantown, on July 4, 1938 to the late Arthur and Marie (nee Lorenz) Rinzel.

Fr. Jerry attended St. Mary's grade school in Menomonee Falls, St....

Dec 25, 2014

Leona E. Batzler, 88, of the town of Barton, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

She was born on April 15, 1926, in the town of Barton, the daughter of the late Edwin and Marie (Staehler) Matenaer, and on June 25, 1947, she...

Dec 24, 2014

Stephanie Martha Vierck, nee Porod, 75, of Theresa, WI, was born into Eternal Life on December 24, 2014 at her home with her husband, as always, by her side.

She was born on September 25, 1939 to the late John and Stephanie Porod. Growing up in Menominee, MI, she came from a blended and extensive family of...

Dec 23, 2014

Bernice A. Groh, 92, of Menomonee Falls, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Silverado in Menomonee Falls.

She was born on January 1, 1922, in the town of Barton, the daughter of the late Jacob and Mathilda (Dricken) Van Beek, and on September 4, 1943, she was united...

Dec 22, 2014

Lois June Brummond, 81, Mayville, went to her eternal rest to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 22, 2014, surrounded by family.

She was born on June 16, 1933 in the Town of Eldorado, the daughter of George and Ruth (Woller) Hinz. Lois married Vernon Brummond on May 2, 1959 at St. John's Church...

Dec 21, 2014

Darlene E. Smith,73, of Hartford, passed away on Sunday December 21, 2014 at her home.

She was born on June 11, 1941 in Kewaunee WI, to the late Frank and Francis (nee Michalek) Reif. On May 26, 1973 she was united in marriage to Wilmer Smith in Zion IL. She was a caring mother and grandmother that...

Dec 18, 2014

Eunice M. Yeadeke, 94, of Mayville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2014, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born on April 27, 1920, the daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Bastian) Manthei.

Those Eunice leaves behind...

Dec 14, 2014

Judith A. "Judy" Bellman, (nee Goldopski) age 71, of West Bend, passed away Sunday December 14, 2014 at the Fields of Washington County.

She was born on April 11, 1943 in Fond du Lac to the late Arthur and Virginia (nee Hilbert) Goldopski and graduated from Fond du Lac High School in the class of 1961.