Obituaries

Andrew J. Rinzel

Feb 25, 2014

Andrew J. Rinzel, 95, of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2014, at his home. He was born on October 4, 1918, in the town of Auburn, the son of the late Hubert and Louisa (Rauen) Rinzel, and on August 23, 1944, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Becker. The couple farmed in the Germantown area for many...

Frances D. Kissinger

Feb 24, 2014

Frances D. Kissinger, nee Pieper, 91, of West Bend, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on January 26, 1923 in New Holstein to the late Franklin and Wilhelmina (nee Roeh) Pieper. Fran lived in California from 1952 to 1956 and worked at an aircraft company. After returning to...

Beatrice M. (Matenaer) Peter

Feb 22, 2014

BEATRICE (BEATY) PETER passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Saturday, February 22, 2014, with her family at her side.

Her life began on April 28, 1924, as the precious daughter to the late Joseph and Florence (Berres) Matenaer.  She was united in marriage to Leonard (Bill) Peter on June 27,...

Donald N. "Don" Koerble

Feb 22, 2014

Donald N. "Don" Koerble, 88, of Campbellsport, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was born on January 28, 1926, in Kewaskum, the son of the late Norton and Celesta (Martin) Koerble, and on June 14, 1947, he was united in marriage to Edith Miller at Holy Angels in West Bend....

Nicholas Shoppach

Feb 21, 2014

Nicholas Shoppach, age 80, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Lighthouse in West Bend.

He was born on September 1, 1933 in Searsy County Arkansas to the late Thomas and Lettie Mae (nee Pennington) Shoppach. In 1938, at the age of five, Nicholas moved with his family to El Paso, TX...

Kevin R. Miller

Feb 20, 2014

Kevin R. Miller, age 39, of West Bend, found peace on Thursday, February 20, 2014 while at the Kathy Hospice where he had been surrounded by many friends and family who loved him.

Kevin was born on March 15, 1974 in Baraboo to Larry Miller and Sharon Cross. He graduated from Baraboo High School in 1992 and...

Greta Stoffel

Feb 20, 2014

Greta V. Stoffel, age 83, of West Bend, found peace Thursday February 20, 2014 at Cedar Lake Health Care Center.

She was born on January 16, 1931 in Hallstavik, Sweden to the late Hugo and Cecilia Osterblom. Greta spent her childhood in Sweden until she moved to the United States at the age of 18. She lived...

Carole Timblin

Feb 13, 2014

Carole M. Timblin, 75, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014, at  St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk. She was born on December 20, 1938, in West Bend, the daughter of William "Bill" and Marcella "Marcie" (Heisler) Harbeck, and on April 27, 1957, she was united in marriage to Henry Timblin at Holy Trinity Catholic Church...

Elaine M. Marquardt

Feb 12, 2014

Elaine M. Marquardt (nee Seegert), age 84, of West Bend, formerly of Milwaukee, found peace on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at her residence while in the loving care of her son.

Elaine was born on May 20, 1929 in Milwaukee to the late Arthur and Viola (nee Heling) Seegert. Following her 1947 graduation from North Division High...

Leroy "Lee" Bohn

Feb 12, 2014

Leroy “Lee” Bohn, 88, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease for several years.

He was born on February 8, 1926 in Barton to the late Alfred and Agnes (nee Neuy) Bohn. Lee served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was honorably discharged in 1946....

June A. Demmon

Feb 12, 2014

June A. Demmon, age 80, of West Bend, found peace in the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2014.

She was born on August 16, 1933 in West Bend to the late Durward and Isabel (nee Haack) Demmon. June was employed by West Bend Plating for many years until the factory eventually closed....

Gregory J. "Greg" Ziebell

Feb 11, 2014

Gregory J. "Greg" Ziebell, 58, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, in hospice care at St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital in Mequon surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 28, 1955, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Harry and Marguerite "Marge" (Slupinski) Ziebell, and on August 9, 1980, he...

Nieta V. Hayes

Feb 9, 2014

Nieta Vera Hayes, 98, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2014, at the home of her daughter, Karen, in Johnstown, Colorado where she happily spent her last two years.

Nieta was born to William and Lydia Kindschuh on April 4, 1915, in Byron Township.  On April 15, 1936, she married Marvin Hayes and they settled on the...

Alan Landowski

Feb 8, 2014

Alan Landowski age 53, of West Bend, died Feb. 8, 2014. He was born Feb. 26, 1960 in Milwaukee to William and Teckla (nee Piotrowski) Landowski.

Al had a passion for aviation and was dreaming of the day he could fly again. He enjoyed spending time at the YMCA and loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, and hiking....

Gladys H. Giese

Feb 7, 2014

Gladys H. Giese, (nee Martin), formerly Zimdars, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 87 on Friday, February 7, 2014 after passing away peacefully with her family by her side. Gladys was a long time resident of West Bend and former resident of Theresa.

She was born on July 11,...

Gilbert W. Beilke

Feb 7, 2014

Gilbert W. "Gil" Beilke, age 71, of West Bend, found eternal rest and peace with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Gil was born on October 13, 1942 in Hartford to the late Gerhardt and Leona (nee Hoepner) Beilke. He had a passion for dairy that started at a young age...

Margaret A. Jung

Feb 5, 2014

Margaret A. Jung, 95, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on July 17, 1918, in Nabob, the daughter of the late Gerhard and Anna Mary (Seubert) Thorn, and on May 18, 1938 she was united in marriage to Norbert Jung at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Donald P. Giageos

Feb 2, 2014

Donald P. Giageos, 78, of West Bend, left us and found eternal peace on Sunday, February 2, 2014.

A truly honorable and happy spirit left this earth to join other loved ones. "Dad/Don/Gpa" kept his wit and humor, bragging about and surrounded by family until the end. We will forever be grateful to this man who was...

Joyce A. Wulff

Jan 31, 2014

Joyce A. Wulff, 80, of Theresa, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport with her family at her side.

She was born on November 3, 1933, in the town of Wayne, the daughter of the late John D. and Clara (Ramthun) Coulter, and on May 28, 1955, she was united in marriage to...

Vilas "Vi" Bursack

Jan 26, 2014

Vilas F. "Vi" Bursack, 96, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Ivy Manor.

He was born May 11, 1917 in Dorchester, WI to the late Rev. G.L. and Lydia (nee Fuhrmann) Bursack. Vilas was a 1934 graduate of Horicon High School and then graduated from North Central College and Seminary of...