Local Obituaries
Henry G. Schnitzler
Jun 6, 2014
Henry G. Schnitzler, 85, of Lomira, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira, with his family at his side. He was born on October 15, 1928, in the town of Theresa, the son of the late Edwin and Angela (Schmidt) Schnitzler, and on June 14, 1952, he was united in marriage to...
Robert "Coop" Cooper
Jun 5, 2014
Robert "Coop" Cooper, 74, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2014.
Robert was born on May 23, 1940 to the late Robert and Edith ( nee Bucket) Cooper in Minneapolis, MN where he grew up. On October 26, 1963 he was united in marriage to Agnes ("Nessie") Milne in Montrose, Scotland.
He entered the US...
Eloise A. Schwichtenberg
Jun 5, 2014
Eloise A. Schwichtenberg, 88, of Lomira, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on June 25, 1925, in Sheboygan, the daughter of the late Harvey and Lillian (Gilbertson) Klueger, and on May 20, 1950, she was united in marriage to Walter “Wally” Schwichtenberg at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in...
Colin R. Wagner
Jun 4, 2014
Colin R. Wagner, "C-Bear", 18, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2014 due to an auto accident.
He was born on June 13, 1995 in Hartford to Sandra (nee Holton) and Rodney Wagner, Jr. Colin graduated from Kewaskum High School in 2013 and was employed at Mayville Engineering.
He is survived by his parents, Sandra Holton...
Darlene E. Roecker
Jun 4, 2014
Darlene E. Roecker, 69, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at her home. She was born on March 23, 1945, in Horicon, the daughter of the late Reinhold and Edna (Muchmueller) Wendler, and on October 26, 1968, she was united in marriage to Thomas "Reggie" Roecker. Reggie preceded Darlene in death on April 7,...
Carol Clement
Jun 3, 2014
Carol Clement, 85, found peace on Tuesday morning June 3, 2014 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehab Center.
Carol was born in Minneapolis, MN on February 27, 1929 to the late Robert and Edith (nee Buckett) Cooper. She graduated from South West High School and attended the University of Minnesota where she received her teaching degree....

Lester L. Koenig
Jun 2, 2014
Lester L. Koenig, age 93, of the Town of Barton, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday June 2, 2014.
He was born on March 24, 1921 in Barton to the late Benjamin and Maude (nee Balser) Koenig, and was united in marriage to Esther Crass on April 18, 1942 at St. Martins United Church of...
Norman E. Soyk
Jun 1, 2014
Norman E. Soyk, 83, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.
He was born on November 15, 1930 in Osceola, WI to the late Albert and Louise (nee Viestadt) Soyk. He was united in marriage to Eugenia Rohlinger on October 10, 1959 at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Allen K. Reindl
May 30, 2014
Allen K. Reindl, 95, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014, at Cedar Community in the town of West Bend.
He was born on December 14, 1918, in Kewaskum, the son of the late George and Theresa (Schedlo) Reindl, and on October 28, 1943, he was united in...
Billy B. Essers
May 30, 2014
Billy B. Essers, 85, of Theresa, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014, in hospice care at his home.
He was born on December 16, 1928, in Milwaukee, the son of late William Berndt and Georgia (Buckley) Essers. Billy proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Boxer.
...Albertia Mccabe
May 29, 2014
Albertia McCabe, 91, went to her heavenly home on May 29, 2014. She was residing at Cedar Lake Community in West Bend.
Albertia came to Chicago after graduating high school in Aurora, NE. It was here she met the love of her life, John McCabe. They made their life together in Bellwood, IL and then in Riverside,...
James M. Raddatz
May 28, 2014
James M. Raddatz, 49, of West Bend, WI was called home to be with his Lord and family on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.
He was born on May 11, 1965 in Olivia, MN to the late Helmuth and Marjorie (nee Retzlaff) Raddatz. He graduated from Danube High School in Danube, MN in 1983 and then attended Dr....
Elmer A. Schultz
May 26, 2014
Elmer A. Schultz, age 94, of West Bend, passed away Monday May 26, 2014 at the Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk.
He was born on January 6, 1920 in the Town of Scott, Sheboygan County, to the late Henry and Helena (nee Ebert) Schultz and was united in marriage to Beverly Fischer-Flasch on October 27,...
Scott Abel
May 23, 2014
Scott L. Abel, age 54, of the Town of Richfield entered into eternal life on Friday May 23, 2014 at Vitas Hospice in Wauwatosa.
He was born on August 8, 1959 in St. Paul, MN to the late Lawrence and Cecelia (nee Rohr) Abel. Scott was raised in Menasha and graduated from high school there in 1977....
Evelyn M. Rinzel
May 22, 2014
Evelyn M. Rinzel, 94, of Lomira, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on August 10, 1919, in Waukesha, the daughter of the late Joseph and Nora (Sheets) Becker. Following high school graduation, Evelyn attended teacher’s college and taught for ten years. She was united in marriage to...
Sally J. Kirmse
May 21, 2014
Sally J. Kirmse, nee Olson, 82, of Newburg, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Harvest Home in West Bend.
She was born on March 18, 1932 in Milwaukee to the late Edwin and Zelma (nee Keeler) Olson. She was united in marriage to Raymond Kirmse on May 26, 1956 in Fredonia. Raymond passed away February 10,...
William "Bill" Brockdorf Sr
May 19, 2014
William H. "Bill" Brockdorf Sr., age 92 of West Bend, left this earth to join his maker and his beloved wife, on Monday, May 19, 2014.
He was born on November 16, 1921 in Milwaukee to the late Emil and Amalia (nee Schieve) Brockdorf. He was raised in Racine and following high school Bill joined the Civilian...

Elaine Werner
May 19, 2014
Elaine M. Werner, nee Hammen, 84, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on Monday, May 19, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, West Bend.
She was born in Campbellsport on February 3, 1930 to the late Frederick and Hilda (nee Backhaus) Hammen. Elaine was united in marriage to Francis "Frank" Werner on July 29, 1950.
Elaine...
Russell L. Plzak
May 19, 2014
Russell L. Plzak, 59, of Kendall, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Tomah Memorial Hospital in Tomah. He was born on May 16, 1955, in West Bend, the son of Eugene and Donna (Conley) Plzak. Russell was a 1973 graduate of Lomira High School and proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam...
Audrey Z. Zell
May 17, 2014
Audrey Z. Zell, (nee Foster), age 85, of West Bend, passed away Saturday May 17, 2014 at her home.
Audrey was born on August 25, 1928 in Shawano to the late Earl "Pop" and Zoe (nee Hancock) Foster. She was raised in Port Washington and graduated from Port Washington High School in the class of 1945. On...