Obituaries

Nov 9, 2013

John Klippel, 84, of Random Lake, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee.

He was born on March 5, 1929, in Hungary, the son of the late Peter and Maria (Koch) Klippel, and on November 13, 1954, he was united in marriage to Elfriede "Frieda" Knapke in Milwaukee. Elfriede preceded...

Nov 7, 2013

Catherine C. Buerger, nee Gollberg, 91, passed away Thursday, November7, 2013 at Luther Manor in Wauwatosa.

She was born on February 20, 1922 in Milwaukee to the late Louis and Emily (nee Bremeier) Gollberg. She was united in marriage to Roald Buerger on May 30, 1957 in Milwaukee. Catherine and Roald moved from Milwaukee to West Bend...

Nov 5, 2013

Diane F. Kallmyer, 64, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, with her husband at her side.

She was born on September 2, 1949, in Illinois, the daughter of the late Edward and Frances (Donarski) Hybki, and on August 31, 1996, she was...

Nov 2, 2013

Norma M. Youngbauer, 96, of West Bend, formerly of Boltonville, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at her home at the Fields of Washington County.

She was born on July 6, 1917, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Robert and Matilda (Tiegs) Filler, and on June 12, 1948, she was united in marriage to John...

Nov 1, 2013

Patricia "Pat" Riess, nee Endres, 80, was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, November 1, 2013.

Her husband, Jack, was by her side when she left this earthly life. Jack stated, "Lord, if you want her; take her," and to his wife he said, "If you want to go; go." With that freeing statement,...

Oct 30, 2013

Leroy F. Kreutzer, age 77, of Waukesha, passed away Wednesday October 30, 2013 at his home.

He was born on December 12, 1935 in West Bend to the late Frank and Augusta (nee Schmidt) Kreutzer. Lee attended Holy Angles Grade School and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1954. In 1957 lee was...

Oct 30, 2013

Elwood L. “Woody” Berg, 92, of Kewaskum, passed away October 30.  He was born on February 22, 1921, in Platteville.

Mr. Berg, son of Elmer and Edna Berg, grew up on a farm in New Hope Township, Portage County.  He loved the country life, and began his lifelong love of hunting and fishing during boyhood.  He had...

Oct 28, 2013

William J. "Bill" Shane, age 87, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013, at Cedar Community.

He was born on July 16, 1926 in Mechanicstown, OH to the late Harry and Frances (nee Kean) Shane, and was united in marriage to Mary Ann Osen on March 22, 1947, in De Pere, WI.

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Oct 28, 2013

Elmer R. "Butch" Giese, 68, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.

He was born on November 7, 1944, in the town of Auburn, the son of the late Otto and Alice (Zimmerman) Giese, and on November 10, 1962, he was united...

Oct 26, 2013

Lucille M. Kurth, 87, of West Bend, went home peacefully to her Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Samaritan Health Center.

She was born on September 15, 1926, in the Town of Barton, the daughter of William and Malinda (nee Engeleiter) Heider. On August 20, 1947 she married Wallace Kurth, Sr. in Dubuque, Iowa. Together...

Oct 26, 2013

Maria Hernikl, age 98, went peacefully to her savior on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at Cedar Community. Maria Varga was born May 5, 1915 in Poloskefo, Hungary to Lajos and Katalin Varga. She was raised in a small village; the only girl among five brothers. Early on she rose to the challenge as a strong willed tomboy. In 1927...

Oct 22, 2013

Becki L. Sandoval, age 42, of Newburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 following an auto accident.

She was born on October 19, 1971in Milwaukee to Procopio "Nick" and Sally (nee Rockman) Sandoval. Becki was a graduate of West Bend East High School. She was employed as a nursing assistant...

Oct 19, 2013

Rev. Curtis T. Schowalter, age 93, of West Bend, went to his heavenly home on Saturday October 19, 2013 at Cedar Community.

He was born on March 12, 1920 in Milwaukee to the late Harris and Adel (nee Puls) Schowalter. His early years were spent in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. After graduating from Washington High School, Curt entered...

Oct 18, 2013

Nancy Jo Dugenske, (nee Adams), age 63 of West Bend, passed away Friday October 18, 2013 at Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa.

She was born on January 29, 1950 in Kalamazoo, MI to Virgil and Joy (nee Brown) Adams. Nancy graduated from O'Brien/Hackett Catholic Central High School in the class of 1968. She lived in...

Oct 18, 2013

Anne Olivia Bruendl, 98, of Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly of Kewaskum, was born into eternal life on Friday, October 18, 2013, at the home of her daughter in Las Vegas.

She was born on July 7, 1915, in Mellen, the daughter of the late Anton and Katherine (Berres) Schaeffer. Anne attended St. Michael School and graduated in...

Oct 15, 2013

Marguerite D. "Mickey" Gundrum (nee Schmitt) joined her loving husband Jerry in Eternal Life on October 15, 2013, at the age of 93. She peacefully passed away in the home she lived in for the past 57 years in Slinger.

Mickey was born September 23, 1920, in the Town of Polk to the late William and Lillian...

Oct 15, 2013

Evelyn E. Qualman, 92, of Lomira, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Hope Assisted Living in Lomira.

She was born on July 9, 1921, in Hustisford, the daughter of the late Fred and Martha (Kunz) Gerth, and she was confirmed on March 25, 1934, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hustisford.

Evelyn was a...

Oct 14, 2013

Shirley Mae Shoppach (nee Opgenorth), age 80, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

She was born on June 22, 1933 in Sheboygan to the late George and Hilda (nee Reichardt) Opgenorth. Shirley graduated from Oostburg High School and later attended Sheboygan County Normal School....

Oct 9, 2013

Walter R. "Ron" Spieth, age 77, of West Bend, was called home to be with his Lord and other loved ones, including his granddaughter, on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his home.

He was born on May 3, 1936 in Detroit, MI to the late William "Hank" and Dorothy (nee Rudick) Spieth. He was united in marriage...

Oct 9, 2013

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Richard E. Sieckman, age 92, on October 9, 2013.

He was the loving husband of Beth, proud and guiding father of Mark and Scott and served as a second father to Matthias Kastell. He is also survived by his sister, Doris Zirbel and many...