Obituaries

Sep 12, 2013

Maureen Joyce Flury, 66, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 9, 1946, in Fond du Lac County, the daughter of the late Maurice and Laurena (Steinke) Hundertmark, and on February 8, 1964, she was united in marriage to Wayne...

Sep 12, 2013

William F. "Bill" O'Meara, 92, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at The Lighthouse Assisted Living Facility in West Bend.

He was born on April 12, 1921, in West Bend, the son of the late Frank P. and Susan B. (Schoofs) O'Meara. Bill was a life-long resident of West Bend and was the...

Sep 11, 2013

Robert A. Murray, age 77, of West Bend, found peace on September 11, 2013 at the Samaritan Health Center.

He was born on November 15, 1935 to the late Roy and Rose (nee Stern) Murray, and graduated from West Bend High school in the class of 1953. During high school he worked at WMLO radio in 1949...

Sep 8, 2013

Glenda L. Skalecki (nee Gulley), age 51, of Oconomowoc, was granted eternal rest and called home to be with our Lord and Savior, on Sunday, September 8, 2013 following an automobile accident. Glenda's mother Karen was also involved in the accident and joined Glenda in Heaven.

Glenda was born on October 10, 1961 to Robert and Karen...

Sep 8, 2013

Marie I. Langenecker (nee Volm) was reunited with her beloved husband, Roman, on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the age of 93.

Marie was born June 9, 1920 in the town of Wayne to the late Mathias and Mary (nee Mueller) Volm. On September 1, 1945 Marie was united in marriage to Roman L. Langenecker at St....

Sep 8, 2013

Karen A. Gulley (nee Thomas), age 71, of West Bend, was granted eternal rest and called home to be with our Lord and Savior, on Sunday, September 8, 2013 following an automobile accident. Karen's daughter Glenda was also involved in the accident and joined Karen in Heaven.

Karen was born on May 26, 1942 to Roy and...

Sep 3, 2013

Richard P. Hambly, age 60, of West Bend, succumbed to his illness and was called home to be with his wife, Colleen, and the Lord on September 3rd, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend.

Richard will forever be deeply missed by his daughters, Lisa Wortham and Tricia Hambly; step-children, Jeffrey Petitte and Angela Hering; his...

Sep 1, 2013

Emily A. Wergin, age 20, of West Bend, passed away Sunday September 1, 2013 at her home from an asthma attack.

She was born on July 1, 1993 in Sheboygan to Randy and Cindy (nee Gundrum) Wergin, and at a young age moved with her family to West Bend. Emily graduated from West Bend West High School...

Aug 31, 2013

Berniece "Bernie" Brockdorf, nee Gago, 88 of West Bend, left this earth to join her maker, on Saturday, August 31, 2013.

She was born on June 14, 1925 in Phillips, WI to the late Andrew and Agnes (nee Began) Gago. She was united in marriage to Bill Brockdorf, Sr. on December 17, 1949 in Crown Point, IN....

Aug 30, 2013

Lori Jean Bartz, 54, of West Bend, found peace on Friday, August 30, 2013, after her 13 year struggle with cancer.

She was born on October 24, 1958 in Milwaukee. She married David Bartz, Sr. on December 20, 1980 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Milwaukee.

Lori was employed as a legal secretary at the...

Aug 28, 2013

Gladys  E. Schwefel, 100, of South Byron, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

She was born on December 5, 1912, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late Roy and Josephine (Oathout) Dille.  Gladys was born legally deaf and blind.  It is believed her mother contracted German...

Aug 26, 2013

Charles J. "Charlie" Doll, age 66, of Allenton, passed away Monday August 26, 2013 at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

He was born on April 19, 1947 in West Bend to the late Arthur and Olive (nee Wenninger) Doll. His family farmed in the Town of Addison, and Charlie attended Slinger High School, graduating in the class...

Aug 25, 2013

Phyllis Hundt (nee Kruse), age 93, of Cedar Community, was called to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, August 25, 2013. A private family service in remembrance of Phyllis was held on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Aug 21, 2013

Charles M. "Chuck" Kleinke, 66, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at his home.

Chuck was born on September 5, 1946, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Marvin and Dolores (Heberer) Kleinke.

Chuck was employed by Johnson Bus as a driver and mechanic for many years, and he also...

Aug 20, 2013

Robin K. Smithson, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 at his residence.

Burial of Robin's cremated remains will be in Southern Wisconsin Veterans cemetery in Union Grove. Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service of is assisting the family.

Aug 19, 2013

Priscilla Hausmann, (nee Wright) age 82, of West Bend passed away August 19, 2013 after a three-year struggle with Lewy body disease.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dr. Wm. Hausmann IV in 2005. Priscilla is survived by three children, W. Dirk (Terry) Hausmann of Cedarburg; Ann (Bruce) Nerland of St. Paul,...

Aug 18, 2013

Gordon A. “Gordy” Strassman, 81, of Brownsville, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Gordon was born on October 19, 1931, in the Town of Lomira the son of Alvin and Cyrena (Wetzel) Strassman, and on May 23, 1953, he was united in marriage to Eileen Klemp at St....

Aug 17, 2013

Barbara L. Zangl, (nee Young) age 77, of Big Cedar Lake, passed away Saturday August 17, 2013 at The Lighthouse of West Bend.

She was born on June 7, 1936 in Merrill to the late Ray and Gertrude (nee Cohrs) Young, and graduated from Merrill High School in the class of 1955. On September 7, 1957 Barbara...

Aug 17, 2013

Genevieve Kureck, (nee Gunderson), age 87, of Pewaukee, began walking the streets of gold with Jesus on Saturday, August 17, 2013 while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 31, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Bernard and Alice (nee Lindstrom) Gunderson. At a young age, Genevieve moved with her family to Independence,...

Aug 17, 2013

David G. Bruch, 77, of Iron Ridge, formerly of Appleton, was called Home to the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2013.

He was born on April 17, 1936 in Appleton to the late Dodge and Alma (nee Juhnke) Bruch. After graduating from high school he served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He was employed...