Local Obituaries
Diane F. (Hybki) Kallmyer
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...
Norma M. (Filler) Youngbauer
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...
Patricia "Pat" Riess
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,...
Leroy F. Kreutzer
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...
Elwood L. "Woody" Berg
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...
William "Bill" Shane
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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Elmer R. "Butch" Giese
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...
Maria Hernikl
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...
Lucille M. Kurth
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...

Becki L. Sandoval
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...
Rev. Curtis T. Schowalter
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...
Nancy Jo Dugenske
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...
Anne O. Bruendl
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...
Marguerite D. "Mickey" Gundrum
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...
Evelyn E. Qualman
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...
Shirley M. Shoppach
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....
Walter "Ron" Spieth
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...

Richard E. Sieckman
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...
Ronald M. Fick
Oct 8, 2013
Ronald M. Fick, age 70, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.
He was born on May 3, 1943 in Milwaukee to Arthur and Lorraine (nee Ern) Fick, and graduated from Custer High School in the class of 1961. On March 26, 1966 Ron was united in marriage...
Judith E. Busack
Oct 7, 2013
Judith E. "Judy" Busack of West Bend, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013, at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.
She was the daughter of the late Lester and Doris (Heuel) Farrow, and on August 7, 1982, she was united in marriage to John Busack in LaValle.
Judy was a children's librarian...