Local Obituaries
Rose E. Holz
Oct 6, 2013
Rose E. Holz (nee Gonring), age 93, of Big Cedar Lake, was called home to Heaven on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.
She was born at Gonring's Resort on Big Cedar Lake on July 15, 1920 to the late Jac and Mary (nee Weber) Gonring. Rose spent her childhood at...
Sandra L. Roebke
Oct 6, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013, the Lord called Sandra L. Roebke of Lomira to her heavenly home.
She was born on August 2, 1945, in Green Bay, the daughter of the late Herbert and Alma (Giese) Roebke. Her parents brought her to be baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wrightstown.
Sandra attended public school from...
Rev. Jerome "Jerry" S. Petersen
Oct 4, 2013
Rev. Jerome "Jerry" S. Petersen, age 77, of West Bend, was called home to be with his Lord on Friday October 4, 2013 from The Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk.
He was born on February 2, 1936 in Hartland to the late Raymond and Myrtle (nee Ludwigsen) Petersen. Jerry graduated from Hartland High School in...
Patricia "Pat" Schneider
Oct 3, 2013
Patricia "Pat" A. Schneider, nee Miller, age 82, of Jackson, found eternal peace Thursday, October 3, 2013 at St Joseph's Home & Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Prairie.
She was born on December 2, 1930 in Sullivan, IN to the late Russell and Anne (nee Allen) Miller. Patricia grew up and attended high school in Texas and went...
Eugene Guenther
Oct 3, 2013
Eugene Guenther, 75, of the town of Scott, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff.
He was born on February 4, 1938, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Erich and Adella (Schultz) Guenther, and on September 17, 1958, he was united in marriage to Judith Wagner at Immanuel...
Ervin F. Mielkie
Sep 29, 2013
Ervin F. Mielkie, 72, of St. Kilian, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on October 25, 1940, in Theresa, the son of the late Ralph and Amelda "Millie" (Steger) Mielkie, and on June 7, 1969, he was united in marriage to Darlene DeSmidt at...
Leroy E. Thom
Sep 27, 2013
LeRoy E. Thom, age 91, of West Bend, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at Froedtert Health St. Joseph's Hospital.
He was born on July 31, 1922 in Woodland and was raised on a farm just outside of Rubicon. LeRoy attended school until 6th grade after which he was needed for work on the farm. During WW...
Cyrena Ruth Strassman
Sep 24, 2013
Cyrena Ruth Strassman was welcomed into the Lord’s loving arms at the age of 100 on Tuesday, September 24th, 2013. She passed away in the compassionate and loving care of Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center’s staff in Lomira.
She was born on November 13, 1912, in the township of Lomira, the daughter of the late Carl and...
Mary H. Rahn
Sep 24, 2013
Mary H. Rahn, 93, of the town of Auburn, passed away on her birthday, Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira with her husband at her side.
She was born on September 24, 1920, in Ashford, the daughter of the late Emil and Mary (Cermach) Brath, and was a 1939 graduate of...
Julie A. Bittermann
Sep 23, 2013
Julie A. Bittermann, nee Fuerniss, 65, of West Bend, WI, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, LA.
She was born on September 28, 1947 in Parkston, SD to Arnold and Helene (nee Laufer) Fuerniss. She attended Choteau Creek #5 Grade School in Charles Mix County and she graduated from Delmont South...
Robert Koput
Sep 23, 2013
Robert Koput, 79, of the township of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 23, 2013, at his home.
He was born on April 18, 1934, in Wauwatosa, the son of the late Frank and Stella (Ferfecki) Koput.
Robert enjoyed organic farming. He was an avid fisherman and had fun watching wrestling on TV as...
Michael H. Blank
Sep 21, 2013
Michael H. Blank, 64, of West Bend, passed away and went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 21, 2013.
He was born on May 10, 1949 in Fond du Lac to the late Herbert and Marian (nee Pfeifer) Blank. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1967. On November 23, 1972 he was...

Dale Halliburton
Sep 18, 2013
Dale Halliburton, age 82, of the town of Trenton, was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.
He was born on July 1, 1931 in Milwaukee to the late William and Ruth (nee Voigt) Halliburton. On October 9, 1953, Dale was united in marriage to Joan Paula Sell in Milwaukee. Dale owned...
Lillian Pfeiffer
Sep 18, 2013
Lillian M. Pfeiffer, nee Bumiller, age 105A½, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Cedar Bay West at Cedar Community.
She was born on March 18, 1908 in the town of Trenton to the late Henry and Caroline (nee Klein) Bumiller. Lillian was united in marriage to Rudolph "Rudy" Pfeiffer on July 18, 1931...

Eugene "Gene" Polze
Sep 17, 2013
Eugene "Gene" J. Polze entered Eternal Life on Tuesday, September 17, 2013
He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Polze (nee Ehley); three children, Joseph (Corey) Turcotte, Michael (Amanda) Polze, and Brittany (fiancAC. Steve) Polze; two grandchildren, Aubrey Turcotte and Aiden Polze; two sisters, Mona (Jim) Rattunde and Rose Flairty; a brother, Ervin Polze; mother-in-law, Betty...
Mark C. Feilbach
Sep 17, 2013
Mark C. Feilbach, 59, of Theresa, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac from complications due to exposure to Agent Orange. Mark fought to the very end.
He was born on March 7, 1954, in Waupun, the son of Charles and Dolores (Bauer) Feilbach.
Mark proudly served...
Linda Lee Young
Sep 16, 2013
Linda L. Young (nee Doers), age 50, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 16, 2013 following an automobile accident.
Linda was born on August 10, 1963 in Port Washington to Victor and Carolyn "Pat" (nee Preisler) Doers. Following her graduation in 1981 from Port Washington High School, Linda enlisted...
Sarah M. Boettcher
Sep 14, 2013
Sarah M. Boettcher, 18, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14, 2013, in Somerset.
She was born on August 24, 1995, in West Bend, the daughter of David and Yvonne (Preo) Boettcher.
Sarah was a graduate of Holy Trinity Catholic School in Kewaskum and a 2013 graduate of Kewaskum High...
Maureen Joyce (Hundertmark) Flury
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...
William F. "Bill" O'Meara
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...