Obituaries

Apr 29, 2013

William D. “Mac” McDonald, 86, of Kewaskum, found peace and rest on Monday, April 29, 2013.

He was born on April 24, 1927, in Oconomowoc, the son of the late Edwin and Isabel (Pilgrim) McDonald, and on March 14, 1953, he was united in marriage to Valera Kraus in Milwaukee.

Mac served his country in...

Apr 28, 2013

Gerald R. “Jerry” Vetter, 71, of Beechwood, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk with his family at his side. He was born on August 13, 1941, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Leland and Vivian (Staege) Vetter and on July 29, 1967, he was united in marriage to Carol...

Apr 26, 2013

Bernice C. Potter, nee Kocher, age 92, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

She was born on October 28, 1920 in West Bend to the late Edward and Anna (nee Rosenthal) Kocher. Bernice graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1939....

Apr 25, 2013

Evelynne Russell, nee Rauen, age 93, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday April 25, 2013 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on December 6, 1919 in West Bend to the late Benjamin and Clara (nee Warnardt) Rauen. On January 12, 1946 Evelynne was united in marriage to William T. Russell. William...

Apr 24, 2013

Douglas A. Jurgilanis, age 61, of West Bend, passed away Wed. April 24, 2013.

He was born on April 26, 1951 in Oconto Falls and married Ann "Penny" Schultz on Oct. 2, 1976. Doug graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a degree in education and graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Technology with a degree...

Apr 23, 2013

Daniel A. Vandenberg, 63, of King, WI, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

He was born on May 7, 1949 in Wauwatosa, WI and he grew up in West Bend. He attended St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Grade School and graduated from West Bend High School in 1967. He was drafted...

Apr 18, 2013

Joan E. Diels, nee Thurow, age 63, of West Bend, entered Eternal Life on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at The Kathy Hospice in the Town of Polk, with family and friends by her side, after a courageous struggle with cancer since 1999.

She was born on May 24, 1949 in Hartford to the late Helmut and Arbuta...

Apr 17, 2013

John C. Kinyon, 89, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in hospice care at his home with his family at his side. He was born on July 24, 1923, in the town of Le Roy, the son of the late Clark and Theresia (Dyer) Kinyon, and on August 21, 1948, he was united in...

Apr 11, 2013

Marina B. Powers, 85, of Mayville, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Cedar Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg after a short illness and palliative care.

She was born on February 1, 1928 in Washington County to August and Theresa (Koch) Hoerth. She spent her childhood living in and around Oakfield and most of...

Apr 11, 2013

Donna R. Muche, nee Neitzel, 74, of Mayville, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Charleston House Memory Care in Beaver Dam.

She was born on November 19, 1938 in Waterloo, WI to the late Ervin and Irene (nee Skopp) Neitzel. She was united in marriage to Walter A. Muche on June 8, 1957 at St. Stephen's...

Apr 9, 2013

Leo A. Groh found peace on April 9, 2013, at the age of 89. Leo was born in the village of Barton on December 11, 1923. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School, and in 1941 graduated from West Bend High School, and started working for Wisconsin Electric Company. At age 19, Leo joined his brother in the U.S. Army,...

Apr 9, 2013

Evelyn "Evie" Haas, nee Jenkins, went to her home in Heaven on April 9, 2013 after having lived 85 rich and full years on this earth.

She was born in Mifflin, Iowa County, Wisconsin on February 10, 1928, the beloved daughter of Alvin and Marion (nee Linley) Jenkins. Evelyn attended rural schools and graduated from Ridgeway High...

Apr 9, 2013

Eugenia "Jean" SauvAC., nee Lasiewicz, 81, of West Bend, WI passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

She was born on April 16, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Julia (nee Walkowiak) Lasiewicz.  Jean attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, where she met the love of her life and...

Apr 7, 2013

William G. "Bill" Oelhafen entered eternal life and joined his beloved wife, Glenice, on April 7, 2013 at the age of 91, after a brief illness.

He was born on July 4, 1921, at home, on the family farm in the Town of Addison, the youngest of twelve children by John and Bertha (nee Rate) Oelhafen. Bill...

Apr 6, 2013

Joan "Jo" Pick, of West Bend, left us on Saturday, April 6, 2013 one month shy of her 97th birthday.

Joan had a lively and fun loving personality stemming from a childhood that was filled with adventure and a close, caring family. Joan, "Joie", was the youngest of three children born to Melitta and Andrew Pick. She...

Apr 6, 2013

James E. "Mike" Mikesell, died on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

He had to say goodbye to Cory, his wife; children, Julie (Dan), Christopher (Jenny), Colleen (Rick), David (Pam); favorite granddaughter, Tabbetha (Paul); all his grand and great-grandchildren; as well as Nellie, his spoiled and loved cat.

Mike got to say goodbye...

Apr 5, 2013

Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take me hand, precious Lord; lead me home.

LaVerne L. Schaub, 81, of New Fane, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013, at St. Joseph’s...

Apr 3, 2013

Albert "Doug" Winquist, Jr., age 88, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

He was born on April 9, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Albert and Martha (nee Carlson) Winquist, Sr. Doug was a member of the Paid Boy's Choir at Grace Episcopal...

Mar 27, 2013

Alice J. Herman, nee Wiedmeyer, age 99, of the Town of Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Lomira Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira.

She was born on July 4, 1913 in the town of Herman to the late Frank and Rose (nee Hug) Wiedmeyer Sr. On October 4, 1948, Alice was united...

Mar 23, 2013

Genevieve "Gen" Anderson (nee Sonnentag), age 91, of West Bend, passed away peacefully in the arms of family on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

She was born on May 20, 1921 in Ashippun to the late Oscar and Genevieve (nee Litscher) Sonnentag. Genevieve was united in marriage to the late Arnold "Arnie" Anderson on June 22, 1940 at...