Obituaries

Sep 17, 2012

Margaret "Maggie" F. Monroe, nee Gessert, age 94, of West Bend, died peacefully with her son by her side, on Monday, September 17, 2012 at Cedar Bay West in the Town of West Bend.

She was born on April 30, 1918 in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Edmund and Anna (nee Stowasser) Gessert. At an early age...

Sep 17, 2012

Brian J. Cauwels, of West Bend, best known for his catch phrase "Absolutely Superb", passed away at the age of 66 on Monday, September 17, 2012 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

He was born on December 13, 1945 in Luverne, MN to the late John and Violet (nee Lange) Cauwels. Brian attended a one room...

Sep 14, 2012

Carolyn A. Cameron, nee Cope, age 74, of Cedarburg, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2012 at LaSata Care Center in Cedarburg.

She was born on June 29, 1938 in Rockford, IL to the late George and Helen (nee Stokstad) Cope. On April 23, 1960, she was united in marriage to Robert B. Cameron in Janesville, WI....

Sep 13, 2012

Francis W. Hilbert, 77, of Mayville, was called Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 13, 2012.

He was born on January 25, 1935 in Mayville to the late Nicholas and Helen (Rudinger) Hilbert. He attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from Mayville High School. On June 16, 1956 he was united in marriage...

Sep 10, 2012

Dorothy L. Stehling, nee Cler, age 93, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012 at The Fields of Washington County in West Bend.

She was born on May 1, 1919 in Milwaukee to the late Paul and Elsie (nee Laabs) Cler. On October 15, 1938, Dorothy was united in marriage to Lawrence Stehling at...

Sep 7, 2012

Norma C. Ehlke, 95, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, September 7, 2012, at Sacred Heart St. Mary’s Hospital in Rhinelander. She was born on September 7, 1917, in Freistadt, the daughter of the late Gustav and Clara (Wendt) Kressin, and on August 16, 1941, she was united in marriage to Wilmer Ehlke at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freistadt....

Sep 2, 2012

Walter E. "Butch" Degner, age 95, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Wally was born on July 14, 1917 in West Bend to the late Erwin and Mathilda (nee Hoppe) Degner. He attended West Bend High School and later served his country during WWII by...

Aug 31, 2012

Patricia A. "Patsy" Schulz, (nee Giese), age 73, of the Town of Wayne, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 8, 1938 in the Town of Addison to the late Clarence and Elvera (nee Beck) Giese. At a young age her family...

Aug 30, 2012

Florian "Jack" Piaszak, 74, of Hubertus, was unexpectedly called Home by the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012.

He was born on October 18, 1937 in Wausau to the late Anton and Monica (nee Suchomski) Piaszak. On July 29, 1961 Jack was united in marriage to Geraldine "Jeri" Pohl.

After serving in the U.S. Army,...

Aug 25, 2012

Majory K. “Marge” Jahn, 69, of North Fond du Lac, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on November 30, 1942 in Lomira, the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Francis) Jordan, and on April 6, 1963, she was united in marriage to Allan Jahn at St. Paul’s...

Aug 24, 2012

Gerald D. Coghlan, age 68, of West Bend, passed away on Friday August 24, 2012 at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

He was born in Milwaukee on March 25, 1944 to the late Thomas and Ruth (nee Schmid) Coghlan. Jerry graduated from Washington High School in the class of '62 and then attended the University of...

Aug 23, 2012

Donna Mae Albrecht, 79, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan.

She was born on May 29, 1933 in West Bend to the late Dr. Arnold and Elinor (nee Fuge) Albrecht. Donna was employed at the Threshold in West Bend for many years. She loved singing and listening to...

Aug 20, 2012

Vernon C. Krueger, 92, of Lomira, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2012, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira. He was born on December 18, 1919, the son of the late William and Wilhemina (Enderle) Krueger, and on May 19, 1945, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Nagel. Eleanor preceded Vernon in death on March 19, 2007....

Aug 18, 2012

Edward J. Hicken, age 85, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

Ed was born on June 7, 1927, in Fond du Lac, to the late Edward and Nellie (nee Little) Hicken. He grew up on a farm in rural Fond du Lac and graduated...

Aug 15, 2012

Ruth M. Hackbarth, nee von Bargen, 90, of West Bend, WI, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford, WI.

She was born September 18, 1921 Dubuque, IA to the late Henry and Emma (nee Kerth) von Bargen. She was united in marriage to the Rev. Victor Hackbarth on February 10, 1940...

Aug 11, 2012

Erwin N. Schaefer, 88, of Lomira, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 11, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 21, 1924, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Leo and Ann (Kuechler) Schaefer, and on January 27, 1951, he was united in marriage to Sylvia Weiland at St. Kilian Catholic Church in St. Kilian....

Aug 10, 2012

Jennifer M. Saleska (nee Dean), age 31, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012 at her residence.

She was born on October 12, 1980 in Milwaukee to Michael and Judith (nee Schoenfeldt) Dean. Jenny was a member of the West Bend West High School's softball and cross country teams and graduated in the class...

Aug 8, 2012

Harold A. Grady, 84, of Cedarburg, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at The Lighthouse of West Bend.

He was born July 19, 1928 in Saukville to the late Henry and Ella (nee Niemeyer) Grady.

Harold was employed at Allen Engineering Co. in Milwaukee for 21 years, retiring in 1991. After retiring, he worked part-time...

Aug 3, 2012

Ronald A. “The Mayor” Redmann, 71, of Theresa, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born on May 27, 1941, in the town of Oakfield, the son of the late Bruno and Edna (Wiese) Redmann. Those Ronald leaves behind to cherish his memory include a brother, Junior (Diane) Redmann...

Aug 3, 2012

Rozella "Rose" Gecas (nee Seidl), age 90, of West Bend, formerly of Enterprise passed away peacefully on August 3, 2012 at Cedar Lake Healthcare Center, West Bend.

She was born on May 18, 1922 in Enterprise to the late Henry and Barbara (nee Rank) Seidl. As a young woman, Rose held a secretarial position with the Borden...