Obituaries

May 31, 2012

Marie A. Johannsen, nee Ludwig, age 64, of Theresa, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.

Marie was born on August 11, 1947 in Milwaukee to Ira and Carmen (nee Radey) Ludwig. On April 8, 1966, she was united in marriage to Danny Johannsen in Waukegan, IL.

May 29, 2012

Niki A. (Nik) Hafemeister, age 25, of Germantown, formerly of West Bend, found eternal rest on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at his residence.

Niki was born on May 14, 1987 in West Bend to Carol Bartz (nee Boettcher) and Scott Hafemeister. He graduated from West Bend West High School in the class of 2005. After graduation, he...

May 28, 2012

As beautiful as her flower namesake, Rose Radtke passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 28, 2012.

She was born June 6, 1928, the fifth of eight children of Morris Kniaz and Bertha (nee Malmon) Kniaz. She grew up in a happy home filled with love and music in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a young woman,...

May 28, 2012

Lucille V. Kocher, nee Liermann, age 93, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2012 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Lucille was born on February 17, 1919 in the town of Scott to the late Paul and Sadie (nee Bleck) Liermann. On June 29, 1940, she was united in marriage...

May 26, 2012

Victor W. Klug, 94, of Random Lake was peacefully called to heaven with his daughters by his side on Saturday, May 26, 2012. Victor was born on August 17, 1917, to the late John and Louisa (Staege) Klug of the Town of Scott. He grew up on the family homestead along with two sisters and two brothers. On May 1,...

May 26, 2012

Julie E. Walker, 45, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at her residence.

She was born February 27, 1967 in Milwaukee to George and Patricia (nee Berry) Walker. Julie worked in the food service department at St. Colletta's School in Jefferson for many years. She participated in the Special Olympics as a swimmer and...

May 25, 2012

Richard C. “Dick” Loos, age 68, of Kewaskum, passed away at Cedar Community on Friday, May 25, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 9, 1943, in New London, the son of Bernice Smith, and on June 20, 1980, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann (Koenings) at St. Michaels Catholic Church in St. Michaels. Richard...

May 22, 2012

Romona A. Kallmyer, 92, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on March 18, 1920, in St. Cloud, the daughter of the late Henry and Theresa (Meim) Abler, and on November 17, 1945, she was united in marriage to Harold Kallmyer at Christ of St. Francis Catholic Church in...

May 22, 2012

Sharon A. Spradau, age 72, of Kewaskum, formerly of Jackson, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Kettle Moraine Gardens Assisted Living in Kewaskum.

She was born on March 10, 1940 in Lomira to the late Francis and Alice (nee Francis) Jordan. She married Walter "Wally" A. Spradau on June 14, 1958 at Trinity E.U.B Church in Lomira....

May 21, 2012

Richard J. Bielinski, 84, of Omro, WI and Las Vegas, NV, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 due to injuries from an automobile accident.

He was born on July 5, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Alex and Veronica (nee Chucka) Bielinski. He married Dorothy A. Edwards on November 25, 1948. She preceded him in death...

May 21, 2012

Judith L. “Judy” Braun, 71, of Kewaskum, passed away at her home on Monday, May 21, 2012, with her family at her side. She was born on October 25, 1940, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Edward and Vera (Averill) Schacht, and on May 14, 1960, she was united in marriage to Alphonse “Al” Braun at Holy Angels...

May 20, 2012

Vincent G. "Butch" Kircher, age 75, of the town of Kewaskum passed away peacefully following a short battle with cancer on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Butch was born on July 16, 1936 in the village of Barton to the late John and Laura (nee Hart) Kircher. He attended...

May 20, 2012

Brenda "Stewy" Epping, nee Steffes, age 50 of West Bend died early Sunday morning, May 20, 2012 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

She was born June 11, 1961 daughter of David and Kathleen Steffes of Plymouth, WI. On March 4, 1989 she married Ron Epping at St. John the Baptist in Plymouth. They have resided...

May 16, 2012

Judith M. "Judy" Heyden, nee Timmerman, age 75, of Kewaskum passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend.

She was born on June 12, 1936 in Port Washington to the late Herbert and Edna (nee Blumenberg) Timmerman. Judy grew up in Port Washington and graduated from Port Washington High School in...

May 15, 2012

Eileen A. Bonlender, 77, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira surrounded by her family. She was born on November 29, 1934, in Theresa, the daughter of the late Joseph and Juliana (Zwirlein) Steger, and on October 6, 1951, she was united in marriage to Harold Bonlender at St. Theresa...

May 11, 2012

Vincent J. Wiedmeyer, age 60, of Sussex passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 at St. Mary's Columbia Hospital in Mequon.

He was born on June 30, 1951 in West Bend to the late Vincent and Marguerite (nee Justinger) Wiedmeyer. Vince graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1969. On April 11, 1970, he...

May 9, 2012

Charles Andrew Schaefer "Chuck", 80, of Cedarburg, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012, surrounded by his wife and children at Horizon Hospice Inpatient Unit of St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital. Charles was born in Nabob on August 7, 1931, the son of the late Leo and Ann (Kueckler) Schaefer. Later in life the family moved to Ashford and South Byron. On...

May 8, 2012

Nicole M. Kroupa (nee Twet) age 39, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Nicole was born on February 26, 1973, in Green Bay, to Jack and Lynn (nee Brunette) Twet. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in the class of 1991. On July 6,...

May 2, 2012

Willard F. Gruhle, 94, of West Bend, passed away at Cedar Communities on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. He was born to William H. and Ella (nee Meuschke) Gruhle on July 5, 1917, on the family homestead on Orchard Valley Road. On April 1, 1939, he married Ruth Corbett, a marriage that lasted seventy years. He was the fourth generation of...

May 1, 2012

Robert A. Bartelt, 87, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was born on October 2, 1924, in the town of Auburn, the son of the late Robert and Ida (Bartelt) Bartelt, and on April 27, 1946, he was united in marriage to Doris Mae Geidel at Immanuel United Church...