Obituaries

Apr 3, 2012

Wilmer G. "Smitty" Smith, age 76, of the Town of Addison, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

He was born on May 7, 1935, in Escanaba, MI to the late William and Iva (nee Gallant) Smith. Wilmer served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1954. On...

Apr 2, 2012

Martha T. Wille, nee Fischer, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the Town of West Bend at the age of 100.

She was born on February 22, 1912 in the Town of El Paso, Wisconsin to the late Bernhard and Bertha (nee Lehmann) Fischer....

Mar 31, 2012

Mary Ann Secor, 83, of the town of Farmington, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 31, 2012, with her family at her side. She was born on July 31, 1928, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Carl and Agnes (Korbel) Feelhaver, and on September 12, 1948, she was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Secor in...

Mar 30, 2012

Frederick C. Baun, age 68, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012 at the Samaritan Health Center.

He was born on December 3, 1943 in Black River Falls to the late Phillip and Margaret (nee Hurda) Baun Sr. Fred was united in marriage to Susan Gallagher on October 29, 1966 at St. Andrews Catholic...

Mar 26, 2012

Judith G. Topel, nee Habeck, age 69, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.

She was born on January 26, 1943, in Wausau to the late Merton and Esther (nee Wienke) Habeck. On September 15, 1962, Judy was united in marriage with Keith Topel at...

Mar 25, 2012

Charles "Chuck" Himes, 85, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his residence.

He was born on May 5, 1926 in Leaf River, IL to the late Charles and Margaret (nee Beck) Himes. Chuck served in the U.S. Navy as a Signalman during WWII. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Gelhar on...

Mar 24, 2012

Marie R. Taylor, nee Faber, 97, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

She was born on May 24, 1914 in the town of Wayne to the late Oscar and Louisa (nee Klumb) Faber. She was united in marriage to Russell E. Taylor on March 12, 1938 at...

Mar 23, 2012

Dora Sophia Schleif, “Mutz”, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012, at Beechwood Rest Home at the age of 97. Mutz was born on March 1, 1915, in Campbellsport, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Walter and Dora (Rahling) Hatch. On July 5, 1938, she was united in marriage to Lloyd G. Schleif in Elo. Lloyd preceded...

Mar 22, 2012

Walter A. "Wally" Spradau, 78 of Kewaskum, formerly of Jackson, died Thursday March 22, 2012 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

He was born on May 2, 1933 at the family home in the town of Ashford to the late Walter F. and Esther (nee Krueger) Spradau. He married Sharon Jordan on June 14, 1958 in...

Mar 21, 2012

Marion E. “Mickey” Petermann, 87, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on July 24, 1924, in Florence, the daughter of the late James and Christine (Gertsen) McElhatton, and on December 28, 1946, she was united in marriage to Orville “Dexter” Petermann at Peace United Church...

Mar 20, 2012

Thomas A. “Tom” Rodenkirch, 78, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at the Beechwood Rest Home in the town of Scott. He was born on May 14, 1933, in the town of Farmington, the son of the late Nelson and Lucille “LuLu” (Weyker) Rodenkirch, and on May 6, 1952, he was united in marriage to Allyne Ramthun...

Mar 20, 2012

Joseph J. Allarding, 77, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at his home. He was born on March 26, 1934, the son of the late Joseph John and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Allarding, and he was united in marriage to Margaret Wernicke. Margaret preceded Joseph in death in 2005. Joseph was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church...

Mar 16, 2012

Alice J. McCoy, nee Thompson, age 88, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2012 at the Samaritan Health Center.

Alice was born on July 1, 1923 in Williamson, WV to the Late Hugh and Bessie (nee Mull Willard) Thompson.

Alice moved to West Bend in 2000 to be closer to her daughter....

Mar 15, 2012

Deanna J. Souder, 72, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on January 12, 1940, in California. Those Deanna leaves behind to cherish her memory include her son, Dennis Souder of Brownsville; a sister, Mary (Ed) Bastian of Grants Pass, Oregon, other relatives and friends....

Mar 15, 2012

Mary A. Rienks, nee Kohler, 90, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

She was born on August 27, 1921 in Pardeeville to the late William and Beatrice (nee Glassford) Kohler. She married Henry W. Smith on April 10, 1940 in Pardeeville. Henry passed away in 1970. She...

Mar 14, 2012

Christopher J. Steltz, age 26, of Slinger, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at his home.

He was born on July 12, 1985 in Hartford to David and Kathleen (nee Gundrum) Steltz. Christopher graduated from Slinger High School in the class of 2003. He worked as a CNC operator. Christopher enjoyed music, movies, helping his mom,...

Mar 11, 2012

Barbara A. Kuckuk, 60, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on January 5, 1952 in Milwaukee to the late Clarence and Marion (nee Schloemer) Schaefer. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1970. On May 9, 1981 she was united in marriage to Jerry...

Mar 9, 2012

James G. Belongia, age 70, of the Town of Barton, passed away on Friday March 9, 2012 at the Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in the Town of West Bend.

James was born on August 25, 1941 in Clark County to the late Fred and Clara (DeGrande) Belongia. In 1944, he and his family moved to...

Mar 8, 2012

Irmtraut H. "Trautie" Stockhausen, nee Deuber, age 83, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

She was born on November 17, 1928 in Germany to the late Fritz and Minna (nee Kortemeyer) Deuber. In 1951, Irmtraut came to the United States and Milwaukee became her home. On...

Mar 8, 2012

James "Jim" Kreis, passed away peacefully at his home, at the age of 87 on March 8, 2012.

He was born on February 12, 1925 in Milwaukee to the late Fred and Adeline (nee Krachtt) Kreis. On October 8, 1951 Jim was united in marriage to Camilla Schloemer in West Bend.

In 1968, Jim founded...