Obituaries

Elroy Genz

Nov 6, 2011

Elroy E. Genz, age 87, of the town of Barton, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

He was born on September 29, 1924 in Saukville to the late Erwin and Elsie (nee Quass) Genz. On October 19, 1946, Elroy was united in marriage...

Karen H. Hammen

Nov 6, 2011

Karen H. Hammen, 57, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac, where she resided for the past 18 months.

She was born on June 16, 1954 in Port Washington, the beloved daughter of the late Edwin and Emily (nee Risse) Hammen. She attended St....

Lloyd Luedtke

Nov 5, 2011

Lloyd A. Luedtke, age 84, of Winchester, formerly of West Bend, passed away Saturday November 5, 2011 at Westgate Nursing Home in Ironwood, MI.

He was born on the family homestead farm in the Town of Herman, Dodge County, to the late Raymond and Regina (nee Henning) Luedtke. Lloyd worked on the family dairy farm and later...

Timothy J. Erchul

Nov 4, 2011

Timothy Joseph Erchul,44, went to his eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011.

He was a graduate of DeKalb, IL High School and last resided in West Bend, WI.

He is survived by his parents, Jeanne (Michael) Horan of Sarasota, FL and Jeffrey (Bettye) Erchul of Murfreesboro, TN; three siblings, Terri (Patrick) Malone, Todd (Heather)...

Meta A. Schumacher

Nov 2, 2011

Meta A. Schumacher, nee Barth, age 92, of West Bend, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Riverway Place in West Bend. She was born on January 10, 1919 in West Bend to the late Walter and Julia (nee Richter) Barth. On January 11, 1944 Meta was united in marriage to Erich Schumacher in Crown Point, IN. Together they owned...

Norma C. Hesse

Oct 30, 2011

Norma C. Hesse, (formerly Norma Ketterer), nee Cole, 98, passed away Sun., Oct. 30, 2011 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

She was born July 16, 1913 in Green Bay to the late Jay and ZoA

Ada M. Cromwell

Oct 29, 2011

Ada M. Cromwell, nee Fry, 81, of West Bend, WI, formerly of Menominee, MI, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She is survived by four children, Kenneth Cromwell of West Bend, WI, Raymond Cromwell of Houston, TX, Aleta (Jody) Cornelius of Green Bay, WI, and Leanna (Ricky) Stefan of West Bend,...

Harriet P. Kelln

Oct 28, 2011

Harriet P. Kelln, age 91, of Fond du Lac, formerly of the town of Auburn, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011, at Manor Care Health Services in Fond du Lac. She was born on August 25, 1920, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Martin and Pearl (Krzyzaniak) Wolniakowski and on June 21, 1941, she was united to marriage...

Joan G. Dean

Oct 28, 2011

Joan G. Dean, 78, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford. She was born on October 27, 1933, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Edward E. “Pat” and Mary “Mae” (Little) Miller, and on May 10, 1958, she was united in marriage to Paul Dean at Holy Trinity Catholic Church...

Evelyne J. Burbey

Oct 22, 2011

Evelyne J. Burbey, (nee Sauermilch), of West Bend, surrounded by her loving family, went home to be with her husband Frank on Saturday October 22, 2011 at the age of 77.

Evelyne was born on September 3, 1934 on the family farm in Newton to the late Fred and Mary (nee Wiegand) Sauermilch. She was united in...

George E. Eggert Jr

Oct 18, 2011

George E. Eggert Jr., 90, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk, where he had been for four days. He was born on July 21, 1921, in Milwaukee, the son of the late George Sr. and Esther (Beck) Eggert. At the age of 21, George was drafted into the...

Elva H. Strack

Oct 18, 2011

Elva H. Strack, 93, of Random Lake, formerly of Adell, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake. She was born on February 11, 1918, in Washington County, the daughter of the late Christopher and Ottilie (Berndt) Kirschmann, and on October 28, 1939, she was united in marriage to Wilfred E. Strack at...

Donna Ponath

Oct 17, 2011

Donna M. Ponath, nee Boylen, age 58 of Newburg passed away on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

She was born on November 16, 1952 in Savanna, IL to the late Allen and Darlene (nee Wilkinson) Boylen. On May 11, 1990, Donna was united in marriage...

Rinelda M. Kadinger

Oct 16, 2011

Rinelda M. “Nellie” Kadinger, 96, of West Bend, formerly of New Fane, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 31, 1915, in Allenton, the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Steger) Hoepner, and on May 10, 1932, she was united in marriage to Frank Kadinger in...

Lavern M. Koerble

Oct 15, 2011

LaVern M. Koerble, 83, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. She was born on February 14, 1928, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Edwin and Irene (Smith) Hron, and on December 5, 1953, she was united in marriage to George Koerble at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Bend....

Leonard J. Van Beek

Oct 14, 2011

Leonard J. Van Beek, 87 of West Bend, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on March 11, 1924 in the town of Barton to the late Jacob and Mathilda (nee Dricken) Van Beek. Leonard attended Sacred Heart Grade School in Allenton. On August 25, 1948, he was united...

Norman Krueger

Oct 12, 2011

Norman R. Krueger, age 85, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

He was born on August 8, 1926 in Lomira to the late William and Wilhemina (nee Enderle) Krueger. On May 7, 1949, Norman was united in marriage to Bernice Kober at St. Lucas Lutheran...

James Mueller

Oct 11, 2011

James D. Mueller, 45, of Ishpeming, MI, formerly of Slinger, WI, passed on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 after a six month battle with leukemia.

He was born July 27, 1966 in West Bend, WI to Ted and Bernice (nee Breuer) Mueller. Jim graduated from Slinger High School in 1984 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He...

Joseph C. Waters, Sr

Oct 10, 2011

Joseph C. Waters, Jr., 85, of the town of Farmington, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011, at Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa.

He was born on July 17, 1926 in Milwaukee, to Joseph and Marie (nee Miller) Waters, Sr. Joe's life was to be one exciting and fascinating journey. After graduating from high school, Joe...

Charles Voss

Oct 9, 2011

Charles R. Voss, age 87 of West Bend, was called home on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 2, 1924 in West Bend, to the late Herman and Marie (nee Wiechers) Voss. Charlie served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during World War...