Local Obituaries
Glenway Ehnert
Sep 10, 2011
Glen M. Ehnert, age 77, of Elm Grove was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Franciscan Woods in Brookfield.
He was born on June 12, 1934 in West Bend to the late Glenway and Malinda (nee Quandt) Ehnert. Glen was raised on the family farm in New Fane....

Charles R. "Charlie" Tietjens
Sep 4, 2011
Charles R. “Charlie” Tietjens, 95, of Boltonville, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011, at the Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. He was born on August 23, 1916, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Charles and Bertha (Reul) Tietjens. Charles served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a member of the...

Pearl Grotelueschen
Aug 30, 2011
Pearl M. Grotelueschen, (nee Jamrosy), age 103, formerly of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Wellington Place in Fort Atkinson.
She was born on November 21, 1907 in Milwaukee to the late Valentine and Aniela (nee Piekarski) Jamrosy. Pearl was united in marriage to Walter Grotelueschen on March 10, 1928 in Milwaukee. Together they...

Marjorie Ellen Guelig
Aug 29, 2011
Marjorie Ellen Guelig, 80, of Waupun, formerly of Theresa, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011, at Waupun Memorial Hospital in Waupun. She was born on August 31, 1930, in New York, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mae (Wheatley) Walsh, and on July 29, 1950, she was united in marriage to Edgar “Junior” Guelig at St. Theresa Catholic...

Lucille R. Fellenz
Aug 29, 2011
Lucille R. Fellenz, 77, of Richfield, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. She was born on November 24, 1933, in Campbellsport, the daughter of the late Arnold and Clara (Stern) Butzke. On September 5, 1952, she married Paul Blumer. Paul passed away on December 25, 1990. On January 17, 1976, she...
Eleanor M. Enright
Aug 29, 2011
Eleanor M. Enright, 94, of Random Lake, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011, in hospice care at St. Mary’s Hospital Ozaukee in Mequon. She was born on June 6, 1917, in the town of West Bend, the daughter of the late Edward and Caroline (Wagner) Bohn. Eleanor was a 1935 graduate of West Bend High School, and on May...
James Brennan
Aug 26, 2011
James K. "Jim" Brennan, age 63, of Lomira, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born on December 26, 1947 in Binghamton, NY to the late John and Dorothy (nee Garvey) Brennan and grew up with two older brothers, Jay and Bob. Jim earned his associate degree...
Michael J. Pankau
Aug 25, 2011
Michael J. "Mikey" Pankau, age 19, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
He was born on September 27, 1991 in Milwaukee to John and Jayne (nee Burton) Pankau. Mike graduated from West Bend West High School in the class of 2010 and was ready to begin his second year...
Erich Rehm
Aug 18, 2011
Erich K. Rehm, age 94, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.
He was born on September 27, 1916 in Pforzheim, Germany to the late Ernst and Anna (nee Doll) Rehm. Erich served in the German Army during WW II on the Russian front....
Annie Kuring
Aug 13, 2011
Ann Kuring, (nee Cupery), age 83, of West Bend, passed away Saturday August 13, 2011 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on October 19, 1927 in Friesland to the late John and Mae (nee Wiersma) Cupery. Ann was united in marriage to August "Gus" Kuring on June 26, 1954.
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Robert Kumrow
Aug 12, 2011
Robert O. Kumrow, age 87, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.
He was born on July 21, 1924 in West Bend to the late Arnold and Ella (nee Gerhardt) Kumrow. Bob graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1942. He...
Dannyel L. Lawrence
Aug 10, 2011
Dannyel L. Lawrence, (nee Solheim), age 37, of West Bend passed away Wednesday August 10, 2011 at her residence.
She was born in West Bend on October 1, 1973 to Donald and Doris (nee Ewert). Dannyel attended St. John's Grade School and graduated from West Bend West High School in the class of 1992. Dannyel had been...

Virgil Robinson
Aug 9, 2011
Virgil "Robbie" Robinson, 91, of Hartford, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his residence. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Richard F. Schultz
Aug 8, 2011
Richard F. Schultz, age 59, of North Fond du Lac, formerly of West Bend, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011 at his residence. He was surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 11, 1952 in West Bend to the late LeRoy and Gertrude (nee Opper) Schultz. Richard's favorite passion in life was cars...

Beverly R. Bertram
Aug 6, 2011
Beverly R. "Bev" Bertram, nee Schaller, was born to eternal life August 6, 2011.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Bonnie Bertram and B.J. (John) Plant, and loving son, Blair (Barbara) Bertram, grands and special greatgrands, Storm, Koal, and Bailey, nieces, nephews, other relatives, many friends, and special family friend, Carl Ziegler....

Colton Aaron Meyer
Aug 1, 2011
Baby Colton Aaron Meyer, seven days old, was gathered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 1, 2011. He was born on July 25, 2011, the son of Cassandra Meyer and Aaron Sohn. Those Colton leaves behind to cherish his memory are his parents, Cassandra and Aaron; his maternal grandparents, Brian and Denise Meyer of Fond du Lac; his...
M.M. "Pat" Peterson
Aug 1, 2011
M. M. “Pat” Peterson, 97, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on October 11, 1913, in East Sparta, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ora and Mildred (Reigle) Johnson, and on November 12, 1932, she was united in marriage to Lowell N....

Gerald J. Laufenberg
Jul 31, 2011
Gerald J. Laufenberg, age 70, of West Bend, passed away Sunday July 31, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.
He was born on April 22, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Jacob and Margaret (nee White) Laufenberg. On February 25, 1967 Gerald was united in marriage to Dixie Richmond in Waukegan,...
Rodney J. Gindt
Jul 30, 2011
Rodney J. Gindt, 72, of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac after a courageous six month battle with cancer. He was born on May 28, 1939, in the town of Lomira, the son of the late Barney and Florence (Lehman) Gindt, and was a 1957 graduate of Lomira High...
Karen Diana Haugen Pansing
Jul 29, 2011
Karen Diana Haugen Pansing, 65, W7586 Valley View Rd., Random Lake, Wisconsin, passed away July 29, 2011, at her home after a courageous battle against lung cancer. She was born Karen Diana Erickson on November 5, 1945, in Escanaba, Michigan, the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Pearl L. Erickson. Karen managed El Rey’s restaurant in West Bend, Wisconsin...