Obituaries

Jun 29, 2011

Ervin G. Van Beek, age 95, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

He was born on April 12, 1916 in West Bend to the late Joseph and Anna (nee Sauer) Van Beek. Ervin attended St. Mary's Grade School and West Bend...

Jun 26, 2011

Mary E. Mandella, age 55, of Germantown, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

She was born on April 24, 1956 in Milwaukee to Anthony and Barbara (nee Grundt) Mandella. Mary worked for Cardinal Stritch University. She enjoyed scrap booking, making cards and different things just to make people happy...

Jun 24, 2011

Laura O. Miller, 92, of Verona, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011, at HospiceCare in Madison. She was born on April 2, 1919, in the town of Auburn, the daughter of the late Rudolf and Theresa (Wittman) Hirsig, and on October 26, 1938, she was united in marriage to Joseph M. Miller at Holy Trinity Catholic...

Jun 21, 2011

Owen J. Clark, age 88, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family.

Owen was born on April 1, 1923 in Manitowoc, WI to the late William and Evangeline (nee Kazilek) Clark. He attended St. Boniface Catholic Elementary School in Manitowoc. Owen graduated...

Jun 20, 2011

Edward A. "Eddie" Schneider, age 80, of West Bend, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford.

Edward was born on September 29, 1930 in Milwaukee to the late Anthony Schneider Sr. and Catherine (nee Przybylinski) Sailer. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Edward was...

Jun 19, 2011

Andrea I. Vernon, age 37, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Andrea was born on October 15, 1973 in Oak Park, IL to the late Hugh and Darlene (nee Green) Vernon.

He worked as a chef at Alpine Retreat.

Andrea is survived by five children, Tamera Townsel of Chicago, IL,...

Jun 19, 2011

Douglas R. "Doug" Bloom, age 81, of West Bend, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

Doug was born on December 15, 1929 in Green Bay, WI to the late Robert and Hattie (nee Froelich) Bloom. He attended Gillet High...

Jun 17, 2011

Eugene J. “Gene” Lackas, 75, of Theresa, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2011, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk following a 15-month courageous battle with multiple myeloma and renal disease. He was born on May 7, 1936, in Theresa, the son of the late William and Adela (Wolf) Lackas and on April 18, 1959, he was united...

Jun 16, 2011

James Lee “Jim” Marks, 64, of Lomira, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at his home. He was born on January 12, 1947, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, the son of Fredrick and Edith (Keogh) Marks, and on July 1, 1967, he was united in marriage to Dawn Kowalski in South Milwaukee. Jim served his country in the U. S....

Jun 16, 2011

Evelyn Rodriguez (nee Pablo) of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

She was born on July 11, 1938 in Manila, Philippines to the late Bernardo and Esperanza (nee Carbonell) Pablo. On March 7, 1963, Evelyn was united in marriage to Angel Rodriguez in the Republic of the Philippines.

Jun 15, 2011

Lillian L. Kuester, nee Weddig, age 90, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, June, 15, 2011 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Lillian was born on July 27, 1920 in Kewaskum, the late John and Magdalene (nee Kreutzinger) Weddig. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in the class of 1938. On June 14, 1941,...

Jun 14, 2011

Patricia M. Flynn, age 47, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at her residence.

She was born on July 12, 1963 in Milwaukee to the late John and Karen (nee Kamke) Flynn. Patricia was raised in Newburg and graduated from West Bend East High School in the class of 1982. She went on...

Jun 13, 2011

Constance J. “Connie” Motz, 73, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. Those Connie leaves behind to cherish her memory include three children, James (Debra) DeFrain, Cara Pepper and Christa (Mike) Johnson; her brothers and sisters, Kathleen (Ray) Ulvenes, Monte (Colleen) Tobin, Greg (Connie) Tobin, Mick (JoAnn) Tobin and...

Jun 11, 2011

Karen A. Wagner, 55, of Shoreline, Washington, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011. She was born on December 16, 1955, in West Bend, the daughter of Albert and Lorena (Eichstedt) Wagner. Karen was a 1973 graduate of Kewaskum High School and she earned her master’s degree in anthropology. She worked in Seattle for many years, most recently at Grange...

Jun 8, 2011

Raymond P. Breit, 89, of Knowles, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at his home with his family at his side. He was born on August 14, 1921, in Lomira, the son of the late Peter and Elisabeth (Ries) Breit, and on October 19, 1963, Raymond was united in marriage to JoAnn “Tillie” Firari at Holy Family Catholic Church...

Jun 7, 2011

Debra M. Mohr, nee Donathan, age 53, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at her residence.

She is survived by two children, Jeff Mohr of Las Vegas and Misty (Ben) Hommerding of Lakewood; one grandson, Douglas Mohr of West Bend; special friend, Bixton Harris; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services in...

Jun 3, 2011

Lovon Edna Seyfert, 96, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Crivitz passed away on June 3, 2011. She was born on October 12, 1914, in Plymouth, the daughter of the late Raymond and Anna (Halle) Mayhew, and on June 29, 1935, she was united in marriage to Raymond Seyfert, Sr. Raymond preceded Lovon in death on April 18, 1994. Lovon...

May 31, 2011

Lois E. Bunkelman, 82, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Washington. She was born on November 8, 1928, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Arthur and Adela (Moldenhauer) Klukas, and on September 2, 1950, she was united in marriage to Byron Bunkelman at St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran...

May 27, 2011

Gilbert F. “Bud” Korth, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with his family at his side. He was born on October 8, 1925, in Antigo, the son of the late David and Marie (Miller) Korth, and on August 23, 1947, he was united in marriage to Lorraine “Tudy” Korth at...

May 27, 2011

Margaret E. "Peggy" Danecki, nee Stratton, 83, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

She was born January 9, 1928 in Tekonsha, Michigan to the late John and Anna (nee Williams) Stratton. On May 25, 1946 she was united in marriage to Casimer "Dan" Danecki in Kalamazoo,...