Obituaries

Mar 23, 2011

JoAnn G. “Tillie” Breit, 71, of Knowles, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at her home with her family at her side. She was born on February 23, 1940, in Lowell, the daughter of the late Louis and Ethel (Weigert) Firari Sr., and on October 19, 1963, she was united in marriage to Raymond Breit at Holy Family Catholic...

Mar 23, 2011

Peter E. Dalton, age 67, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at his residence.

He was born on May 5, 1943 in Blueberry Court, Massachusetts to Dandi and Fernand (nee Levesque) Dalton. Peter worked as an automotive collision repair specialist for Jay's Auto Body.

He loved fishing, cooking, and spending time...

Mar 21, 2011

Michael J. Herron Jr., age 42, of Oconto Falls, formerly of West Bend, Died unexpectedly on Monday March 21, 2011 at his residence.

He was born on November 5, 1968, in Milwaukee, to Michael and Donna (nee Schultz) Herron Sr. Michael enjoyed the outdoors, sitting at a campfire with a beer in one hand and a cigarette...

Mar 19, 2011

Celeste Koenings, age 88, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Beechwood Rest Home in Kewaskum

She was born on October 10, 1922 in Barton to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Neuy) Koenings. Celeste worked as a product inspector for the Enger Kress Company for 45 years, retiring in 1984.

She...

Mar 19, 2011

Janet G. Casper, nee Schultz, age 74, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.

She was born on July 17, 1936 in West Bend to Frederick and Dorothy (nee Bonerz) Schultz. Janet graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1954. On July 8,...

Mar 18, 2011

Norma Kelm entered eternal glory on March 18, 2011 after a graceful battle with illness. Born Norma Regina Juntilla in Superior, WI, on July 22, 1920. Born again into the Christian faith as a young woman by the power of the Gospel. Married to Arnold P. Kelm on February 1, 1944. Norma and Arnold lived in Oshkosh for some...

Mar 16, 2011

Frances L. Emmer, 79, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 27, 1932, in Beaver Dam, the daughter of the late Aloysius and Lydia (Haider) Budde, and on May 5, 1956, she was united in marriage to her “sweetheart” Edward “Eddie”...

Mar 16, 2011

Frank F. Uttech, age 89 of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend after a 16 year battle with Parkinson Disease.

Frank was born on June 9, 1921 in Watertown to the late Frank and Irma (nee Nickels) Uttech. He graduated from...

Mar 11, 2011

John R. Schladensky, 72, of West Bend, passed away Friday, March 11, 2011 at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital Horizon Hospice.

He was born May 15, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Paul Joseph and Florie Mae Schladensky. After graduating from high school, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving for 15 years. He was then...

Mar 10, 2011

Leo N. Thull, 86, of the town of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at HCR Manor Care in Fond du Lac. He was born on May 15, 1924, in the town of Farmington, the son of the late John M. and Wilhelmina (Muckerheide) Thull and on June 28, 1969, he was united in marriage to Ann Bichanich...

Mar 5, 2011

Virginia J. Enderle, 75, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on June 22, 1935, in Fox Lake, the daughter of the late Otto and Amanda (Henschel) Rathjen. Virginia was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in West Bend. Those Virginia leaves...

Mar 2, 2011

Carol Graff, nee Marschke, age 79, of West Bend passed away Wednesday March 2, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend.

She was born on January 1, 1932 in Milwaukee to the late Ernest and Mildred (nee Weber) Marschke. On April 25, 1952, Carol was united in marriage to Merlin Graff in Whitefish Bay. She worked...

Mar 1, 2011

Arthur R. Rutz, age 92, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

He was born on June 7, 1918 in New Prospect to the late Charles and Minnie (nee Kranzke) Rutz. Arthur graduated from West Bend High School in the class...

Feb 25, 2011

Vernon E. Morris, age 98 of Menomonee Falls, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in the town of West Bend.

Vernon was born on February 6, 1913 in Richland County, WI to the late Virgil and Bonnie (nee Hamilton) Morris. On January 20, 1935, Vernon was united in marriage...

Feb 25, 2011

God’s precious little child, Landon Averitt Schultz, four months old, passed from this earth to his heavenly home on Friday, February 25, 2011. Leaving to cherish his memory include his parents, Marc Averitt and Stacey Schultz; a brother, Austin Ksioszk; his maternal grandparents, Lynn Schultz and Paula Giersch; his paternal grandmother, Estrella Vasquez; his maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Mary Schultz; his...

Feb 25, 2011

Florence Marie “Flossy” Seyfert, 87, formerly of South Byron, passed away on February 25, 2011, at the Trillium Rehabilitation Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Flossy was born on August 9, 1923, in Campbellsport. She was one of seven children born to the late Fred and Hilda (Backhaus) Hammen. Florence lost her mother when she was just seven years old, and devoted...

Feb 24, 2011

William J. "Bill" Schwab, age 80, of Random Lake, died Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Cedar Community in West Bend, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on June 4, 1930, in Milwaukee to the late Leroy and Marie (nee Schroeder) Schwab. Bill attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and Bay View High School. He then served his...

Feb 21, 2011

Merril J. Krueger, age 82, of West Bend passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

He was born on March 8, 1928 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Auburn to the late Wallace and Veilla (nee Dreher) Krueger. Merril graduated from Kewaskum High School in the...

Feb 20, 2011

Edith J. Hoffmann, (nee Stoltman) age 93, of Hartford, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

She was born on November 13, 1917 in North Dakota to the late Alexander and Julia (nee Lukaszewicz) Stoltman.

On May 13, 1943, Edith was united in marriage to William...

Feb 19, 2011

Mary Sue Cull, 63, of the town of Lomira, formerly of Hartland, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2011, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on April 7, 1947, in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Kalowski) Posson, and on April 4, 1970, Mary Sue was united in marriage...