Obituaries

Feb 14, 2011

Gloriann Malchow-Leatherwood, nee Gerndt, age 52, of West Bend, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at her residence.

She was born on October 4, 1958 in Milwaukee to James and Mary (nee Pebly) Gerndt. Gloriann was an all state gymnast during high school, graduating from Menomonee Falls North in the class of 1976. On September 12, 1990,...

Feb 14, 2011

Donald E. Shaffer, 63, of the town of Lomira, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 14, 2011, at his home. He was born on November 22, 1947, in Avonmore, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Kenneth and Clara (Kunz) Shaffer, and on February 17, 1985, he was united in marriage to Kay Merkel. Donald served his country in the U....

Feb 14, 2011

Margaret L. Becker, 92, of Kewaskum, joined the love of her life, LeRoy, on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2011. She was born on September 4, 1918, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Frank and Hilda (Weddig) Gonnering, and on May 4, 1946, she was united in marriage to LeRoy H. Becker in West Bend. The couple farmed in...

Feb 12, 2011

Philippine Katherine DeCaluwe, nee Garbade, age 95, of Jackson, peacefully joined the love of her life, Earl DeCaluwe, on Saturday, February 12, 2011.

She was born on February 27, 1915 to the late George and Magdelena (nee Hassmer) Garbade. After graduating from West Bend High School in 1932, she went on to graduate from Mayville Normal School....

Feb 11, 2011

Eugene D. Sattler, age 82, of Farmington, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Emma Sattler (nee Krahl); his two step-sons; Mick and Alex Anic; his sister, Leona (Marvin) Wasserman; his brother, Dr. Marvin (Joyce) Sattler, and nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends....

Feb 10, 2011

Mark A. Mey, age 73, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk, due to complications of MDS.

Mark was born on April 7, 1937 in the family home in Newburg to the late Alfred and Alice (nee Gerlach) Mey. He attended West Bend High School...

Feb 6, 2011

Adeline K. "Addy" Wandrey, nee Kroll, age 99, of Slinger, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2011 at the Serenity Villa in Slinger.

She was born on December 16, 1911 in Breed, WI to Fred and Martha (nee Teske) Kroll. On June 8, 1935, Adeline was united in marriage to Wallace E. Wandrey in Milwaukee. Wallace preceded her...

Feb 5, 2011

God’s precious little child, Lennon Grace Trinity Rivera, two weeks old, passed from this earth to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 5, 2011. Leaving to cherish her memory include her parents, Ricardo and Melissa (Shadrick) Rivera of Random Lake; her siblings, Izaiah and Hunter Laprade, Taylor and Gabriella Rivera all at home; her maternal grandparents, David and Linda Shadrick...

Feb 4, 2011

Ruth M. Senn, of West Bend, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2011, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. Ruth celebrated her 98th birthday on December 19 and enjoyed the holidays with her family. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Kudek) Campbell, and on June 29, 1946, she was...

Feb 3, 2011

Marjorie M. "Margie" Kedinger, (nee Moll), passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2011 after a long struggle with heart disease and diabetes.

Born July 31, 1925 to her parents Frederick and Susan (nee Berres) Moll. She graduated from West Bend High School. In the years after graduating from high school she was employed by the government as...

Feb 2, 2011

Robert E. "Bob" Laetsch, age 82, of West Bend, found Eternal peace with God on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc.

He was born on July 8, 1928 in Milwaukee to the late Otto and Anna (nee Addicks) Laetsch. Bob was baptized as a child of God on August 18, 1928 and confirmed...

Feb 1, 2011

Jacqueline E. Kasten, nee Johnson, age 87, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

She was born on October 21, 1923 in Clintonville to the late John and Sophia (nee Hoag) Johnson. On October 9, 1943 Jacqueline was united in marriage to John Kasten in...

Jan 28, 2011

David W. Klug, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2011 at his apartment in Chicago.

David was born on March 10, 1965 in West Bend to LaVern and Shirley (nee Faber) Klug.  He attended St. John's Lutheran School, West Bend East High School, and UW-Milwaukee.  David was employed by ADP Account...

Jan 26, 2011

Todd A. Weisser, age 45, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of West Bend passed away Wednesday January 26, 2011.

He was born on October 31, 1965 in West Bend to Roland and Orgenia (nee Goehring) Weisser. Todd attended St. John's Grade School, and graduated from West Bend East High School in the class of 1984, where he...

Jan 25, 2011

Arlene M. Unferth, 85, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at Grancare Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac. She was born on June 4, 1925, in the town of Lomira, the daughter of the late Edwin and Lillie (Ott) Marquardt. Arlene was a 1943 graduate of Mayville High School and graduated from...

Jan 21, 2011

Leonard E. Vander Grinten Jr., 74, of the town of Lomira, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on March 21, 1936, in Milladore, the son of the late Leonard and Veronica (Hardina) Vander Grinten, and on April 8, 1961, he was united in marriage to Barbara Husslein in...

Jan 20, 2011

Paul E. Hoeft Sr., 89, of Crooked Lake, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. He was born on November 30, 1921, in the town of Scott, the son of the late Ernst and Gesiene (Stoehr) Hoeft, and Paul served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. On...

Jan 20, 2011

Bernard H. Kohler, age 75, of the town of Trenton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

He was born on September 14, 1935 in West Bend to the late Raymond and Emily (nee Schmidt) Kohler. On September 5, 1970 Bernie was united in marriage to Susan Polzin...

Jan 20, 2011

Lyra M. Battistine, 77, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2011, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on March 20, 1933 in the town of LeRoy, the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Scheberl) Gassner, and on January 28, 1956, she was united in marriage to Nazarius “Reno” Battistine at St....

Jan 19, 2011

Louis Geidel of North Port, FL, formerly of Missouri, passed away, Wednesday, January 19, 2011.

He was born on January 27, 1929 in Parkston, SD to Fredrick and Alma Geidel. Louis was a United States Veteran, having served in the Air Force.

He is survived by his son, Bryan (Janet) Geidel of Chicago, IL; daughter-in-law,...