Obituaries

Jan 31, 2010

Ruth L. Raether (nee Maurer), age 83, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport.

She was born on September 19, 1926 in West Bend to the late Carl and Mathilda (nee Marx) Maurer. On June 10, 1948, Ruth was united in marriage to Lester Raether. Lester preceded her in death...

Jan 30, 2010

Fred DelaCruz, 68, of the town of Rubicon, formerly of Jackson, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2010 at his residence.

He was born May 31, 1941 in Germany to the late Rufino and Marie (nee Hamburger) DelaCruz. He married Mary Lou Handel on June 10, 1972 in Santa Barbara, CA. Mary Lou passed away March 26, 2001....

Jan 28, 2010

Michael D. McBride, age 43, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his residence.

He was born on March 12, 1966 in West Bend to Roy and Janet (nee Klumb) McBride.

Michael attended West Bend High School and graduated in the class of 1984. He went on to earn an Associates Degree...

Jan 27, 2010

Harry H. Kissinger, age 72, of West Bend and Slinger, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

He was born on June 8, 1937 in West Bend to the late Harry Peter and Mary (nee Schleining) Kissinger. Harry attended West Bend High School and graduated in the class of 1955. He...

Jan 26, 2010

Jane B. Roecker, (nee Greig), age 82, of the Town of Barton, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 2, 1928 in Iron River, MI to the late Charles and Ella (nee Bomaster) Greig. On September 17, 1947, Jane was united in marriage to Edwin...

Jan 26, 2010

Dennis M. "Denny" Herrald, age 68, passed away surrounded by friends and family on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend.

Dennis was born to Elston and Lucille (nee Hilleman) Herrald (both from Iowa), on July 23, 1941, in Los Angeles, CA. He moved around quite a bit as a young child while...

Jan 22, 2010

Phillips, Foster "Jack" Age 77, of Menomonee Falls, passed away Fri, Jan 22, 2010. He was born on April 13, 1932 in Milwaukee to the late Foster J. and Lois (nee Cady) Phillips. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patricia (nee Dieringer) Phillips; four children, Cheri Weissman, Don...

Jan 21, 2010

Eileen Phelan, (nee Witham), age 82, of West Bend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Kathy Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Eileen was born on January 7th, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Raymond and Mary (nee Hale) Witham. Eileen was united in marriage to...

Jan 20, 2010

Mildred M. Wilkens, (nee Eisentraut), age 94, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Samaritan Health Care Center in West Bend.

She was born on June 3, 1914 in Kewaskum to the late Theodore and Ella (nee Aurig) Eisentraut. On September 4, 1945, Mildred was united in marriage to Henry Wilkens. Henry preceded her...

Jan 20, 2010

June L. Beseke(grandma)

Found peace after a dreadful fall on Jan. 20, 2010 at the age of 96. Wife of the late Howard, son of the late Robert, and brother of William Ericcson. Beloved grandmother of Pamela (Robert) Denow and Robert (Amy) Beseke. Further survived by 3 great-grandchildren, Tyler, William, and Samantha. Also survived by former daughter-in-law...

Jan 19, 2010

Richard E. Fisher, age 86, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on January 16, 1924 in Beloit to the late Ernest and Emily Fisher. On June 1, 1944, Richard was united in marriage to Elizabeth "Babe" Winders in Fort Dodge, IA. Together they moved...

Jan 19, 2010

Mabel P. Degner, (nee Joedike), age 91, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum.

She was born on February 2, 1918 on the family homestead farm in the town of Trenton to the late Louis and Clara (nee Ziegler) Joedike. Mabel graduated from West Bend High School in the...

Jan 17, 2010

Nancy L. McCambridge, 70, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born on December 5, 1939, in Lincoln County, the daughter of the late Edwin and Eva (Kloth) Frank. Nancy was a caring, unselfish, and generous wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and...

Jan 14, 2010

Irene I. Schlefke, (nee Freund), age 86, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Tri-Manor in West Bend.

She was born on October 16, 1923 in St. Peter in Fond du Lac County to the late Louis and Alma (nee Steffen) Freund. On April 29, 1942, Irene was united in marriage to Arthur Schlefke...

Jan 13, 2010

Robert C. Hicken, 61, of Beechwood, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on March 15, 1948, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Carroll and Mathilda (Heincke) Hicken. Robert was employed by the West Bend Company in West Bend for 33 years and was a member...

Jan 12, 2010

Almyra E. Dean, (nee Timm), age 96, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Clearview Home in Delafield.

She was born on March 26, 1913 in Milwaukee to the late Fred and Elsie (nee Krueger) Timm. On November 30, 1933 Myra was united in marriage to Harry Dean in Milwaukee. Harry preceded her in...

Jan 12, 2010

Michael L. Tousey, age 46, West Bend, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010.

He was born on March 6, 1963 in Fond du Lac to Leo and Barbara (nee McCullen) Tousey. Michael served his country in the U.S. Army during the early 80's and later became the owner and operator of PM Cleaners in West Bend.

Jan 11, 2010

Harvey W. Techtman, age 92, of West Bend, passed away Monday January 11, 2010 at his home.

He was born on July 9, 1917 in the Town of Barton to the late William and Esther (nee Landvatter) and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1935. He then went on to complete his courses...

Jan 9, 2010

Earl Leroy Conley, age 82, of West Bend, has passed into his eternal life on Saturday, January 9, 2010.

He was born July 17, 1927 in the township of Crandon, Wisconsin to the late Edward and Grace (Ison) Conley. Earl grew up in Forest County. After his high school graduation in 1945 he joined the Navy working...

Jan 7, 2010

Virgil H. Hackbarth, 78, of St. Michaels, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was born on February 9, 1931, in Beaver Dam, the son of the late Herbert and Clara (Thom) Hackbarth, and on July 15, 1977, he was united in marriage to Mary Reuter Braun at St. Michael’s Catholic...