Local Obituaries
Alice M. Bishop
Jun 12, 2010
Alice M. Bishop, 90, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Lomira, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac. She was born on February 20, 1920, in Lomira, the daughter of the late William and Magdalen (Schnurr) Beitz, and on February 13, 1954, she was united in marriage to Cornelius J. Bishop...

Vivian L. Raybern
Jun 10, 2010
Vivian Lee Raybern, (nee Grothe), age 86, of West Bend, passed away, Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.
She was born on September 21, 1923 to the late Dewey and Amy (nee Parsons) Grothe in Eldorado, WI. On September 21, 1944, she was united in marriage to James...
Beverly Schmidt
Jun 9, 2010
Beverly A. Schmidt, nee Riekkoff, age 76, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.
She was born on July 15, 1933 in Milwaukee to the late George and Myrtle (nee White) Riekkoff. On May 12, 1951, Beverly was united in marriage to Richard Schmidt at Memorial Ev. Lutheran Church in Milwaukee....

Eve "Evonne" Silvia
Jun 9, 2010
Eve "Evonne" Silvia, age 64 of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.
She was born on June 21, 1945 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts to Edward and Bertha (nee LaValle) Silvia.
Eve's faith was very important to her....
Richard J. "Rick" Boden
Jun 8, 2010
Richard J. “Rick” Boden, 77, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls. He was born on February 25, 1933, in West Bend, the son of the late Matthias and Hilda (Peters) Boden, and on September 17, 1955, he was united in marriage to Lorraine Westerman at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in...
Gilbert G. Bruss
Jun 7, 2010
Gilbert G. Bruss, 82, of West Bend, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at the Hartford Aurora Medical Center.
He was born September 14, 1927 in Calumet County to the late Arthur and Blandina (nee Rathke) Bruss. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948 in Korea. Gil was united in marriage to Lauraine C....
Mae "Mary" Catherine Fay
Jun 7, 2010
Mae “Mary” Catherine Fay, 85, of Boltonville, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2010, at her home. She was born on May 12, 1925, in the town of Farmington, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (McKee) Riley, and on February 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Thomas Francis Fay at St. John of God Catholic Church...
Roy "Andy" Anderson
Jun 6, 2010
Roy "Andy" Anderson, age 80, of Jackson formerly of West Bend, was called home Sunday, June 6, 2010 to be with his Lord.
He was the youngest of six children, born on December 19, 1929 to the late Oscar and Teckla Marie (nee Johnson) Anderson in Manistique, MI. Andy moved to West Bend as a young man....
Helen Gessner
Jun 5, 2010
Helen B. Gessner, (nee Brodzeller), age 80, of Kewaskum, passed away, Saturday, June 5, 2010 at The Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
She was born on July 22, 1929 to the late Joseph and Regina (nee Feucht) Brodzeller in Theresa. Helen attended St. Michael's Elementary School, graduated from West Bend High School in the class...
John Petts
Jun 4, 2010
John P. Petts, age 67, of West Bend, passed away, Friday, June 4, 2010 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.
He was born on January 20, 1943 to the late George and Christine (nee Thomas) Petts in Eagle River. Following his High School graduation, John enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably in the...

Alice J. Polachowski
Jun 4, 2010
Alice J. Polachowski, nee Misiewicz, 91, of St. Francis, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend.
She was born September 9, 1918 in Milwaukee to the late Martin and Mary (nee Rolinski) Misiewicz. Alice graduated from St. Pulaski High School in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to Erwin...
Cory E. Rutherford
Jun 4, 2010
Cory E. Rutherford, 20, of the town of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 4, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on February 22, 1990, in Fond du Lac County, the son of Hugh E. “Mick” and Diane (Mettel) Rutherford, III, and had recently completed electrician classes at Moraine Park Technical College...

Marvin J. Husar
Jun 3, 2010
Marvin "Marv" J. Husar, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the Town of Polk.
He was born in Gillett to the late Charles and Mayme (nee Sladky) Husar. Marvin served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II. Upon discharge from the Army, he attended the...
Maurice F. "Maurie" Struebing
May 29, 2010
Maurice F. “Maurie” Struebing, 71, of Kewaskum, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on June 17, 1938, in the town of Ashford, the son of the late Elmer and Ludmilla (Mathieu) Struebing, and on August 13, 1960, he was united in marriage to Audrey Amerling at Holy...

Beverly Stone
May 29, 2010
Beverly J. Stone, age 78, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Kathy Hospice.
She was born on December 12, 1931 in LaCrosse to the late Albert and Elizabeth (nee Grosch) Stone.
Beverly is survived by her special friend, Mary Cantrall; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In...
Marilyn K. Hefter
May 22, 2010
Marilyn K. Hefter, nee Lamp, 53, of Fillmore, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa after a courageous 20 year battle with systemic lupus.
She was born September 24, 1956 in West Bend to the late Andrew and Elaine (nee Ciriacks) Lamp. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1974. She was employed...
Marjorie Cox
May 15, 2010
Marjorie J. Cox, (nee Burdick), age 83, of West Bend, was received into the hands of the Lord on Saturday, May 15, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 5, 1927 to the late Encil and Martha (nee Pehmoeller) Burdick in Milwaukee. At a young age, Marjorie moved with her family to Kaukauna...
Marian B. Ours
May 15, 2010
Marian B. Ours, 83, of North Fond du Lac, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the Fond du Lac County Health Care Center in Fond du Lac. She was born on August 28, 1926, in Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Gustav and Augusta (Albrect) Knoelke, and she married Wallace Tolonen. On October 26, 1974, she was united...

Joseph H. Lapiene
May 14, 2010
Joseph H. LaPiene, age 80, of West Bend, formerly of Cedarburg and Two Rivers, passed away with his loving family by his side on Friday, May 14, 2010 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.
Joe was born on October 15, 1929 to the late Esther Slavinski and John LaPiene in New Haven, Connecticut. He...
Corina Alvarez
May 7, 2010
Corina Alvarez (nee Rodriguez), 53, of Lomira, formerly of Arlington, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family following a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 4, 1956, in Carrizo Springs, Texas, the daughter of Andres and Manuela (Maldonado) Rodriguez, and on May 10, 1980, she was united in...