Obituaries

Jan 6, 2010

LaVerne A. Kleinke, nee Harter, 89, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on December 4, 1920 in the town of Scott to the late Charles and Ida (nee Hintz) Harter. On June 3, 1939, LaVerne was united in marriage to Fredrick "Fritz" Kleinke...

Jan 5, 2010

Naomi Lorraine McGovern, age 93, of Cedar Ridge in West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Naomi was born on June 30, 1916 to the late William & Elsie Graham in Chicago, IL. She attended school in Chicago and graduated from Metropolitan Business School in Chicago. Naomi...

Jan 4, 2010

Robert F. Denneau, 73, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2010, at his home. He was born on March 8, 1936, in Oconto, the son of the late I. Leonard and Lillian (Behnke) Denneau, and on October 29, 1960, he was united in marriage to LaVerne Hayes at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Oconto. Robert proudly served his...

Jan 1, 2010

Dorothy Mae Glorioso, (nee Chartrand), age 91, of West Bend, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on November 21, 1918 in Sault Ste Marie, MI to the late Damase and Maud (nee Morley) Chartrand, and was united in marriage to Anthony "Tony" Glorioso on November 21, 1938...

Dec 31, 2009

Janet L. Meyer, age 67, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend.

She was born on July 16, 1942 in Sheboygan to the late Leonard C. and Sylvia (nee Simon) Meyer. Janet was a graduate of Port Washington High School, class of 1960, and eventually settled in...

Dec 31, 2009

Joseph Sekeres Sr., age 85, of the Town of Farmington, passed away Thursday December 31, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 7, 1924 in Milwaukee to the late John and Rose (nee Stark) Sekeres. He attended Pulaski High School in Milwaukee and then enlisted in the United States Marine...

Dec 29, 2009

Dorothy L. Gasner, nee Donath, age 81, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center in Sheboygan.

She was born January 9, 1928 on the family homestead farm in the town of Farmington to the late Clarence and Linda (nee Hansmann) Donath. On April 26, 1947, Dorothy was united in marriage to Frank...

Dec 29, 2009

M. Caroline Jacobs (nee von Kaenel) age 84, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at the Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Bend with loving family by her side.

She was born on June 11, 1925 in Savannah, MO to the late Frederick and Dora (nee Mahood) von Kaenel. Caroline attended Savannah High School in...

Dec 29, 2009

Marian Bartelt (nee Kauppila), age 79, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

She was born on April 20, 1930 in Milwaukee to the late Hugh and Della (nee Andert) Kauppila. On February 8, 1969 Marian was united in marriage to Gerald Bartelt at Peace Lutheran Church in...

Dec 21, 2009

Malinda M. Kudek, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on April 28, 1924, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Bernhardt and Malinda (Bassil) Schmidt, and on October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Clemence Kudek at St. Lucas...

Dec 21, 2009

Kati Lynn Hammen, age 21, of Fredonia, passed away of an unexpected tragedy due to a prescription drug overdose on Monday, December 21, 2009 at her residence.

Kati was born on April 12, 1988 in West Bend to Larry and Karen (nee Alexander) Hammen. She attended school in Random Lake and graduated from Random Lake High School...

Dec 20, 2009

Norman R. “Normie” Dogs, 73, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at Beechwood Rest Home of natural causes after battling Alzheimer’s disease for the past seven years. He was born on August 11, 1936, in Mayville, the son of the late Peter and Evelyn (Giese) Dogs, and on September 16, 1961, he was united in marriage...

Dec 16, 2009

Alice A. Zemlicka, nee Cook, age 100, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Bend.

She was born on February 25, 1909 in Grygla, Minnesota to the late Charles and Annie (nee Olson) Cook. On May 25, 1936, Alice was united in marriage to Merral Zemlicka. Merral preceded her...

Dec 15, 2009

Robert J. Pint, "Half Pint", age 64, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at his residence.

He was born on September 28, 1945 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Margaret (nee Treiber) Pint. Robert attended Washington High School and graduated in the class of 1963. Robert served our country honorably by enlisting in the U.S....

Dec 15, 2009

Margaret M. “Marge” Blank, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. She passed away peacefully at her home in Fond du Lac. She was born on September 12, 1917, in Hartland, the daughter of the late Edward M. and Ada O. (Cowles) Crouch, and on May 22, 1937, she was united in marriage...

Dec 13, 2009

Karen F. Theusch, 63, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa. She was born on April 5, 1946, in West Bend, the daughter of the late Alex and Vanelda (Herman) Krell, and on July 20, 1968, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Theusch at Holy Angels Catholic...

Dec 12, 2009

Mary A. Dreher-Lecher, 72, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at her home. She was born on August 27, 1937, in the town of Farmington, the daughter of the late John and Agatha (Wiedmeyer) Breit. On June 23, 1956, she married Merlin “Red” Dreher and later married John Lecher on March 17, 1984. John preceded...

Dec 9, 2009

Florence M. Hefter, 84, of the town of Byron, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at her home. She was born on April 6, 1925, in Barton, the daughter of the late Hubert and Alma (Staehler) Van Beek, and on May 2, 1950, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Hefter at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...

Dec 8, 2009

Hugh E. “Mick” Rutherford III, 60, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 12, 1948, in Milwaukee, the son of Hugh E. and MaryAnn (Seelow) Rutherford, Jr. and on September 25, 1971, he was united in marriage to Diane Mettel in Milwaukee. Mick...

Dec 8, 2009

Leon G. Thull, 56, of the town of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at his home. He was born on June 25, 1953, in West Bend, the son of Norbert and Marylin (Heilmann) Thull. Leon was the current owner and operator of Dairymen’s Corner in Campbellsport providing service to area farmers for 20 years. Leon became...