Obituaries

Dec 6, 2009

Patricia A. Van Assche, 74, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. She was born on March 23, 1935, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Loys and Elizabeth (Evan) Marsh, and she was a member of the Red Hat Society. Those Patricia leaves behind to cherish...

Dec 6, 2009

Lucille L. Nischke, 92, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on October 31, 1917, in Saskatchewan, Canada, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Catherine (Rubin) Schommer, and on September 28, 1936, she was united in marriage to Harold Nischke at St....

Dec 3, 2009

Harold J. Seefeldt, 82, of New Fane, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 9, 1927, in Kewaskum, the son of the late August and Emma (Klumb) Seefeldt, and on June 13, 1953, he was united in marriage to Iris Falk at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cascade....

Nov 28, 2009

Florence R. Lange, (nee Scharmer), age 84, of West Bend, passed away Saturday November 28, 2009 at The Kathy Hospice, West Bend.

She was born on June 30, 1925 in Milwaukee to the late George and Elizabeth (nee Asen) Scharmer, and was united in marriage to Horst "Dusty" Lange on February 20, 1948 in Milwaukee. After their...

Nov 27, 2009

Albert D. Skinner, age 88, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 31, 1921 in Ladysmith to the late Allison and Harriet (nee Woodbury) Skinner. Albert served his country during WWII by enlisting in the United States Army. He was united in marriage...

Nov 26, 2009

George F. Donahue, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at his home in Kewaskum.

He was born on November 26, 1931 in Brunswick, ME to the late Herbert and Mattie (nee Bowers) Donahue. George graduated from Brunswick High School. Little did he know that during his High School years, his life would forever be influenced...

Nov 25, 2009

Adeline (nee Volm) Weis, 81, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. Adeline was born on June 7, 1928, in Kewaskum, the daughter of the late William and Agnes (Kohler) Volm. She attended Holy Trinity Grade School and worked at Enger Kress and the West Bend Company for many...

Nov 22, 2009

Roland C. Thomas, age 90, of West Bend, passed away Sunday November 22, 2009 at his home

He was born on February 13, 1919 in Plymouth to the late Herman and Marie (nee Sasse) Thomas. On October 12, 1950, Roland was united in marriage to Heidi Heidemann at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Louis Corners, WI.

Nov 21, 2009

Our beloved wife and mom, Cheryl Giffin, passed away Saturday, November 21 at her home in Kewaskum. She was born on April 14, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of LaVerne and Naomi Hensen. On December 19, 1970, she was united in marriage to Doug Giffin. Cheryl loved her Harley stuff and gardening, and was known to have watched “Mamma...

Nov 21, 2009

Arthur A. E. “Art” Buss, 85, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira. He was born on October 23, 1924, in Fond du Lac County, the son of the late Arthur W. and Elsie (Koch) Buss, and Art attended school in Kewaskum. On May 11, 1946, he was united...

Nov 16, 2009

Clyde W. Werner, Sr., 67, of Lomira, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009 in Fort Atkinson. He was born on June 18, 1942, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Sylvester and Evelyn (Knoth) Werner, and in June 1968 he married Ann Marie Modlin. His marriage to Ann Marie ended in divorce and on October 12, 1985, he married...

Nov 12, 2009

Kurstin M. Reeves, age 15, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009.

She was born on January 29, 1994 in Milwaukee to Bobbi Jo Brent and Ernest Reeves III. Kurstin was currently a sophomore at West Bend West High School.

There are not enough words to describe her. Kurstin was pure hearted, kind...

Nov 11, 2009

Donald A. “Don” Rasbornik, 76, of the town of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. He was born on October 5, 1933, in Milwaukee, the son of the late John and Mary (Andrajnia) Rasbornik, and on November 8, 1951, he was united in marriage to Audrey Heckel in Milwaukee. Don was employed by the Milwaukee Public School...

Nov 5, 2009

Jamie L. McKeever, 25, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 5, 2009. She was born on August 14, 1984, in Plymouth, the daughter of Tania (Krautkramer) McKeever. Those Jamie leaves behind to cherish her memory include her mother, Tania McKeever of the town of Scott; her brother, Jason McKeever of West Bend; her two daughters, Kelli Jo and...

Nov 5, 2009

Marion A. “Mae” Fellenz, 83, of Beechwood, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in the town of Plymouth. She was born on February 16, 1926, in the town of Scott, the daughter of the late Fred and Adelia (Staege) Hintz, and on July 10, 1948, she was united in marriage to Lynes Fellenz...

Nov 2, 2009

Tia H. Cheney, age 26, of West Bend, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee in Mequon.

She was born May 12, 1983 in Lewiston, Michigan to Brian and Christine (nee Ball) Cheney.

Tia lived in Lewiston until the age of 9. She attended Lewiston Elementary School with her...

Oct 28, 2009

Rita M. Lenz, nee Kircher, age 73, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at her home in West Bend.

She was born on May 22, 1936 in Barton to the late Frank and Marie (nee Mitter) Kircher. On February 11, 1956 Rita married Oscar "Chuck" Lenz at St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Chuck preceded her in...

Oct 26, 2009

Frances Mae Zier, (nee Faber) age 82, of West Bend, passed away at home on Monday, October 26, 2009.

She was born on October 25, 1927 in West Bend to the late John and Emma (Nee Remmel) Faber. In September of 1968, Frances was united in marriage to Robert Zier at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church in...

Oct 22, 2009

Lois J. Pick, (nee Johnson) age 91, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

She was born on September 10, 1918 in Newark, NJ. Lois attended Maplewood High School in South Orange, NJ, and graduated with a B.A. Degree in Journalism from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL....

Oct 20, 2009

In Loving Memory of Kathy L. Van Altena, age 39, of West Bend, who passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009.

She was born on September 13, 1970 in Milwaukee to James and Gloria (nee Wiedmeyer) Van Altena. Kathy was raised in Richfield and graduated from Hartford Union High School in the class of 1988. She worked...