Local Obituaries

Michael Mcbride
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...
Harry Kissinger
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...
Dennis M. Herrald
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...

Jane Roecker
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...

Foster "Jack" Phillips
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...

Emma Eileen Phelan
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...

June L. Beseke
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...

Mildred Wilkens
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...
Richard Fisher
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...
Mabel Degner
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...
Nancy L. Mccambridge
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...
Irene Schlefke
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...

Robert C. Hicken
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...
Almyra Dean
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...
Michael Tousey
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.
...Harvey Techtman
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...

Earl Conley
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...
Virgil H. Hackbarth
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...

Laverne A. Kleinke
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...

Naomi Lorraine Mcgovern
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...