Obituaries

Aug 4, 2009

James E. Schmitt, 76, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Lomira, died Tuesday, August 4, 2009. He was born July 13, 1933, in St. Kilian, the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Strobel) Schmitt, and on June 19, 1954, he was united in marriage to Marian E. Weninger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lomira. She preceded him in death...

Aug 2, 2009

Kimberly A. Olson of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009, at the age of 34 years, with her family at her side. She was the beloved daughter of Ronald and the late Virginia (nee Rouse) Olson; the loving significant other of Kelly Land; a dear sister of Edwin and Richard Olson, Michelle (Howard) Silver and the late...

Jul 31, 2009

Martin "Marty" Reisner, age 78, of West Bend, formerly of New Britain and Chester Connecticut, passed away Friday July 31, 2009 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after a long illness.

He was born on July 16, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York. Marty graduated from grade school in Brooklyn, and in New Britain High School in 1949. He...

Jul 31, 2009

Infant twin sons, Colton James and Cody William Agee passed away on Friday, July 31, 2009 at Wheaton Franciscan St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee.

Colton and Cody are survived by their parents, Timothy Agee and Emily Nerbun-Agee; maternal grandmother, Delores Nerbun of Milwaukee; maternal grandfather, William (Mary Sumner-Nerbun) Nerbun of Cudahy; paternal grandparents, James (Judy) Agee of...

Jul 29, 2009

Emilie Zulick, (nee Klees) age 83, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was born on December 31, 1925 in Hop Bottom, PA to the late Kristian and Elisabeth (nee Sheffler) Klees. After high school Emilie went on to become a Registered Nurse earning...

Jul 28, 2009

James Robert Schneider, age 51, of Lomira, lost his courageous battle with Leukemia on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Jim was born on July 17, 1958 in West Bend to Dr. Donald and Janice (Behnke) Schneider. He attended West Bend East High School and graduated in 1976....

Jul 28, 2009

Burnette V. Klein, (nee Kirchner), age 86, of the Town of Wayne, passed away Tuesday July 28, 2009 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

She was born on March 25, 1923 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Wayne to the late Arthur and Anita (nee Klumb) Kirchner. Burnette graduated from West Bend High...

Jul 13, 2009

Ruth H. Muckerheide, (nee Hatzung) age 81, of West Bend, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009 at Kathy Hospice.

She was born on August 16, 1927 on the family farm in the town of Addison to the late Louis and Anna Hatzung. Ruth graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1945. She married Leroy...

Jul 12, 2009

Hortensia W. “Tannie” Lau, 92, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. She was born on May 25, 1917, in the town of Lomira, the daughter of the late Harvey and Louisa (Schwartz) Weigand and on October 14, 1939, she was united in marriage to...

Jul 9, 2009

Patricia "Pat" Miller (Nee Bruendl), age 62, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Froedtert Hospital.

Pat was born on February 10, 1947 to Alvin and Angeline (Nee Tadych) Bruendl in West Bend. She graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1965. Pat was...

Jul 5, 2009

Arthur Otto "Sandy" Minz, Jr., age 56, of Kiel, formerly of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009.

He was born on January 7, 1953 to the late Arthur and Yvonne (nee Langlais) Minz, Sr.

Art graduated from West Bend West High School in the class of 1971. He was a well known...

Jul 1, 2009

Josephine "Josie" or "Jo" Ott (Nee Rosenheimer), age 97, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Cedar Lake Home Campus, West Bend.

She was born in her home in Slinger on June 26, 1912 to the late Alexander and Helen (Nee Mohr) Rosenheimer.

Survivors include her children, Mary (Kenneth) Dwire of Lakeville, MN, Robert...

Jun 28, 2009

Richard Stefanovic, 83, of St. Michaels, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. He was born on April 3, 1926, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Fabian and Mary (Havranek) Stefanovic, and on July 7, 1951, he was united in marriage to Elaine Gedig at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in...

Jun 26, 2009

Madeline F. Zehren, 81, of St. Kilian, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on November 30, 1927, in St. Kilian, the daughter of the late Kilian and Mary (German) Ruplinger, and on April 30, 1946, she was united in marriage to Leo A. Zehren...

Jun 25, 2009

It is with honor and grace that we remember the life of Lorraine Anna (Schwamb) Schilter, who entered into peace on June 25, 2009. She was 85 years old. Timelessly beautiful and cheerfully spunky, her smile and wink were the essence of her personality.

When asked what brought her solace during her final days, she responded "my...

Jun 23, 2009

Russell O. Zirbel, age 84, of West Bend passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Riverway Place in West Bend.

He was born on March 30, 1925 on the family farm in the Town of Herman to the late Raymond and Amelia (nee Priest) Zirbel. Russell attended Mayville High School and went on to serve his country...

Jun 23, 2009

Violet R. Groth (nee Klumb), age 98, of West Bend passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on April 18, 1911 in Rockfield, to the late Albert and Elsie (nee Lambrecht) Klumb. On June 10, 1933, Violet was united in marriage to Harold Groth at Christ Evangelical...

Jun 23, 2009

Mae G. Koch, 61, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa. She was born on September 13, 1947, in West Bend, the daughter of Sylvester “Rusty” and Doris (Stern) Schladweiler, and on May 17, 1969, she was united in marriage to Terry Koch at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West...

Jun 13, 2009

Mary T. Schaub, 84, of Long Lake, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport, with her husband and family at her side. She was born on September 19, 1924, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Lansky) Slesar, and on October 8, 1949, she was united in marriage to Homer Schaub at...

Jun 11, 2009

Raymond F. Sartler, age 83, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation in West Bend.

He was born on April 19, 1926 in Milwaukee to the late Felix and Matilda (nee Homan) Sartler. Ray honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On October...