Obituaries

Apr 8, 2009

Dixie Lee Laufenberg, (nee Richmond), age 73, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend.

She was born on January 16, 1936 in Eagle River to the late DeWayne and Garnetta (nee Benson) Richmond. On February 25, 1967 she was united in marriage to Gerald Laufenberg in Waukegan,...

Apr 7, 2009

Norbert N. Broecker, 87, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. He was born on October 13, 1921, in the town of Wayne, the son of the late Emil and Dorthea (Wehling) Broecker, and on October 17, 1942, he was united in marriage to Julia Miller at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic...

Apr 6, 2009

Doris E. Freehauf, nee Mattke, 83, of Rockford, IL, formerly of West Bend and Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2009 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.

She was born on May 31, 1925 in Milwaukee to the late Otto and Viola (nee Volkmann) Mattke. On October 19,1946 she was united in marriage to...

Apr 5, 2009

Gladys C. Ramel (nee Tackes), 88, of Kewaskum, passed away at her daughter’s home in the town of Fredonia on Sunday, April 5, 2009. She was born on February 21, 1921, in the town of Belgium, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Szuminski) Tackes and was baptized at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Dacada. On June 21, 1939,...

Apr 2, 2009

Marilyn A. Jung, 72, of the town of Kewaskum, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009, surrounded by her loving family at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on April 12, 1936, in the town of Farmington, the daughter of Lawrence H. and Marie (Uelmen) Laatsch, and on September 15, 1962, she was united in marriage to...

Apr 2, 2009

Helen A. Helmle, age 79, of Silver Lake, West Bend, found peace on April 2, 2009.

She was born on February 9, 1930 in Madison to the late Anton and Julia (nee Buchmaier) Helmle, and graduated from Edgewood High School in the class of 1948. She then attended Beautician School.

Helen was united in marriage...

Apr 1, 2009

Roy H. Krueger, 81, of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on November 2, 1927, in Suring, the son of the late Arnold and Emma (Jeske) Krueger, and on February 14, 1953, he was united in marriage to Harriet Luft at Salem United Methodist Church in Lomira....

Apr 1, 2009

Lavern L. Schmidbauer, 86, of Pewaukee, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Angels Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born on July 31, 1922, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Edward and Martha (Poppel) Nell, and on June 5, 1942, she was united in marriage to Donald Schmidbauer. Her husband preceded her in death in June 1976....

Mar 26, 2009

Elmer A. Kittel, 88, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2009, at Libby’s House Assisted Living in Plymouth. He was born on August 8, 1920, in Wausau, the son of the late John and Esther (Laabs) Kittel, on September 27, 1941, he was united in marriage to Jeanette L. Nelson. Jeanette preceded him in death...

Mar 26, 2009

Dr. William A. Nielsen, age 87 of West Bend, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Aurora Medical Center, Hartford.

He was born in West Bend on May 31, 1921 to C.I. and Florence (nee Schennum) Nielsen. Bill attended West Bend High School and graduated in the class of 1939. He attained the rank of Eagle...

Mar 25, 2009

Joanne J. Zautner, 64, of St. Michaels, was called home into the loving arms of Christ on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. She was born on November 9, 1944, in St. Michaels, the daughter of the late George and Frances (Staehler) Backhaus, and on September 30, 1963, she was united in marriage to James I. Zautner at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church...

Mar 24, 2009

Clemens H. “Clem” Birenbaum, 84, of West Bend, formerly of Fillmore, went home to his Father and beloved wife on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at Kathy Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born on April 3, 1924, in the town of Holland, the son of the late John and Susan (Feyereisen) Birenbaum. On December 11, 1976, he was united...

Mar 24, 2009

Marcella C. Donath, 95, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, at Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. She was born on September 1, 1913, in the town of Kewaskum, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Susan (Schlosser) Uelmen, and on October 6, 1934, she was united in marriage to Herbert Donath at St. Michael’s...

Mar 23, 2009

Jesus opened his arms to Lois M. O’Rourke of Lomira and called Lois to her heavenly home on, Monday, March 23, 2009, at the age of 90 years. There she was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Corney, her daughter, Nancy Jean, her parents Bill and Lydia (Fenner) Kindschuh, many other relatives and friends. Those who will miss her here...

Mar 20, 2009

Ruth E. Laubenstein, (nee Murray), age 80, of the town of Farmington, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2009 at the Cedar Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg.

She was born on November 18, 1928 on the family homestead in the town of Farmington to the late Roy and Rose (nee Stern) Murray. Ruth attended the...

Mar 19, 2009

Marjorie B. Degnitz, 84, of the town of Farmington, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2009, with her family at her side. She was born on August 16, 1924, in the town of Farmington, the daughter of the late Henry and Anatasia “Daisy” (Grieger) Laatsch, and on March 25, 1944, she was united in marriage to Merlin...

Mar 18, 2009

Malinda A. Garbisch (nee Oppermann), 95, of the town of Scott, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Plymouth Care Center in Plymouth. She was born on September 30, 1913, in Fond du Lac County, the daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Bartelt) Oppermann, and on June 12, 1932, she was united in marriage to Raymond Garbisch at...

Mar 14, 2009

Howard E. Proeber, age 78, of the Town of Wayne, passed away Saturday March 14, 2008 at Virginia Highlands Health & Rehabilitation Center in Germantown.

He was born on July 28, 1930 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Barton to the late Emil and Amanda (nee Klumb) Proeber. He attended a one room school...

Mar 11, 2009

Nancy C. Krueger, 66, of Kewaskum, was called home on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. She had been a patient at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born on July 15, 1942, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Lee and Goldine (Jankowsky) Wood, and on September 30, 1961, she was united in marriage to Ronald Krueger in Milwaukee....

Mar 10, 2009

Matthew J. Klein, age 83, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk.

He was born on August 28, 1925 in Barton to the late Mathias and Ethel (nee Wagner) Klein. Matthew attended St. Mary's grade school and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of...