Obituaries

Aug 9, 2008

Paul T. Watzlawick, age 89, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.

He was born on May 12, 1919 in Belvidere, IL to the late John and Elsie (nee Bremmer) Watzlawick. During WWII he served his country as a surgical Tech for the United...

Aug 6, 2008

Alice A. Laubenstein, (nee Tews), age 92, of Leona, formerly of Kewaskum, was called home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at the Aspirus Hospital of Wausau.

She was born on December 19, 1915 in Cedarburg to the late Theodore and Alida (nee Klueber) Tews. Alice was united in marriage to Harold Laubenstein...

Aug 3, 2008

Robert L. Maertz, age 80, of West Bend, passed away Sunday August 3, 2008, at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on August 3, 1928 in Milwaukee to the late Peter and Katherine (nee Lamping) Maertz, and graduated from West Division High School in the class of 1946.

Shortly after high school Bob...

Aug 3, 2008

Dorothy Wells, nee Hopson, age 91, of Jackson, WI passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend, WI

She was born on October 2, 1916 in Old Forge, NY to the late Raymond and Francis (nee Nettleton) Hopson. Dorothy held a masters degree in Art and Home Economics. She was united in marriage...

Aug 1, 2008

Leland E. Schaub, 81, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2008, at his home. He was born on March 12, 1927, in the town of Wayne, the son of the late Melvin and Elsie (Dobke) Schaub and was raised on the family homestead, Dar-Lee Acres. The farm has been in the Schaub family for 150...

Jul 31, 2008

Amanda Clara Rathjen, 98, of Randolph, formerly of Kewaskum, went home to be with our heavenly father on Thursday, July 31, 2008. She was born on November 18, 1909, in Fremont, the daughter of the late Fred and Helena (Fritz) Henschel, and on May 10, 1931, she was united in marriage to Otto Rathjen. Her husband preceded her in death...

Jul 27, 2008

Stanley O. Nettum, age 86, of West Bend, passed away Sunday July 27, 2008 at the Hartford Aurora Medical Complex.

He was born on April 14, 1922 in Edgerton to the late Oliver and Martha (nee Rockney) Nettum, and moved at an early age with his family to Ft. Atkinson. After graduating from high school in Ft....

Jul 25, 2008

Rose M. Backhaus, 69, of the town of Scott, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2008, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was born on March 2, 1939, in Sheboygan, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Kirsten) Ernst, and on May 16, 1959, she was united in marriage to Harold Backhaus at St. Michael’s Catholic Church...

Jul 23, 2008

Walter E. Seideman, age 75, of Oklahoma City, OK died unexpectedly on July 23, 2008.

He was born January 21, 1933 to Raymond and Clara Seideman in Newburg Wisconsin. Walter grew up on the family dairy farm with nine siblings where he helped with farming and developed his strong work ethic. He later served his country as...

Jul 21, 2008

Edward "Ed" Gregoire, 68, of West Bend, passed away Monday, July 21, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on October 22, 1939 in Cohoes, NY to the late Edward and Anita Gregoire. He was united in marriage to Donna Daane on July 22, 1967 at Jerusalem Presbyterian Church in Wales, WI.

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Jul 21, 2008

Dale G. Hart, age 77, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2008 at the Life Care Hospital in Pewaukee.

He was born on February 3, 1931 in Allenton to Edward and Sylvia (nee Mueller) Hart. Following high school Dale enlisted in the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War. Upon...

Jul 20, 2008

Theodore "Ted" Fonfara, 92, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2008 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

He was born on November 2, 1915 in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Walter and Mary (nee Suzek) Fonfara. He married Eunice Beville on February 22, 1941 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Eunice passed away...

Jul 18, 2008

Kenneth M. Troedel, 63, of Green Bay, formerly of West Bend, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Green Bay.

He was born on January 20, 1944 in West Bend to the late Howard and Ruby (nee Cook) Troedel. Ken graduated from West Bend High School in 1962. He then worked as...

Jul 17, 2008

Marion E. Stark, nee Huth, 86, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, July 17 at the Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

She was born on December 8, 1921 in Milwaukee to the late Raymond and Minna (nee Grinsel) Huth. She was united in marriage to John R. Stark on January 19, 1946 at Messiah...

Jul 13, 2008

Theodore J. Rogge, 83, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.

He was born on December 17, 1924 in the town of Jackson to the late John and Emma (nee Quade) Rogge. He graduated from West Bend High School and then worked at West Bend Electric Motors. Most...

Jul 11, 2008

Helen T. Schoofs, 91, of Kewaskum, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2008, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on November 12, 1916, in Prairie du Chien, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Poladna) Mezera, and on September 8, 1943, she was united in marriage to Joseph Weinert at...

Jul 8, 2008

Walter S. Miecielica, age 81, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at The Wisconsin Heart Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

He was born on May 17, 1927 in Montague, Massachusetts to the late Walter and Victoria (nee Galek) Miecielica. Following high school Walter served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy...

Jul 5, 2008

Lorena C. Kell, (nee Zimmel), age 99, of West Bend, passed away Saturday July 5, 2008 at the Samaritan Health Center.

She was born on January 4, 1909 in the Town of Wayne to the late Herman and Louisa (nee Hoepner) Zimmel, and was united in marriage to John Kell on September 9, 1929 at Zion Ev....

Jul 1, 2008

Ann V. Wolf, (nee Klink), age 87, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday July 1, 2008 at her home at River Way Place.

She was born on August 30, 1920 in Dodge County to the late Quirin and Anna (nee Roethle) Klink. Ann was united in marriage to Gordon Kircher on April 12, 1947. He preceded her...

Jun 30, 2008

Shirley G. Hegelund, (nee Nell), age 81, of West Bend, passed away Monday June 30, 2008, at her home, with her family at her side.

She was born on November 12, 1926 in Milwaukee, to the late Emil and Erna (nee Jens) Nell, and graduated from Rufus King High School in the class of 1945. On July...