Obituaries

Jan 16, 2008

Robert H. Kuester Sr., age 88, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

He was born on October 20, 1919 in West Bend to the late Herman and Lillian (nee Burckardt) Kuester. Bob was raised in downtown West Bend above his family's automobile repair business,...

Jan 12, 2008

Verna R. Ciriacks, nee Hage, 89, a member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, West Bend, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Kathy Hospice.

She was born October 2, 1918 in Alden, Illinois to the late William and Laura (nee Buettner) Hage. After her marriage to Lester "Pete" Ciriacks on December 30, 1945 at St. Paul's...

Jan 10, 2008

Tina M. Verran, nee Ruotsala, 33, of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2008.

She was born on October 7, 1974 in Lanse, Michigan and she married Craig Verran on July 13, 1995 in Port Washington. Tina had been employed at National Exchange Bank in Fond du Lac for seven years and recently began working at Chuck...

Jan 10, 2008

Dorothy Selina Diderrich (nee Bruss), Died peacefully in hospice on January 10, 2008 at the age of 91.

Born to Johannes and Selina (nee Beck) Bruss on April 11, 1916, Dorothy wed August George Kaufmann on September 5, 1936, who later died on February 21, 1940. During WWII, she proudly served on the local War Ration Board....

Jan 4, 2008

Pauline E. Schmidt, (nee Ewert), age 76, of West Bend, passed away Friday January 4, 2008, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport.

She was born on November 14, 1931 in the Town of Theresa, Dodge County, to the late Otto and Celia (nee Rady) Ewert. At an early age she moved to West Bend with her family. Pauline...

Jan 2, 2008

Alvin Julius Terlinden, age 81, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at the Kathy Hospice in the town of Polk. He was born on July 21, 1926 to the late Benjamin and Hedwig Terlinden. Alvin was a simple man and spent his life farming.

Alvin is survived by his three brothers, Arthur (Pearl)...

Jan 1, 2008

John R. Heid, age 87, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2008 at Cedar Bay East.

He was born on May 30, 1920 to the late Frank and Edna (nee Chase) Heid in Galena, IL. At a very young age John's family moved to West Bend where he attended grade school and eventually graduated...

Dec 31, 2007

Dr. Florizel F. Castro, 68, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007, at the Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa. He was born on February 17, 1939, in Lingayen, Philippines, the son of the late Luis and Felicisima (Fortich) Castro. Dr. Castro began practicing at the Sison Medical Clinic in Kewaskum in 1979. Later, he was a house physician at...

Dec 26, 2007

Lorraine H. Moore, (nee Strack), age 891/2, of Kohlsville, passed away Wednesday December 26, 2007, at Allis Care Center in West Allis.

She was born on April 12, 1918 on the family homestead farm in the Town of Scott, Sheboygan County, to the late Charles and Ethelda (nee Janke) Strack. She was baptized on May 5, 1918...

Dec 26, 2007

Laverne A. Katz, nee Harju, 70, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

She was born on September 16, 1937 in Duluth, Minnesota, to the late Elmer and Elina (nee Waisanen) Harju. She was united in marriage to Daniel Katz on June 24, 1961 in Ashland.

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Dec 26, 2007

Rose "Rosie" Schairer, age 53, of West Bend, found eternal peace on Wednesday, December 26, 2007.

She was born on November 19, 1954 in Hartford to the late John and Iremina (nee Linden) Schairer Sr. Rose graduated from Slinger High School in 1972 and began working for the West Bend Company. She was currently employed by Simplicity....

Dec 25, 2007

Charlotte L. Ramel, 86, of the town of Scott, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend, where she had been a resident for the last 2 ½ years. She was born on December 16, 1921, in the town of Farmington, the daughter of the late Oscar and Alvina...

Dec 21, 2007

Ronald J. Tratnik, 61, of West Bend, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 at his residence.

He was born on Feb. 12, 1946 in Milwaukee to the late Albert and Marie (nee Mesarich) Tratnik. He owned and operated Tratnik Tax Service in Milwaukee where he worked as a tax accountant and senior financial advisor for many years....

Dec 17, 2007

Alexander H. “Alex” Laubach, 89, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2007, at SynergyHealth St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on August 2, 1918, in the town of Auburn, the son of the late Nicholas and Elsie (Laatsch) Laubach, and on September 4, 1943, he was united in marriage to Claudia Beisbier at...

Dec 15, 2007

Minnie M. Justman, (nee Oelhafen), age 96, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2007 at Kathy Hospice after a short illness.

She was born on August 24, 1911 in the Town of Addison to the late Louis and Ella (nee Krahn) Oelhafen. Minnie was baptized on September 10, 1911 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church...

Dec 14, 2007

Pearl H. Knox (nee Bowers), age 87, of West Bend, passed away Friday December 14, 2007 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee after a short illness.

She was born in Marion on May 20, 1920 to the late Frank and Helen (nee Kopitzke) Bowers. After completing high school, Pearl attended the University of Wisconsin, earning a...

Dec 14, 2007

Rose A. Bartel, nee Sparacio, 83, of West Bend, passed away Friday, December 14, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend.

She was born on April 22, 1924 in Milwaukee to the late Nicholo and Filippa (nee Canzoneri) Sparacio. She was united in marriage to Edward Bartel on April 24, 1948 in Milwaukee.

Dec 11, 2007

Barbara K. Schmidt, 60, of Kewaskum, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1947, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of the late August “Augie” and Beulah (Schaub) Koch, and on March 23, 1968, she was united in marriage to Lee Schmidt at Peace United Church of Christ...

Dec 10, 2007

Arlie J. Dailey, age 76, of West Bend, was born into eternal life on Monday December 10, 2007, at his residence.

He was born on January 23, 1931 in Rhinelander to the late Arlie J. and Dora (nee Richardson) Dailey Sr. Arlie left high school early to enlist as a Marine during Korea. After his discharge, Arlie...

Dec 9, 2007

Sylvia C. Burke, 89, of the town of Scott, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2007 at the Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. She was born on August 13, 1918, in the town of Osceola, the daughter of the late Otto and Erma (Wittenberg) Schmidt. She attended grade school in Armstrong and on October 31, 1942, she was united in...