Obituaries

Mar 29, 2007

Anne Rita Wickland, nee Stoffel, 51, of West Bend, found peace on March 29, 2007 at Kathy Hospice, after a courageous eight year battle with cancer.

She was born on August 18, 1955 in West Bend to Teresa and Mathias Stoffel. Anne attended Holy Angels Grade School, where in 2nd grade she decided that she wanted to...

Mar 27, 2007

Loraine L. Tepper, (nee Nitz), age 83, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday March 27, 2007 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.

She was born on June 8, 1923 in Milwaukee to the late Paul and Alma (nee Winkleman) Nitz and was united in marriage to LeRoy Tepper on February 10, 1947 in Milwaukee....

Mar 27, 2007

Mathias A. Garman, age 80, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

He was born on February 23, 1927 in Balta, ND and was united in marriage to Loretta Fahn on October 30, 1950 in Balta, ND. They lived in several different areas of the country before...

Mar 26, 2007

Beatrice E. Hofherr, nee Senkbeil, 94, of West Bend, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend.

She was born on February 10, 1912 in Milwaukee to the late Fred and Emily (nee Begerow) Senkbeil. She married Earl Hofherr on September 14, 1958 in Milwaukee. The couple lived in Milwaukee...

Mar 25, 2007

Leona H. Beilke, (nee Hoepner), age 88, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2007 at the Mayville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mayville.

She was born on June 20, 1918, in Theresa, to the late John and Alma (nee Wagner) Hoepner. Leona was united in marriage to Gerhardt Beilke on September 5, 1939 in...

Mar 22, 2007

Mary Gallmann, nee Kenney, age 59, of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2007. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 24, at 10:00 am in Sunny Side Cemetery in Menomonee Falls.

Mar 21, 2007

Esther E. Frohmann, 86, of Kewaskum, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. She was born on November 2, 1920, in Fredonia, the daughter of the late Emil and Clara (Steinke) Grosklaus, and on June 22, 1946, she was united in marriage to Edwin J. Frohmann at St. Paul’s United Church of...

Mar 18, 2007

Dolores M. Kleinke, 80, of Kewaskum, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2007, at SynergyHealth St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. She was born on April 29, 1926, in New Fane, the daughter of the late Walter and Norma (Kumrow) Heberer, and on October 27, 1945, she was united in marriage, for 61 years, to Marvin Clarence Gustav...

Mar 18, 2007

Nancy Josephine Grunke, nee Novak, age 74, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.

She was born on March 2, 1933 in Milwaukee to the late Vincent and Rose (nee Potrykus) Novak. Nancy attended South Division High School in Milwaukee. Following high school she began working...

Mar 15, 2007

Quentin I. Wilcox, 86, of West Bend, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2007 at Autumn Oaks in Slinger.

He was born on July 28, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ira and Kathrine (nee Steffan) Wilcox. He graduated from high school in Chicago in 1938. He then attended the Illinois Institute of Technology, graduating in 1942...

Mar 15, 2007

Bradley C. Matthies, 28, of Beechwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 15, 2007, at SynergyHealth St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on January 6, 1979, in West Bend, the son of Richard and Christine (Zwick) Matthies. Bradley proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy for four years on the USS George Philip...

Mar 12, 2007

Tracy Lynn Merkel, (nee Kesselring), age 39, of West Bend, was granted her eternal rest on Monday, March 12, 2007 unexpectedly.

Tracy was born on October 18, 1967, in West Bend, to Daniel and Monica (nee Russell) Kesselring. She attended Germantown High School and was in the class of 1987. Following high school Tracy became a graphic...

Mar 11, 2007

Armand P. “Wimpy” Mertz, 88, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2007 at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport. He was born on June 12, 1918, in the town of Wayne, the son of the late Armand and Alma (Menger) Mertz, Sr. and on June 3, 1944, he was united in marriage to Marian Flueckinger at the...

Mar 8, 2007

Cyril N. “Cy” Wietor, 84, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk. He was born on January 11, 1923, in the town of Wayne, the son of the late Frank and Minnie (Serwe) Wietor, and on October 1, 1947, he was united in marriage to Marie Hanrahan...

Mar 5, 2007

Virginia A. “Ginny” Oppermann, 82, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007, at Cedar Lake Health Care Center in the town of West Bend. She was born on August 3, 1924 in the town of Scott, the daughter of the late Arthur and Martha (Hintz) Staege, and on October 2, 1943, she was united in marriage to Armin...

Mar 4, 2007

Judy A. Schoenfeldt (formerly Judy A. Meinburg), 51, of West Bend, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007 at her residence.

She was born on April 5, 1955 in Waukesha to the late Harold and Orlean (nee Mittag) Schoenfeldt. Judy was employed at Cousins Subs for 20 years, retiring as Director of Corporate Operations. While working full-time, raising...

Mar 3, 2007

Paul K. "Butch" Stier, 80, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.

He was born on June 17, 1926 in West Bend to the late Francis and Nettie (nee Tuskey) Stier. Butch graduated from West Bend High School in 1944 and then served in the U.S. Army in...

Mar 3, 2007

Marjorie M. Lynn, nee Rilling, 88, of West Bend, was lovingly welcomed into Heaven by her eternal soul mate, Willard on Saturday, March 3, 2007

She was born on April 3, 1918 in West Bend to the late George and Alvina (nee Rosenthal) Rilling. On June 10, 1939 she was united in marriage to Willard E. Lynn...

Mar 3, 2007

Merle "Ruth Goetsch, nee McClellan, 88, of Saukville, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon

Ruth was born April 12, 1918 to the late Matthew and Mythia (nee Donaldson) McClellan. Her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, were the most important part of her life.

She is survived by...

Mar 2, 2007

John B. "Ike" Ibeme, Jr., age 9, of West Bend, went home to heaven with the angels on Friday, March 2, 2007 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

He was born on March 1, 1998 in West Bend, to John and Jodine (nee Paulson) Ibeme, Sr. Ike was currently in the 3rd grade, attending Kewaskum...