Local Obituaries
Lorraine A. Wegner
Sep 6, 2007
Lorraine A. Wegner, (nee Habeck), age 89, of West Bend, passed away Thursday September 6, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on September 10, 1917 in Kewaskum to the late Adolph and Olga (nee Schultz) Habeck. Lorraine graduated from Kewaskum High School in the class of 1937, and on November 24,...
Marion P. Mitchell
Sep 6, 2007
Marion P. Mitchell, 88, of Kewaskum, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2007, at Villa Loretto Nursing Home in Mt. Calvary with her daughters at her side. She was born on November 4, 1918, in Lena, the daughter of the late John and Pearl (Drolette) Kinziger and on June 3, 1941, she was united in marriage to C. Ernest “Ernie”...

Timothy J. Krochalk
Sep 6, 2007
Timothy J. Krochalk, 32, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of West Bend, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007.
He is survived by his parents, David and Carole (nee Brisch) Krochalk of West Bend, two brothers, Christopher (Jennifer) Krochalk of Milwaukee, and Andrew (Lillian) Krochalk of Jersey City, New Jersey, numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
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Michael G. Kaul
Sep 3, 2007
Michael G. Kaul, age 56 of West Bend, passed away Monday September 3, 2007 at his residence.
He was born on March 19, 1951 in Watertown to the late Leonard and Helen (nee Koehler) Kaul. He lived with his family on a farm north of Ixonia, and graduated from Oconomowoc High School in the class of 1969....
Lucy A. Bauman
Sep 3, 2007
Lucy A. Bauman, 93, of Random Lake, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2007, at Beach Health Care Center in Sheboygan. She was born on March 22, 1914, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia (Kaminski) Chmielewski and on September 11, 1937, she was united in marriage to Arthur E. Bauman in Milwaukee. Her husband preceded her...

Milton "Milt" Bunke
Aug 31, 2007
Milton E. "Milt" Bunke, age 69, died peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, August 31, 2007.
He was born on February 18, 1938 in West Bend to the late Ernie and Rose (nee Bruessel) Bunke. Milt was united in marriage to Rita Schaefer on April 19, 1958 at Sacred Heart...
Ronald August Scheerer
Aug 22, 2007
Ronald A. Scheerer, age 73, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at St. Joseph's Hospital in the town of Polk.
Ron was born on August 27, 1933 in Milwaukee to the late August and Hazel (nee Schmidt) Scheerer. He was united in marriage to Nancy Walther on June 3, 1954 in Milwaukee. She...
Rev. Frederick P. Bretsch
Aug 19, 2007
Rev. Frederick P. Bretsch passed away Sunday, August 19, 2007 at age of 71 years.
He was born December 21, 1935 in Milwaukee to the late Elmer and Paula (nee Grob) Bretsch. He was united in marriage to Karel Ketterer on December 20, 1958 in Milwaukee.
Fred graduated from Mission House College (now Lakeland College)...
Richard J. Tuchscherer
Aug 18, 2007
Richard J. Tuchscherer, 80, of West Bend, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center, West Bend.
He was born on July 24, 1927 in Milwaukee to Alex and Helen (nee Dreblow) Tuchscherer. During WWII he served in the U.S. Marine Corp in the Pacific being stationed in China, Okinawa, and Guam. On June...
Johanna H. "Oma" Schaarschmidt
Aug 17, 2007
Johanna H. "Oma" Schaarschmidt, nee Heissner, age 95, of West Bend, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born on June 6, 1912 in Bierstadt, Germany, and sailed to the United States at the age of 18. Johanna lived with her aunt and uncle in Milwaukee until she was united in...

Robert "Bob" Raether
Aug 17, 2007
Robert "Bob" Raether, 57, of West Bend, passed away Friday, August 17, 2007 at St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee.
He was born on August 10, 1950 in West Bend to Lester and Ruth (nee Mauer) Raether. After being with the love of his life, Michelle LaVanway, for 13 years they were united in marriage on December 16,...
Jerome "Jerry" Jansen
Aug 14, 2007
Jerome "Jerry" Jansen, 84, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend.
He was born on November 20, 1922 in West Bend to the late Peter and Veronica (nee Thoma) Jansen. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theater under General Patton. After returning from the war,...
Luthera "Lou" Wagner
Aug 13, 2007
Luthera "Lou" Wagner, (nee Harris), age 90, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend.
She was born on July 23, 1917 in Montrose, S.D. to the late Claire and Lizetta (nee Rosser) Harris. Following her high school graduation, Lou was employed as a waitress. She was...
Lois Harriet Schedler
Aug 13, 2007
Lois H. Schedler, nee Sinclair, age 96, of West Bend, passed away Monday August 13, 2007 at Synergy Health St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend.
She was born on March 16, 1911 in Hunts Point, NY to the late Walter and Enid (nee Kerr) Sinclair. Lois was united in marriage to Clayton Schedler in August of 1928 in...
Roger L. Streese
Aug 10, 2007
Roger L. Streese, age 63, of West Bend, passed away Friday August 10, 2007 as a result of injuries sustained in an airplane accident.
He was born on May 17, 1944 in Hartford to the late Louis and Lillian (nee Messer) Streese. Roger graduated from Hartford High School in the class of 1962, after which he joined...

Johanna Gavin
Aug 8, 2007
Johanna Gavin, nee Schmidt, age 73, of West Bend, passed away Wednesday August 8, 2007 at the Samaritan Health Center.
She was born on November 15, 1933 in Nuremberg, Germany to the late Leonard and Betty Schmidt, and was united in marriage to George Gavin, who was stationed in Germany as part of the U.S. Army, on...
Esther A. Shirley
Aug 7, 2007
Esther A. Shirley, nee Wickert, age 85, of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at SynergyHealth St. Joseph's Hospital.
She was born on August 24, 1921 on the homestead farm on Little Cedar Lake to the late Frank and Ida (nee Hetzel) Wickert, and was united in marriage to Aubrey "Bammie" Shirley on December 4,...

Brenda L. Singer
Aug 6, 2007
Brenda L. Singer, 44, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2007, at her home. She was born on September 18, 1962, in Milwaukee, the daughter of late Donald and Lola (Matuszczak) Tappa, and on September 18, 1982, she was united in marriage to Karl Singer. Survivors include her husband, Karl; three children, Adam Hernandez of Oshkosh, Steven Singer...

Arthur O. Puestow Jr
Aug 6, 2007
Arthur O. Puestow Jr., age 72, of the Town of Barton, passed away Monday August 6, 2007 at Ivy Manor in Jackson.
He was born on April 15, 1935 on the family farm in the Town of Barton to the late Arthur R. and Edna (nee Wickert) Puestow Sr.
Arthur attended West Bend Schools, and...
Esther M. Behrends
Aug 5, 2007
Esther M. Behrends, nee Roell, age 87, of West Bend, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center.
She was born on November 28, 1919 in Granville to the late Alvin and Olga (nee Jobs) Roell, and was united in marriage to Richard E. Behrends on June 18, 1942 at...