Obituaries

Jan 18, 2019

Daniel “Danny” Frank Droese, 71, of West Bend, WI passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the town of Polk.

Daniel was born on February 1, 1947, in Menomonee Falls, WI, the son of Clemence Droese and Hazel Droese Weidmeyer (nee Kissling). Daniel worked hard all of his life and worked as...

Jan 18, 2019

Nancy A. Gillitzer (nee Herden), 71, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 18, 2019.

She was born on April 12, 1947 to the late Joseph and Leone (nee Peck) Herden in Milwaukee WI. On February 14, 1970 she was united in marriage to Martin Joseph Gillitzer at Our Lady...

Jan 18, 2019

Arthur F. Falk, 93, of West Bend died peacefully on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Cedar Community in West Bend.

He was born on June 27, 1925 to the late William and Sylvia (nee Johnson) Falk in Shawano County WI. Arthur graduated from Mattoon grade school and high school in 1943 and then graduated from the University...

Jan 17, 2019

Brian L. Ciriacks, 71, of West Bend, WI, formerly of Hartford and the Town of Rome, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019, surrounded by family.

Brian was born on June 11, 1947 in West Bend, WI to the late Elmer and Rita (nee Klein) Ciriacks. Brian graduated from Slinger High School in 1965. He honorably served...

Jan 16, 2019

Ward W. Ciriacks, 78, of West Bend WI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

He was born on March 9, 1940 in Milwaukee WI. Ward graduated from West Bend High School in 1957. On August 18, 1962 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Hebard at St. John’s Lutheran Church in West Bend, where they...

Jan 13, 2019

Marjorie B. “Marge” Zuehlke, 87, of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at Hope Senior Living in Lomira.

Marge was born on August 16, 1931, in Theresa, the daughter of the late Paul and Orintha (nee Pribnow) Dirks. On August 3, 1952, she was united in marriage to Kermit Zuehlke at St. Peter...

Jan 12, 2019

Eiko Olson (nee Morinaga) 82, of Lomira found peace on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

She was born on March 19, 1936 to the late Taroichi and Nobuko(nee Shindo) Morinaga in Korea. She united in marriage to Goodwin F. Olson in Sapporo, Japan on February 18, 1959 and later moved to Stanwood, Washington. In following her passion of...

Jan 8, 2019

Andrea A. “Andi” Pintens, 65, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

Andi was born on April 12, 1953, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Albert and Carol (nee Klemens) Dirkx.  At the age of eight she moved from Milwaukee to Harrison, Wisconsin where she grew up on a dairy...

Jan 7, 2019

Paul Hans Bruenn, age 90 years, of Ashford was called home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on June 15, 1928 in Pomerania, Germany to Johann and Rosalie Bruenn  (Kupcheck).  He was united in marriage to Hanna Doering on August 17, 1963 at Immanuel...

Jan 2, 2019

Elmer W. Belger, age 84 years, of Boltonville was called home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Elmer was born on February 20, 1934 in Sheboygan to Frederick and Lillian Belger (Meilahn).  He was united in marriage to the late Marian Kral on June 28, 1958...

2019

Cecile M. “Ceil” Newman, 83, of Hartford, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at The Waterford in Hartford.

Cecile was born on October 11, 1935, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late George and Helen (nee Vanderbloomer) Leygraf. On January 7, 1956, she was united in marriage to Ronald Newman in Milwaukee. Ronald preceded...

Dec 31, 2018

Zachary Michael “Zach” Emery, age 24 years, of Las Vegas, NV; formerly of Hartford, WI was called home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2018.

Zach was born on May 18, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the son of Michele (Hellmer) Kobel and James Emery.

Zach graduated from Hartford Union High School...

Dec 31, 2018

Mark E. Talkington, 59, of West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 31, 2018.

He was born on January 27, 1959 to Donald and Verla (nee Weeks) Talkington in Alton, Illinois. On October 27, 1990 he was united in marriage to Ramana Hughes in Indiana. He worked for UIC, Inc. in...

Dec 31, 2018

Franklyn W. Fischer, 99, of Mayville, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, at the Christian Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waupun.

Franklyn was born on April 14, 1919, the son of the late Frank and Freida (nee Luehring) Fischer. On October 24, 1944, he was united in marriage to Helen Serwe. Helen preceded Franklyn...

Dec 31, 2018

Genevieve “Gen” Sophia Luedtke (nee Kehrmeyer), 93, of Lomira, formerly of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, at Hope Health & Rehab in Lomira. She was born on May 7, 1925, to the late Alvin and Rose (nee Gindt) Kehrmeyer in Le Roy, WI. On November 20, 1943, she was united in marriage to Merlin Luedtke at...

Dec 30, 2018

Thomas J. “Tom” Scharschmidt Sr., of Lomira, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lomira. Tom was born on February 20, 1943, in Fond du Lac, the son of the late Anthony Sr. and Margaret (nee Klingbyle) Scharschmidt. Tom was a self-employed worker as well as enjoyed farming.

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Dec 30, 2018

Eli H. Stoller, 76, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 30, 2018. He was born in Port Washington on July 10, 1942 the son of the late Eli and Amelia Stoller (nee Weasler). He retired from Russel T. Gillman (SKF) as a Maintenance Foreman.  Eli enjoyed trapshooting, Bowling, and shooting pool.

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Dec 30, 2018

Kenneth “Ken” Engel, age 90 years, formerly of Milwaukee and West Bend was called home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2018 at Village at the Falls Retirement Community in Menomonee Falls surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on May 15, 1928 in Milwaukee to Roman and Bertha Engel (Hoefer).  He was united...

Dec 30, 2018

Diane June (Otto) Sleger, 85, went to Heaven on December 30, 2018 after a year of medical challenges.  Born on July 3, 1933, she was the oldest child of Harry and Mabel (Grosskopf) Otto of rural Gresham, WI.  Diane was married 65 years to Edward J. Sleger, Jr., a math and physics teacher at Kewaskum High School, whom she...

Dec 30, 2018

David D. Jones, age 92, of West Bend, WI, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at The Cottages at Cedar Run.

David was born on June 10, 1926 in Taylorville, IL to the late William and Mary (nee Dougherty) Jones.  He graduated from Taylorville High School in June of 1944...