Obituaries

May 24, 2018

Clinton D. Bratten, 27, of Omro found peace on Thursday, May 24, 2018.

He was born on September 16, 1990 to his parents Dawn Bratten and Scott Bratten. Clinton graduated from West Bend and worked as a landscaper. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping. Clinton liked racing and loved making people laugh. He always was willing to...

May 23, 2018

George M. Kirst, age 88 years, of Kewaskum found peace on May 23, 2018.

George was born on November 25, 1929 to Matthew and Veronica Kirst (Gasper).   On April 19, 1952 he was united in marriage to Rita M. Schommer in Port Washington.

George honorably served in the Army from 1948 – 1952, which included...

May 21, 2018

Ralph J. “Ralphie” Schmidt, 75, of Kewaskum, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa.

Ralph was born on December 12, 1942, in West Bend, the son of the late Emil and Margaret (Doll) Schmidt. On April 4, 1970, Ralph was united in marriage to Joyce Goeden at Holy Angels Catholic...

May 19, 2018

Brooke A. Rumbuc, 19, of Mayville, found peace on Saturday, May 19, 2018.

Brooke was born on August 8, 1998, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Scott Rumbuc and Kim Batterman. Brooke was a graduate of Mayville High School and was very proud that she received her diploma and excelled in her CNA course at Agnesian...

May 17, 2018

Everett W. Strehmel Jr., 64, of Allenton was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 17, 2018

He was born on February 22, 1954 to the late Everett and Hilda (nee Muehlius) Strehmel Sr. Everett worked as a truck driver for many years as well as drove school bus. On July 26, 1997 he...

May 15, 2018

Dorene M. Condon (nee Werner), 80, of West Bend found on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Samaritan Heath Center in West Bend.

She was born on January 14, 1938 to the late Oscar and Hilda (nee Manske) Werner in West Bend. Dorene grew up on the family farm near Waubeka and she attended High School in...

May 15, 2018

Laverne E. Gruendeman (nee Moldenhauer), 89, of Markesan found peace on Tuesdays, May 15, 2018 at the Markesan Resident Home.

She was born on August 28, 1928 to the late Elmer and Meta (nee Backhaus) Moldenhauer in New Fane, WI. She graduated from Kewaskum High School and later went on to cosmetology school in Milwaukee. On July...

May 14, 2018

Anne M. Panzer, 83, went to her eternal home with the presence of family on May 14, 2018.

Anne was born in New York, NY on March 22, 1935 to her parents Paul and Anna Hallmann. She met the love of her life, Eugene Panzer at her cousin’s house in Connecticut, while Eugene was on...

May 13, 2018

Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandpa, cousin, and friend, Harold L. King, 77, peacefully entered God’s Kingdom on May 13, 2018.  Harold, known to all as ‘Harry’, was born on June 10, 1940 in McHenry, IL to Leo & Mae King.   Harry was the oldest of three siblings who learned about the value of hard work, family, faith, and...

May 10, 2018

Patrick A. Schwab, age 56 of Random Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, while watching Jeopardy, surrounded by his loving family.

Patrick was born on June 13th, 1961 in Hartford, WI to Rosemary (nee O'Brien) Schwab and the late William J. Schwab. Patrick was raised in the Random Lake/Batavia...

May 8, 2018

Wayne H. Dhein, age 73 of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

Wayne was born on October 24, 1944 in Hartford, WI to the late Harvey and Louise (nee Techtmann) Dhein.  Following his graduation from West Bend High School in 1962, Wayne worked for several years...

May 6, 2018

Ruth Krueger, 84, of the town of Auburn, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at The Cornerstone Assisted Living in West Bend, surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on May 12, 1933, in Cascade, the daughter of the late Edwin and Esther (Plautz) Breitzman. On May 2, 1953, she was united in...

May 2, 2018

Jean McLallen (Beduhn) Born March 26, 1933.  Mother, Sister and Grandmother passed on to her special garden on May 2, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald “Mac” McLallen of 57 years; her sister, Georgia Rynders; and brother, Kenneth Beduhn.

Jean had many hobbies and interests.  Some of her favorites were baking, crocheting, reading...

May 2, 2018

Carol Lynn Stubbs (nee Asch), 58, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born to Albert and Anna Asch on December 16, 1959 in Kentucky. On May 20, 1989, she married the love of her life, Randall Stubbs, and dedicated her life to educating students on the wonders...

Apr 28, 2018

Bernice H. Sterr (nee Burgert), 94, of Lomira, was called home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.

She was born on December 1, 1923, in Lomira, the daughter of the late Henry P. and Barbara (nee Miller) Burgert. On February 14, 1946 she was united...

Apr 27, 2018

Earl L. Flom, 84, of Fredonia found peace on April 27, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Earl was born on January 25, 1934 in Iron Mountain, MI to the late Oscar and Thelma Flom (nee Jones).  On August 6, 1960 he was united in marriage to Ida M. Jandrt at St. Joseph’s Catholic...

Apr 26, 2018

Joseph Gresser Sr., 83, passed away April 26th at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI. He was born in Minnesota to the late Christian and Carolyn.  Joe was united in marriage to Mary Ann Maloney in 1955.  Mary Ann preceded him in death in 1962.  On July 24, 1965 Joe was united in marriage to Carol A. Scholz at...

Apr 26, 2018

Althea S. Kempf, 87, of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her to meet her Lord in Heaven on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Adelaide Place in Fond du Lac, WI. She was born on January 21, 1931 in Sheboygan County, the daughter of the late Manvill and Elsa Schneider. After High School, Althea married...

Apr 24, 2018

Geraldine M. “Geri” Halle (nee Worthing), 82, of Lomira, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Grancare Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac.

She was born on March 10, 1936, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy Worthing (nee Bowser), and on November 24, 1954, she...

Apr 22, 2018

Darlene R. Gross, 89, of Beechwood, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood.

Darlene was born on July 25, 1928, in Lomira, the daughter of the late William and Frances (Schwartz) Kedinger. On November 11, 1950, she was united in marriage to Robert Gross at St. Mary’s Catholic Church...