Donald Kurtz
Nov 20, 2013
Donald A. Kurtz, 82 of West Bend, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital following a four year battle with lung cancer. He was born on August 5, 1931 to the late Albert and Hattie (nee Lamphear) Kurtz in Horicon, WI. Donald graduated as Salutatorian of the Horicon High School Class...
Thomas Sancomb
Nov 20, 2013
Thomas P. Sancomb, 78, of the town of Trenton, passed away on November 20, 2013 at Cedar Lake Home. He was born on June 9, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Mabel (nee Porath) Sancomb. He was a Portfolio Manager for BC Ziegler & Co. before retirement. He married Carole (nee Bakke) on Aug.31, 1957. He is survived by...
Sarah Krcil
Nov 20, 2013
Luella Sarah Krcil (nee Richardson) passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the age of 90 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Leo, son Gerald, and daughter-in-law Marge. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Raymond Niemi
Nov 18, 2013
Raymond "Ray" G. Niemi, age 83 years, of Jackson, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 at Jackson Crossings. Ray was born on March 3, 1930 in Michigan to Matt and Lydeia (nee Pajala) Niemi. He served in the US Army from 1951-1953 in the Korean Conflict. Ray married Olinda (nee Bruemmer) on August 18, 1984. He loved sports, both live...
Ruth Altschaefl
Nov 18, 2013
Ruth Ann Altschaefl (nee Brugger) entered eternal life at her home with her loving husband at her side on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the age of 77 years. Ruth was born on November 13, 1936 in West Bend to George and Olive (nee Schneider) Brugger. She married Joseph Altschaefl on September 10, 1955 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Ruth...
Arthur Washick
Nov 13, 2013
Arthur 'Art' A. Washick, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at The Kathy Hospice. He was born on December 1, 1937 to Arthur and Lillian (nee Geminden). Art graduated from West Bend High School Class of '56 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1960. He married Rosemary L. (nee Hanke) on October 13, 1962...
Betty Freese
Nov 13, 2013
Betty J. Freese of Cullman, Alabama (formerly of Cedarburg, WI) passed away at home on Wednesday November 13 after a brief illness. She was born in New Castle, PA to Sara (Artz) and Fredrick Dangle. On July 23, 1949 she married John (Skinny) Freese. Following their marriage they moved to Wisconsin. Betty was a founding member of Faith Lutheran Church...
Roderick Backey
Nov 12, 2013
Roderick "Rod" M. Backey, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the age of 76 years. Rod was born on August 16, 1937 in Sheboygan to Roderick, Sr. and Carol (nee Cook) Backey. He was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1955. Rod went on to attend both Marquette University and Milwaukee School of Engineering. Rod...
Harry Petrie
Nov 7, 2013
Petrie, Harry E., 97, passed away on Thur., Nov. 7, 2013. He was a WWII Army Air Force veteran. Harry and his sister-in-law, Clara Kilbourn owned and operated Jaeger Pontiac Dealership in Milwaukee. He is survived by his loving son, Ronald (Sandra) Petrie. No formal services will be held.
Sara Bazelak
Nov 7, 2013
Sara "Sandy" J. Bazelak (nee Jannetto), age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on March 2, 1927 to the late Sam and Mary (nee Sirna). She was a volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospital for over ten years. Sandy loved knitting and crocheting. Above all, she enjoyed spending...
Forrest Deitsch
Nov 5, 2013
Forrest "Gene" E. Deitsch, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. He was born on August 26, 1923 in Celina, Ohio to the late Henry and Rachel (nee Runkel) Deitsch. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Gene married Clara (nee Whetstone) on January 15, 1955 in Michigan. He retired from Wisconsin Paperboard Company. Gene...
Frank Derer
Nov 3, 2013
Frank J. Derer passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2013 at the age of 87 years. Frank was born on February 6, 1926 in Madison to Marcus and Frances (nee Undras) Derer. He married the love of his life, Alice Harrison, on September 4, 1948 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Madison. Frank proudly served his country as a veteran...
Raymond Mayer
Nov 2, 2013
MAYER, Raymond M. Age 78. Found peace Sat., Nov. 2, 2013 surrounded by his family. Survived by children Gregory and Cynthia (Ronald) Gresbach and six grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and dear friends. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Janet, parents, and three brothers. Mass of Christian Burial at 2PM on Wed., Nov. 6th at St. Boniface Catholic...
Henry Herther
Nov 2, 2013
Henry "Hank" W. Herther passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the age of 83 years. Hank was born on February 26, 1930 to Henry and Frieda (nee Krueger) Herther. Hank is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis (nee Beger); son Jeffrey (Linnette); and grandsons Tyler and Brennen (Amanda). He is further survived by his brother Kenneth...
Ralph Apazeller
Nov 1, 2013
APAZELLER, Ralph J. Age 81. Passed away Fri., Nov. 1, 2013. Survived by wife of 56 years, Anita (nee Dumke); children Mark (Sharon) and Kay (Dan) Gilbert; grandchildren Stacy, Kyle, Ashley, Colin, and Jake. Further survived by other relatives and dear friends. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30PM on Tues., Nov. 5th at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 1025...
John Neumann
Oct 31, 2013
John M. Neumann, age 93 years of West Bend, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab. John was born on October 19, 1920 to John and Pauline (nee Kunkel) in Chicago, IL. He married the late Martha (nee Richter) on December 22, 1946 in Chicago. John was a radio operator in the Army Air Corps,...
Vernon Schultz
Oct 31, 2013
Vernon A. Schultz, age 84, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013. He was born on August 14, 1929 to the late Baldwin and Ella (nee Jaeger). He married Marcella (nee Voigt) on August 25, 1951 in Richmond, Virginia. He served in the Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean Conflict. Vernon worked various jobs throughout his life, retiring from The...
Alma Marsells
Oct 30, 2013
Alma Elizabeth "Bunny" Marsells, of West Bend, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at the age of 86 years. Alma was born in Kingsport, TN on April 29, 1927, the daughter of the late Almer and Effie Hilton. Survived by loving brother Richard (Nancy) Hilton. Alma was an amazing woman with an unsurpassed zeal for...
Sean Held
Oct 30, 2013
Sean Matthew Held, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. He was born on May 1, 1975 to Ronald Held and Judith E. Schall-Held. Sean enjoyed helping people and took pride in his accomplishments. He had a degree in Tool & Die Manufacturing from MPTC. He spent many years working in several area industries. Sean took pleasure...
Donald Zimmermann
Oct 29, 2013
Donald "Mutz" Lester Zimmermann, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. He was born on August 2, 1926 in Milwaukee to the late Henry and Wanda Katherina Wilhemenia (nee Baumann). He worked as a carpenter for Gable Roof School, Nordale Reality, Harris K Evans-Harnishfiger Homes, and Century Estates, Bayside. He also built 30 homes at 57th and Silver...
