Obituaries

Mr. Dane Earl Baake

Mr. Dane Earl Baake

Jul 12, 2016

Dane was born on December 17, 1990 and left his earthly body at 20:23 on July 12, 2016 due to an accidental drug overdose. Dane passed away surrounded by love, music and prayer. He passed very quickly which showed how ready he was to be released and surround everyone in spirit. While Dane had in the past struggled with substances,...

Mr. Erwin Goering

Mr. Erwin Goering

Jul 11, 2016

Erwin Goering “Opa”, age 89, of Union Grove, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016 at All Saints – Racine. Erwin was born in Altalexandrovka, Ukraine, a German community on May 4, 1927, son of late Adolf and Olga (nee: Holz) Goering. In 1943 Erwin moved to Schwabisch Hall, Germany and completed an apprenticeship for cabinet making. In 1955, Erwin immigrated...

Mr. James "Jimmer" Schmidt

Mr. James "Jimmer" Schmidt

Jul 1, 2016

Schmidt, James Michael “Jimmer”, age 49, died due to a farm accident on his family’s farm on Friday July 1st, 2016. He was born in Burlington on November 15, 1966, the son of William James “W. James” (Jim) and Pamila Schmidt. He worked his entire life on the family farm doing what he loved to do the most, farming. Jimmer...

Shirley May Rock

Shirley May Rock

Jun 23, 2016

Rock, Shirley May (nee: Hammelev) age 80, of Waterford, passed away with her loving family by her side June 23, 2016. Shirley was born in Kenosha, WI on August 05, 1935 to Russell and Hilda (nee: Romahn) Hammelev. After completing high school at Mary D. Bradford in Kenosha she met Harold Wallace Rock. Shirley and Harold were married in Kenosha,...

Mrs. Frances Thomas

Mrs. Frances Thomas

Jun 22, 2016

Thomas, Frances J., age 99, of the village of Rochester, passed away with her loving family by her side on June 22, 2016 at Waterford Senior Living. Frances was born to Anton and Anna (nee. Mense) Troha on May 12, 1917 in Savanah, IL. She spent her early life in Savanah and after graduating high school married James E. Thomas...

Mr. Bernard Joseph Stark

Mr. Bernard Joseph Stark

Jun 18, 2016

"If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever." –The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Bernard J. “Bernie” Stark, 81, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Bernie was born in Waterford on May 3, 1935, to Bernard “Ben” and Catherine “Kate” (nee: Schnedecker) Stark, and thus began his...

Richard Fred Weber, Jr

Richard Fred Weber, Jr

Jun 15, 2016

Weber, Richard Fred Jr. “Rick”, age 61, of Mukwonago, passed away June 15, 2016 in Milwaukee with his loving wife and family by his side. Rick was born in Cincinnati, OH on December 27, 1954 to Richard and Helen (nee. Hogeback) Weber. Rick married the love of his life Kimberly Carl on June 9, 2016 in Milwaukee. He was a...

Robert Ernest Funk

Robert Ernest Funk

Jun 13, 2016

Funk, Robert E., passed away on June 13, 2016 at the age of 92. Robert was born in Caledonia, WI on June 21, 1923 to Ernest and Marion (nee. Geisner) Funk. He graduated from Racine County Ag School in Rochester in 1942. He then joined the Marine Corps and served 3 years overseas in the South Pacific during World War...

Mrs. Anna Marie Binning

Mrs. Anna Marie Binning

Jun 11, 2016

Annamarie "Becka" Binning, age 95, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Annamarie was born on May 8, 1921 to the late Gabriel and Ragna (Krogstad) Fries in Windlake, WI. She attended and graduated from Waterford Union High School. Annamarie continued her...

Mrs. Joyce E Hartley

Mrs. Joyce E Hartley

Jun 10, 2016

Hartley, Joyce E., age 78, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Friday June 10, 2016 at Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove. She was born in Flint, MI the daughter of Erwin and Matie (nee. Roe) Greuling. She was a graduate of the Flint area high school and went on to earn an associate degree at Baker Business College....

Mr. Ronald Westerdahl

Mr. Ronald Westerdahl

Jun 9, 2016

Westerdahl, Ronald,”Ron” age 79, of Bruce, WI (formerly of Waterford) passed away after a short battle with cancer on June 9, 2016. He was born in Burlington, Wisconsin on July 23, 1936 the son of Neil and Irma Westerdahl. Ron worked 30 years in Kenosha for American Motors. In 1974 he married Sharon Block Hewitt in Wind Lake and they...

Mrs. Judith Ann Lindhorst

Mrs. Judith Ann Lindhorst

Jun 7, 2016

Lindhorst, Judith Ann “Judy”, age 75, of Caldwell, passed away at East Troy Manor on June 7, 2016. Judy was born in Burlington, the daughter of James and Bernice (nee. Huening) Clark. She spent her early life in Waterford and was a graduate of the Rochester Ag School. She obtained her bachelors degree in Business Foods from UW Stout. On...

Mr. Earl Wallmann Steinke

Mr. Earl Wallmann Steinke

May 30, 2016

Steinke, Earl Wallmann Earl Wallmann Steinke, 94 of Waterford passed away on Memorial Day, 30 May 2016; truly fitting for a man who dedicated himself to service of others. He was a WWII fighter pilot, owner of Steinke Company in Waterford and retired as a Brig Gen (sel) and Commander of the 440th Tactical Airlift Wing in the Air Force...

Mr. Leroy G. Larson

Mr. Leroy G. Larson

May 25, 2016

Larson, Leroy G., age 85, of Kansasville, passed away peacefully at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington on May 25, 2016. Leroy was born in Burlington April 19, 1931 to Ole and Matilda (nee. Lahrman) Larson. After finishing school Leroy served his country in the Korean War. He married the love of his life Dorthea Overson on September 29, 1951 at...

Mrs. Carol Ada Landry

Mrs. Carol Ada Landry

May 21, 2016

Carol Ada Landry (nee Bruce) passed into eternity on Saturday, May 21st, 2016 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bernard Landry, June 10, 1997, brother Douglas Bruce and grandson Glen Franklin. Carol is survived by her sister Edith Landry, and six children: Cheryl Johnson (Larry) of San Antonio, TX; Barbara Gauger (Dennis)...

Mrs. Florence W. Ludwig

Mrs. Florence W. Ludwig

May 18, 2016

.Ludwig, Florence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Linden Grove in Mukwonago at the age of 95. Florence was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 27, 1920 to Edward and Hilda Bushberger. Florence was married to the love of her life, Leroy Ludwig on August 31, 1940 at Durham Hill Lutheran Church. She had been a resident...

Mrs. Barbara E. Saltzmann

Mrs. Barbara E. Saltzmann

May 15, 2016

Saltzmann, Barbara Ellen (Barb), passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital at the age of 78. Barb was born April 25, 1938 on the family farm to William and Stella Schmidt. She was a lifelong resident of Waterford, graduating from Waterford High School. She married the love of her life, Marvin, on August, 20, 1960. They...

Mr. Gary Kumm

Mr. Gary Kumm

May 11, 2016

Kumm, Gary H., of Mount Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2016 at the age of 68. Gary had been retired from Meyers Material Company after a 30 year driving career. In 2012 he was diagnosed with leukemia and had been in remission since May of 2014 after receiving a bone marrow transplant. Gary’s love for his children and...

Mrs. Anna Marie Bernice Tenfel

Mrs. Anna Marie Bernice Tenfel

Apr 19, 2016

Tenfel, Anna Marie B., age 90, of Waterford, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on April 19, 2016. She was born in Burlington on May 19, 1925 the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (nee.Hegemann) Kornhoff. She attended St. Thomas Graded School and lived her entire life in the Waterford area. She married her first...

Mary Jane Young

Mary Jane Young

Apr 15, 2016

Young, Mary Jane, 91, of Cudahy, formerly of Waterford, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 at her residence. Mary Jane was born July 29, 1924 to William and Verna West in Milwaukee. It was while living in Milwaukee that Mary Jane met and married Wilbur Young. They were married March 27, 1943, after marriage they moved to Waterford to...