John E. Elflein, also known as Artie, of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, passed on at the age of 92 years on 12 February 2011. He was the son of John and Josephine (Mees) Elflein. John was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, brother Matthew "Harry" and sister, Marquerite. He was the father of two children, grandfather of nine, and great-grandfatrher of ten. John was a graduate of Boys Tech High School in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. John also served in the United States Army, in Germany, England, France and Alaska. He was part of the 341st Engineer Regiment (GS), Company E that built the Alaskan Highway. His entire career was in printing and he retired from the Journal Communications. Visitation was at St. Francis Borgia North Catholic Church (1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg), on Wednesday, 16 February 2011 up to the time of the Memorial Mass.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Elflein's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 15 February 2011 and the American Legion The Last Bugle of May 2011]

      Palmer G. Krueger of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years on 02 March 2011. He was the husband of the late Arleen Barth and the father of three, grandfather of six, and great-grandfather of six. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, 05 March 2011 at St. Francis Borgia South Catholic Church (N44 W6055 Hamilton Road), Cedarburg. Interment was in Zur Ruhe Cemetery in that same city. In state Saturday, at the church, until time of service. Palmer and his wife Arleen, were the owners and operators of Barth's at the Bridge, in Cedarburg, which was a family run business from 1941-2001. Palmer was a member of the United States Armed Forces during WW II and was a member of the Cedarburg Peter Wollner American Legion Post 288.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Krueger's obituary published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 03 March 2011 and from the American Legion The Last Bugle of May 2011]

      John Quincy Adams of Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, was born to Eternal Life at the age of 87 years on 12 March 2011. He was the husband of Gladys Schultz and the father of two, grandfather of three and great-grandfather of two. John was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Funeral service were at the Mueller Funeral Home on Tuesday, 15 March where Reverend Ken Kolberg officiated. Interment was at Immanuel Cemetery. He was in state at the Funeral Home on Tuesday until time of service.

[extracted and edted from Mr. Adam's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 13 March 2011and the American Legion The Last Bugle of May 2011]

      William G. Lambro, also known as Bill, of Thiensville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, was born to Eternal Life at the age of 87 years on Friday, 18 February 2011. He was born on 23 September 1923. William was the beloved husband of Anna Schachtland and the father of one son. He grew up in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County and joined the United States Army, the 45th Division Thunderbirds during World War II. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. After the war he was employed with Milwaukee County Transit driving trolleys, street cars, and buses. In the 1970s, William worked for a Funeral Home and was Head of Security at Mayfair Mall. He then went on to work for Kerney and Trecker, as well as, the City of Cedarburg as a crossing guard. Bill was a member of Grafton Post Rose Harms American Legion Post 355 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and he was Sergeant for the Mequon Police Reserves for 30 years. Bill was employed for Action Law Office until the end. William relished life and was grateful for the good fortune he had. He was loved by so many and will be deeply missed. Visitation was on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 at the Funeral Home. Funeral Service was on Tuesday beginning with Military Honors. Entombment was at Wisconsin Memorial Park on Wednesday, 23 February.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Lambro's obituary published by Schramka-Densow Funeral Home of Thiensville and the American Legion The Last Bugle of May 2011]

      Edward J. Wittlin, also known as Ed, was a lifetime resident of Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA, who died at the age of 89 years on 24 February 2011. Edward was the husband of Joan Beckerm and the father of five, grandfather of 17 and the great-grandfather of five. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Ivan Wittlin, Loraine Schwister, Mildred Schroeder and Bernice Wick. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, at St. Anthony Cathlic Church, N74 W13604 Appleton Avenue, Menomonee Falls. There was a private burial at St. Mary Church Cemetery, Menomonee Falls. Visitation was at the church on Wednesday until time of the Mass. Ed was a longtime owner of Wittlin's Service, a veteran of WWII, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4240, and the Menomonee Falls Henrizi-Schneider Americal Legion Post 382.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Wittlin's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 27 February 2011 and from the Americn Legionl The Last Bugle of May 2011]

      Edwin F. Henke of Beechwood, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away at the age of 84 years on Monday, 19 December 2005 at the Beechwood Rest Home in Beechwood. Edwin was born on 26 November 1921 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, son of Edwin and Charlotte (Brown) Henke. On 30 September 1943, he was united in marriage to Marianne Andres in thaty same city. Charlotte preceded him in death on 0n 06 November 2003. Edwin served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was employed by the city of Milwaukee Police Department, retiring as a detective after 27 years of service. Edwin was a rural carrier delivering the West Bend Daily News for 13 years, and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum and St. Matthias Catholic Chapel in the town of Auburn. He was survived by three children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death was a son, Mark Henke. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, 23 December at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum where Father Edwin Kornath officiated. Military rites followed the Mass with cremation later. Relatives and friends called on Friday at the church until the time of service.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Henke's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 21 December 2005]

      Evelyn M. (Le Capitaine) Stellpflug passed away at the age of 86 years early Wednesday morning, on 21 December 2005, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Seymour, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Evelyn was born on 21 April 1919 in Appleton, daughter of William and Anna (Last) Le Capitaine. She moved to Black Creek at an early age and spent her early years there. In 1943, Evelyn entered the military service, enlisting in the United States Women Army Corp, engaged in clerical work. In 1962, she married Vince "Mike" Stellpflug in Minnesota. He preceded her in death in 1981. The couple operated a tavern in West Bend, until their retirement in 1980, when they moved to Black Creek. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Black Creek and the Christian Women’s Club at the church. Evelyn was survived by a bother, William Le Capitaine of Seymour, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles, Donald (Jack) and James; and her sister, Adeline Braun. Friends called at St. Mary Catholic Church, 301 East Burdick Street, Black Creek, on Tuesday, 27 December until the funeral Mass. Burial was at the Old St. Mary Cemetery, West Bend.

[extracted and edited from Mrs. Stellpflug's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 22 December 2005]

      Robert L. Filut, also known as Bob, of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away at the age of 84 years on Wednesday, 21 December 2005 at his home. Robert was born on 06 October 1921 in Akron, Sumit County, Ohio, son of Frank and Martha (Badciong) Filut. His family later moved to Milwaukee. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. On 25 August 1945, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Plohr at Faith Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Together they lived and raised their family in the Cedarburg and Saukville areas until moving to West Bend in 1991. Bob worked as a carpenter and construction supervisor, lastly for J.J. Wenninger Co. in Brookfield, until his retirement in 1979.
Elizabeth passed on in 1995. He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in West Bend and the West Bend Moose Lodge 1398. Robert had been active at the Washington County Senior Center and enjoyed fishing, playing his keyboard and gambling trips. He was survived by his companion, Joan Fay, two daughters, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service to honor Bob’s life was held on Tuesday, 27 December at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 501 Walnut Street, West Bend. Reverend James Eckblad officiated. Burial took place in Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Waukesha County. Visitation was on Tuesday at the church until the time of service.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Filut's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 22 December 2005]

      Delmar E. Meyer of the town of Erin, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away at the age of 71 years on Wednesday, 21 December 2005 at his home. Delmar was born on 23 September 1934 in St. Helena, Cedar County, Nebraska, son of Nicholas and Frances (Schroeder) Meyer. He married Karen Rosenthal on 18 April 1964 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Thompson. Delmar was retired after working for Mercury Marine for 35 years. He served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1961. Delmar enjoyed hunting and camping. He was survived by his wife Karen, three children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Delmar was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alverda; brother, Larry; and brother-in-law, George Janssen. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Thompson where Father Fred Alexander officiated. Family greeted relatives and friends on Monday at the funeral home. Interment was at the new St. Patrick Cemetery, Thompson.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Meyer's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 24 December 2005]

      David E. Peters, 59, of Cascade, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away at the age of 59 years on Saturday, 24 December 2005 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County. He was born on 16 March 1946 in West Bend, Washington County, son of Jerome and Bernice (Marquardt) Peters. David proudly served his country in the Armed Forces, four years in the United States Navy, where he was an electronic technician, and 22 years in the United States Coast Guard, where he retired as chief warrant officer. He was survived by his loving parents, Jerome and Bernice Peters of St. Michaels; three brothers, Gary (Sue) Peters of West Bend, Steve (Barb) Peters of Glasgow, Kentucky, and Brian (Dawn) Peters of Appleton; two sisters, Judy (John) Markestad of Portage and Donna (Roger) Kreis of Adell; a sister-in-law, Kathleen Peters of the town of Scott; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Peters; his maternal grandparents, Philip and Viola Marquardt and his paternal grandparents, Erwin and Lena Peters. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, 29 December at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michaels. Burial, with military graveside rites, was on Friday in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends called on Thursday at the church until the time of services.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Peters' obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 27 December 2005]

      Otto Mlejnek of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, was born into eternal life on Friday, 23 December 2005 at the age of 94 years. Otto was born to this world on 04 October 1911 in Rice Lake, Barron County, son of John and Mary (Slavick) Mlejnek. His family owned a dairy farm, where he and his twin brother, the 12th and 13th in his family, were raised. He served his country with honor in the United States Navy during WW II. After service, Otto married the love of his life, Lorraine G. Severude in Pine City, Minnesota on 04 October 1947. The couple settled in the Milwaukee area where Otto worked for the Miller Brewing Company for over 27 years, retiring in the late 1970s. He and his wife enjoyed belonging to the Wisconsin Polka Boosters Club and dancing and traveling across the United States. He also enjoyed his animals, gardening and sports. But above all, his family was his greatest passion. Otto was survived by his wife of 58 years, Lorraine of West Bend, three children, 12 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 12 siblings and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, 28 December 2005 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel in West Bend where Pastor Oscar Kraft officiated. Interment followed on Thursday, 29 December 2005 at Highland Memorial Park of New Berlin, Waukesha County. Visitation was on Wednesday, 28 December.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Mlejnek's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 28 December 2005]

      Howard E. Schuenke of Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA, died at the age of 86 years on 03 May 2011. Howard was born on 26 March 1925. He was the beloved husband of Corinne Schermacher, the father of two children, grandfather of four, and great-grandfather of one. Howard was an Army veteran and served during WW II. A retiree of A.O. Smith after 30 years of service. Private services were held.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Schuenke's obituary published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on 08 May 2011]

      George Adam Schaller, of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, better known by his friends as "Shorty," was called home by Our Heavenly Father just before 7 p.m. on Thursday, 22 December 2005, surrounded by his faithful wife and loving daughters, at All About Life Rehabilita-tion Center in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County. Following a humbling decade of quietly accepting the ravages of cerebral vascular episodes, failing eyesight, and Alzheimer’s Disease, George courageously endured complications with his heart in the final week of his life. He was 86 years old, and the last remaining member of his immediate family. He was the devoted husband of Georgine Radke and the loving father of three daughters, and the proud grandfather of one granddaughter. George Schaller was born in Hartford on Decoration Day, 30 May 1919, son of Adam and Gertrude (Zurn) Schaller, becoming the third of five children. His father’s family were German immigrants, and he was the nephew of his namesake, George ‘Shorty’ and Margaret Schaller, who owned and operated Schaller’s Bakery on Main Street in Hartford. As a boy, George helped out in the bakery cleaning bread pans and sweeping floors. As a young man, he worked as a side laster at the Weyenberg Shoe Factory, also in Hartford. George enlisted in the United States Army Air Force on 22 July 1940 in Milwaukee. He remained state-side for several years, attaining the rank of sergeant while with Company "A," 53rd Infantry Training Battalion at Camp Wolters, Texas, later named Fort Wolters. George was in charge of moving troops by train between the military camps of Fort Lewis, Wash. and Camp Wolters, Texas. He was also in charge of leading calisthenics. While with Company "L," he obtained the designation of expert rifleman with a 30-cal. rifle by the 262nd Infantry.

Sgt. Schaller eventually was shipped overseas for a tour of duty in the European Theater sometime in 1943 through the end of World War II, as an infantryman with the Black Panther Division, serving in France and Germany. He returned to the United States via Liberty Ship, arriving in Camp Kilmer, New Brunswick, New Jersey on 08 November 1945, and obtained an honorable discharge on 21 November 1945 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, enlisting in the Army Air Corps Enlisted Reserve through November 1948. Shortly after returning home from the war, George was hired by the Wisconsin Telephone Co. as a lineman. He went on to become a combination installation/repairman serving many private homes, farms, and businesses in Hartford and surrounding communities. In 1977, he transitioned to the position of testing technician working out of offices in West Bend and Menomonee Falls. He retired from the company, then known as Ameritech, on 31 August 1983, following 37 years and five months of active service in the Bell Telephone System.

George became an avid athlete as an adult. He was a guard for Hartford’s basketball team in The Land of Rivers League, and was especially known for his outstanding skills in baseball and bowling. "Shorty" excelled as a batter, pitcher and third baseman for the Hartford team of the Rock River Baseball League until about 1960. He was also a long-standing captain of the Hartford Liquor team, champions in the Tuesday night Major League of LaBuwi’s Bowl. "Shorty" set a new Hartford league record during the 1950-51 season with a 716 pin series, earning him an award of merit, and lifetime membership in the ABC (American Bowling Congress) 700 Club. "Shorty" continued to bowl until the early 1970s. In his spare time, he also enjoyed a round of golf now and then, just for fun, and following the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Braves/Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks games on television or radio.

George and Georgine were married on Saturday, 26 September 1953 at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford, where he was a lifelong member and attended regularly until late in life. George was also a resident of Hartford from birth until his move to the long-term care facility in Fond du Lac on 10 February 2005. Music was a big part of George’s life, and he thoroughly enjoyed listening to and singing or whistling along with a great variety of music. (He also loved to dance to Big Band, waltzes, or polkas.) Many hours during Sunday afternoons and holidays were spent playing sheepshead with members of his immediate family, and a good game of cribbage was always welcomed. Reading was also a favorite pasttime, as well as playing the harmonica. George was happiest puttering around in the yard, tinkering with small fix-it projects, keeping his cars, lawnmowers and snowblower in good condition, taking walks into town, or just sitting outside enjoying the weather and nature.

George was an honorary life member of the Communications Workers of America, and a member of Hartford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8834 for more than 25 years. He was also a past member of the American Legion. George will always be fondly remembered by all who knew him as a very likeable man of humble, upstanding character, who was honest, courteous, patriotic, and generous with his time. He was a good provider for his family and was committed to a strong work ethic. George loved to tease and crack jokes, and he possessed a terrific sense of humor, dry wit, and a hearty, contagious laugh with a smile and twinkling eyes that lit up a room. His lyrical whistle is imbedded in our most favorite of memories.

George was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Florence (Harold) Van Pietersom, Sister Dorothy Schaller (of the School Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi) and Lucille Schaller; one brother, Eugene Schaller; three brothers-in-law, Harold Van Pietersom, Orville Radke and Wallace Radke; two nephews, Michael and Eugene Van Pietersom; aunts; uncles; cousins; other relatives and many friends.

George is survived by his wife of 52 years; his three daughters; one son-in-law; one granddaughter, one nephew, his wife, Mary Kay of Montello. A celebration of the life of George A. Schaller was held on Saturday, 07 January 2006 at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union Street, Hartford. Visitation preceded the memorial service. Inurnment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, with graveside military rites performed by the Hartford VFW Post 8834.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Schaller's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 04 January 2005]

      Elroy Nicolaus Remmel of the town of Erin, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, was welcomed home by his Lord at the age of 88 years on Saturday, 31 December 2005 at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford. Elroy was born on 10 November 1917, son of Joseph and Alma (Meinecke) Remmel in Kewaskum. He received his high school diploma in 1936, and furthered his education in woodworking at West Bend Vocational School. Elroy married the love of his life, Bernice Amanda Degner, on 03 August 1940 in West Bend, where she was born. He worked various jobs, including masonry and at Amity Leather, and later dedicated his time to Canol Oil Line Project in the Northwest Territory, Canada as a blacksmith. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 15 February 1944 to 25 January 1946 as a sergeant, second echelon light and heavy-duty truck mechanic and driver. He earned the Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal and the American Theater Service Medal. After returning from the service, Elroy worked at Charles Hess Sausage Co. in Milwaukee for several years, at Remmel’s Food Market beginning in 1948, and later was a devoted employee at Lerners Food Market in Milwau-kee as a meat cutter for 26 years. Among Elroy’s favorite pastimes were hunting and using his artistic abilities carving wooden sculptures, like wild waterfowl, birds and totem poles. Elroy will be deeply missed by his five children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Eroy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernice, on 20 August 2001. A funeral service to honor the life of Elroy was held on Friday, 06 January at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel, 1420 West Paradise Drive, West Bend where the Reverend Ricky Schroeder officiated. Interment followed on Saturday in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend. Visitation with family and friends was held on Friday at the funeral home.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Memmel's obituary publishd in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 04 January 2006]

      Charles W. McClarran of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away at the age of 86 years on Friday, 06 January 2006 at the Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend. Charles was born on 01 January 1919 in Wooster, Wayne County, Ohio, son of Harry and Grace (Marchand) McClarran. He was raised in Wooster and graduated from Wooster College. Charles served in the United States Army Air Corps and was stationed in England during World War II with the 801st/492nd Bomb Group Special Operations Carpet Baggers. On 19 October 1942, he was united in marriage to Doris Schulz in Fresno, California. He was employed as a sales director for Regal Ware, retiring after 30 years with the company. Following his retirement, Charlie and Doris wintered in Punta Gorda, Florida, living at Burnt Store Marina for many years. Doris passed away 18 December 1988. Charlie was an avid golfer with four holes-in-one to his credit and was a long-standing member of the West Bend Country Club. He was also an avid fisherman and Ohio State football fan. Charles was survivied by three children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and George. A visitation to celebrate Charlie’s life was held on Tuesday, 10 January at the Myrhum-Patten Funeral Home, 1315 West Washington Street, West Bend. Burial followed in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend.

[extracted and edited from Mr. McClarren's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 07 January 2006]

      A memorial service with military funeral honors will be held at Ainsworth Hall Chapel at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King for Donald H. G. Kuntz, who was born to eternal life at the age of 91 years on Wednesday, 04 January 2006. Friends greeted the family at a reception before and following the service. Donald was born on 14 August 1914. A masonic and memorial service will be held for Donald on 12 January at Sussex United Methodist Church, N63 W23523 Main Street, Sussex. Friends there greeted the family at a reception following the service at the church on 12 January. Donald H. G. Kuntz (of Wisconsin Veterans Home at King) was a former resident of Cedarburg, Mequon, Shorewood and Merton. He graduated from Marquette University and also held an advanced degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. Donald was a Marine who proudly fought for our country during World War II at Guadalcanal and Bougainville in the South Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, Marine Mustang Association, a lifetime member of the NRA, George Washington Blue Lodge, Milwaukee Chapter of the National Sojourners, Milwaukee Valley of Scottish Rite, Tripoli Temple in Milwaukee, Ella S. Washburn Chapter O.E.S and White Shrine of Jerusalem No. 2. He was formerly a member of the Milwaukee Yacht Club, Robert Burns Society, Friends of the Milwaukee Ballet and the Florentine Opera Club. Donald was survived by two daughters and a niece. He was preceded in death on 07 March 2000, by his wife of 52 years Eilene I.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Kuntz's obituary pubished in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 10 January 2006]t.

      William J. Prodoehl, also known as Bill, of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA was taken home by his Lord at the age of 80 years on Saturday, 07 January 2006 while surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born 25 October 1935, son of Paul and Kathryn (Lenzner) Prodoehl in Antigo, Landdale County, where he was also raised. He was graduated from Antigo High School in 1953 and went on to further his education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Marquette University and later the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus for his associate’s degree in purchasing. Bill honorably served his country with the United States Army during the Berlin Crisis and was reactivated in 1962. On 19 September 1964, Bill dedicated his life and love to Janet A. Glowen in Antigo. He was a devoted employee for the city of Wauwatosa for over 20 years, retiring on 31 December 1992. Bill was the past president of the Wisconsin Association of Public Purchasers and was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in West Bend. He enjoyed playing sheephead, going up north to their land in Antigo (where his nickname was "Chainsaw Bill") and traveling, especially to Sedona, Arizona. His favorite pastime was spending quality time with his family. Bill has forever touched the lives of his beloved wife and best friend, Janet; his four children, and one granddaughter and his two brothers, Jack (Bonnie) Prodoehl of Antigo and Dan (DiAnne) Prodoehl of North Lake. He will also be deeply missed by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law on Janet’s side, Paul (Mellody) Glowen of Chicago, Ill. and Nancy (Alvin) Currier of Ajijic Jal, Mexico; nieces, nephews; other special relatives and many dear friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul Prodoehl. A Mass of Christian Burial to honor the life of Bill was held on Saturday, 14 January at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 1025 South Seventh Avenue, where Father Jeffrey Haines officiated. Cremation took place at Paradise Cremation Services in West Bend.
Visitation was at the church on Saturday until the time of the Mass.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Prodoehl's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 11 January 2006]

      A memorial service wasl held at First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, for James H. Berger, also known as Jim, who entered heaven peacefully at the age of 58 years on Friday, 06 January 2006. Family received friends at the church until the time of service. Jim served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He was co-owner of Berger’s Car Care Service, Inc. in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Jim was survived by his most loving wife Sue; precious daughter Bethany; beloved parents Robert Sr. and Doris; best friend and brother Thomas (Sharon) and brother Robert Jr; and his loyal and affectionate hunting dog Ben.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Berger's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 12 January 2006]

      Thomas J. Buckley of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, was born to Eternal Life at the age of 93 years on Saturday, 14 January 2006. Tom was born on 20 April 1912 in the town of Erin, son of John and Monica (Toner) Buckley. He moved to Hartford when he was 7. The Buckley family’s Hartford homestead served as the community’s first Catholic church. The current church (St. Kilian) is just east of that original location. Tom served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific campaign. He married Catherine O’Neil at St. Kilian Catholic Church, Hartford in 1954. Tom’s father was an alderman in Hartford and helped start Tom’s political career. Tom loved politics and first ran for office at the age of 42. He served for seven years as Hartford’s third ward alderman, and served as mayor for 10 years. Tom was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He was a barber in Hartford for 30 years. Tom was the dearest uncle of Michael Buckley of Hartford, Howard (Lee) Buckley of Maine, Mary (William) Whitney of West Bend, Monica (Stephen) Spaulding of New York, Madeline (Jerry) Staehler of Waterford, Margaret (John) Roever of Slinger and John (Patricia) Buckley of Washington D.C. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine, in 2002; his brothers, Dr. Roland Buckley of Eau Claire and Judge Lester Buckley of Hartford, and his sisters, Letitia Buckley and Theresa Buckley of Hartford. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, 18 January at St. Kilian Catholic Church, 262 West State Street, Hartford. Visitation was on Tuesday at the Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home, Hartford followed by a parish vigil service. Interment was in St. Kilian Catholic Cemetery.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Buckley's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 16 January 2006]

      Edgar W. Asp of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away Monday, 16 January 2006 at the age of 92 years. Edgar was born on 08 May 1913 in St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota, son of Peter and Magdeline (Klienschmidt). He married Gertrude Krueger in 1944 in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Edgar served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He was a charter member of Divine Savior Lutheran Church. Edgar enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was survived by his wife Gertrude, three children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Edgar was preceded in death by four sisters. Visitation was on Friday, 20 January 2006 at Divine Savior Lutheran Church, 3200 Highway K South, Hartford. The funeral service followed. Reverend Ricky Schroeder officiated. Interment was on Saturday, 21 January 2006 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Hartford.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Asp's obituary pubished in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 18 January 2006]

      Albert Deis of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, passed away at the age of 81 years on Wednesday, 11 January 2006 at Aurora Medical Center in Hartford. Albert was born on 25 November 1924 in Hartford to Alex and Sophia (Mueller) Deis. He was a 1942 graduate of the Hartford High School. Albert worked at Chrysler Corporation for over 38 years. He was a member of the Hartford Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8834. Albert served three years in the Medical Corp in the United States Army during WWII. He spent two years in the European Theater. Albert is survived by nieces and nephews, Betty (Cliff) Yahr of West Bend, Robert (Marlene) Hawkins of Menomonee Falls, Pat Miller of Hartford, John (Betty) Steilen of Jackson, James (Virginia) Steilen of Pewaukee, Jerome Steilen of Sussex, Mary Lang of Waukesha, Robert (Ann) Steilen of West Bend and Ralph (Debbie) Steilen of West Bend. Albert was preceded in death by four sisters, Anna, Maria, Emma and Ida; and five brothers, Alex, Carl, Frederick, Carl and William. Memorial service for Albert was held on Monday, 23 January 2006 at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union Street, Hartford, where the Reverend Aaron Steinbrenner officiated. Family greeted relatives and friends on Monday, 23 January 2006 at the funeral home. Inurnment took place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hartford.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Deis' obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 18 January 2006]

      James A. Burnett of West Bend, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, formerly of Ballston Lake, New York, passed away at the age of 87 years on Sunday, 15 January 2006 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls. James was born on 01 December 1918 in Barre, Vermont, son of Henry and Jane (Allan) Burnett. He was united in marriage to Eda Perantoni on 09 December 1939 in Barre. James served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theater. After the war he returned to the Vermont and upstate New York area and worked as a machinist for General Electric. James taught machine shop for 16 years for the Board of Cooperative Education System (B.O.C.E.S.). He also owned and operated Glenville Memorials, a granite monument company, in Scotia, New York. James was a member of Granite Masonic Lodge 35 in Barre., a Rotarian in both Scotia and Burnt Hills, New York and a member of the East Glenville Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include his wife, Eda; three children, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jake Dahlin; a sister, Mary Jensen, and a brother, Henry Burnett, Jr. A Memorial Mass was held on Friday, 20 January at St. James Episcopal Church in West Bend. Father Russell Arnett and Father John Allen concelebrated. Cremation took place at Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service of West Bend, and inurnment was at a later date.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Burnett's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 19 January 2006]

      William E. Benedix of the town of Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, died at ther age of 88 years on Monday, 23 January 2006 at Columbia-St. Mary Hospital, Ozaukee Campus in Mequon, Ozaukee County. William was born 19 October 1917 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, Michigan, son of Carl and Emma (Mauer) Benedix. He married Ethel M. Olschewske on 25 October 1941 in Yuma, Arizona. Ethel passed away on 26 December 1993. William served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater on a number of ships, including the air craft carrier U.S.S. Essex. In 1995 his family moved to Wisconsin. He retired from General Thermodynamics Inc. in Iron Ridge in 1990. Survivors include his son, Scott of the town of Jackson. Preceding him in death was his brother, Carl. Funeral services were on Saturday, 28 January at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Jackson. Burial followed in Washing-ton County Memorial Park, West Bend. Visitation was at the funeral home on Saturday.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Benedix's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washingn Daily News on 24 January 2006]

      Robert G. Smithyman. also known as Bob, went peacefully at thre age of 79 years to his Savior’s open arms on 17 January 2006 at Aurora Medical Center surrounded by family. Robert was born on 03 October 1926 on a farm in Pewaukee, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA, son of Ralph and Lorraine (Evert) Smithyman. Bob graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Campas, Madison, Dane County in 1948 receiving a degree in agriculture. He married Bernice Marquardt on 09 August 1952 in Hartland, Waukesha County and moved to Rubicon, Dodge County, where he and his father had a dairy farm. Bob also was a local milkman for Golden Guernsey dairy for 15 years. He was a gifted runner and was the state’s mile champion in 1943 and 1944. Bob was going through United States Navy pilot training when WWII ended. He served on the Hartford Common School board from 1969-1978 and 1993-1996, and was an inspiration to many kids who met him through the years. Bob always had a smile and an encouraging word for all. He loved working outdoors and had a passion for preserving the beauty God created. It was hard to visit with Bob and not hear his Big Band era music playing or get offered some form of chocolate, which were his only two vices. His love of country, music and the environment were only surpassed by his love for wife and family. Bob was survived by his wife of 53 years, Bernice; two daughters, three sons, 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial service for Bob was held on Friday, 20 January 2006 at Shimon Funeral Home in Hartford, where Father Mike Tess officiated. Family greeted relatives and friends at the funeral home.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Smithyman's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 25 January 2006]

      Marvin R. Light of Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin, USA, entered eternal life at the age of 69 years on Friday, 06 January 2006 in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by his loving wife and his two daughters. Marvin was born on 22 December 1936 in Annville, Pennysylvania, son of Marvin and Ruth (Longenecker) Light. He served his country in the United States Air Force for four years of active duty. He then married Myra Hartman on 12 September 1959 at the First Congregational Church in LaGrange, Illinois. Marvin worked for the 3M/Lanier Company as a regional service manager for 34 years until his retirement in 1995. In his retirement, he worked part-time for Zinc Inc. driving truck and the Hartford Country Club cutting grass, and he was the handyman for the Hartford Square Association. He also served as their treasurer. Marvin volunteered at the hospital, drove patients to appointments and installed Lifelines for patients. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, flying remote control planes and playing cards. For three years after retirement, Marvin and Myra traveled full-time in their 5th Wheel throughout the country and then decided to settle in Hartford to be near family and became only "Winter Texans." Marvin was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church. He was survived by his wife of 46 years, Myra; two daughters, six grandchildren; two brothers, Richard (Jolyn) Light of Ohio and Ken (Wanda) Light of Idaho; and two sisters, Betty (Steve) Diamond of Pennsylvania and Joanne (Dan) Smith of Colorado. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of his life was held on Saturday, 04 February 2006 at First United Methodist Church, 738 West Monroe, Hartford. Family greeted relatives before service on Saturday. Military rites were held at the church.

[extracted and edited from Mr. Light's obituary published in the Ozaukee-Washington Daily News on 25 January 2006]