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 his country in the Vietnam War from 1967-1968 with the United States Army. In 1983, Brian created the first United Vietnam Veterans Organization Post in Hartford, serving as its...

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 Lutheran Church in Theresa. They have been happily married for 66 years.   Marge was a bookkeeper and worked with Kermit in the family established business,...

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 caring for the elderly while honoring her Japanese culture, she received her CNA certificate in 1993. She then carried on her career doing private homecare where...

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 farm.   On May 26, 1973, she married her best friend Joseph Pintens at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Harrison.   After marriage, Andi and Joe...

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 United Church of Christ in West Bend. Paul was a Golden Member at Carl Schurz Memorial Park where he was an avid swimmer and also met his wife, Hanna.  He took great...

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 at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Elmer graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1952.  He served in Korea from 1956 -1958 in the United States Army.  Elmer was a...

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 in 2013.  He was working in advertising as a graphic designer.  Zach had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. Those Zach leaves...

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 Joliet, Illinois for several years. In 1994 they moved to West Bend where he worked for Pope Scientific in Saukville as a chemist for almost 25 years. Mark was a lifetime member of the West Bend...

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 St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Le Roy. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum and a former member of the choir....

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 in death on January 26, 2002. Franklyn was a World War II veteran and served in the Navy on the U.S.S. New Kent until his discharge in 1945. He enjoyed duck...