James W. “Jim” Leege, 90, of West Bend, passed away on December 31, 2023. Jim was born on April 15, 1933, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Norman and Ella (nee Benesh) Leege. He was a 1955 graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Following college, he was drafted and proudly served his country for two years in the U.S. Navy Seabees as a surveyor. On November 26, 1960, he was united in marriage to Mary Koltes at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Milwaukee. She preceded Jim in death on November 16, 2011. Jim was employed at Rexnord Corporation in Milwaukee for 39 years, where he held various positions including Manager of Product Development, Assistant Chief Engineer, and Senior Project Engineer. Jim proudly was a co-holder of four Chain or Sprocket Patents. He was an author of numerous internal technical manuals and was a presenter of many training sessions for customer engineering personnel and sales engineers. Jim’s favorite place to go with his family was at his Bass Lake cottage in Lakewood, where he spent numerous years creating many memories with his wife, kids, and friends. He taught his children how to water ski and enjoy all aspects of living on the lake. Jim enjoyed grilling; and every Sunday after church, he would make an entire pancake breakfast for his family. Jim was a geography and history buff, particularly the Second World War. Throughout his adult life, he enjoyed lap swimming at the Y in West Bend, which he continued into his mid 80s. Above all else, Jim’s greatest accomplishment and pride were his children and grandchildren. Those Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory include three children, Jeanine (Tony) Leege-Jankowski of Neenah, Joe (Jeanne) Leege of Appleton and Teresa (Ed) Meltz of Kewaskum; seven grandchildren, Alec, Erika, Kalyn, Meredith, Vincent, Gavin and Rebecca; his siblings, Betty Roeser, Tom (Carolyn) Leege, and Bill (Sheri) Leege; a sister-in-law, Elsa Leege; a brother-in-law, Don Hoesley; other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, Jim was preceded in death by a brother, John Leege; an infant sister, Kathleen Leege; two brothers-in-law, Lee Anderson and Walt Roeser; a sister-in-law, Nancy Hoesley. VISITATION: Jim’s family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 138 N. 8th Avenue, in West Bend on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. SERVICE: A Memorial Mass for Jim will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend. Burial with military honor rites will take place the following day at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Lakes Cemetery in Lakewood. Memorials to Lakes County Public Library or St. Mary of the Lake, both of Lakewood, are appreciated. The family would like to thank his daughter, Teresa, for her love and care since Mary’s passing. The Myrhum – Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Jim’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.

Lila Adeline Stahl, 90, of West Bend passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Serenity Villa Assisted Living in Campbellsport on December 30, 2023. Lila was born in St. Lawrence, Town of Addison, Washington County, on August 24, 1933, to Raymond and Catherine (nee Zuern) Weninger. She was united in marriage to Allen P. Stahl on October 9, 1954, at Holy Angels Church in West Bend. Lila graduated from West Bend High School in 1951. Early in her life she worked as a legal assistant for Lee Gonring Law Office. Lila’s true legacy was defined by her caring and compassionate nature for everyone she touched in church and community. She demonstrated stewardship throughout her entire life, by engaging with numerous organizations including the Christian Mothers’ Association, Meals on Wheels, and the Good Samaritan Guild. She donated countless hours in supporting and visiting the elderly and sick at both the Samaritan and Cedar Lake Homes. In 1955, Lila and her husband, Allen, were also founding charter members of St. Frances Cabrini Parish and School in West Bend, where Lila volunteered for various church and school activities. In her spare time, Lila enjoyed golfing and was an active member of Hon-E-Kor in Kewaskum, where she won the ladies club championship in 1965. She also enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, big band dancing with Allen, and she had numerous other hobbies, including furniture refinishing and canvas oil paintings. Lila is survived by her three sons, Thomas (Elizabeth Scharenbroch) Stahl of St. Peter, John (Denise) Stahl of Kewaskum, Michael (Lori) Stahl of Celina, Texas; son-in-law, Thomas Calenberg of West Bend; seven grandchildren, April (Brian) McDonough, Ashlee (Coby) Zwiefelhofer, Marisa (Tom) Brown, Dawson Stahl, Alex (Tarah) Calenberg, Mitchell and Mason Stahl; six great-grandchildren, Jovie and Lyla McDonough, Cohen Zwiefelhofer, and Archer, Isla and Theo Calenberg; along with many other special relatives and friends. Lila is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Allen; daughter, Christine Calenberg; sisters, Gloria Bonlender and Angeline Kandel; and brothers-in-law, Lester Bonlender and Jerome Kandel. A Mass of Christian burial in memory of Lila will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 1025 S. 7th Ave., West Bend, with Father Jacob Strand presiding. Visitation with family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the CHURCH ONLY on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Entombment will follow at Washington County Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome for a luncheon in the lower part of St. Frances Cabrini church immediately following the burial. The family is requesting memorial donations be made to the St. Frances Cabrini Parish. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff at Serenity Villa Assisted Living in Campbellsport for their loving and phenomenal care of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Our mother truly loved each and every one of the staff members at Serenity Villa. The Myrhum-Patten Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with Lila’s arrangements. Additional information and online guestbook may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.