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Recent Obituaries in West Bend, WI
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the West Bend, WI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Robert Lawrence Granger
Apr 23, 2026
Robert Lawrence Granger, age 61, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with ALS, with family by his side. Robert was born on December 14, 1964, to Robert Granger and Judith (Rosinsky) Albiero. He attended school in West Bend and later continued his education at Moraine Park. Robert had a lifelong curiosity about the world and a...
Agnes D. Legate
Apr 22, 2026
Agnes Dorothy Legate (Nee: Dornacker) affectionately known as “Aggie”, age 92 of Slinger, passed away on Wednesday April 22,2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 15, 1934, in the Town of Addison, the daughter of Theodore and Lorraine (nee Hartmann) Dornacker. As a child, she attended St Lawrence and local schools. She was united in marriage...
Calvin John Held Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Calvin “Kelly” John Held Jr., passed away peacefully at Betty’s Harbor at New Perspective in West Bend on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the age of 89. Calvin was born to Calvin Sr. and Matilda (nee Postler) Held on December 31, 1936 in West Bend, Wisconsin. Calvin has special memories of growing up and even in later years traveling with...
Joan M. Bellon
Apr 14, 2026
Joan M. Bellon (nee Melk), 93, passed away on April 14, 2026 at the Cedar Lake Health Center in West Bend. She was born on November 1, 1932 in Milwaukee to the late Philip and Helen Melk, Sr. She married Bruce J. Bellon in 1953, who preceded her in death in 2019. Her brother, Philip Melk Jr. also precedes her...
Gerald L. Puestow
Apr 11, 2026
Gerald L. Puestow, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026 at Cedar Lake Community Nursing Home in West Bend, with his loved ones by his side. He was born March 20, 1938 to the late Leroy and Olive (née Patzen) Puestow. He grew up in the Jackson/Richfield area, where he took great pride in raising pigs before he...
Marguerite J. Gleissner
Apr 7, 2026
Marguerite “Marge” Julia Gleissner(née Rossi) was born on May 15, 1932 in Chicago Illinois. Born to eternal life April 7th, 2026. She spent her childhood in Shorewood, Wisconsin and graduated from Shorewood High School In 1950. She met her husband of 67 years, Al Gleissner at the Dew Drop Inn. They were married on Nov 10,1951 at St. Robert’s Church....
Betty A. Vlasak
Apr 6, 2026
Betty Agnes (Nee: Van Pelt) Vlasak, age 88, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Eden Vista Assisted Living in Fond du Lac, WI. Betty was born in Glenbeulah, WI on October 27,1937 to the late Lee and Loraine (Nee: Basler) Van Pelt. She graduated from Glenbeulah High School in 1955. On August 24,1957, Betty united in marriage to...
Joelle Lynn Gerlach
Apr 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joelle Lynn Gerlach (nee Nehrbass), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, at the age of 55. Joelle passed away peacefully at her Campbellsport home, surrounded by her family on April 3, 2026. Joelle was born on June 15, 1970 to Joel M. Nehrbass and Linda R (nee Rossow)...
Billie Maxine Vaughan
Apr 2, 2026
Billie Maxine Vaughan (Leupold), age 95, passed away on April 2, 2026 at Kathy Hospice. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 5, 1930 to William and Marguerite (Tolbert) Leupold. She married her love, Kirk Vaughan on November 23, 1955 and was blessed with 4 children. Billie enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading books, exercising at the “Y”, her Monday trips...
Linda Louise Nordby
Apr 1, 2026
Linda Louise Nordby (nee Hooks), age 82, passed away suddenly on April 1, 2026. She was born in California on November 30, 1943 to Lester and Edith (nee Horn) Hooks. Linda went on to live in Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin. While living in Washington she ran an in-home-daycare which she enjoyed very much. She married Earl on October 10, 1975...
Maddex Joseph Hulse
Mar 31, 2026
Maddex Joseph “Maddie J” Hulse, aged 16, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday March 31st, 2026. He was born on March 3rd 2010 to Amber J Hulse in Medford Oregon. Maddex enjoyed spending all of his time riding his skateboard, talking to his friends and goofing around with his family. A true light of brightness in anyone's day....
Beatrice Rose Herman
Mar 30, 2026
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Beatrice Rose Herman (née Kircher) of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, at the age of 86, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at The Pavilion of Glacier Valley in Slinger, WI. Beatrice was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 6,1939 to Lawrence and Margaret (née Adams) Kircher. On May 2, 1959, she married...
James Melvin Nelson
Mar 29, 2026
James M. Nelson, of Oak Creek, WI, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born in Detroit, MI in 1943. Jim grew up in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School and Carthage College. After serving 2 years in the U.S. Army, he joined Northwestern Mutual Life team. Jim enjoyed football, skiing and golfing with his...
Dolores Laraine Kisting
Mar 28, 2026
Dolores L. Kisting, age 93 of West Bend, WI passed away peacefully on March 28,2026 at Serenity Villa in Slinger, WI. Arrangements for cremation are being handled by Phillip Funeral Home – West Bend, WI. Dolores was born on July 05,1932 in Eastman, WI to Howard and Josephine Kramer. She spent her childhood years in Eastman and attended high school...
Carol M. Radloff
Mar 25, 2026
Carol Margaret Radloff (Nee: Kepper), 79, passed at Lawlis Hospice in Mequon, WI on Wednesday, March 25,2026. Carol was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 22,1946. She was one of eight children born to Claude and Rita (Nee: Kerkman) Kepper. She was raised in Brookfield, Wi and graduated from Brookfield East High School. She united in marriage to Marvin Radloff...
Constance Diane Hornburg
Mar 22, 2026
Constance “Connie” Diane Hornburg (nee Bruno), age 78, passed away on March 22, 2026 after a brief and sudden illness. She was born on September 4, 1947 to Jerome and Ann (nee Hess) Bruno. Connie enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, shopping with her good friend Karin, and dinners & events with her best friend Cheryl. Connie is survived by her husband...
Leon G Kober
Mar 22, 2026
Leon George Kober, age 89, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at the Samaritan Center in West Bend, WI. He was born on May 26, 1936 in West Bend to George and Benetta (née Barnes) Kober, the first of 4 children, the others being Dale, Peter and Lynn. Leon married his love, Karen Engeldinger on June 12, 1976 at...
Ryan M. Fitzwilliams
Mar 20, 2026
Ryan M. Fitzwilliams, 59, passed away Friday, March 20,2026 at Froedtert Hospital in Menomonee Falls, WI. He was born on January 17,1967 to Timothy Fitzwilliams and Joanne (Nee: Dostal) Habeck in Milwaukee, WI. He was raised in Greenfield WI and later moved to Germantown, WI where he graduated from Germantown High School in 1985. In his career he was employed...
Ellis A. Mason
Mar 19, 2026
Ellis Arthur Mason (Art), 77, of West Bend, WI peacefully passed away on March 19, 2026, at Heritage Health Services in Port Washington, WI, the day before his 78th birthday. Art was born in Burlington, WI to the late Ellis P. Mason and Lenore H. (nee Schneider) Mason on March 20, 1948. He attended Washington High School in Germantown, WI....
Susan Lynne Holtslander
Mar 18, 2026
Susan “Susie” Lynne Holtslander (née Beutel), age 80, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 4, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Delos H. and Mary Jane (née Yanz) Beutel. Susie graduated from Whitefish Bay High School, class of 1963. Susie was a very...
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