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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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Elaine Marie Dieterich
Nov 30, 2025
Elaine Marie Dieterich (nee Ponath) 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in West Bend, WI. Elaine was born on November 14, 1936 in the Town of Saukville, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin to Emil and Linda (nee Milbrath) Ponath. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1954. On June 4, 1955 she married her high school sweetheart, Jerome...
Stephen Joseph Auerbach Jr.
Nov 28, 2025
Steve Auerbach was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His unexpected passing at the age of 75 on November 28, 2025, leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories that will be held dear by all who knew him. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 8, 1950, Steve relocated with his family to Wisconsin following his father’s job transfer....
Mary Ann Aasen
Nov 28, 2025
Mary Ann Aasen (née Landowski), age 78, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at her home in West Bend. She was born on June 9, 1947, to Robert and Margaret (née Wozniack) Landowski. Mary Ann was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She cherished her family and...
Ernest Harold Lahr
Nov 25, 2025
Ernest Harold Lahr, age 103, passed away on Tuesday, November 25,2025 at Azura Memory Care in Brookfield, WI. He was born on April 06,1922 in Mosinee, WI, the son of the late Peter and Margaret (Nee: Meuniur) Lahr. Ernest enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a Machinist during his active service. He later became employed as an...
Leola Linda Herther
Nov 23, 2025
Leola Linda (Nee: Ehlke) Herther, 92, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Lawlis Hospice in Mequon, WI. She was born in Cedarburg, WI on October 1,1933 to the late Berthold and Linda (Nee: Tischer) Ehlke. Leola was a graduate of Cedarburg High school. On May 29,1954, Leola united in marriage to Reuben Herther, who preceded her in...
Kyle G Kritz
Nov 23, 2025
Kyle G. Kritz, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Kyle was born on June 26, 1980, in West Bend, WI, the son of Larry and Nancy (née Zettler) Kritz. He graduated from West Bend East High School in 1998. A lifelong resident of West Bend, he was employed at JL Business Interiors for 27 years. On August...
Ruth M Severance
Nov 22, 2025
Ruth Marie Severance (née Koller), age 92, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away on November 22, 2025. She was born on May 12, 1933, in West Bend to the late Cecilia and Jacob Koller. Ruth was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She had a remarkable talent for capturing life’s moments—taking hundreds...
Eileen Malitz
Nov 21, 2025
Eileen (Nee Tanko) Malitz, age 79, passed away on Friday, November 21,2025 at her residence. Born in Milwaukee, WI on October 22,1946, Eileen was the daughter of the late Edward & Helen (Nee: Hren) Tanko Sr.. She received her Degree in Registered Nursing from Milwaukee County School of Nursing, where she went on to be an Infection Control and Wound...
Nora Jean Price
Nov 19, 2025
Nora Jean Price, 93, passed peacefully on November 19, 2025, at Kettle Moraine Gardens Memory Care in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. She was cared for and watched over with love by her family: Carla (Tom) Ewert, Paula (Bob) Kubinchak, Nancy (Walt) Poradish, and Matthew (Chris) Stellmacher. Nora was born to Holly and Luella Ladewig on March 13, 1932, and graduated from Fond...
Richard Stommel
Nov 18, 2025
Richard G. "Dick" Stommel, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and community member, lived a life of service, loyalty and quiet generosity. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after an 18-month illness. Richard was born July 22, 1942, the middle of six siblings and a twin who arrived just minutes after his brother Don. He was the son of...
Edward Crites
Nov 16, 2025
Edward Wayne Crites, age 57, of Glenbeulah, WI, formally of Campbellsport, WI, passed away on Sunday, November 16,2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh, WI surrounded by family and friends. Edward was born in Chicago, Il on December 23,1967 to the late Marvin Wayne and Phebe Charolotte (Nee: Adams) Crites. On August 16, 2018, he was united in marriage to...
Gertrude Weil
Nov 16, 2025
Gertrude Jean Weil, nee Jordan, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at New Perspective Assisted Living in West Bend at the age of 90 years. She was born November 12, 1935 in Chicago, IL to the late Erwin and Dorothy (nee Mueller) Wischmeyer. She attended Roosevelt High School in Seattle, WA and graduated from Valparaiso University where she met...
Walter Schuster
Nov 15, 2025
Walter "Wally" William Schuster, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 87. Wally was born on July 25, 1938, to Emil William and Dorothy (nee Hartling) Schuster. He married his love, Shirley Kirchner in 1971 . Together they were blessed with one child-Terry William. Wally served in the Army as a Construction Machine...
Dennis James Asplin
Nov 14, 2025
Dennis (James) Asplin passed away at the age of 84 on November 14, 2025, at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, while under the care of Brighton Hospice. He was born on September 17, 1941, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to James and Ester Asplin. Throughout his life, Dennis exemplified the values of hard work, loyalty, and dedication to family. On...
Judith Steinert
Nov 14, 2025
Judith "Judy" Steinert (nee Darmody), 71, was called home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Judy was daughter to the late Jerry and Marion (nee Nigh) Darmody. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1972. After graduation, Judy married her high school sweetheart, Calvin, and they began their family while Judy...
Dennis Asplin
Nov 14, 2025
Dennis (James) Asplin passed away at the age of 84 on November 14, 2025, at Lakehouse Assisted Living in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, while under the care of Brighton Hospice. He was born on September 17, 1941, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to James and Ester Asplin. Throughout his life, Dennis exemplified the values of hard work, loyalty, and dedication to family. On...
Thomas Zimmerman
Nov 14, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Daniel Zimmerman passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at the age of 79. Tom was born on October 19, 1946, to Daniel and Maxine (nee Peterman) Zimmerman. He was married to Terry (nee Schinke) on October 23, 1971. Together they were blessed with two children, Tim and Tiffany. Tom humbly and honorably served our country in the...
Jerome Peters
Nov 14, 2025
Jerome "Jerry" C. Peters, 79, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born on September 20, 1946. Beloved son of Florence and Arthur Krouse. He married the love of his life Joy Schubert on Feb. 4th, 1967, Together they were blessed with 2 daughters Tammy and Amy, 8...
Joyce Flader
Nov 12, 2025
With great sadness, the family of Joyce Elaine Flader, age 90, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, announces her passing on Wednesday, November 12, at Cedar Community in West Bend. Joyce was born in Sheboygan, WI, in December 1934 and lived in Sheboygan until she left for college at UW Madison and Marian College. She was married to Tom Flader for...
Susan Paulick
Nov 11, 2025
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Susan Jane Paulick (nee Wiechman), a mother, grandmother, friend and faithful follower of Christ, passed away at her home in West Bend, at the age of 78. She is finally at peace after years of battling many various health issues. Susan was born on March 4, 1947 to Herman and Lorraine (nee Wedig) Wiechman. She ...
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