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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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Carol Ann Steege
May 9, 2026
Carol Ann Steege, age 88, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at The Kathy Hospice. She was born on February 23, 1938, to Edwin and Hildegard (nee Gilbert) Miller. Carol, an only child, grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Martin Luther King High School, where she met her husband, Charles. In her early years as a mother, she...
Lurlyn Aletha Cebulski
May 8, 2026
Lynn Cebulski, 1924-2026 Eleanor Roosevelt, someone who Mom admired, once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." That moment is here. I don't want to write this. But I must. We lost our Mom last Friday. At 101 and confined to a wheelchair, she was still reading books as late as Wednesday and sharing whatever commentary...
John J. Messler
May 6, 2026
John Jacob Messler Obituary November 27, 1927 – May 6, 2026 John J. Messler, age 98, was welcomed home by the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Slinger, Wisconsin. He was cared for by his four loving children, allowing him to remain comfortable at home. John was born on November 27, 1927 to Louis and Catherine (nee Ohnesorg) Messler....
Beverly A. Walter
May 5, 2026
Beverly (Bev) A. (Schwartz) Walter was welcomed into the arms of the Lord at New Perspectives on May 5, 2026, surrounded by family at the age of 86. Beverly was born on March 4, 1940, to William and Esther (nee Erickson) Schwartz in Milwaukee, WI. She was raised on a vegetable farm in Slinger where she developed a love for...
Judy Frances Troeller
May 5, 2026
Judy Frances Troeller (nee Ziegelbauer), age 80, passed away on May 5, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 19, 1945, to John and Sally (nee Theisen) Ziegelbauer. Judy was an ambitious, caring, loving woman with a great laugh, love for a great glass of wine, and thrived on quality time spent with family and...
Warren A. Lemke
May 3, 2026
Warren Alvin Lemke dob 12-9-39 age 86 passed away on 5-3-26 at his home with his son at his side. He was the son of Edmond and Rose Lemke (nee: Schroeder). He is proceeded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Norma (nee: Didier) Lemke. Warren was a good father, grandfather and husband. He enjoyed spending time with...
Patricia Irene Stoffel
May 3, 2026
Patricia “Patsy” Irene Stoffel (nee Serwe), age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Froedtert in Menomonee Falls. She was born June 20th, 1932 in Fond du Lac, WI to Balthas and Helen (nee Moser) Serwe. Pat enjoyed her children, grandchildren, swimming, and dancing. Pat is survived by her children, Doug (Marda), Bruce, Dean, Beth (Cory), Mark...
Michael C. Reineck
May 1, 2026
Michael Charles Reineck September 17, 1943 - May 1, 2026 Born to Eternal Life surrounded by his family on May 1, 2026, at the age of 82. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose life was defined by a profound Catholic faith and an unwavering devotion to his family. As a man of deep spiritual conviction, Michael...
James Walter Lindemann
May 1, 2026
James Walter Lindemann, age 88, went to be with Jesus on May 1, 2026, at Cedar Community. He was born on June 23, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Henry and Amanda Lindemann. At a young age, James and his family moved to northern Wisconsin, where he was raised on the family farm on Pennington Road near Ogema. He graduated from...
Nancy J. Venus
Apr 30, 2026
April 30, 2026- West Bend, Nancy Venus, age 89, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Kathy Hospice of West Bend, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on March 1, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI to Lawrence and Jean (nee Skindz) Nielsen. Nancy graduated from Custer High School. Nancy was a devout Catholic. Nancy married the love of her life,...
Michael J. Lane
Apr 30, 2026
Michael James Lane, 75, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by service, strength, and a deep love for both his family and the outdoors. Born on May 19, 1950, to Delue Lane and Mildred Lane (Pearce), Mike found his connection to nature early in life. After losing his father at a young age, the...
Carrie B. Halfmann
Apr 29, 2026
Carrie Bridget Weaver 1/6/1965 – 4/29/2026 Passed away peacefully after her courageous fight with cancer to join her mother in heaven, Barbara Ann (Sinski) Herriges. Carrie was a fun- loving person who liked anything wolf themed and dancing the night away to her favorite live bands. Her kind, generous heart will be missed by her father, Thomas Weaver. She was...
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)...
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