Obituaries

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 Zarling

Robert Zarling

Mar 5, 2019

Robert S. Zarling, of Kewaskum, passed away at South Padre Island, Texas on March 5th, 2019. A native of Plainview, Minnesota Bob was born April 26th, 1931 to William and Evelyn Zarling and was baptized and confirmed at Plainview Presbyterian Church. He attended grade school and high school in Plainview, MN graduating in 1948. Bob joined the US Air Force...

Steven Seyfert

Steven Seyfert

Mar 2, 2019

Steve Seyfert died early March 2. It was the completion of his long and challenging journey with an aggressive brain cancer and the culmination of a life of kindness, compassion, and service. He was the first executive director of the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust and led its formative years during which thousands of acres of natural areas were preserved. His...

Carolyn Raasch

Carolyn Raasch

Feb 27, 2019

Carolyn L. Raasch (nee Schugt), passed away Wednesday February 27, 2019 at the age of 74 years. She was born on June 6, 1944 in Steubenville, Ohio to Willis and Frances (nee Geer) Schught. She was raised in Urbandale, Iowa and graduated from Urbandale High School. She moved with her family to Wisconsin in 1977. Carolyn retired from JC Penny...

Kent Jahnke

Kent Jahnke

Feb 27, 2019

Kent A. Jahnke, age 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 with his family by his side. Kent was born on October 17, 1955 in Milwaukee to Frederick and Shirley (nee Behnke) Jahnke and then the family moved to Hartford in 1963. He graduated from Hartford Union High School class of 1973. He married Wendy (nee Kurer) on...

James Slagle

James Slagle

Feb 27, 2019

James (Jim) Richard Slagle, of Eagle River, WI, passed away peacefully early Wednesday, February 27 at the age of 88. Jim was born February 18, 1931, in Mt. Carmel, Ill. He grew up in Dixon, Ill where he graduated from high school while serving in the Illinois National Guard. After graduation, he attended the University of Illinois where he received...

Olivia Butz

Olivia Butz

Feb 27, 2019

Olivia Grace Butz of West Bend WI, Age 13, Was called to Heaven on February 27th, 2019. Born to Sara Elizabeth Butz and Christopher Allen Hofland on July 11th 2005 in West Bend WI. Celebration of Life at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in West Bend with Darin Wiebe officiating, on Saturday March 2nd. Visitation is at 11am with service at...

Priscilla Biertzer

Priscilla Biertzer

Feb 27, 2019

Priscilla M. Biertzer (nee Braun), passed away Thursday February 28, 2019 at the age of 88 years. She was born on February 21, 1931 to Alphonse and Catherine (nee Flasch) Braun. On August 21, 1954, Priscilla married Raymond Biertzer and they began their family. Priscilla is survived by her loving children; Diane (Don) Leister, Tim (Lori) and Lisa (Craig) Wichmann,...

Ruth Bauer

Ruth Bauer

Feb 27, 2019

Ruth A. Bauer, age 65, of Boscobel, Wisconsin closed the circle of her life on this Earth on Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 . Ruth was born on August 3, 1953 in West Bend, Wisconsin. After graduating from West Bend East High School in 1971, she earned her Bachelor's of Art Education Degree from UW-Oshkosh in 1975 and her Master's of...

Mary Ann Priesgen

Mary Ann Priesgen

Feb 26, 2019

Mary Ann E. Priesgen (nee Stommel), age 78 of Allenton, passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2019 at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford. She was born on March 31st, 1940 to Charles and Stella Stommel (nee Reichert). On July 9th, 1960 Mary Ann married Jerome Priesgen. During her younger years she worked at Allcast in Allenton, then went on...

Donald Jarosinski

Donald Jarosinski

Feb 26, 2019

Donald F. Jarosinski, passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2019. He was born to Felix Jarosinski and Joan Neu on July 12th, 1957. He married his wife Judy on May 1st, 2015, after over 20 years together. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycle riding, and just having a good time. Donald is survived by his mother Joan, wife, Judy, special fur friend...

Sylvian Szuminski

Sylvian Szuminski

Feb 26, 2019

Sylvian V. "Silver" Szuminski, age 83 years, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2019 while at home surrounded by family. He was born on January 22, 1936 in Cassel, WI to Frank and Helen (nee Gajewski) Szuminski. On February 13, 1960, Sylvian married Gloria J. Schlicht at Gesu Catholic Church in Milwaukee. He retired from American Motors as a die setter...

Agnes Heinecke

Agnes Heinecke

Feb 24, 2019

Agnes J. M. Heinecke 86, (nee Weiland) of St Anthony, was called to the arms of the lord Sunday morning Feb. 24, 2019 at her home with her husband at her side. Agnes was born on Feb. 2nd 1933 in Campbellsport to Ferdinand and Lucy Weiland. On Sept 30, 1950 she was united in marriage to Fridolin Heinecke in the...

James Plavec

James Plavec

Feb 23, 2019

James "Jim" J. Plavec passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by family on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019. He was born on March 8th, 1944 to John and Mary Plavec (nee Krcil) in Tripp, South Dakota. James worked at Tecumseh Products in Grafton, Wisconsin for 38 years, where he met the love of his life, Mary Evers. They...

Ralph Baumgartner

Ralph Baumgartner

Feb 21, 2019

Ralph R. Baumgartner, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born on November 8, 1927 in Waukesha to Earl and Florence (nee Drydyk). Ralph proudly served in the Navy on the ship USS Wyandot from 1945 to 1948. He was united in marriage to Ruth Stark on July 16, 1949. Ralph retired after 30 plus...

Joyce Radocha

Joyce Radocha

Feb 21, 2019

Joyce Katherine Radocha, age 76 years of Alameda, CA, passed away February 21, 2019 in California. She was born on February 17, 1943 in Milwaukee to Thomas A. and Esther A. (nee Geldon) Radocha. She graduated from Messmer High School Class of 1961 and UW Madison Class of 1965. She was an Elementary teacher for 2 years in WI, taught...

Eileen Schroeder

Eileen Schroeder

Feb 20, 2019

Eileen M. Schroeder (nee Sauer) passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2019. She was born on November 12th, 1950 to Peter and Audrey Sauer (nee Nelson), in Medford, Wisconsin. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1968. Eileen married her husband Arthur on August 2nd, 1969. Eileen loved to travel and enjoyed crafting, especially with her Stampin' Up friends making...

Tanya Reuwsaat

Tanya Reuwsaat

Feb 17, 2019

Tanya L. Reuwsaat, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 17, 2019. She was born on January 22, 1987 in West Bend to Jeffrey Reuwsaat and Bonnie (George) Matakonis. Tanya enjoyed art, drawing and started school for photography. She had a passion for helping others and being dedicated to her position at Noodles. Tanya loved her cats, especially her...

Richard Rauch

Richard Rauch

Feb 17, 2019

Richard O. Rauch passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 17th, 2019. He was born to John E. and Emily Rauch on September 3rd, 1938. He graduated from Rufus King High School in 1956. He married Dorotheann on November 26th, 1960. Dick worked 32 years for the Milwaukee Police Department, retiring to West Bend. Dick is survived by wife...

Gerald Lofy

Gerald Lofy

Feb 16, 2019

Gerald A. Lofy "Jerry", age 87, found peace on Saturday, February 16th, 2019. He was born on May 2, 1931 in Richfield to Bernard and Emily (nee Bingenheimer) Lofy. He married Lucille (nee Wolf) on May 11, 1957 in St. Lawrence. Gerald was a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved his family. He loved playing basketball, softball, bowling, and...

Timothy Griswold

Timothy Griswold

Feb 15, 2019

Timothy L. "Whitey" Griswold, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 15th, 2019, after a courageous battle following multiple injuries and complications from a hunting accident on opening day in November 2018. Tim was born on October 18th, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI. On September 8th, 1984, he was married to his best friend and fishing partner in life, Renee Spaulding...

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