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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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Carolyn Smucker
Mar 17, 2019
Carolyn M. Smucker (nee Matters), age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on August 19, 1938 in Athens, Ohio to Edward and Leota (nee Montgomery) Matters. Carolyn is survived by her children, David (Lori) Smucker, Patty (Fred) Schommer and Jim Smucker; grandchildren, Samantha and Bradley Schommer, Amber...
William Krueger
Mar 16, 2019
Bill W. Krueger, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home on March 16th. He is survived by his wife Helen of 64 years, children Jane (Russ) Averill, Alan (Bonnie) Krueger, Nancy Lindmeyer and David Krueger; nine grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Leslie Howard
Mar 16, 2019
Les entered into eternal life on March 16, 2019 joining his beloved wife of 61 years, Kay Mathews, and his sister, Marion Howard. He was born on March 6, 1927 in Ashland Wisconsin, the eldest of five children, to the late Leslie A. and Margaret Howard. Les is survived by a loving family: daughters Linda Juech (Tom) and Kyle; a...
Joseph Rauch
Mar 15, 2019
Joseph A. Rauch DDS was born to Eternal Life on Friday March 15, 2019 at the age of 90 years. He was the son of Anton and Klara (nee Martin) Rauch. Joe attended Marquette High School and Marquette Dental School. He practiced for over 30 years in Brown Deer in the Brown Deer Medical Building. He served 4 years in...
Arnold Zoesch
Mar 14, 2019
Arnold C. Zoesch, age 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 14th, 2019 in West Bend, Wisconsin. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 27th, 1928 to Bernard and Agnes Zoesch (nee Lundgren). He married Doris Schmitt on November 18th, 1950 in Milwaukee. They were married for 59 years before she preceded him in death....
Robert Stoffel
Mar 12, 2019
Robert M. Stoffel, age 94, of West Bend, found eternal peace on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was born on March 30, 1924 in Allenton, WI to Roman and Marie (nee Mechenich) Stoffel. He attended St. Lawrence Seminary HS, St. Francis Seminary for 4 years and earned a BA in 1945 from the Milwaukee Business Institute. Robert served in the...
Ronald Kusters
Mar 8, 2019
Ronald J. Kusters Sr. passed peacefully on March 8, 2019 at the age of 75. He retired from J.I. Case in 1991 and served in Vietnam with the US Army. He was active in many clubs, including; The Crooked Lake Sports Club, of which he was an original member, The Crooked Trails Snowmobile Club, and IOOB. He was a past...
Jason Lisko
Mar 8, 2019
Jason M. Lisko passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the age of 43. Jason was born in Hartford on November 12, 1975 to Steven and Christine (nee Schulteis) Lisko. He was raised in Allenton/Hartford and graduated from Hartford High School class of 1994. Jason married Janelle (nee Freitag) Lisko on 8-9-2007. He worked as a Mason Foreman for...
Judith Groshek
Mar 6, 2019
Judith A. Groshek (nee Steffen), age 82 years, Wednesday March 6, 2019. She was born on August 21, 1936 to Ignatius and Florence (nee Almonrode) Steffen. Judy is survived by her husband Richard, children; Carrie (Peter) Halbauer, Mike, Jack (Sharon), Steve and Laurie (Mike) Williams, grandson Chris, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...
Jeannette Cardarelle
Mar 5, 2019
Jeannette O. Cardarelle (nee Mintzlaff) age 84, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital. She was born on February 28, 1935 in Burnett, WI to Erwin and Leona (nee Maaske) Mintzlaff. She married the late Donald G. Cardarelle on March 10, 1956 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend. Her passion sewing...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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