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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Josephine Bartlett
Feb 15, 2019
Josephine E. Bartlett (nee Vobora), passed away Friday February 15, 2019 at the age of 88 years. She was born on March 7, 1930 in Granton, WI to Tony and Mary (nee Marek) Vobora. She attended Neillsville High School for 1 year and graduated from Granton High School Class of 1948. On February 10, 1951 she married Harold A. Bartlett...
Robert Beine
Feb 15, 2019
Robert E. Beine, age 84, of Slinger, passed away peacefully on Friday February 15, 2019, at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born on April 23, 1934 in Slinger to Herbert and Olive (nee Esser). Bob graduated from Slinger High School. On October 5, 1957, he was united in marriage to Joan Lofy at St Mary's...
Randolph Pohlers
Feb 14, 2019
Randy "Iron Rope" Pohlers, passed away on February 14th 2019. Randy, a proud member of the Lakota nation, was adopted by Dorothy Brown and Reverend Donald Pohlers in the late 60's. He was their oldest son, and was the best protective big brother to his sister Sarah. He had a regular habit of lovingly calling his mother "Old Fossil". Later...
Dianne Wiedmeyer
Feb 13, 2019
Dianne M. Wiedmeyer, age 72, passed away on Wednesday February 13th, 2019 at the Kathy Hospice. She was born on July 24, 1946 in Hartford to Clarence and Lucille (nee Peters) Schemenaur and was raised in the Town of Addison area. Dianne graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1964. On December 10, 1969, Dianne married Ralph J. Wiedmeyer and...
Wayne Ennis
Feb 11, 2019
Wayne R. "Rick" Ennis, age 65 years, passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 11, 2019. He was born in Milwaukee on August 20, 1953 to Wayne G. and Patricia A. (nee Earhart) Ennis. Rick was raised in Hubertus and attended Germantown High School. On June 20, 1980, he married Jane M. Ehley in Phoenix, Arizona and they began their family....
Conrad Fies
Feb 10, 2019
Conrad Andrew Fies passed away on February 10th, 2019. He was born on October 24th, 1928 to immigrant parents, Andrew Otto Fies and Pauline Buhler. Dad spent his early life growing up in the Michigan Upper Peninsula. He grew up a farm kid and left Michigan to join the World War II war efforts at the age of 17. He...
Barbara Mclean
Feb 5, 2019
Barbara "Bobbi" McLean passed away on February 5th, 2019. Barbara was born August 12, 1935 to Homer and Gertrude Stout in Imperial, Nebraska. She grew up in Grant where she graduated from Perkins County High School and the University of Nebraska. She married Jack McLean in Grant on November 9th, 1958. Bobbi worked as a 2nd grade teacher for 5...
Mary Ann Wojciuk
Feb 4, 2019
Mary Ann Barbara Wojciuk (nee Wood), age 98, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was born on April 8, 1920 in South Milwaukee to Frank and Balbina (nee Zinda) Wood. She married the love of her life, Walter Wojciuk, on February 9, 1946 in Milwaukee. She loved to cook and was...
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