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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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John Raith

John Raith

Dec 17, 2018

John L. Raith, age 74 years, passed away Monday December 17, 2018. John was born on October 3, 1944 in Summit Lake, WI to Otto and Gertrude (nee Carlin) Raith. He graduated from Elcho High School where he played baseball and raised beef cattle during his high school years. He played in the Langlade County League representing the Summit Lake...

Richard Ihlenfeld

Richard Ihlenfeld

Dec 15, 2018

Richard A. Ihlenfeld,"Dick", age 70, passed away on December 15th, 2018. He was born on March 31st, 1948 to Ralph and Dorothy Ihlenfeld. He attended Mt. Lebanon grade school and John Marshall High School in Milwaukee. He proudly served in the United States Army. He married Linda Sitter on October 9th, 1971, with whom he raised three children. He worked...

Karen Caldart

Karen Caldart

Dec 12, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Karen E. Caldart (Koten). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Cecilia Kroll

Cecilia Kroll

Dec 11, 2018

Cecilia K. Kroll (nee Reinders) of the Town of Saukville, died on Tuesday December 11th, 2018. She was born on November 15th, 1923 in the Town of Barton to Alfred and Olive (nee Bohn) Reinders. Baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church, West Bend. She married Monroe Beger on June 19th, 1943 at St. Martin's UCC Church in Fillmore....

Douglas Konietzka

Douglas Konietzka

Dec 4, 2018

Douglas "Bruno" Konietzka, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in his home in West Bend. He was born on August 10, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to Alfred and Eleanor (nee Schmidt) Konietzka. In Bruno's younger years he loved karate and was a black belt. Later, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandkids. He married...

Daniel Odermann

Daniel Odermann

Dec 3, 2018

Daniel A. Odermann, age 70 of West Bend, went to eternal life to be with the Lord on December 3rd, 2018, peacefully and surrounded by family. Dan was born in North Dakota to Edwin and Dolores Odermann. The family moved to Wisconsin when he was 2. Dan attended St. Mary's School and graduated from West Bend High School. As a...

Ruth Joers

Ruth Joers

Nov 29, 2018

Ruth E. Joers (nee Haug), passed away Thursday November 29, 2018 at the age of 89 years. She was born on September 17, 1929 in Milwaukee to Morris and Sylvia (nee Hansen) Haug. She attended Atonement Grade School in Milwaukee and graduated from Lutheran High School Class of 1947. On December 31, 1950, Ruth married William A. Joers in Milwaukee...

Loretta Harmon

Loretta Harmon

Nov 29, 2018

Loretta "Jane" Harmon (nee Petitte), of West Bend, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, at home with her loving family by her side. Jane was born on Jan. 16, 1944, in Corpus Christi, TX to John and Alyce (nee Kramer) Petitte. While Jane's father was in the US Navy, Alyce brought her back to the "Copper Country" in...

Georgianna Heller

Georgianna Heller

Nov 28, 2018

Georgianna Joan Heller (nee Otto), age 85 years, passed away Wednesday November 28, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving children. She was born on July 21, 1933 in Oshkosh, WI to George and Martha (nee Rodencal)Otto. Known by her family and friends as Jana. Jana graduated from Oshkosh High School with the class of 1951. On September 26,...

Carolyn Starr

Carolyn Starr

Nov 28, 2018

Carolyn R. Starr (nee Ruedt) of West Bend, WI, passed away Monday November 26, 2018 at Aurora St. St Luke's Hospital. Her strength, intelligence, and sense of humor will be remembered with love by family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held in spring of 2019. Her children ask that in lieu of flowers, donations to Heifer International (1...

June Uebelacker

June Uebelacker

Nov 23, 2018

June M. Uebelacker (nee Uebelher), age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2018 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend. She was born on June 15, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Victoria (nee Scheidel) Uebelher. She married her love, Herbert Uebelacker on June 15, 1946. June is survived by her daughter, Karen Uebelacker. June...

Ronald Duchrow

Ronald Duchrow

Nov 23, 2018

Per Ron's request, no service to be held.

Pauline Shimek

Pauline Shimek

Nov 20, 2018

Pauline Shimek, 79 of West Bend, and formerly of Menomonee Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1939 in London, England. Daughter of Henry and Daisy (Brooker) Sharp. Lived through the Blitz, and graduated from Picardy Secondary School in Belvedere, Kent. Pauline met her Air Force husband Buster Scott in Trafalgar Square...

Gerald Haas

Gerald Haas

Nov 20, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" Irving Haas, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Kewaskum, on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born to Erwin F. and Adeline B. (nee Radtke) Haas in Milwaukee, WI. His parents brought him to be baptized into the Christian faith, in Brown Deer, on November 21, 1937 when he was 36...

Lois Priegel

Lois Priegel

Nov 19, 2018

Private Graveside Service was held.

Florence Endres

Florence Endres

Nov 17, 2018

Florence Emma Endres (nee Orhmund), Age 94 of Hartford, died on November 17, 2018 at the Waterford of Hartford. Florence was born on February 3, 1924 in the Town of Barton to the late Albert and Lena (nee Otto) Ohrmund. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Lucas Lutheran Church in Kewaskum. Throughout Florence's life, worshipping her Savior was important...

Diane Chartrand

Diane Chartrand

Nov 17, 2018

Diane Kay Chartrand/Lighthizer (nee Nadler) "Mama Di" "Ma", age 71, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 surrounded by her family at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on June 8, 1947 in Eau Claire, WI to George and Della (nee Welke) Nadler. Diane is survived by her children, Lori (Art Willer) Lighthizer, Kellie Lighthizer, William (Deb)...

Timothy Schwinn

Timothy Schwinn

Nov 16, 2018

Timothy Donald Schwinn, age 36 of Lomira, Wisconsin, passed away on November 16th, 2018 from a tragic farming accident. Timothy was born on February 2nd, 1982 at St. Josephs Community Memorial Hospital in West Bend. He attended Slinger High School, graduating in 2001, and continued his education at MPTC graduating with a degree in CNC technology. He married Melanie Schwartz...

Michael Dassow

Michael Dassow

Nov 10, 2018

Michael L. Dassow, age 58, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. He was born on February 11, 1960 in Manitowoc, WI to Lyle and Barbara (nee Wagner) Dassow. Michael's hobby was fishing. His passion was racing and especially being involved and watching his boys race. Michael is survived by his wife of...

Randall Moericke

Randall Moericke

Nov 9, 2018

Randall Robert Moericke, 49 of West Bend found peace on November 9th, 2018 Randy will always be remembered for his laugh and quick wit. He found friends with everyone he met. Randy was an avid outdoorsmen. He loved to kayak, hunt and fish with his family and friends. In his early years he loved to make model cars and trucks,...

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