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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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Margaret Bartz
Jan 1, 2019
Margaret E. Bartz, age 91, passed away peacefully at The Kathy Hospice on January 1st, 2019. Margaret was born on November 11th, 1927 to Paul and Margaret Meixensperger of Fond du Lac. She was the youngest of eight children. She married Robert Bartz on May 22nd, 1948. She loved to play cards, golf, read, and spend time with her family...
Myron Prost
Dec 31, 2018
Myron C. Prost, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 31, 2018 at the Aurora Medical Center of Washington County. He was born on May 22, 1931 in the Town of Kewaskum to Clarence and Louise (nee Abel) Prost. Myron served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married his love, Ellen (nee Kluever) Prost on August...
Carole Kann
Dec 29, 2018
Carole Kann (nee Lockwood), age 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on December 29, 2018 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born on December 23, 1965 in Iron Mountain, MI to Arthur and Theresa (nee Kowalkowski) Lockwood. Carole enjoyed spending time with her customers who she treated as her family. Her customers gave her strength and...
Penelope Winter
Dec 28, 2018
Penelope J. Winter "Penny" (nee Hardt), of Port Washington, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at her residence. Beloved wife of Mark Twarogowski; beloved mother of Mary Winter, Melissa (Patrick) Erickson, Melinda Winter and Mark Winter; beloved grandmother "Nanny" of Katryna (Guesippie) DéLeon, Ashley (Kyle) Ferguson, Henry Erickson and Tyler Winter-Vogley; beloved great-grandmother of Priscylla, Ricardo, and Penelope DéLeon...
Ann Kaiser
Dec 28, 2018
Ann M. Kaiser, age 72, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. She was born on April 17, 1946 in Eau Claire, WI to John and Annette (nee Wysocky) Kaiser. She retired from West Bend Mutual Ins. Company and was a dedicated volunteer at Interfaith Caregivers, Columns, MOWA and Red Cross. Ann is preceded in death by her parents and...
Alvin Tempelmann
Dec 25, 2018
Alvin "Al" E. Tempelmann, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was born on October 28, 1933 in Richfield, WI to Alvin and Clara (nee Funk) Tempelmann. He enjoyed his farming, factory work for the Slinger Foundry, Chrysler Outboard and Wacker Manufacturing. Al was a lifelong member of St. John's...
Adolph Lusic
Dec 23, 2018
Adolph A. Lusic age 94, passed away on December 23rd, 2018. He was born on November 3rd, 1924 to Matthew and Mary Lusic in Gladstone, Michigan. He is survived and deeply loved by children Ronald (Michelle) of Punta Gorda, FL, Jerry of Lakeville, MN, Gary "Mike" (Tanya) of Jordan, MN, Linda (Larry) Kraus of Menomonee Falls; Grandchildren Paul (Kari), Mark...
Gary Moschea
Dec 21, 2018
Gary G. Moschea, age 77 years, passed away Friday December 21, 2018. He was born on October 26, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Kenneth and Dolores (nee Brahm) Moschea. Gary graduated from Washington High School Class of 1959; served in the United States Marine Corps as a Lance Corporal and then graduated from UW Milwaukee Class of 1967. On September...
Robert Loomans
Dec 21, 2018
Robert Earl Loomans, 97, died Friday, Dec 21, 2018, at Gardenview Assisted Living in Menasha following a brief illness. There will be a private burial service at Holy Angels Cemetery in West Bend. Robert (Bob) was born in 1921 in Waupun, the son of Franklin and Henrietta (Glewen) Loomans. He was united in marriage to Margaret Rose in 1946 in...
Bonnie Wagner
Dec 20, 2018
Bonnie J. Wagner (nee Hahn), age 59, passed away on December 20, 2018 in her home. She was born on January 16, 1959 to Paul and Marianne (nee Strupp) Hahn. She graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1977. She married David Wagner on October 17, 1987 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Allenton. After moving to West Bend, she...
Patricia Kubicek
Dec 19, 2018
Patricia Hildegard Kubicek of Waucousta, Wisconsin, passed away on December 19, 2018 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum at the age of 78. She was born to Harold and Florence Wiedmeyer on March 31st, 1940 in Nenno, Wisconsin. She was married to Walter Kubicek on May 7th, 1960. She was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers: Andy and...
Gerald Bobb
Dec 18, 2018
I see you in this photo, imagine the joy and wonder in your eyes as you enter Heaven. Be forever with God, our little angel. Author: Brandon Bobb Our precious baby boy, Gerald Michael Bobb was called to the Lord, Tuesday, December 18, 2018. He was born Tuesday, July 17, 2018 to parents Xavier Burns and Alicia Bobb. Gerald's family...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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