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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Ted Wanta

Ted Wanta

Jan 25, 2019

Ted H. Wanta, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 25th. He was born on June 28th, 1936 to Minnie and Leo Wanta, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Ted served in the United States Army Reserves. After serving, he traveled around Wisconsin and met his wife Joan, and they married in Beaver Dam on September 28th, 1963. They eventually moved...

Deborah Mclees

Deborah Mclees

Jan 25, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Deborah A. McLees (Ciborosky). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Frederick Rode

Frederick Rode

Jan 22, 2019

Frederick "Fred" E. Rode III, passed away Tuesday January 22, 2019 at the age of 82 years. He was born on March 31, 1936 in Hartford to F. Walter and Esther R.(nee Marth) Rode. He was raised in the Hartford area and was a farmer by trade. His hobbies included antique cars, his farming, was a gifted mechanic, and was...

Karl Terlinden

Karl Terlinden

Jan 22, 2019

Karl Howard Terlinden passed away January 22, 2019 amidst a beautiful winter snowfall under a full moon. He courageously fought for seven weeks after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor. Karl was born on September 6th, 1953 in West Bend, Wisconsin to Dolores (Kocher) and the late Ervin Terlinden. He followed in his father's footsteps by carrying on the...

Wayne Gessner

Wayne Gessner

Jan 22, 2019

Wayne A. "Pickles" Gessner went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ January 22nd, 2019. Wayne died peacefully at the Kathy Hospice Center, where he received their loving care until the time of his passing. Wayne lived a very active life through the years. He retired from the railroad as an engineer of over 40 years, starting at age...

Eileen Reul

Eileen Reul

Jan 21, 2019

Eileen M. Reul (nee Chesak) of West Bend, passed away under a full moon with her daughers by her side on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the age of 79. Eileen was born on July 5, 1939 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Mildred (nee Esselman) Chesak and graduated from West Bend High School in 1957. Eileen married the late Edward...

Mary Wills

Mary Wills

Jan 21, 2019

Mary G. Wills (nee Stockowitz), age 71, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on December 4, 1947 in Merrill, WI to Kenneth and Donna (nee Loud) Stockowitz. Mary worked for 51 years in the esteemed position as the CEO for the Wills Family. She was in charge of organizing,...

Marilyn Cleary

Marilyn Cleary

Jan 21, 2019

Marilyn Florence Cleary (nee Held), passed away Monday January 21, 2019 at the age of 89 years. She was born on January 21, 1930 in Nenno to Herbert and Elizabeth (nee Polster) Held and was raised in the Town of Addison. On August 13, 1949 Marilyn married Robert Cleary and they began their family. Her favorite pastimes were playing Sheepshead,...

Jeffrey Spaeth

Jeffrey Spaeth

Jan 20, 2019

Jeffrey "Jeff" F. Spaeth, age 60, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born on December 5, 1958 in Hartford, WI to Joseph W and Betty (nee Tesselaar) Spaeth. Jeff graduated from Slinger High School in 1977. He enjoyed taking rides on his Harley Davidson motorcycle, fishing (but rarely catching anything), watching Packer...

George Venus

George Venus

Jan 19, 2019

George J. Venus Jr., age 84, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 in his home in West Bend surrounded by his family. He was born on February 1, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI to George Sr. and Margaret (nee Peak) Venus. He was a man that loved to tell jokes and laughed the hardest at his own jokes. George was...

Robert Fellenz

Robert Fellenz

Jan 17, 2019

Robert E. Fellenz, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born to Barbara (Hausmann) and Anton Fellenz on Oct. 20, 1931 in Barton. He was the youngest of six boys. Bob attended West Bend High School. On May 14, 1955 he married the love of his life, Audrey Krueger in West Bend. He was...

John Keller

John Keller

Jan 16, 2019

John Paul Keller, age 68 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his home in Slinger. He was born on April 26, 1950 to Earl and Martha (nee Sifter) Keller. John is survived by his financee, Ann Breitkreutz; children, Jason (Amy), Scott (Heather) and Kristi (Mamar) Pennenberg; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Margarita (Bill) Richardson, Jeanie (Ron) Erstad, Rose "Susie"...

Gregory Bonlender

Gregory Bonlender

Jan 11, 2019

passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 11, 2019 at the age of 59 years. He was born on October 2, 1959 in West Bend to Lester and Gloria (nee Wenninger) Bonlender and raised in West bend graduating from West bend West Class of 1978. He was employed at the West Bend Company and then Regal Ware for 41 years. On...

Raymond Zimdars

Raymond Zimdars

Jan 9, 2019

Raymond G. Zimdars, passed away Wednesday January 9, 2019 at the age of 87 years. He was born on June 10, 1931 in the Town of Trenton to Arthur and Louisa (nee Unger) Zimdars. Ray was a US Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict from July 1951-April 1953 in the 32nd Infantry, Company G and received the Combat Infantry...

Armand Becker

Armand Becker

Jan 5, 2019

Armand Oscar 'Ozzie' Becker age 84 of West Bend, WI passed away unexpectedly in his home Saturday, January 5, 2019. Armand was born on March 7, 1934 in Jackson, WI to Oscar and Viola (Krueger) Becker. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1952 and was united in marriage to Shirley Schacht in 1955. Armand was a hard-working farmer...

Margaret Bartz

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

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

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

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

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...

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