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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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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,...

Gertrude Borusky

Gertrude Borusky

Nov 9, 2018

Gertrude "Trudy" May Borusky, 90 Gertrude May Borusky, (nee Williams), died November 9, 2018 at Serenity Villa in Slinger at the age of 90. She was born May 20, 1928 at home in Pearson, WI. According to her mother, she weighed just 2 pounds. Her first diaper was her dad's handkerchief folded in four. She was born 5th in a...

Joshua Kluwe

Joshua Kluwe

Nov 8, 2018

Joshua L. Kluwe, age 36 years, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2018 in California. Josh was born on September 4, 1982 in Hartford to Gary and Shirley (nee Krause) Kluwe. He graduated from West Bend East High School Class of 2000. Josh's passions were hunting, fishing and being a Dad. He was selfless, generous and loving. Joshua is survived...

Olive Puestow

Olive Puestow

Nov 4, 2018

Olive H. Puestow (nee Patzen), age 99 years, passed away Sunday November 4, 2018. She was born on January 21, 1919 in the Town of Germantown to Frank and Clara (nee Krause) Patzen. On October 30, 1937 Olive married Leroy Puestow in Richfield and began her family. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Jackson,...

Daniel Kania

Daniel Kania

Nov 4, 2018

Daniel "Dan" J. Kania, age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 in his home. He was born on October 4, 1946 in Marinette, WI to Frank and Florence (Nee Utter) Kania. He graduated from Nathan Hale in West Allis in 1965. Met Janine in Hawaii while serving in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam war; upon returning...

Aaron Backhaus

Aaron Backhaus

Nov 3, 2018

. Aaron Backhaus, age 21, passed away on Saturday, November 3rd 2018, in West Bend. He was born on May 1st, 1997, to Kevan Backhaus and Brenda Ludwig. He graduated from West Bend East in 2015. He was employed at Super X, which he enjoyed very much. He liked hunting, fishing, archery, sporting clays, and escape rooms. He is survived...

Donald Oppermann

Donald Oppermann

Nov 2, 2018

Donald "Wally" Oppermann, age 92 years of West Bend, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018. Wally was born on March 8, 1926 in the Town of Polk to Frank and Norma (nee Becker) Oppermann. He married the late Betty Mae Klever on August 16, 1946 and later married Delores Kruepke on September 18, 2009. Wally was self-employed as a milk...

Nancy Dayton

Nancy Dayton

Nov 2, 2018

Complete obituary is pending. Private services will be held.

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