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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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Augie Wilks

Augie Wilks

Sep 14, 2018

Augie Wilks, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 14, 2018 in his home, with family by his side. He was born on July 18, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI to August and Stephanie (nee Mordeszewski) Wilks. Augie is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carol (nee Zaeske) Wilks; his daughter, Sheryl (Vaughn) Bopp and son, Steve Wilks;...

James Hefter

James Hefter

Sep 12, 2018

James "Two Speed" R. Hefter, age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at his home. He was born on April 1, 1951 in Hartford, WI to Dennis and Doris (nee Bayer) Hefter. James worked in construction with his dad and brothers and later was very passionate about his job of 31 years at Super Excavators. He also...

Thomas Werner

Thomas Werner

Sep 9, 2018

Thomas H Werner "Tom" was called home to eternal rest by our Lord and Savior on September 9, 2018. The third of six children, Tom was born December 27, 1927 in Marshall Wisconsin, his family later moved to Milwaukee. He graduated from Boys Technical High School, served an apprenticeship at The Milwaukee Road Railroad where he studied to become a...

Sandy Sprinkmann

Sandy Sprinkmann

Sep 7, 2018

Sandy M. Sprinkmann (nee Kasten), age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 7, 2018 in West Bend. She was born on October 10, 1964 in Milwaukee to Frederick and Judith (nee Slak) Kasten. Sandy was a loving daughter, sister, best friend, wife, cat mom, cousin, aunt, caregiver and master gardener. She had a warm spot in her heart, caring...

Dolores Heppe

Dolores Heppe

Sep 5, 2018

Dolores Lucille Heppe, (nee Sonnenberg) age 91, passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2018, at Wellington Place in Hartford, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Herbert and Alice (nee Bloom) Sonnenberg. Dolores married the late Robert Heppe on May 17th, 1947, at Holy Angels Church in West Bend. Dolores loved to play bingo with her sister Dorothy, and enjoyed many...

Janice Styberg

Janice Styberg

Sep 1, 2018

Obituary is pending.

Wanda Harvie

Wanda Harvie

Sep 1, 2018

Wanda Elvira Harvie (nee Anthony), age 92, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the Beechwood Rest Home in Kewaskum. She was born on September 7, 1925 in Merrimac, WI to Wardner and Elvira Anthony (nee Mueller). Wanda loved animals, especially cats, and she enjoyed crocheting and rummage sales. Wanda is survived by her brother, Donald Anthony of Platteville,...

Walter Christie

Walter Christie

Aug 31, 2018

Walter Lee Christie Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Cedar Community in West Bend. He was born on February 9, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Arthur and Lydia (nee Kennell) Christie. Walter served in the U.S. Airforce from 1947-1951 and was a member of the Jackson American Legion #486. He enjoyed tent camping in...

Dolores Mayer

Dolores Mayer

Aug 27, 2018

Dolores Rita Mayer (nee Neu), age 79, passed away on August 27, 2018 at the Cottages in West Bend. She was born on March 13, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Walter and Aurelia (nee Theisen) Neu. She married her love, Francis "Frank" Mayer on October 7, 1961. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, baking, reading,...

Betty Fligge

Betty Fligge

Aug 27, 2018

Betty Jane Fligge (nee Habersat), age 93, walked into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 27, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on October 29, 1924 in Milwaukee to Norman and Helen (nee Dwan) Habersat. She married her love, Raymond "Ray" Fligge on April 30, 1943 in Texas. She spent many years being active...

Theodora Phillips

Theodora Phillips

Aug 26, 2018

Private services will be held.

Linda Sponholz

Linda Sponholz

Aug 25, 2018

Linda S. Sponholz (nee Hoelz) passed away Saturday August 25, 2018 the age of 97 years. She was born on January 17, 1921 in Germantown to Walter and Ella (nee Hornig) Hoelz and was raised in Rockfield. On November 22, 1945 Linda married William C. Sponholz at Our Savior's Church in Germantown and began her family. Linda's passions were gardening,...

Shirley Kilcourse

Shirley Kilcourse

Aug 24, 2018

Shirley M. Kilcourse, age 93 years, passed away on Friday August 24, 2018. She was born on February 16, 1925 in Waukegan, IL. to Leo and Georgia Cashmore. Shirley worked in the fashion industry, serving as a personal stylist with a dedicated list of well-known clientele from Zion, IL. and the surrounding communities. She took great pride in being a...

Genevieve Johnson

Genevieve Johnson

Aug 21, 2018

Genevieve Helen Johnson (nee Petersen), age 98, passed away peacefully on Tues. August 21, 2018. Genevieve was born November 24, 1919. She was a strong and independent woman, with endless energy. She had a spunky personality and liked to make people laugh with her perspectives on life. She loved animals, especially birds, and she was rarely seen without a dog...

Laverne Mcintee

Laverne Mcintee

Aug 20, 2018

Laverne E. McIntee (nee Fraedrich), age 91, passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018. She was born on July 17, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Arnold and Emma (nee Kessler) Fraedrich. Laverne spent her younger years in Chicago, but lived on a farm in Nekoosa during her teen years and graduated from Nekoosa High School Class of 1945. She survived...

Dean Benzer

Dean Benzer

Aug 17, 2018

Dean L. Benzer, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 17, 2018 at New Perspectives in West Bend. He was born on August 7, 1920 in Whitewater, WI to George and Laura (nee Kachel) Benzer. Dean attended Whitewater High School and University of Wisconsin of Whitewater. Dean then joined the Army Air Corps in 1943, and was the bombardier...

Ferne Storlie

Ferne Storlie

Aug 16, 2018

Ferne O. Storlie, age 88 years, of Slinger, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Ferne is survived by her children Debra Heiss, Peggy (Craig) Wehausen, Sheri (John Mathews) Storlie; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother Boots (LaVerne) Brandt and nieces, nephews, other relatives, many friends. Ferne is preceded in death by her husband, Robert. A Memorial Service will be...

Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson

Aug 15, 2018

Daniel "Dan" Carl Johnson, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Ivy Manor in West Bend. He was born on March 15, 1936 in Faith, South Dakota to Carl and Mary (nee Hansen) Johnson and raised in Wisconsin. On November 23, 1958 he married Shirley Thiemke in Waukegan, IL. Dan served in the US Army &...

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