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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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Scott Kleinhans
Oct 3, 2018
Scott M. Kleinhans, "Belly" age 44, passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 3, 2018. He was born on September 6, 1974 in West Bend, WI. He attended West Bend East High School. He was married on July 9th, 2016 to Jessica Rau. Scott operated Legends Landing. He enjoyed four wheeling, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and spending time...
Donald Nowak
Oct 3, 2018
Donald F. Nowak, age 75 of Campbellsport, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family at his side on October 3, 2018. Donald was born in Milwaukee on September 15, 1943 to Joseph and Mary (nee Viduski) Nowak. He attended Riverside High School in Milwaukee and then entered the United States Army and married Bonnie L. (nee Rahn) on...
Lawrence Mezera
Oct 2, 2018
Lawrence J. "Larry" Mezera, age 80 years, passed away at home on October 2, 2018. He was born in southeastern WI on March 15, 1938 to the late Raymond J. "Pappy" and Alta Hazel (nee Puckett) Mezera and grew up on many farms where he learned to work and play hard. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army...
Patricia Freitag
Oct 1, 2018
Patricia L. Freitag (nee Geldnich) age 81, passed away in her home on October 1st, 2018. She was born on January 16th, 1937 in Hartford, Wisconsin to Gladys and Lester Geldnich . She attended Slinger High School, graduating in 1955. She was united in marriage with Robert "Bugs" Freitag on August 15th, 1958. She spent her life as a loving...
Jerome Becker
Sep 30, 2018
Jerome Becker, age 71, passed away on Sunday September 30th, 2018. He was born on June 4th, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI, to Jerome and Bernice Becker. He graduated High School in 1965, then attended Milwaukee Area Technical College. He was employed at Butters Fetting, and retired from Steam Fitters 601. He was a member of St. Peter's Church. He was...
Brian Sekeres
Sep 29, 2018
Brian J. Sekeres, age 66, passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at his home in West Bend. He was born on October 30, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Vivian (nee Yesko) Sekeres. He married his love, Nancy (nee Hug) on October 25, 1975. He enjoyed farming, being on his land and he especially loved his dogs. Brian...
Roy Binder
Sep 22, 2018
Roy A. Binder, age 89, passed away on Saturday September 22, 2018. He was born in Junction City, WI, to Adam and Regina Binder. He graduated from Messmer High School. He married Lucille Bonerz on June 9, 1951 at Holy Redeemer. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Roy served in the US Army during the Korean War,...
Richard Lee
Sep 22, 2018
Richard Lee of Hartford passed away September 22, 2018 at 88 years. He was born in Milwaukee and married the love of his life, Marlene, in June, 1952. They had five children, Linda Hauser (Mark), Mary Krentz (Dan Komp), John Lee (Nancy), Susan Knickrehm, Robert Lee (Agnes); 14 grandchildren, Kate, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Jessica, Michelle, Stephanie, Andy, Peter, Samantha, Eric, Richard,...
Paul Wilde
Sep 19, 2018
Rev. Paul Henry Wilde, son of William H. and Edna (Wegner) Wilde, was born in Manitowoc, WI, on April 10, 1928. He was baptized and confirmed at First German Ev. Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. He graduated from Northwestern Prep in Watertown in 1945 and from Northwestern College in 1949. After graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Thiensville, WI, in 1952 he...
Gerald Henckel
Sep 19, 2018
Gerald F. Henckel entered enteral life with Jesus on September 19, 2018. He was born September 7, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI to Gilbert and Evelyn (nee Harmann) Henckel. He was baptized as a child of God as an infant and later confirmed in his faith. He attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School and obtained a college education from UW-Milwaukee. He also...
Drue Slavic
Sep 16, 2018
Drue Louise Slavic, age 81, passed away on September 16, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital in West Bend. She was born on March 25, 1937, in Milwaukee, to George and Gladys Lukowitz. Drue married John Frank Slavic at St. Nicholas Catholic Church on May 12, 1962. Drue enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, gardening, being outdoors, going on...
William Josten
Sep 16, 2018
William "Bill" Josten, age 82, passed away peacefully at Cedar Community in West Bend on Sunday, September 16. Born March 25, 1936, in Milwaukee WI to Walter and Gertrude Josten, Bill is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Maureen (Mo), sons Jeffrey (Sarah), Brian (Terri), daughter Jennifer Zimmerman (Tony) and six grandchildren. He is further survived by his...
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
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
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
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
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...
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