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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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Frances Maeder

Frances Maeder

Jul 2, 2018

(nee Kearley) "Franny", passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at the age of 90 years. She was born on December 5, 1927 in West Bend to Lloyd and Evelyn (nee Mc Connell) Kearley. Franny was raised in West Bend for most of her life. She graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee. On June 25, 1946 Frances married Victor...

Wilma Wellhoefer

Wilma Wellhoefer

Jun 30, 2018

Wilma M. Wellhoefer, age 94 years, passed away Saturday June 30, 2018 at Jackson Crossing in Jackson, WI. She was born on March 28, 1924 in Marinette, WI to Henry and Elsie (nee Marquardt) Roeder. On October 17, 1953, Wilma married Clarence M Wellhoefer at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Wilma worked for Master Lock for 33 years, retiring...

Allen Chapman

Allen Chapman

Jun 24, 2018

Allen Carl Chapman, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. He was born on January 27, 1938 to Eugene and Evelyn (nee Patterson) Chapman. Allen was a proud Navy Veteran and a former Engineer for Johnson Controls. Allen was an avid Wisconsin sports fanatic who enjoyed spending time with his children...

David Larson

David Larson

Jun 24, 2018

David Robert Larson of Eagle River, passed away Sunday June 24, 2018 at the age of 79 years. He was born on April 14, 1939 in Milwaukee to Elmer and Bernice (nee Stoffel) Larson. He graduated from Custer High School Class of 58. On September 16, 1960 he married Ausma "Debbie" Pieka and began their family. David retired from Bradley...

Marlene Witte

Marlene Witte

Jun 22, 2018

Marlene H. Witte (nee Giessen), age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on June 27, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Helen (nee Valent) Giessen. Marlene was a hard worker in all things. She farmed along-side her beloved husband, Edward, of 64 years. Marlene loved her...

Jack Staehle

Jack Staehle

Jun 21, 2018

Jack G. Staehle passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice at the age of 74 years. He was born on August 20, 1943 to Jacob and Emma (nee Schick) Staehle. Jack was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Custer High School Class of 1961. On October 27, 1962, Jack married Mae (nee) Kronschnabl and began their family....

Kathryn Rausch

Kathryn Rausch

Jun 20, 2018

Kathryn "Kay" Flower Rausch (nee Klumb), age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Hawthorn Manor in West Bend. She was born on July 24, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to Paul and Charlene (nee Flower) Klumb. Kay was a devoted wife to her husband, Robert Kalman Rausch both before and after his stroke. Together they loved traveling,...

Janet Kraft

Janet Kraft

Jun 20, 2018

Janet L. Kraft (nee Bitterman), age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Cedar Community in West Bend after a 3-year battle with cancer. She was born on November 30, 1950 in Parkston, SD to Rueben H. and Laura (nee Herr) Bitterman. She grew up on the family farm near Tripp, SD and graduated from Tripp High...

Lillian Boeker

Lillian Boeker

Jun 12, 2018

Lillian "Lil" A. Boeker, age 95 years, passed away Tuesday June 12, 2018 at Cedar Communtiy. She was born on December 2, 1922 in the Town of Herman, WI. to Julius and Paula (nee Hinnenthal) Uhlmann. She married John Boeker at St. John's Lutheran Church in West Bend and began her family. Lil retired from Sansone Drugs in Hubertus at...

Angela Sheets

Angela Sheets

Jun 11, 2018

Angela Rose Sheets (nee Owens) "Ang" "Angie", age 38, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018. She was born on July 10, 1979 to Charlie and Judy (nee Smerlinski) Owens. She graduated from Slinger High School Class of '97 and Winona State in 2002 with a Bachelor's in Communications. She married Ryan Sheets on April 14, 2012. Angie loved being...

Ethelreda Weninger

Ethelreda Weninger

Jun 10, 2018

Surrounded by her loving family, Ethel Weninger, 91, passed away peacefully and prayerfully at her residence on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Ethelreda Amalia Spaeth was born on her grandfather's homestead in the town of Jackson on October 19, 1926. She was the third daughter of Lawrence & Margaret (Melder) Spaeth. Three years later, after adding a wonderful little sister for...

Wilmer Kannenberg

Wilmer Kannenberg

Jun 8, 2018

Wilmer Arthur Kannenberg was born on February 15, 1934 in the Town of Jackson, WI to Herman John and Linda (nee Matter) Kannenberg. He was baptized on March 4, 1934 by Pastor Martin F. Riesche at David's Star Ev. Lutheran Church. He was also confirmed by Pastor Riesche on March 21, 1948 at David's Star and his verse is Proverbs...

Norman Fehring

Norman Fehring

Jun 6, 2018

Norman J. Fehring, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. He was born on June 30, 1926 on the farm in West Bend to Arthur and Anna (nee Weninger) Fehring. He married Leora A. Fehring (nee Bell) on June 2, 1954 in the Town of Saukville. Norman's number one passion in...

Robert Lucas

Robert Lucas

Jun 4, 2018

Robert N. Lucas Jr., age 75 years, passed away Monday June 4, 2018 at the Kathy Hospice. He was born on December 2, 1942 in Manitowoc to Robert N. and Georgein Lucas. He graduated from Slinger High School in 1961, and then served in the US Air Force from 1961-1969. Bob married Kay Copeland in Minneapolis, MN, and began their...

Gerald Simmelink

Gerald Simmelink

Jun 3, 2018

Gerald A. Simmelink, age 70, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was born on April 7, 1948 to Albert and Eunice (nee LeMahieu) Simmelink. He graduated from Oostburg High School Class of 1966 and then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era from 1968-1969. Afterwards, he was a dedicated member of the National Guard Reserves...

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