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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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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 &...

Ralph Noggle

Ralph Noggle

Aug 13, 2018

Ralph T. Noggle Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13th, 2018 at the Waterford in West Bend. He was born on July 27th, 1934 in Milwaukee to Ralph Sr. and Veretta (nee Haessly) Noggle. Ralph was a carpenter most of his life, and enjoyed running and repairing steam tractor engines at shows. Ralph is survived by his...

Daniel Meyer

Daniel Meyer

Aug 10, 2018

Daniel L. Meyer "Bookum" passed away Friday August 10, 2018 at the age of 71 years. He was born on March 19, 1947 to Walter and Evelyn (nee Bloedorn) Meyer and raised in Slinger. Dan graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1965 and later retired from Wilmen Industries. He was a retired member of the Slinger Fire Department. His...

Francella Bonnell

Francella Bonnell

Aug 7, 2018

Francella "Fran" Bonnell (nee Dietsch) passed away Thursday August 7, 2018 at the age of 91 years at Cedar Community. She was born on December 9, 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Francis and Florence Dietsch. She was raised and brought up around Milwaukee. On June 2, 1951, Fran married Donald Bonnell and began her family. The couple later moved...

Edward Rivard

Edward Rivard

Aug 2, 2018

Edward Francis Rivard, age 87 years of Hartford, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his residence. Edward was born on May 16, 1931 to Simeon and Pauline (nee Mathis) Rivard in Somerset, WI. Edward married Alice (nee Dick) on April 14, 1959 at St. John's the Baptist Church in Marshfield, WI. He...

Robert Mueller

Robert Mueller

Aug 2, 2018

Robert "Bob" R. Mueller, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on July 15, 1923 in the Village of Barton to Alvin and Margaret (nee Marx) Mueller. They moved to the family farm at a young age. Bob married his love, Eileen (nee Benter) Mueller, on August...

Janet Bassler

Janet Bassler

Aug 1, 2018

Janet "Jan" Ann Bassler (nee Bensemann), age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in her home with her husband by her side. She was born on August 10, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI to Harold and Nelius (nee Baumann) Bensemann. She attended Shorewood High School and graduated from UW-Madison in 1963 with a degree in Physical Therapy. Jan...

David Ryan

David Ryan

Aug 1, 2018

David R. Ryan, age 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center (Zablocki). He was born on September 4, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to Thomas and Gladys (nee Erickson) Ryan. He served in the US Marines for 6 years where he received a purple heart and a bronze star with V for valor....

Roy Konrath

Roy Konrath

Jul 31, 2018

Roy G. Konrath, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Community Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 31, 1961 in West Bend to Hubert and Dorothy (nee Hefter) Konrath. Roy enjoyed working with his parents at Hubies Hardware, his many years at Steinhafels and is currently the owner and developer of Roy Rack. Roy loved...

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