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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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David Jonas

David Jonas

Mar 19, 2025

David J Jonas 61, of Campbellsport, formerly of Jackson, WI, was born January 9, 1964, to Ronald and Susan (Pudil) Jonas in Milwaukee.  Passed away in Campbellsport on March 19, 2025 with his wife of 36 years by his side. He was born in Milwaukee, moving to Jackson when he was nine years old.  As a child, David was...

Jane Wilde

Jane Wilde

Mar 15, 2025

Jane Delores Wilde (nee Jaeger), age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in West Bend on March 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 11, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI. to John and Theresa (nee Melter) Jaeger. She married Robert Wilde on November 16, 1957. Jane enjoyed spending time with her family, She loved having the...

Barbara Spaeth

Barbara Spaeth

Mar 15, 2025

Barbara Anita Spaeth (nee Sponholz), 86, died peacefully in her sleep on March 15, 2025, at Ivy Manor, West Bend. She was born August 2, 1938, to Herbert and Marjorie Sponholz in Jackson, Wisconsin. Barbara graduated from West Bend High School in 1956. She worked at Enger-Kress in the office before marrying Charles Spaeth on July 13, 1957, at Holy...

Doris Yach

Doris Yach

Mar 15, 2025

Doris Romaine Yach (nee Romaine), age 105, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025.  Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Harry J Yach along with her daughter Mary Jo Yach, parents Edgar and Hattie (Opgenorth) Romaine, brother Harold Romaine and sister Janis (Romaine) Edwards.    She is survived by her sons Robert (Katie) Yach of Tucson, AZ,...

Norman Menke

Norman Menke

Mar 14, 2025

Norman Menke, age 90, of Hilo, Hawaii, formerly of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. He was born on August 4, 1934, in Granville, Wisconsin, to Elmer and Sylvia (née Fischer) Menke. Norman grew up on farms in the Campbellsport area and learned the value of hard work at an early age. At just 14, he...

Richard Slade

Richard Slade

Mar 12, 2025

Richard Lee Slade, aged 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Mequon, Wisconsin. Richard enjoyed traveling with Mary, golfing and his adventures as a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Richard was an active member of the Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church and the West Bend Masonic Lodge. Richard is survived by his three sons, Richard II (Sherry),...

Rendall Wilson

Rendall Wilson

Mar 10, 2025

Dr. Rendall Ray Wilson was born on January 13, 1931 in Perrysville, Indiana, and spent his childhood as a son of farming parents, Raymond and Grace Wilson. His loving parents instilled in him the ethic of hard work as well as the core values of compassion, commitment, dedication, and honor. He was encouraged and given the freedom and independence needed...

June Krueger

June Krueger

Mar 9, 2025

June Marie Krueger (nee Stine) passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 89, she was born on September 10, 1935, in Merrill, WI, daughter of the late Hamilton and June (nee Jourdan) Stine. June was a 1954 Merrill High School Graduate. She married the love of her life Robert "Bob" Krueger on...

Carol Ford

Carol Ford

Mar 8, 2025

Carol "Carl" Henry Ford age 98, passed away on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from complications with pneumonia and cardiac heart failure. He was born on September 28th, 1926 to Marie (Nellie) and Kenneth Ford and was raised in Prairie Du Chien. Carl enjoyed woodworking, feeding the birds, working outside and most of all, painting. He was also a devout Jehovah's...

Robert Fredrich

Robert Fredrich

Mar 8, 2025

Robert "Bob" R. Fredrich Age 83, passed away peacefully with his wife and son at his side, on Saturday, March 8 th , 2025 at Froedtert in Menomonee Falls.  He was born on July 8 th , 1941, to Raymond and Ellen (nee) Staeck. He fully enjoyed his high school years there at Mosinee High School, playing football, basketball, and...

Carol Wilson

Carol Wilson

Mar 7, 2025

Carol Wilson (nee McHugh) was born on August 13, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of Mary and Herbert McHugh. Her loving parents instilled in her the ethics of hard work and the core values of honesty and dedication. She attended St. John's Cathedral and Riverside High School, graduating in 1955. She was married on July 21, 1956, to Dr. Rendall...

John Fabitz

John Fabitz

Mar 7, 2025

John G. "Johnnie Bee" Fabitz passed peacefully with close family at his side on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born October 12 th , 1951, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Edward and Mary "Irene" (nee Gilford) Fabitz. John was a graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee, class of 1970. He was a...

Roberta Griffith

Roberta Griffith

Mar 5, 2025

Roberta "Bobbie" Jean Griffith Roberta "Bobbie" Jean Griffith passed away peacefully on March 5th in Germantown, WI, enveloped by the love of her family. Born on March 24, 1934, in Augusta, WI, Bobbie's entrance into the world was as unique as the life she led. With their farm road too muddy for vehicles, her father brought the doctor who delivered...

Amalia Hammen

Amalia Hammen

Mar 4, 2025

Amalia Vivian Hammen (Hagen), passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at her home in West Bend. She was born on October 12, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to LaVern and Isabella (Ramthum) Hagen. Amalia (Aka Molly/Tootsie) enjoyed a peaceful life filled with family, puzzles, card games, collecting glassware, camping, and gardening. If you were looking for her you...

Thomas Hanson

Thomas Hanson

Mar 2, 2025

Thomas "Tom" James Hanson, age 89, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Cedar Community in West Bend. He was born on October 14, 1935 in Racine, WI to Louie and Esther (nee Frederickson) Hanson. Tom grew up in the country areas of Racine, and loved to raise rabbits as a boy. He enlisted in...

John Marx

John Marx

Feb 27, 2025

John Kenneth Marx (October 2, 1961 – February 27,2025, aged 63 years) went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ after a long, valiant fight against Acinic Cell Carcinoma. John was a Local 8 Bricklayer and finished his career with CD Smith in 2021. He loved that all three of his kids went on to find jobs in...

Lottie Fehring

Lottie Fehring

Feb 27, 2025

Lottie Louise Fehring Obituary "Mom, it took you 97 years to leave the party." Our loving mother, Lottie Louise Fehring (Mroczkowski), age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Serenity Villa in Slinger Wisconsin. She was born May 24, 1927 in Bark River, Michigan. She was born to Polish immigrants Andrew and Louise (Sowa) Mroczkowski.  Mom grew...

Mary Koller-Dickmann

Mary Koller-Dickmann

Feb 27, 2025

Mary K. (Koller) Dickmann, 73, passed away on February 27, 2025 from a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Mary is predeceased by her parents John and Gladys. She is survived by her loving husband Paul of 27 years, her two daughters Kristy and Julie, and her three grandsons Aiden, Max and Ben. Mary was a 1969 graduate of John Marshall High...

Grace Schulz

Grace Schulz

Feb 26, 2025

Grace Louise Schulz (nee Dobberphul) was born to Walter and Sarah (nee Knuth in Jackson Wisconsin on March 17, 1934. Grace was made a child of God through baptism shortly after her birth and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at David's Star Lutheran Church in 1948. She attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School. Grace became a member of St. John's...

Zane Schmeling

Zane Schmeling

Feb 26, 2025

Zane Edward Schmeling passed away on Wednesday, February 26 at the age of 43.  He was born on January 9, 1982, to Glenn Schmeling and Diane (nee Hebenstreich) in Milwaukee, WI. Zane lived in Milwaukee until 1992 when his family moved to Slinger WI.  There he attended Slinger Elementary, then Slinger Middle School and graduated from Slinger High School in...

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