Obituaries

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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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...

Catherine Holzbach

Catherine Holzbach

Jun 2, 2018

Catherine Claire Holzbach "Cathy", age 50 years, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 2, 2018 at her home in North Fond du Lac. She was born on April 2, 1968 in West Bend to Robert and Carol Steiner. Cathy graduated from St. Frances Cabrini Grade School in 1982, West Bend East High School in 1986 and UW Oshkosh with a...

Elinor Kratz

Elinor Kratz

May 30, 2018

Elinor (Elly) F. Kratz, (nee Stoffel),age 85 years of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Elly was born on June 30, 1932 in Town of West Bend to Herbert N. and Walburga E. (nee Mueller) Stoffel. She graduated from Slinger High School, class of 1950. She married Robert (Bob) A. Kratz on May 16, 1953 at St. Mathias...

Merrill Hyde

Merrill Hyde

May 29, 2018

Private Services

Natalie Johnson

Natalie Johnson

May 29, 2018

Natalie C. Johnson (nee Mlodzik), age 94 years, passed away Tuesday May 29, 2018 at The Pavilion of Glacier Valley. She was born on October 30, 1923 in Hartford to Adam and Magdaline (nee Lemanski) Mlodzik. She graduated from Hartford High School and later married William Johnson and began her family. Natalie enjoyed watching the Brewers, NASCAR, doing crossword puzzles...

Henry Lauscher

Henry Lauscher

May 29, 2018

Henry James Lauscher, age 85 years, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Ivy Manor in Jackson. He was born on October 30, 1932 in Wauwatosa to Stanley and Rose (nee Kapalczynski) Lauscher and was raised in Milwaukee. He graduated from Boys Tech in 1952, then was drafted into the US Army. Henry served active duty from July 1952 to...

Donaleen Griesemer

Donaleen Griesemer

May 28, 2018

Private Services

Maurice Bobholz

Maurice Bobholz

May 27, 2018

Maurice G. Bobholz, age 87 years, passed away Sunday May 27, 2018. He was born and raised in Friesland, WI. He attended Cambria- Friesland High School, and subsequently graduated from Fox Lake High School in 1951. Maurice enlisted in the US Navy in March of 1949, and served 1 year active duty, and was in the reserves for an additional...

Dennis Verble

Dennis Verble

May 25, 2018

Dennis W. Verble, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on September 28, 1948 in Herrin, IL to Wayne and Katheren (nee Baggett) Verble. Dennis started working in the roofing industry when he was 15 and retired at 66 as a superintendent. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, his...

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