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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael Matenaer
Jul 31, 2018
Michael Allen Matenaer, age 60 passed away on July 31st, 2018 at his residence in Cedar Grove. Michael was born on May 8th, 1958, to Paul and Marlene (nee Bruder) Matenaer in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend West High School. He was employed at Ataco Steel of Grafton for over thirty years. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, NASCAR...
Charles Peske
Jul 26, 2018
Charles D. "Chuck" Peske passed away Thursday July 26, 2018 at the age of 85 years. He was born on February 18, 1933 in Milwaukee to Charles W. and Caroline E. (nee Holtman) Peske. Chuck was a graduate of Marquette University and MSOE, a veteran of the United States Army and a Korean War Veteran. On June 21, 1958 Chuck...
Robert Keihl
Jul 25, 2018
Robert A. Keihl, age 92 years, passed away Wednesday July 25, 2018 at The Pavilion of Glacier Valley in Slinger. He was born on January 14, 1926 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Viola (nee Striebel) Keihl. Bob attended Rufus King High School and served in the US Army during WWII. Bob was the loving husband for 65 years of LaVerne...
Scott Arnold
Jul 16, 2018
Scott James Arnold, 33, born October 10, 1984 found eternal peace on Monday, July 16, 2018. He is survived by his parents, James and Cheryl Arnold, his brother, Jimmy Arnold, his daughters, Arianah and Jordynn Arnold, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Scott will be forever remembered by his family and dear friends.
Roland Nack
Jul 15, 2018
Roland "Rollie" W. Nack, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on March 10, 1933 in Milwaukee to the late Max and Josephine (nee Fleck) Nack. Rollie had a great passion for his country. He was a CPL in the US Army. Rollie was a member of...
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