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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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Susan Ryan

Susan Ryan

Apr 15, 2018

Susan M. Ryan (nee Cichucki), age 72, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. She was born on July 7, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI to Stanley and Ruth (nee Rusch). She was united in marriage to Thomas Ryan on December 27, 1969. Sue was a social butterfly and made friends with everyone. She loved to talk on the phone and...

Janice Olson

Janice Olson

Apr 13, 2018

Janice Lynn Olson, age 61 years, passed away at her residence with her family at her side on Friday April 13, 2018. She was born on January 19, 1957 in Belvidere, Illinois to Richard and Clara (nee Mikus) Buker. On September 4, 1976 she married Russell H. Olson in Rockton, Illinois. Janice loved going on vacations with her family, especially...

Craig Bobb

Craig Bobb

Apr 12, 2018

Craig A. Bobb, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at his residence at the age of 68 years. He was born in Milwaukee on June 12, 1949 to Gerald and Helen (nee Suchanek) Bobb and was raised in Brookfield. He graduated with Class of 1967 from Brookfield East High School and UW Oshkosh Class of 1973. Craig retired from GMB...

Mary Dufour

Mary Dufour

Apr 12, 2018

Mary S. Dufour (nee Way), age 87, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018. She was born on December 3, 1930 in Escanaba, MI to Tyler and Mabel (nee Johnson) Way. She graduated from Escanaba High School in 1947 and was united in marriage to Gerald Dufour on November 28, 1953. Mary was an avid Packer fan and enjoyed tennis,...

James Sprader

James Sprader

Apr 12, 2018

James "Jim" Peter Sprader, 77 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, sailed off Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Terrebonne General Medical Center. He was born on Saturday, November 23, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late John Francis Sprader and Gertrude (nee Lund) Sprader. Mr. Sprader worked as a machinist in the steel industry and was also a US Army...

Wesley Mulder

Wesley Mulder

Apr 12, 2018

Wesley J. Mulder of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 with his family by his side at the age of 93. Wesley was born on July 15, 1924 in the Town of Lima in Sheboygan County to James and Mary (nee Carman) Mulder. He served in the US Navy and later married Leona (nee Miske) on June...

Gertrude Wamsley

Gertrude Wamsley

Apr 7, 2018

Gertrude "Trudy" Wamsley (nee Droege), 98, went to her heavenly home on April 7, 2018 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Trudy was surrounded by her family at the time of her death. Trudy was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 24, 1919 to the late Martin and Clara (nee Baumann) Droege. While raising her family, she lived in...

Corrine Bolin

Corrine Bolin

Apr 7, 2018

Corrine Regina (nee Ellenbecker) Bolin died unexpectedly in Beaver Dam on April 7. She was 63 years old. Corrine was born June 9, 1954, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee and raised in Colby. She was the baby sister to 12 brothers and sisters. Corrine will be remembered for her joyfulness, big smile and loving heart. Corrine adored her large...

Andrew Leitheiser

Andrew Leitheiser

Apr 7, 2018

Andrew C. Leitheiser "Drew" age 56 passed away Saturday April 7, 2018. Andrew was born on September 18, 1961 in Milwaukee to Charles F. and Lucy C. (nee Meyer) Leitheiser and was raised in Menomonee Falls. He was the owner-operator of a carpet installing company. On August 31, 1996 he married Debbie J. Donnelly at St. Mary Catholic Church in...

Susan Noegel

Susan Noegel

Apr 6, 2018

Susan Marie Noegel (Nee Kohler) of West Bend, Wisconsin, Age 67, died peacefully at home on April 6, 2018, after over 10 years of battling leukodystrophy and brain cancer. She was born to John and Mary (Nee Dalton) Kohler on September 22, 1950 in Hartford, Wisconsin. She married Michael Noegel of Richfield, Wisconsin on April 17, 1982. Together they have...

Kathleen Zier

Kathleen Zier

Apr 5, 2018

Kathleen Zier (nee Schmatzhagen) of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the age of 69. Kathleen was born on April 25, 1948 to Raymond and Marcella (nee O'Donnell) Schmatzhagen. She married the late Christopher Zier on October 5, 1968 in Milwaukee. Kathie was very involved in Girl Scouts including being a Troop Leader for many years. She...

Irene Kostrau

Irene Kostrau

Apr 5, 2018

Friedel Irene Kostrau, died peacefully on April 5, 2018. She was born in Berlin, Germany on February 2, 1939. Irene grew up as the youngest of 6 children in Berlin, Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1959, and became a US Citizen. Irene entered this world just 7 months before WWII began and tough times were ahead for...

Kathryn Roxbury

Kathryn Roxbury

Apr 4, 2018

In loving memory of Kathryn Ann Roxbury, aka Kathy from the Rustic. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathryn Roxbury (nee Pucek), age 69 of Kewaskum, WI. Kathy passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2018 at her residence – The Gardens. Kathy was born on October 3, 1948 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI...

Harlow Stremke

Harlow Stremke

Apr 4, 2018

Harlow S. Stremke, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2018 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on September 8, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Harlow and Evelyn (nee Sprader) Stremke. He was a member of the U.S. National Guard. Harlow worked at the Bradley Corporation for 39 years and retired in 2008. He enjoyed...

Ruth Schwartz

Ruth Schwartz

Apr 4, 2018

Ruth E. Fowler - Schwartz (nee Taylor) of Slinger, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Serenity Villa at the age of 101. Ruth was born on September 23, 1916 in Jersey City, NJ to Alonzo and Ruth (nee Welsh) Taylor. She married the late Ross O. Fowler Jr. who passed away in 1965 and the late Elmer Schwartz...

Timothy Koepke

Timothy Koepke

Apr 3, 2018

Timothy "Tim" Koepke, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born on July 10, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI to William and Alice (Nee McAteer) Koepke. Tim is survived by his children, Angie and Danny Koepke; brothers, Ronald (Rosanne) and William N. Jr., He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Tim is preceded...

Joyce Talajkowski

Joyce Talajkowski

Apr 1, 2018

Joyce Talajkowski (nee Zettelmeier), age 86, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at New Perspectives in West Bend. She married Gregg Talajkowski on April 21, 1956. Joyce had a passion for cross-stitching, Joyce's Faith and her involvement with Pilgrim Evangelical Lutheran Church was very important to her, and she loved her granddaughters. Joyce is survived by her...

William Koestering

William Koestering

Mar 31, 2018

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Patricia Towne

Patricia Towne

Mar 31, 2018

Patricia M Towne (nee Harris), 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday March 31, 2018. Patricia was born in Rhinelander, WI on May 9, 1944 to Albert and Elvie Harris (nee Lindgren). On July 3, 1963 she married her best friend and childhood sweetheart Forest R. Towne and together they relocated to Southeastern Wisconsin to raise their family....

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