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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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Ruth Miller
Apr 29, 2018
Ruth E. Miller (nee Harris), passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her Sunday April 29, 2018 at the age of 97. She was born on July 22, 1920 in La Farge, WI, to Chauncey and Ana Harris. Ruth married Frederick L. Miller in 1938. They lived in Beloit where they owned a floor covering business and later moved to...
Delores Hippe
Apr 29, 2018
Delores Mae Hippe (Schrank), 83, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 in Crystal Lake, IL following a prolonged battle with Alzheimer's disease. Delores was born on June 17, 1934 to Clarence and Magdalena Schrank in Waupaca, WI. Following her high school graduation, Delores worked for the West Bend Company, where in 1957 she met her husband, Ernie Hippe and married...
Bruce Boudry
Apr 26, 2018
Bruce S. Boudry, age 87, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Elmbrook Hospital in Brookfield. He was born on March 23, 1931 in Hartford, WI to Sharron and Gertrude (nee Gross) Boudry. Bruce was in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. Bruce was also a 22 year Veteran of the Washington County Sheriff's Office serving...
Herbert Bloom
Apr 26, 2018
Herbert "Herbie" F. Bloom, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on June 6, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Emma (nee Johnson) Bloom. He married his love, Selma "Sally" (nee Burtard) Bloom, on August 26, 1950 in Colby, Wisconsin. Herbie worked at Weasler Engineering for...
Eleanore Schultz
Apr 24, 2018
Eleanore A. Schultz (nee Bartelt), passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the age of 98 years. Eleanore was born on April 7, 1920 in Kewaskum to the late Robert and Ida (nee Bartelt) Bartelt and attended high school in Kewaskum. She worked at Amity Leather Products for 29 years, retiring in 1985. Eleanore lived in West Bend since...
Marjorie Rasimus
Apr 23, 2018
Marjorie D. Rasimus (nee Jurena), age 82, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 23, 2018 in her residence in Fond Du Lac. She was born on September 8, 1935 in South Milwaukee to Prokop and Margarite (nee Walters) Jurena. Her children grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her life. She loved working at Briggs and Stratton for 31 years and Steins doing...
Earl Bauer
Apr 23, 2018
Earl J. Bauer, Sr., age 95, of West Bend, passed away April 23, 2018 at Kathy Hospice. He was born May 21, 1922, in Milwaukee, the only child of George and Leila (nee Russbach) Bauer. After leaving the Navy, where he specialized in aerial photography, Earl moved his young family to Dallas, Texas. Once there he built Bauer Audio Video,...
Joel Stuht
Apr 21, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Joel Jon Stuht, announces his sudden passing on April 21, 2018 at the age of 31. He is survived by his son Seth Joel Stuht and his partner Laura Day, parents, Curtis and Renee Stuht, his grandmother Lillian Stuht, his siblings; Justin, James (Angie), Jon and Jaclyn (Mitch). Joel will also...
Linda Bilgo
Apr 19, 2018
Linda M. Bilgo passed away Thursday April 19, 2018 at her residence at the age of 61 years. She was born on October 2, 1956 in Port Washington to Elroy and Adeline (nee Wienke) Groth and was raised in Jackson. Linda graduated from Washington High School in Germantown with the Class of '74'. On June 4, 1988, Linda married Joseph...
Gail Csuk
Apr 17, 2018
Gail Csuk January 23, 1949 – April 17, 2018 A life well-lived is defined by what we contribute, how we love and who we become. So … I was born; I blinked; and it was over. No buildings named after me; no monuments erected in my honor. In my short journey here, I've had the pleasure of being a devoted...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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