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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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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....

Michael Kopp

Michael Kopp

Mar 27, 2018

Michael Adam Kopp, age 21, of West Bend, was called home to be with our Lord on the morning of March 27th, 2018. He was born on November 4th, 1996, to Dale "Sonny" and Jill Kopp. From the time he could crawl to the day he passed, he was passionate about anything with a engine or motor. After graduating from...

Roger Landvatter

Roger Landvatter

Mar 26, 2018

Roger E. Landvatter, age 80, passed away unexpectedly Monday March 26th at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1937 in Port Washington to Earl and Adelia (nee Rieke) Landvatter. He was raised in Fillmore and graduated from Random Lake High School Class of 1955. On January 31, 1959, Roger married Barbara Johann at St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church...

Ida Motiff

Ida Motiff

Mar 26, 2018

Ida T. Motiff (nee Harrison), age 98, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2018 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ida was born in Mt. Valley Township, Iowa to Henry and Jeanette Harrison on October 21, 1919. The family later moved to Madison where Ida graduated from Madison East High School. She married Ron Motiff in 1950 and worked...

Mary Krieps

Mary Krieps

Mar 25, 2018

Mary T. Krieps, age 89, of West Bend passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 in the presence of family in West Bend. A memorial gathering will be held in the Courtyard Kitchen at Cedar Bay East Assisted Living (5577 Home Dr., West Bend) on Friday, March 30 at 5pm. Mary is survived by daughters Catharine, Julianne, and Martha (John),...

Phyllis Glynn  O.C.D.S.

Phyllis Glynn O.C.D.S.

Mar 25, 2018

Phyllis Ann Glynn O.C.D.S., 88, of Pound, WI (formerly of Slinger) passed away peacefully and was born into eternal life Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was born Nov. 6, 1929 to Winfred and Irma Jacobi. Phyllis was united in marriage to her loving husband Richard Glynn on July 21, 1948. Phyllis enjoyed gardening, sewing, quilting, winemaking and was a successful...

Geraldine Konrath

Geraldine Konrath

Mar 24, 2018

Geraldine L. "Geri" Konrath (nee Schmitt) joined her loving husband Bob in Eternal Life on March, 24, 2018 at the age of 93. She passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. Geri was born November 15,1924 in the town of Polk to the late William and Lillian (nee Heppe) Schmitt and was raised on the family farm....

Edward Endlich

Edward Endlich

Mar 23, 2018

Edward C. Endlich Jr., age 79 years, passed away with family by his side on Friday, March 23, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. He was born on October 1, 1938 to Edward C. Sr. and Viola L. (nee Klumb) Endlich and was raised in Richfield. On October 24, 1964, Ed married Marilyn S. Wiedmeyer at Holy Angels...

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