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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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Chad Ascher

Chad Ascher

Feb 8, 2018

Chad M. Ascher, age 35 years, passed away unexpectedly in Ironwood, Michigan on Thursday February 8, 2018. He was born on March 29, 1982 to Ernst and Cynthia (nee Kump) Ascher. Chad was born in Milwaukee, raised in West Bend, and graduated from West Bend East High School Class of 2000. He enjoyed camping, hiking, watching soccer, biking and playing...

Audrey Nehm

Audrey Nehm

Feb 7, 2018

Audrey A. Nehm (nee Kuhaupt), age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at her residence in Slinger. She was born on November 28, 1927 in Richfield, WI to William and Minnie (nee Funk) Kuhaupt. Audrey worked a short time at Thiel's Mill in Slinger where she met her love, Robert G. Nehm. They were married on October 23,...

Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson

Feb 7, 2018

Mark D. Nelson, age 37 years, passed away Wednesday February 7, 2018 at Froedtert Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1980 to Gary and Madelyn (nee Neldner) Nelson in Orlando, Florida. He was raised in Florida and later on, moved to Wisconsin. On September 7, 2007, Mark married Jennifer Brom and together they started their family. Mark is survived...

Eleanor Mergener

Eleanor Mergener

Feb 6, 2018

Eleanor G. Mergener (nee Schulteis) "Ellie" passed away Tuesday February 6, 2018 at the age of 91 years. She was born on March 18, 1926 on the family farmstead in Richfield to Albert and Clara (nee Hennes) Schulteis. On June 18, 1949, she married Thomas P. Mergener at St. Mary's Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Richfield. Ellie...

Elizabeth Perry

Elizabeth Perry

Feb 5, 2018

Elizabeth "Liz" P. Perry, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on April 28, 1961 to Douglas and Joan (nee Rongitsch) Perry. Liz had many passions in life, bringing love and joy wherever she went. A special education teacher for over two decades at Germantown County Line...

Timothy Bigley

Timothy Bigley

Jan 29, 2018

Timothy C. Bigley of West Bend, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at the age of 65 years. He was born on January 29, 1953 in Davenport, Iowa. Tim was raised in Menomonee Falls graduating with the Class of "71" from Falls East High School. After his schooling, Tim worked as a signalman for the railroad. Tim is survived by...

Eva "Lin" Melius

Eva "Lin" Melius

Jan 29, 2018

Eva Linnea "Lin" Melius (nee "Nea" Anderson) Lin grew up attending the Swedish Baptist Church in Manistique, Michigan where they walked to church. As a teenager Lin made the most important life decision when she accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Lin attended Manistique High School and began teaching five day clubs where she also served as a bus...

Larry Sprayberry

Larry Sprayberry

Jan 27, 2018

Larry D. Sprayberry, age 62, of Slinger, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was born on November 15, 1955 to Walter and Velma (nee Prince) Sprayberry and later graduated from from Texas High School Class of "74". On January 16, 1988, Larry married Susan Kratz and began their family. His favorite pastimes were playing baseball, golfing, cold beer,...

Susan Zisis

Susan Zisis

Jan 25, 2018

Sue Zisis of West Bend, 63, passed away peacefully on January 25th, 2018. Dear wife of Vic Zisis and mother of Karly (Keith) Duhamel, and Sabrina (Lisa) Pride. Wonderful grandmother to Braedon and Bree Duhamel; beloved sister to Jeff Spanaus, Patrick Spanaus (Sandy), Dave Lovrek, and Diane Spanaus; and is further survived by many other special relatives and friends. Preceded...

Faye Peterson

Faye Peterson

Jan 25, 2018

Faye C. Peterson (nee Braun), passed away Thursday January 25, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of the late William P. Peterson. Faye is survived by her sons: Bill (Gina) and Paul (Tracy); grandchildren; Jacob, Taylor, Brady, Chase and Maxx, her sisters; Nancy Thurow and Anita Tittel, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Private services for Faye...

Mildred Zurn

Mildred Zurn

Jan 22, 2018

Mildred (Mickey) Zurn, age 92 passed away to eternal peace on January 22, 2018 with her family by her side. She was born on January 11, 1926 in Clayton, WI to Grace Faulkner and Chris Selle, later adopted by her Step-father, Adolf Pederson. She resided primarily in Hartford, WI until she met and married her husband, Robert (Bob) Zurn, of...

Marguerite Heisler

Marguerite Heisler

Jan 22, 2018

Marguerite Robrahn Heisler (nee Euler) passed away peacefully sleeping in her favorite chair on January 22, 2018. She was born on May 22, 1920 to Alfred and Anne Euler in Milwaukee, WI. Her father died when she was 2 years old. She had one sister, Ellen and they were raised by their mother in Milwaukee and learned to work hard...

Dean Schweiger

Dean Schweiger

Jan 21, 2018

Dean W. Schweiger of West Bend, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the age of 64. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church (777 S. Indiana Ave., West Bend) with Pastor John H. Paustian presiding. Visitation will be at...

Beverly Zimdars

Beverly Zimdars

Jan 21, 2018

Beverly H. Zimdars, (nee Johann), passed away Sunday January 21, 2018 at her residence at the age of 80 years. She was born on October 20, 1937 to Harold and Viola (nee Allarding) Johann. On April 18, 1959, Beverly married Robert J. Zimdars, and together they started their family. Beverly worked for West Bend Mutual Insurance Company as a legal...

Steve Weston

Steve Weston

Jan 20, 2018

Steven Weston of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2018 at the age of 62. Anyone who knew Steve could see his love for life. He was always happy to share what his family referred to as "Weston Lessons". These proverbial lessons that often began with the words, Time Out or Back in the Day gave interesting advice...

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