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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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Alyce Nelson

Alyce Nelson

Jan 20, 2018

Alyce Agnes Nelson (nee Kramer) of West Bend, WI, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2018, after a short stay at The Kathy Hospice, following a fall. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her death. She was born on August 28, 1922 in Hubbell, MI. Alyce was a 1940 graduate of Lake Linden...

Mary Ebel

Mary Ebel

Jan 17, 2018

Mary E. Ebel (nee Serchen), age 74, made her journey to heaven on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 in the loving presence of her family. She was born on December 26, 1943 in Milwaukee to Ralph and Elizabeth (nee Robinson) Serchen. She graduated from Messmer High School Class of 62. On January 30, 1965, Mary married Michael D. Ebel in Milwaukee...

Roy Weyer

Roy Weyer

Jan 17, 2018

"Rex" Roy Weyer, 91, entered into eternal peace on January 17th at Cedar Community Hospice, West Bend, WI. Rex was a long time resident of Allenton. Most recently Rex lived at Cedar Ridge Apartments with his wife, Ruby (Goeden). Rex and Ruby were married for 67 years and have 5 children: Susan (Donald) Becker, Michael (Diane), Mary (Robert, deceased) Tonti,...

Donald Brockhaus

Donald Brockhaus

Jan 16, 2018

Donald "Don" R. Brockhaus, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home in West Bend. He was born on April 24, 1939 in Mayville, WI to Walter and Alma (nee Muche) Brockhaus. Don was a Radio Officer in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He taught for the Richfield Joint District #1 from 1966-1998....

Shirley Yahr

Shirley Yahr

Jan 16, 2018

Shirley M. Yahr (nee Guerndt), age 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Cornerstone in West Bend. She was born on October 17, 1947 in Hartford, WI to William and Gertrude (nee Umland) Guerndt. Shirley married Jeff Yahr on July 12, 1982 at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend. She enjoyed taking short gambling...

William Pies

William Pies

Jan 16, 2018

William L. Pies, age 79 years, passed away Tuesday January 16, 2018 in West Bend. He was born on June 5, 1938 in Milwaukee to Frank and Adeline (nee Weihert) Pies. Bill was a graduate of Rufus King High School in Milwaukee and later served in the US Army 135th Medical Battalion. On September 26, 1959 Bill married Donna M....

Eugene Haig

Eugene Haig

Jan 15, 2018

Eugene "Gene" M. Haig Sr., age 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on March 1, 1952 to Charles and June (nee Burg) Haig. Gene is survived by his wife of 35 years, Shirley (nee Loichinger) Haig; father of, Eugene "Gene" Haig Jr., Matthew (Paula) Haig, Kerry (Jacob)...

Charles Pipia

Charles Pipia

Jan 15, 2018

Charles James Pipia joined his loving wife, Cherie (nee Joslyn), in eternal life on January 15, 2018 at the age of 86. Chuck served in the 45th Division,101st Airborne Corp United States Army and is a member of the S/Sgt Henry F. Gumm American Legion Post 486 of Jackson. He's a retired employee of Giddings & Lewis/Kearney & Trecker. Chuck...

Audrey Sauer

Audrey Sauer

Jan 15, 2018

Audrey M. Sauer (nee Nelson), passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday January 15, 2018 at the age of 87 years. She was born on April 11, 1930 in Medford, WI to Carl and Marie (nee Dunkel) Nelson and later graduated from Medford High School. For many years, Audrey worked at The Samaritan Home and Jerry's Restaurant. She loved...

August Fechter

August Fechter

Jan 14, 2018

August P. Fechter age 79 years, of West Bend, passed away Sunday January 14, 2018 at Cedar Community. He was born on March 17, 1938 in West Bend to August P. and Helen (nee Hentges) Fechter. On October 27, 1962, August married Sylvia Dohrwardt. Together they farmed and raised their family. Augie enjoyed playing cards, watching the Brewers and Packers,...

Mercedes Hetebrueg

Mercedes Hetebrueg

Jan 13, 2018

Mercedes A. Hetebrueg (nee Lehnerz), passed away Saturday January 13, 2018 at Serenity Villa in Slinger at the age of 88 years. She was born on June 26, 1929 to John and Barbara (nee Schneider) Lehnerz. On August 27, 1949 she married Robert H. Hetebrueg at St Michael's Catholic Church in St. Michaels, and the couple lived in West Bend....

Christel Schoen

Christel Schoen

Jan 12, 2018

Christel Schoen of West Bend, age 81, passed away suddenly at her residence on Friday January 12, 2018. She was born on October 31, 1936 in Germany to Otto and Maria (nee Bernhardt) Stolz. Christel was a proud homemaker for her family. She enjoyed gardening, her time with friends at the Ridge, German music and loved her God. Christel is...

James Gadbois

James Gadbois

Jan 8, 2018

James Robert Gadbois, devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away after a long battle with heart and lung problems Monday, January 8, 2018 with his loving wife by his side. James was born April 30th 1954 to Robert and Delphine Gadbois in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He married Susan Maramonte-Gadbois July 10th 1976 and together had 3 beautiful children. James in his...

Cecil Brown

Cecil Brown

Jan 8, 2018

Cecil A. Brown, Jr., of West Bend, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 surrounded by his family. Cecil was born on May 25, 1948 in Milwaukee to Cecil and Cecilia (nee Granatowski) Brown. He married Barbara (nee Graff) on November 16, 1968 at St. Mathias Catholic Church. The couple moved to the West Bend area in 1979 where they raised...

Sharon Lutz

Sharon Lutz

Jan 8, 2018

Sharon Ann Lutz (Spaeth), devoted and selfless mom, wife, sister, daughter, loyal friend and steadfast volunteer passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with cancer on Sunday, January 7, 2018 with her family by her side. Sherry was born August 11, 1962 to Jerome and Diane Spaeth in West Bend, WI. She graduated from St. Frances Cabrini, West Bend West...

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