Obituaries

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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William Selin

William Selin

Dec 12, 2017

William Keith Selin, known to most as "Billy" or "Big Bill," born on Sept 6, 1946 in Bessmer, Michigan, passed away peacefully, in his home, on his favorite barstool, with his beloved, cherished wife, Joan Selin, at his side, on Monday, December 11. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Billy spent some of the early years of his life of...

Harold Groth

Harold Groth

Dec 12, 2017

Harold W. Groth, born October 30, 1933, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He was born and raised in Jackson, WI., the son of Harold E. and Violet (nee Klumb) Groth. He was a lifelong dairy farmer. He was past president of the Washington County Farm Bureau, Washington County Supervisor, Town of Polk Supervisor and 4-H...

Doris Ruch

Doris Ruch

Dec 12, 2017

Doris F. Ruch died on December 12, 2017. Doris, the daughter of Louis and Helga (Hansen) Christensen was born on December 24, 1921 in the town of Maple Valley – Oconto, WI. She graduated from Hickory Grade School and Suring High School and also attended Vocational School in Green Bay. She worked at Prange's Department Store in the office and...

Arlean Greene

Arlean Greene

Dec 8, 2017

Arlean A. Greene (nee Fischer), age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 8, 2017 in West Bend. She was born on July 9, 1931 in Linton, North Dakota to Theodore and Pauline (nee Bossert) Fischer. Arlean is survived by her son Alan (Anne) Greene; granddaughters, Amy (Chuck) Dricken and Abby (Josh Rolefson) Greene; seven great-grandchildren, Bryce, Lucy, Leah and...

Dolores Tannehill

Dolores Tannehill

Dec 7, 2017

Dolores (Dolly) Tannehill, 90, of West Bend, went to her eternal reward on Thursday, December 7, after a brief time at Kathy Hospice. Born in Chicago, IL, on July 22nd 1927, to Clarence John French and Julia Margaret Yost, she attended schools in Chicago and ultimately received a Bachelor's Degree from Mount St. Scholastica (now Benedictine College) in Atchison, KS....

Dorothy Seramur

Dorothy Seramur

Dec 7, 2017

Dorothy May Seramur (nee Wegner) of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the age of 92. Dorothy was born on April 25, 1925 in Milwaukee to Ernest and Grace (nee Sherman) Wegner. She married the late Richard E. Seramur on October 15, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA. The couple lived in Milwaukee until 1969, when she...

Howard Mess

Howard Mess

Dec 2, 2017

Howard "Howie" Ervin Mess, Sr., of Menomonee Falls, age 74, passed away on December 2, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 24, 1943 in Milwaukee to Henry and Lucinda (nee Oppermann) Mess. He graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School Class of '61. Howard married Linda Jean (nee Baldwin) Mess on September 21, 1973....

Chester Koepke

Chester Koepke

Nov 30, 2017

Chester H Koepke, of West Bend, age 97, passed away Thursday November 30, 2017. He was born on May 18, 1920 to August and Anna (nee Zinkann) Koepke in North Fond du Lac, WI. On February 18, 1944 he married June Averbeck in Fond du Lac. Chester began his career as an apprentice machinist with Giddings and Lewis Machine Tool...

Janis Heinemann

Janis Heinemann

Nov 26, 2017

Janis M. Heinemann (nee Krueger), age 81 years of Hubertus, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at The Pavillion of Glacier Valley. Janis was born on December 30, 1935 to Harvey and Marie (nee Merten) Krueger in West Bend. She attended UW Madison, UW Milwaukee and Mount Sinai School of nursing where she received her nursing degree. Janis practiced as...

Mildred Krug

Mildred Krug

Nov 25, 2017

Mildred "Millie" C. Krug (nee Baganz), age 93, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on April 27, 1924 in the Town of Forest, WI to Ernest and Helen (nee Schubert) Baganz. She was a member of Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church for about 25 years and a former member...

Michael Aslin

Michael Aslin

Nov 24, 2017

Michael R. Aslin, age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2017 at his home with his siblings by his side. He was born on December 31, 1946 to Raymond and Florence (nee Rechcygl) Aslin. Michael loved woodworking, was fascinated by computers and was an Electrical Engineer. Michael was employed at Square D and he designed two switches for...

Jamelee Plavec

Jamelee Plavec

Nov 24, 2017

Jamelee "Jamie" L. Plavec (nee Jackson), age 68, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. She was born June 21, 1949 in Tomahawk, WI to James and Alyce (nee Kuepper) Jackson. It was her robust Christian faith that enabled Jamelee to confront pancreatic cancer with fortitude and without fear. Jamelee's life was...

Jerome Brodzeller

Jerome Brodzeller

Nov 22, 2017

Jerome "Jim" P. Brodzeller, age 94, found his peace in heaven Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Serenity Villa, Slinger. Jim was born January 23, 1923 in the town of West Bend to Lydia (nee Wilde) and Arnold Brodzeller. He attended Lakeview Elementary and St. Peter Catholic School and then worked on the family farm. He became an electrical apprentice at...

Donald Cardarelle

Donald Cardarelle

Nov 22, 2017

Donald G. Cardarelle, age 85 years of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Kathy Hospice. He was born on December 27, 1931 in Neillsville, WI to Louis and Hada (nee Wren) Cardarelle. Donald graduated from West Bend High School in 1951. He married Jeannette (nee Mintzlaff) on March 10, 1956. Donald was a U.S. Marine during...

Lloyd Bassindale

Lloyd Bassindale

Nov 19, 2017

Beloved husband, devoted Dad, generous Grandpa and faithful friend, died unexpectedly at 84 years old, on November 19, 2017. Born in Racine on January 28, 1933, to Wesley "Joe" and Ellen (nee Ost) Bassindale, who along with his older sister, Joellyn Fredrickson, preceded him in death. Lloyd married his darling Marilyn A. Sadlon on October 8, 1955, sharing 61 blessed...

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