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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Horst Mitscherling
Jan 6, 2018
Horst "Ed" Mitscherling, age 79 years, entered Eternal Life in Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was born on November 2, 1938 in Germany and lived most of his childhood in Prien am Chiemsee. Ed was trained as a pastry chef and cake decorator working at hotels and "Konditorei" throughout Bavaria. After immigrating to Milwaukee in 1956 he...
Robert Fessmann
Jan 4, 2018
Robert O.W. Fessmann, age 93, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018 in West Bend. He was born on October 25, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI to Henry and Emma (nee Martens) Fessman. Robert served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Rock submarine. He married Virginia Behling on September 25, 1954 at St....
Francis Braun
Jan 3, 2018
Francis L. Braun, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in West Bend. He was born December 11, 1926 to Alphonse and Cathrine (nee Flasch) Braun. Francis was a Staff Sergeant in the US Army during WWII serving in the Pacific Theater, and was part of the liberating force with Gen McArthur when he returned to the Philippines....
Mark Rosenthal
Dec 29, 2017
Mark Rosenthal of the Town of Trenton, age 66 years, passed away Friday December 29, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice. He was born on February 17, 1951 to Henry and Viola (nee Schmidt) Rosenthal. Mark is survived by his wife Nancy (nee Knuth); his children; Bill and Nick, step daughters; Brittney (Jacob) Cornelius and Courtney (Conrad) Castro, 5 grandchildren; Payton,...
Beverly Staiduhar
Dec 26, 2017
Beverly B. Staiduhar (nee Buzzell) loving mother entered Eternal Life in Jesus Christ on Tuesday December 26, 2017 at the age of 90 years. She was born on February 15, 1927 in Milwaukee to Zillion and Blanche Buzzell. Beverly is survived by her children; Eileen Janick, Linda Dona, Robert, Darlene (Gary) Pringle, Raymond (Patti), Jean Staiduhar, William (Karen), Gregory; 27...
Wallie Weis
Dec 24, 2017
Wallie A. Weis, age 86, died peacefully at home watching Wisconsin Waters and Woods and Larry Smith Outdoors (his two favorite shows on Sunday morning, December 24, 2017). He was born on May 14, 1931 in Whitefish Bay, WI to Arthur and Margarette (nee Kaap) Weis. Wallie was in the U.S. Marine Corps and there he met and later married...
Fred Richie
Dec 23, 2017
Fred E. Richie, 92 years, of West Bend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Fred was born on October 24, 1925 in Council Bluffs, IA to Fred and Eva (nee Griffin) Richie and was the first son of three boys. He married Rosalie (nee Andaloro) on September 20, 1947. She was, and...
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