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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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Janet Holter

Janet Holter

Oct 19, 2017

Janet "Jan" L. Holter, age 76, passed away on October 19, 2017 in the Lawlis Family Hospice center at Columbia St. Mary's (Mequon, WI). She was born June 2, 1941, in Morris, IL to Eber and Fern Hume, and was the older sister to E. David Hume of Morris. She and Carl Holter (Hatton, ND) met in October 1966, married...

Thomas Zembrowski

Thomas Zembrowski

Oct 19, 2017

Thomas "Tom" V. Zembrowski, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born on December 29, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI to Vincent and Regina (nee Ziolkowski) Zembrowski. Tom graduated from Notre Dame High School and went into the 82nd Army Airborne and Military Police. Tom married the love of his life, Linda (nee Giese), on October...

Ronald Johnson

Ronald Johnson

Oct 18, 2017

Ronald Johnson passed away on October 18th. He was retired from the United States Air Force as a Photographer. Photography was his passion. Ronald married Eileen in 1968 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He loved spending time with his dog Buddy Boy, hunting Texas Dove and smoking his cigars. Ronald was also an avid Bingo player. Ronald is survived by his wife...

Robert Cross

Robert Cross

Oct 17, 2017

Robert "Bob" E. Cross, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the Lawliss Family Hospice in Mequon. He was born on December 6, 1943 to Wilfred and Florence (nee Barrett) Cross. Bob was happiest when playing the guitar and singing with others. Over the years he performed with several different duos. He had a place in...

Randy Lulloff

Randy Lulloff

Oct 15, 2017

Randy C. Lulloff of Campbellsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the age of 60 years. Randy was born in Milwaukee to Carman and Arlene (nee Krueger) Lulloff on December 9, 1956. He married Diane (nee Krutulski) on October 25, 1986. Randy worked at Carlson Tool & Mfg., as a machinist. Enjoyed watching football and was in...

Joanne Golder

Joanne Golder

Oct 14, 2017

Joanne Louise Golder (nee Sauers), age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2017. She was born on May 27, 1940 in Williamsport, PA. Joanne is survived by 7 children Lisa Fix, Keith (Lore) Porter, Shirley (Fred) Barry, Teresa (Mark) Schreiber, Jim (Sue) Golder, Jeff (Amie) Porter, Belva (Keith) Lischka, 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one due in January...

Jean Weber

Jean Weber

Oct 12, 2017

Jean A. Weber (Nee Rossmiller) age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12th at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Devoted wife of Gordon for 57 years. Loving mother of Todd and Lisa (Peter) Steinke. Proud grandma of Andrew and Michael. Dear sister of Carole Budzinski. Further survived by many special relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her...

James Chitwood

James Chitwood

Oct 10, 2017

James "Jim" N. Chitwood, age 59, found peace on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his home in Barton. He was born on March 24, 1958 in West Bend to John and Norma (nee Harris) Chitwood. Jim was a life-long auto mechanic and owner/operator of NJC services of West Bend. Jim is survived by his mother, Norma; brothers, Gregory (Judy) Chitwood,...

Susan Curtis

Susan Curtis

Oct 8, 2017

Susan Frances (nee Spoerke) Curtis, age 66 years of West Bend, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Susan enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, and crossword puzzles. She loved being outdoors and spending time with her family. Susan is survived by; children, Tim (Jenni) Frigge, Aimee (Fiance Ryan Brickner) Frigge, and Josh (Kellie) Frigge; grandchildren, Carrissa, Jessica, Tyler,...

Harold Mapes

Harold Mapes

Oct 5, 2017

Harold Mapes Jr., age 87, of West Bend passed away peacefully on Thursday October 5th, at Kettle Moraine Gardens, surrounded by loved ones. Harold truly enjoyed going to rummage sales and his Model A Ford. He was very active in the VFW and Honor Guard. When Harold and Betty first got married they were avid motorcyclists with a great group...

Ronald Depies

Ronald Depies

Oct 5, 2017

Ronald "Ron" A. Depies, age 74, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. He was born on April 5, 1943 to Edwin and La Verne (nee Van Treeck). He was on the first wrestling team for Port Washington High School and was on the football team when they went undefeated in 1960. He was on the Whitewater University Football Team...

Clarence Schemenauer

Clarence Schemenauer

Oct 1, 2017

Clarence "Schemy" M. Schemenauer Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Hartford Hospital. He was born on October 25, 1947 in Hartford to Clarence and Lucille (nee Peters) Schemenauer Sr. He grew up in Hartford and graduated Slinger High School in 1965. Schemy owned and operated Schemenauer Plumbing & Heating and also owned Karen -...

James Elder

James Elder

Sep 30, 2017

James Grey Elder, age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Lawliss Family Hospice in Mequon. Private Interment at Southern WI Veterans Cemetery.

Janice Henke

Janice Henke

Sep 27, 2017

Janice I. Henke (nee Marx) of Jackson, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Kathy Hospice. Janice was born on July 22, 1933 in Appleton to Henry and Verna (nee Allen) Marx. She attended Appleton High School, class of 1951 and then went to Marquette University and graduated in 1955. Janice met Robert...

Marcia Ruhl

Marcia Ruhl

Sep 22, 2017

Marcia Ruhl (nee Edwards), age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2017, at home surrounded by family and her puppy Pixie in Jackson. She was born on May 27, 1932 in Port Clinton, OH to James and Leola (nee Winters) Edwards. She enjoyed entertaining, cooking, floral arranging for display and needlework. Marcia and her husband Fred traveled throughout...

William Claybaugh

William Claybaugh

Sep 19, 2017

William Morris Claybaugh, M.D., age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017, in West Bend, WI. Bill was born March 29, 1937, in Waukesha, WI, the son of William Stanley Claybaugh and Delores Bernice Wilson Claybaugh. Bill was a longtime West Bend resident. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1955 and later attended Northwestern University where he received...

Hildegard Kopf-Brown

Hildegard Kopf-Brown

Sep 18, 2017

Hildegard "Hilde" Kopf-Brown (nee Kopf), 65, passed away on Mon., Sept. 18th. Survived by her husband, Steven Brown; brother George Jr. (Tracy) Kopf; nieces and nephews, Stacey (Russell) Beistle, Sgt Megan Kopf, Spc. Ryan Kopf; great-niece and great-nephew Layla and Levi Beistle; aunts Katharina Schedlbauer and Loni Sercl; also family and friends in Brazil and Germany. Preceded in death by...

Virginia Hughes

Virginia Hughes

Sep 18, 2017

Virginia I. Hughes (nee Metternich), age 96, went to her heavenly home Monday, September 18, 2017 under hospice care at her home with her family present. Virginia was active in VFW Auxiliary for 59 years and served as the Treasurer for VFW Post #1393 Auxiliary for over 30 years. She actively assisted with auxiliary events and poppy donations, was the...

Gloria Canales

Gloria Canales

Sep 18, 2017

Gloria L. Canales (nee Wicklund), age 79, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born on March 19, 1938 in Milwaukee to David and Irene (nee Eckert) Wicklund and graduated from Messmer High School. She married John Rudy Canales on November 21, 1960 and was employed at Walgreens in Glendale. Gloria enjoyed knitting, crocheting, baking and dancing. She...

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