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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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Shelby Hron

Shelby Hron

Feb 24, 2025

Shelby Jean Hron (nee Schenk) went peacefully to Heaven on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by her family in her home. She was born February 8, 1941, the daughter of the late Ervin F. and Alice V. (nee Draves) Schenk. Shelby married her high school sweetheart, Gerald "Jerry" Hron in 1961. She worked as a...

Arthur Nobles

Arthur Nobles

Feb 23, 2025

Arthur James "Jay" Nobles Born 12-15-1940 Born to eternal life 2-23-2025 Arthur James "Jay" Nobles, 84, of West Bend, WI, passed away February 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Jay was a devoted husband, married to his beloved wife, Therese, for 63 years. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. He was a proud...

Anna Paczelt

Anna Paczelt

Feb 23, 2025

Anna Paczelt (nee Iller) Passed peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the at of 98. She was born in Pari, Hungary, the daughter of the late Adam and Theresa (nee Roth) Iller. Anna married Joseph Paczelt in 1948, in Hungary and they moved to the United States in 1950. Anna is survived by her Loving children Ann (Kim) Harter...

Joan Beine

Joan Beine

Feb 23, 2025

Joan M. (nee Frank) Beine , 82, of Slinger, Wisconsin died peacefully at Serenity Villa in Slinger , Wisconsin the morning of February 23 , 2025. She was born on August 29, 1942, to Marian (Theis) and Joseph Frank in St. Lawrence Wisconsin. She attended grade school in St Lawrence. After graduating from Slinger high school in 1960, she met...

Gary Richtmyre

Gary Richtmyre

Feb 22, 2025

**Funeral Service will be on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00AM at Southeran Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery -- 21731 Spring St Union Grove WI 53182 Gary A. Richtmyre, 78, of West Bend WI, passed away February 22, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend Wi. He was surrounded by family. He was born on October 21, 1946, to Daniel and...

Jerry Cole

Jerry Cole

Feb 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jerry Cole With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Jerry Cole----a devoted husband, a loving father, and adoring grandfather, and a cherished friend to so many. He was, without a doubt, the greatest man on this earth, and anyone who had the privilege of knowing him would agree. Jerry's love for his family was unmatched....

Marianne Loosen

Marianne Loosen

Feb 18, 2025

Marianne C. Loosen (nee Wilhelm), age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.  She was born on October 30, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI to Rueben and Margurite Wilhelm. Marianne was a Nurse and worked at St Joes hospital in West Bend Wi in the new born nursery for a time and years later...

Luanne Lukowski

Luanne Lukowski

Feb 18, 2025

Luanne E. Lukowski (nee Schmidt) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 86, after her battle with lung cancer. In March of 2024 she was given a 2 to 4 months prognosis, and in true Luanne fashion, she said "That's Crazy!" and gave us a gift of over 11 months! Luanne was born in Thorp,...

Frances Kiley

Frances Kiley

Feb 17, 2025

Frances Elsie Kiley (nee Bukoske), age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley. She was born on September 23, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI to Frank and Ruth (nee Reise) Bukoske. She enjoyed spending time with her mother, Ruth (Betty) Bukoske and their pets. She was especially proud of her family...

Joyce Weissbach

Joyce Weissbach

Feb 17, 2025

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Bernice Breuer

Bernice Breuer

Feb 13, 2025

Bernice M. Breuer Bernice Margaret Breuer (nee Brugger), 95, of West Bend entered eternal life on February 13, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones at her home. Bernice was born on April 10, 1929, in West Bend, WI, to George and Olive (nee Schneider) Brugger, the oldest of 3 children. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1947...

Kenneth Klumb

Kenneth Klumb

Feb 13, 2025

Kenneth Raymond Klumb, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his home in Richfield.  He was born on September 8, 1940 to Harvey and Eunice (nee Bauer) Klumb. Kenneth enjoyed gardening and experimenting with new varieties of vegetables and flowers year-round.  He loved canning with his friend Bonnie and sharing with everyone.  His favorite indoor hobby was...

Steven Niebauer

Steven Niebauer

Feb 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Steven Niebauer Steven Francis Niebauer, 76, of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to those he loved. Born November 18, 1948, in Madison, Wisconsin to James and Jean Niebauer, Steve dedicated his...

John Wandrey

John Wandrey

Feb 10, 2025

John N. Wandrey passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the age of 57, after an inspiring fight with cancer. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, to his loving parents, Nicholas and Doris Arvan. He attended James Madison High School in Milwaukee and completed school in 1985. John brought joy and warmth to everyone around him. His spirit...

Donald Baron

Donald Baron

Feb 9, 2025

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Kenneth Cyrak

Kenneth Cyrak

Feb 8, 2025

Kenneth J. "Ken" Cyrak passed peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, son of the late Leo and Mary (nee Cwiklinski) Cyrak-Ferris, and stepson of the late Alton Ferris. Ken was a 1962 graduate of West Division High School. He was a proud member of the United States Army National...

Donald Feilbach

Donald Feilbach

Feb 7, 2025

Donald A. "Don" Feilbach passed peacefully on February 7, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 21, 1929, the oldest son of the late Donald J. and Gladys (nee Giese) Feilbach. Don married the love of his life, Eilleen Walz, on May 11, 1957 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. They celebrated nearly 62...

Richard Heilman

Richard Heilman

Feb 6, 2025

Richard Dale Heilman, age 66, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin passed away peacefully with family on Thursday evening, February 6th, 2025 Rich was born to Rosanna & Raymond Heilman on November 14, 1958, in Knox ND, and at the age of 5 moved with his family to West Bend, WI where he lived until marrying Judy (Otten) Heilman on June...

Nancy Rodenkirch

Nancy Rodenkirch

Feb 5, 2025

Nancy Ruth Rodenkirch (née Buettner) left this world on February 5, 2025, at The Kathy Hospice, just as she lived—on her own terms, with love surrounding her. At 87 years old, she had a lifetime of stories to tell, wisdom to share, and a heart that never wavered when it came to the people she loved. Nancy was born in...

James Schulz

James Schulz

Feb 5, 2025

James "Jim" Schulz, born in Milwaukee on January 1, 1930, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in West Bend, WI, where he had retired. Jim attended Whitefish Bay High School and the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He served in the 25th Infantry Division in Korea in 1951. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy, of 60...

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