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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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Richard Mesick
Sep 17, 2017
Richard D. Mesick, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the age of 47 years. Rick was born on July 21, 1970 to Richard Mesick and Sharon Wilson (nee Stockfisch) in Menomonee Falls. He was a sheet metal worker for many years. Rick loved to hunt, fish, camp, and watch the Green Bay Packers. But...
Larry Toraason
Sep 17, 2017
Larry battled leukemia for just over a year, staying his ever hopeful and positive self, finding strength in his friends and family. Larry passed away at Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice in Milwaukee on Sept 17, 2017. Larry was born in Whitehall, Wisconsin on July 27, 1952. He graduated from Blair High School, received his bachelor's degree from UW Stout,...
Joan Brooks
Sep 11, 2017
Joan A. Brooks (nee Collura), age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on September 2, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Riverside High School. Joan owned Aerobic Dance Exercise Institute. She loved dancing and enjoyed doing her own choreography for her business. For many years, she...
David Skrentny
Sep 10, 2017
David J. Skrentny, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2017, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer. He was born in Milwaukee on October 7, 1943 to Raymond and Ann (nee Felden) Skrentny. The family moved to Kewaskum when he was three years old and called Kewaskum home. David graduated from Kewaskum High School Class of...
Andrew Melius
Sep 9, 2017
Andrew "Andy" Melius, 37, of Theresa, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The son of Kenneth and Barbara (Dhein) Melius. He was born on January 19, 1980. He graduated from Slinger High School with high honors. He later went on to pursue a degree in Political Science from UW Whitewater, where he graduated with honors. Andy had a...
Louise Leavitt
Sep 5, 2017
Louise M. Leavitt (nee Kenyon) of Slinger, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center at the age of 66. Louise was born on April 2, 1951 to Thomas and Maria (nee Dinklage) Kenyon in Chorley Lancashire England. She married the late Larry Leavitt on July 19, 1978 and moved in 1994 to Slinger. Louise was a...
Donald Gibbons
Sep 5, 2017
Donald H. Gibbons, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a long struggle with lymphoma on September 5, 2017 in his West Bend home. He was born on November 2, 1936 in Sheboygan, WI, to Harvey and Antoinette (nee LeMahieu) Gibbons. Don is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bobette (nee Mulock); children Tracy (Matt) Howard; Teri...
Donna Witz
Sep 3, 2017
Donna J. Witz (July), nee Schwichtenberg, of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the age of 77 years. Donna was born on November 26, 1939 to John and Elsie (nee Dudei) Schwichtenberg in West Bend. She was an avid reader, beloved Green Bay Packer and WI Badger fan. Donna loved spending time with her children, grandchildren...
David Degeler
Sep 1, 2017
David G. Degeler, age 67, passed away peacefully, after a year battle with pancreatic cancer, on Friday September 1, 2017 at his home is Slinger with his sister by his side. He was born on July 1, 1950 to Lyle and Anita (nee Margraf) Degeler. David was a big antique collector and enjoyed hunting back in the day. David is...
Bernice Koepp
Aug 30, 2017
Bernice A. Koepp (nee Berman) of West Bend, passed away on August 30, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Private services where held.
Shirley Berganini
Aug 29, 2017
Shirley Rose Berganini (Hart) of West Bend, WI passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, surrounded by family at her home on Silver Lake at the age of 81. Born to Elmer R. and Stephanie (Susnik) Hart on March 31, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Married to David F. Berganini on July 26, 1958 at Holy Redeemer Church in Milwaukee. Shirley...
Paul Cline
Aug 28, 2017
Paul A. Cline, age 85, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. He was born on April 12, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Paul and Sophie (nee Baron) Arvia. Paul is survived by his two children, Frank (Candee) Cline and Jerold Cline; four grandchildren, Ellie, Eric, Alexander, and Marlee; his sister, Janice (Donald)...
Scott Gerritson
Aug 28, 2017
Scott "Scooter" A. Gerritson, age 55, passed away peacefully in his home with the love and care of his family on Monday, August 28, 2017. He was born on October 10, 1961 in Killeen, TX, parents Dennis and Judy (nee Macy) Gerritson. He married his love, Karrie (nee Kuntz) on October 9, 1987 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Together they...
Jeanette Lipofski
Aug 27, 2017
Jeanette A. Lipofski (nee Duquaine) of West Bend, passed away on Sun., Aug. 27, age of 89. Jeannette was born on May 1, 1923 in Gibralter to John and Elsbeth Duquaine. She married Edward E. Lipofski on June 14 1947 in Milwaukee. Jeannette loved to spend time in her flower and vegetable garden, as with everything in her life, grown...
David Robarge
Aug 26, 2017
David M. Robarge, age 50, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Private Services were held.
Linda Walters
Aug 26, 2017
Linda E. Walters (nee Rindt) of West Bend, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab. Linda was born on April 6, 1919 in Clintonville, WI to Emil and Auguste (nee Tews) Rindt. She married the late Leonard "Len" Walters on July 19, 1958. Linda enjoyed music, singing, bowling and spending time with her family. Linda...
Holly Fever
Aug 25, 2017
Holly J. Le Fever (Blair) of Slinger, WI, passed away on August 25, 2017 at the age of 73 years. Holly was born on July 12, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN to Eugene and Carol (Bristow) Blair. She graduated from Marshall High School, class of 1962. Holly married Terry Le Fever on February 19, 1966 in Minneapolis, MN. Holly made a...
Jerome Geldnich
Aug 24, 2017
Jerome "Jerry" D. Geldnich, age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac. He was born on October 8, 1944 to Lester and Gladys (nee Gehrke) Geldnich. He married Joanne Fieweger on May 24, 1969 at St. Killian's in Hartford. He loved hunting with his buddies, and was a...
Rose Brugger
Aug 24, 2017
Rose H. Brugger (nee Marx), age 79 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Ivy Manor of West Bend with her family at her side. She was born on November 25, 1937 in West Bend to Wilmer M. and Pauline R. (nee Emmer) Marx. Rose married the late George "Bud" Brugger on May 12, 1956. Rose worked...
Leonard Butkus
Aug 24, 2017
Leonard M. Butkus of West Bend, passed away on Wed. Aug. 24 at the age of 67 years. He was born on August 7, 1950 in Waukegan, IL to George and Sophie (nee Kosciuk) Butkus. Leonard was a 1968 graduate of Waukegan Township High School and a 1973 graduate of Southern IL University with a degree in Journalism. He worked...
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