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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Dorothy Gonnering

Dorothy Gonnering

Jun 26, 2017

Dorothy "Tina" Gonnering, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2017. Dorothy was born the oldest of two daughters on October 24, 1937 to Alvin and Emma (nee Oberle) Koenings, in Barton, Wisconsin. She attended St. Mary's Grade School and later graduated from West Bend High School in 1955. It was here where she was given the...

Irene Loeffel

Irene Loeffel

Jun 25, 2017

Irene R. Loeffel (nee Belanger), age 93, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Community Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 15, 1924 in Stratford and married George P. Loeffel on June 15, 1950. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting afghans, sewing, gardening, canning and baking. She loved going up north on vacation and visiting friends and relatives. Above all,...

Thomas Jeanpierre

Thomas Jeanpierre

Jun 23, 2017

Thomas Eddie Jeanpierre, age 84, answered his "last call" on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Serenity Villa in Slinger. He was surrounded by his children Jeff, Thomas and Michelle. Thomas was born on October 2, 1932 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Olive (nee Beuscher) Jeanpierre. Thomas was a man of many facets of life as a brother, husband,...

James Mallette

James Mallette

Jun 21, 2017

James "Jimmy" Randall Mallette, age 81, passed away on Wed., June 21, 2017. Born on April 4, 1936 in Rockford, IL to William and Rose (nee Miller) Mallette. He served in the US Coast Guard and retired as a Detective from the City of Milwaukee Police Department. Jimmy was an avid motorcycle rider and member of Random Riders Motorcycle Club....

Roland Kasper

Roland Kasper

Jun 18, 2017

Roland F. "Roly" Kasper, born to Eternal Life on June 18, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Best friend and partner for life through good and bad times, was his wife, Barbara (nee Riegner). Beloved father of son Russell (Nancy) and daughters Brenda (Jack) O'Brien, Beth (Robert) Wooldridge, Beverly (John) Foyse; further survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Laura (Edward)...

Robb Schulz

Robb Schulz

Jun 15, 2017

Robb E. Schulz "Trucker Robb", age 58 years, was dispatched to his final destination to heaven on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Robb was born on November 20, 1058 in Milwaukee to Robert and Fay (nee Larsen) Schulz. He delivered the greatest gift he could ever give to his own father on his father's birthday. Robbs' CB handle was "The Lone...

Regis Gruel

Regis Gruel

Jun 10, 2017

Regis R. Gruel, 84, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was born on April 12, 1933 in Two Rivers, WI to Joseph and Theresa (nee Durst) Gruel. Regis is survived by his wife, Jeanette (nee Ryan); children, James, Josie (Mark) Herson, Maria Ticali and Michael Gruel; grandchildren, Jessica, Anna and Mikey Herson, Jack and Stella Ticali; and sisters-in-law...

Barbara Baldus

Barbara Baldus

Jun 9, 2017

Barbara Jean Baldus (nee Bell), born to eternal life on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Joseph Baldus for 64 years. Loving mother of Jim (Pam), Ellie Bartz (Greg), Jack (Tim Davis), Betty Gunn (Dave Neuman), Peter (Karen) and Joe (Missy). Proud grandma of Amie, Danie, Ben, and Jenni and great-grandma of Jimmy, Summer,...

H. Lewis

H. Lewis

Jun 9, 2017

Reverend H. (Howard) Loren Lewis (99yrs 9mo.) born August 23, 1917 in Bloomingdale IN went to dwell in the house of the Lord on June 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Bonnie (Featherston) Lewis and Frederick Isaiah Lewis, Moletia Marrie (Belangee) Lewis (wife of 52 years), Peggy Lewis (wife of 14 years), H. Lloyd Lewis "Old...

Andrew Chitwood

Andrew Chitwood

Jun 7, 2017

Andrew "Andy" G. Chitwood, age 40 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Andy was born on October 17, 1976 in Hartford to Steven Chitwood and Katherine Fehring. He was raised in Slinger and was a graduate of Slinger High School, class of 1995. Andy was a wonderful, unique and generous person and was extremely proud of his daughter...

Theodora Bauman

Theodora Bauman

Jun 6, 2017

Theodora (Teddy) B. Bauman, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. She was born on April 29, 1931 to Theodore and Bernice Brenneis in College Point, New York. She married her high school sweetheart, Frank, on June 10th, 1951. She earned an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. After living and working...

Thomas Malnory

Thomas Malnory

Jun 4, 2017

Thomas "Tom" W. Malnory, age 69, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in his home, in West Bend. He was born on April 30, 1948 in Berlin, WI to Wayne and Rhea (nee Humphrey) Malnory. Tom was in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He came home and proposed to his...

Lorraine Schmidt

Lorraine Schmidt

Jun 3, 2017

Lorraine H. Schmidt (nee Baerenwald), of West Bend, age 90 ½, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Samaritan Health Center. She was born to Herman Sr. and Erna (nee Pipkorn) on November 16, 1926 in Cedarburg. She graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1944 and she married Calvin E. Schmidt on November 25, 1944 at St. Paul's...

Merle Hofmaier

Merle Hofmaier

Jun 2, 2017

Merle Andrew Hofmaier, age 74 years, of Allenton, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at home. Merle was born on December 3, 1942 in Nebraska to Camillus and Clara (nee Leader) Hofmaier and later moved to Wisconsin in 1953. Attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic Grade School in Nenno and graduated from Hartford High School, class of 1961. On...

Bonnie Wendelborn

Bonnie Wendelborn

Jun 1, 2017

Bonnie Jean Wendelborn (nee Flint), age 80, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017. She was born on September 26, 1936 in Albany, WI to Paul and Elva (nee Lloyd) and later moved to Richfield. She married Ronald Wendelborn on June 23, 1956. She graduated from Menomonee Falls High School and was employed at West Bend Company. She was a...

Frederick Melius

Frederick Melius

May 31, 2017

Frederick "Fritz" E. Melius, age 90, passed away peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born on November 25, 1926 in the town of Polk to Christian and Bertha (nee Kurtz) Melius. Fritz went to a one-room-schoolhouse, Polk Dairy School, in Jackson, WI. He enjoyed playing baseball in the Rock River League in his younger years. On...

Kenneth Averill

Kenneth Averill

May 31, 2017

Ken "Buck" C. Averill, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born January 13, 1936 to William and Cecilia (nee May) Averill. He served in the Marine Corps from 1956 – 1958. He worked at Amity and owned a tavern called Elbow Room from 1960 – 1961. He worked for Capelle Bros and Dietrich as a...

Mark Siglinsky

Mark Siglinsky

May 28, 2017

Mark R. Siglinsky, age 62, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on April 5, 1955 in Milwaukee and graduated from Marshall High School. He married Deanna (nee Parr) in 1982 and they moved to West Bend in 1986 where they raised their family. He worked at Wurth Adams. He...

Janet Flasch

Janet Flasch

May 27, 2017

Janet Flasch (nee Nehrbass), age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born on January 30, 1941 in Cedarburg, WI to Peter and Dolores (nee Weiss) Nehrbass. She married the love of her life, Robert Flasch on January 31, 1959. Janet proudly worked for the West Bend Company for over 25 years. In...

Catherine Matthiae

Catherine Matthiae

May 26, 2017

Catherine "Cathy" D. Matthiae (nee Monday), age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 26, 2017 in her home, in Mayville. She was born on November 30, 1944 in Trenton, WI to Glen and Clementine (nee Krell) Monday. Cathy loved her Bingo, sports and mostly family! Cathy is survived by her children Terrance and Victoria; grandchildren Joshua Dewitz, Felicia Stelsel;...

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