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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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Cynthia Blair
Aug 5, 2017
Cynthia "Cindy" J. Blair (nee Kuepper), age 64, went home on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at her home in West Bend. She was born on October 7, 1952 in Milwaukee to Clarence and Catherine (nee Weich) Kuepper. Cindy Blair was an outstanding lady. She recently retired after more than forty years working in the same accounting firm. She was a...
John Lightner
Aug 1, 2017
John W. Lightner 03/16/1941 - 08/01/2017 Surrounded by family under a night sky filled with stars and fields of fireflies, we said our goodbyes. --------- To know John, was to hear him; loudly and full of life. Dreamer of dreams, hard working, and honest to the core. Manners and kindness mattered to Dad. His roles were many; Husband, Father, Brother,...
Christopher Dietel
Aug 1, 2017
Christopher R. Dietel, age 14 years, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Christopher was born on August 6, 2002 in Racine to Fred and Jennifer (nee Zuberbuhler) Dietel and was raised in Greendale. Christopher was a sophomore at West Bend West High School. He enjoyed bowling, riding his bicycle, playing tennis, playing in the high school band, fishing and was...
Terrance Laufer
Jul 31, 2017
Terrance J. Laufer, age 66, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. Terrance is survived by his sister Sue (Stan) Schmidt; his aunt Eleanor Fischer and special friend Annette. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. Terrance is preceded in death by his parents Edward J. and Betty J. Laufer. A...
Betty Hansen
Jul 30, 2017
Betty Jane Hansen (nee Bruss), began her journey of life on March 12, 1919 and reached her destination on July 30, 2017 at the age of 98 years. She was born and raised in the Milwaukee area. She married Douglas Hansen on July 4, 1942 and they raised their family in New Berlin. In death, Betty donated her body to...
Mary Kellogg
Jul 28, 2017
Kellogg, Mary "Carol", died on July 28, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee, from complications of heart surgery. Carol, affectionately known as Tuni, was born in Madison, WI, the daughter of Frank and Eileen (nee Cusick) Kellogg. Carol is survived by the love of her life, her daughter, Molly Eileen Liu Xiu, as well as her sisters Ann (Mary...
Mark Bruendl
Jul 27, 2017
Mark J. Bruendl, went to sleep in God's hands, Thursday July 27, 2017 at the age of 63 years. He was born on May 22, 1954 in West Bend to Viol J. and Carol J. (nee Koth) Bruendl. He graduated from West Bend West High School Class of 1972. Mark enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and cooking all in the company...
Johnathan Barrett
Jul 25, 2017
Johnathan Lee Barrett born Dec. 3 1982, found peace within himself on July 25, 2017. John is the son of Cotty Barrett and Kay Barrett Zurn and Tim Zurn. Husband to Desiree. A father to Gage Barrett Baker, Arianna and Josiah Barrett. Baby brother to Brad and Pete. John loved deeply and lived life so strong. His life will be...
Doris Chandler-Bartelt
Jul 24, 2017
Doris "Nana" Anna Erna Chandler-Bartelt, age 92, went to her eternal home Monday, July 24, 2017 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. She was born on September 23, 1924 to Adolph and Louise (nee Koepke) Rusch. Doris was baptized and confirmed at David Star Lutheran Church in Jackson, WI. She married her first husband, Delwyn Liesener and together they had two...
Christopher Nordby
Jul 23, 2017
Christopher M. Nordby, age 42 years of West Bend, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. Christopher was born on June 20, 1975 in Oregon to Earl and Linda (nee Hooks) Nordby. The family moved to West Bend where he attended West Bend East High School class of 1993. After high school, he attended Moraine Park Technical College for Supervisor training....
Isabelle Mueller
Jul 23, 2017
Isabelle Mueller went to be with her dear Lord on July 23, 2017 at Cedar Bay Community Care Center in West Bend, Wisconsin. She lived 96 blessed years. Isabelle was a gentle, kind, and gracious woman. She was guided by her faith throughout her life. She strived to follow Christ's example in all that she did, whether it was making...
Marlene Alvarez
Jul 20, 2017
Marlene Theresa Alvarez (nee Placek), age 78, went to her eternal home on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on September 1, 1938 in MN to Frederick and Theresa (nee Kennedy) Placek. Marlene loved to crochet and collectables. She was a world traveler until she found herself back in Milwaukee in 1969....
Bret Price
Jul 18, 2017
Bret L. Price, age 58 years of Campbellsport, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Bret is survived by his son Ben (April), grandchildren Kaelee, Kaeden, and Karl, mother Darlene, sisters Kerry (Allen) Kassender and Erin (Christopher) Marker, other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by his father Guy. A Memorial Service will be at 6:00 pm...
Walburga Peil
Jul 18, 2017
Walburga "Wallie" E. Peil (nee Mueller), age 91 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was born on November 5, 1925 in St. Lawrence to Anton and Caroline (nee Guenther) Mueller. Wallie married the late Allen C. Peil on April 12, 1947 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The couple moved to family farm and helped on the family...
Margaret Maffit
Jul 18, 2017
Margaret "Peggy" A. Maffit (nee Arnold), passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Froedtert Hospital. She was born on March 29, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to George and Elisabeth (nee Reums) Arnold. She was the wife of the late Wayne A. Wolfe and together they had 3 children. She later married Gilbert F. Maffit September (1995). She was...
Norman Kutz
Jul 17, 2017
Norman M. Kutz, age 89, transitioned to his eternal home on Monday, July 17, 2017, in his home in West Bend, surrounded by his entire family. He was born in Fond Du Lac on April, 23 1928 to Ervin and Alma (nee Ramthum) Kutz. He was raised in Dundee, WI and began to work in West Bend for Pick Manufacturing,...
Leslie Gundrum
Jul 16, 2017
Leslie "Les" Edward Gundrum, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at his home in West Bend, with family by his side. He was born on March 21, 1944 in West Bend to Gregory and Mildred (nee Eckhart) Gundrum. He was raised in Slinger and graduated from Slinger High School in 1962. On April 8, 1967, he...
Frank Hammond
Jul 13, 2017
Frank R. Hammond, age 75 of Haw River, NC formerly of West Bend and Appleton, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Frank was born on December 8, 1941 in Fort Knox, KY to Howard and Helen (nee Hanson) Hammond and was raised in San Jose, California. The family moved to...
Daniel Gudopp
Jul 13, 2017
Daniel George Gudopp of Germantown, WI, age 59, went to be with Jesus on July 13, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Paczocha) Gudopp, along with his daughter Erica and son Peter. On Sunday, July 23, visitation will be held from 2:00 -3:30 pm with a memorial/celebration service following. Both will be held at Crossway Church, W156 N11041...
Joseph Hignite
Jul 12, 2017
Joseph Andrew Hignite of West Bend found peace on Tuesday, July 11th. Joseph was born on April 28, 1999, to David and Jane Hignite (nee Schiller) and loving brothers and best friends Steven and Michael. Joseph is survived and was adored by Grandparents Betty and Jim Schiller and Bette Hignite; Aunts Margaret Schiller, Mary Jo Knapp, Marie Schiller, and Jacquie...
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