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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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Marjorie Wendt

Marjorie Wendt

Jul 11, 2017

Marjorie "Marge" Ruth Wendt (nee Braker), age 90, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 11, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on July 10, 1927 to Arnold and Elsie (nee Feldhusen) Braker. Marjorie graduated from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing and Marquette University with a BS Degree in Nursing. She served in the Army Nurse...

Michael Puerling

Michael Puerling

Jul 10, 2017

Michael "Spike" J. Puerling, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2017 in his home in Prairie Du Sac. He was born on March 27, 1958 to Jim and Mary (nee Ackerman) Puerling. He graduated in 1976 from West Bend East High School and from UW-Whitewater with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He married Lori (nee Nyhus) and proudly...

Ryan Morrison

Ryan Morrison

Jul 10, 2017

Ryan C. Morrison, age 27, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. Ryan, I hope you find peace and happiness in heaven. You have struggled for way too many years. I am amazed you lasted this long, enduring all that pain and suffering you had to go through. Dad and I are so hurt, it breaks our hearts to have...

Doris Tennies

Doris Tennies

Jul 10, 2017

Doris M. Tennies (nee Guerndt), age 93, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017. She was born on February 19, 1924 to Edward and Olive (nee Kraemer) Guerndt and graduated from Slinger High School. She was the retired owner of Tennies Tap. Doris loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Joanne...

Betty Bloom

Betty Bloom

Jul 7, 2017

Betty J. Bloom (nee Koerner), age 87, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend. She was born on October 13, 1929 in Curtiss, WI to Oscar and Dorothy (nee Untiedt). She married Carl Bloom on July 9, 1949 in Colby. She enjoyed reading, golf, camping, bowling and cooking. Betty loved...

Paula Doyle

Paula Doyle

Jul 7, 2017

Paula Jean Doyle (Herdrich), loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on July 7th at her home on Silver Lake after a difficult but courageous struggle with cancer. Born December 30, 1945 in Waupun, WI to the late Robert and Martha Herdich (nee Van Houtte), Paula grew up in Tomah, WI and then attended UW-Madison. She met her future husband...

David Toft

David Toft

Jul 6, 2017

David C. Toft, age 83 years of West Bend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, July 6, 2017. David was born in Racine to Douglas and Dorothy (nee Petersen) Toft. David's father was a Colonel in the US Army, so Dave travelled the country and world. He graduated high school from Frankfurt High School in...

Robert Storlie

Robert Storlie

Jul 5, 2017

Robert "Bob" Maurice Storlie, age 87 of Slinger, Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was born on February 3, 1930 in Eau Claire, WI to the late Maurice and Helen (nee Perham) Storlie. Bob is survived by his wife Ferne; his children, Debra Heiss, Peggy (Craig) Wehausen, and Sheri Storlie; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 4 siblings; nieces and nephews, other relatives,...

Claude Schickert

Claude Schickert

Jul 5, 2017

Claude P. Schickert, age 94 years of Slinger, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Claude was born on July 19, 1922 in Germantown to Conrad and Kathrine (nee Klumb) Schickert. He served in the US Army in WWII. Claude married Florence (nee Oehler) on January 4, 1947. He enjoyed restoring Model T...

Charles Frank

Charles Frank

Jul 5, 2017

Charles "Charlie" John Frank, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was born in Fort Atkinson on August 5, 1934 to Arthur and Millie (nee Otto) Frank. He graduated from Ft. Atkinson High School Class of '53. Charles received his art training at Layton School of Art and graduated with a degree in Advertising Design and Illustration...

Shirley Jahnke

Shirley Jahnke

Jun 29, 2017

Shirley M. Jahnke (nee Behnke), age 87 years of Hartford, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Majestic Heights. Shirley was born on February 5, 1930 in Milwaukee to Walter and Alice (nee Gross) Behnke. She married the late Frederick Jahnke and began their family in Milwaukee and later moved to Hartford. Shirley was an amazing and talented artist and...

Mary Engelbrecht

Mary Engelbrecht

Jun 27, 2017

Mary Jean Engelbrecht (nee Casey), age 93 years of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Jean was born on May 23, 1924 to Raphael and Claire (nee Laffey) Casey and raised in Watertown. Graduated from Watertown High School, class of 1941. She married Franklin J. Engelbrecht on January 23, 1946. She was active in her church and...

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,...

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