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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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Jeanette Lipofski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Florence Willey

Florence Willey

Aug 22, 2017

Florence Willey (nee Lammers), age 86 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in Appleton, WI. She was born in Milwaukee on September 6, 1930 to Henry and Viola (nee DuMay) Lamers. Florence married Robert E. "Bob" Willey in June 26, 1954 in Milwaukee and moved to West Bend in 1964. She worked in various accounting positions including...

Dorothy Feilbach

Dorothy Feilbach

Aug 17, 2017

Dorothy C. Feilbach (Nee Honeck) found peace on August 17th at age 99. She is preceded in death by her husband, George H. Feilbach. Dorothy is survived by her three daughters, Joanne Hoffman, Marilyn (Keith) Ruesch, and Kathleen (David) Naylor; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A private family Funeral Service will be held with burial at Graceland Cemetery. In lieu...

Sharon Sheehan

Sharon Sheehan

Aug 16, 2017

Sharon A. Sheehan (nee Luebke), age 50 years of Juneau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. A Memorial Service for Sharon will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (400 S. Main St., Juneau, WI 53039) with Pastor Paul Schupmann presiding. Visitation will be at the church only on Saturday,...

Nancy Wurtzler

Nancy Wurtzler

Aug 14, 2017

Nancy M. Wurtzler (nee Petersen), passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Private Family Services will be held.

Adam Kertscher

Adam Kertscher

Aug 13, 2017

Adam Paul Kertscher, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was born on February 5, 1983 in West Bend to Clarence and Barbara (nee Lorenz) Kertscher. He graduated West Bend High School Class of 2001, formerly worked at Quad Graphics in Harford and presently worked at Gehl Foods in Germantown. Adam enjoyed watching the Brewers, Packers...

Kenneth Dickmann

Kenneth Dickmann

Aug 9, 2017

Kenneth "Kenny" C. Dickmann, age 36, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. He was born on August 27, 1980 in West Allis. He graduated from West Bend East High School Class of 1998 and attended Universal Technical Institute in Illinois. He was an avid sports fan and especially liked watching the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed...

Chet Towell

Chet Towell

Aug 5, 2017

Chet Towell, passed on, unexpectedly and far too soon, August 5, 2017 at the age of 90. A loving, proud and dedicated family man, friend, Green Bay Packer fan, WWII veteran and Union Plumber, he leaves behind a grateful family and a vast network of loving friends who will miss him sorely. Chet is survived by his children Ric (Donna),...

Joyce Clark

Joyce Clark

Aug 5, 2017

Joyce E. Clark (nee Lavrenz), age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in her home in West Bend, with her family by her side. She was born on October 17, 1930 in Campbellsport, WI to Gustav and Gertrude (nee Dickmann) Lavrenz. She married her love, James Clark on August 9, 1952 in Merton, WI. Joyce enjoyed crafting,...

Cynthia Blair

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

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

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

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

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...

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