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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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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,...

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...

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