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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Peter Gonnering

Peter Gonnering

Mar 7, 2017

Peter Leo Gonnering, a lifelong resident of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away from recently diagnosed liver cancer at his home surrounded by family on March 7, 2017. Peter was the youngest of three children born to Leo Peter Gonnering and Alma Meyer on February 11, 1930. His two sisters, Ruth (married to Eddie Fairly and George Guse) and Marion (married...

Clifford Krusick

Clifford Krusick

Mar 6, 2017

Clifford Marion Krusick, age 86, of Colgate, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at his home. He was born to Frank and Hedwig Krusick on August 15, 1930 in Milwaukee and graduated from South Division High School. He served in the Navy Reserves and was employed at Kinney Shoes. Clifford had a deep love for music and the violin....

Norrine Devenport

Norrine Devenport

Mar 4, 2017

Norrine Charlotte Devenport (nee Blaha) age 83, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on March 4, 2017. She was born Feb. 11, 1934 to John and Elsie (nee Christiansen) Blaha in Neenah WI where she was raised until the family moved to Kaukauna. Norrine graduated from Kaukauna HS in 1952 where she excelled in many...

Gloria Powell

Gloria Powell

Mar 4, 2017

Gloria M. Powell (nee Burch), age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 surrounded by her family, at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport. She was born on October 30, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to Raymond and Gladys (nee Cartwright) Burch.Gloria is survived by her children Pam (Mike) Henschel, Kathy (Jeff) Williamsen, Cheryl (Fred) Berdine, Steve Powell, Randy (Nikki) Powell, and...

Sandra Knop

Sandra Knop

Mar 4, 2017

Sandra A. Knop (nee Larson), age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. She was born in Minneapolis on July 5, 1941 to Lars and Gladys (nee Lorence) Larson. She was raised in Minnesota and graduated from Chaska High School Class of '59. Sandra enjoyed camping, country music concerts and traveling. She especially enjoyed trips home to Augusta, MN,...

Jeanny Nack

Jeanny Nack

Mar 3, 2017

Jeanny C. Nack (nee Smiljanic), age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. She was born on January 23, 1927 in Granville, WI to John and Helen (nee Radeck) Smiljanic. Jeanny was very active in the American Legion Post #382 in Menomonee Falls, she enjoyed traveling and bowling, and she especially loved spending...

Andrew Zuehlke

Andrew Zuehlke

Mar 1, 2017

Andrew Matthew Zuehlke, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in the Town of Ashford on June 28, 1938 to Andrew W. and Verena Zuehlke. He attended St. Martin Catholic Grade School and Lomira High School Class of 1956. He married Marion (nee Albert) on June 2, 1962 at...

Susan Stauss

Susan Stauss

Feb 28, 2017

Susan "Susie" Kay Stauss, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. She was born on August 29, 1959 in Jackson. Susie worked at the Threshold. She enjoyed going out to eat and to the movies. She also enjoyed polka dancing and attending church. She was a former member of Christ Lutheran and St. Luke's churches and regular attender...

Thomas Hilt

Thomas Hilt

Feb 28, 2017

Thomas James Hilt, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon. He was born in Mobridge, SD on September 25, 1944 to John and Hazel (nee Ulestad) Hilt. Thomas graduated from Mobridge High School, was in the U.S. Navy and retired from Kerry Ingredients in Jackson, WI. He loved reading books,...

Jeffrey Retzlaff

Jeffrey Retzlaff

Feb 27, 2017

Jeffrey "Jeff" P. Retzlaff, age 56, passed away peacefully Monday, February 27, 2017, surrounded by family and friends, at his home in Slinger. Jeff was born on September 1, 1960 in Hartford, WI to Arnold and Mabel (Conrad) Retzlaff. He was raised in Slinger and graduated from Slinger High School. Jeff worked at Fox Brother's Piggly Wiggly since 1977. He...

Janet Raith

Janet Raith

Feb 26, 2017

Janet R. Raith (nee Schiller), age 76 years of West Bend, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab. Janet was born on December 18, 1940 to Norbert and Erna (nee Kufahl) Schiller in Barton. Graduated from West Bend High School, class of 1958. She lived in Germantown where she raised her family and later moving...

David Bellows

David Bellows

Feb 23, 2017

David "Big Guy" Bellows, age 52, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on January 2, 1965, in Milwaukee, WI to Duane and Charlene (nee Neunfeldt) Bellows and united in marriage to Connie on March 7, 1997 in West Bend. Dave enjoyed fishing on his boat and...

Deborah Strasbaugh

Deborah Strasbaugh

Feb 23, 2017

Deborah Strasbaugh, age 59, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Kathy Hospice. The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 6:00 PM at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Drive, West Bend). The Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 1st from 4:00 PM until the time of service at 6:00...

Eugene Dricken

Eugene Dricken

Feb 22, 2017

Eugene "Geno" G. Dricken, age 78 years of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Froedtert Hospital. Geno was born on June 16, 1938 to Lawrence and Olive (nee Ritger) Dricken in the Town of Barton and raised in West Bend. He married Kathryn (nee Melhorn) on May 27, 1990 in Jackson and was employed Gehl Company and...

Elizabeth Boldt

Elizabeth Boldt

Feb 20, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" L. Boldt (nee Mueller) entered eternal life on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the age of 95 years. Betty was born on August 5, 1921 in Sheboygan to Harold and Irma (nee Burhop) Mueller. She attended Kohler High School, class of 1939 and later graduated from UW Madison in 1943. Betty married the late Milton Boldt on October...

Robert Ott

Robert Ott

Feb 20, 2017

Robert "Bob" Ott, age 60, passed away on February 20, 2017 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 13, 1956 to William and Dorothy (nee Albers) Ott. Bob held a business degree from MATC and a degree in Social Work from UW-Whitewater. At Whitewater he helped pioneer wheelchair basketball for those with disabilities. He had a long career...

Doris Tock

Doris Tock

Feb 20, 2017

Doris E. Tock (nee Zautcke), age 87, died on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on October 3, 1929 in Fredonia, Wisconsin to Milton and Malinda (nee Bretschneider) Zautcke. She married Robert Tock on December 23, 1950 in Louisiana before Robert was deployed to...

Mark Scholz

Mark Scholz

Feb 19, 2017

Mark E. Scholz, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 19, 2017. He was born on September 5, 1949 in Indianapolis, IN to Allan and Bernice (nee Lueders) Scholz. He moved to Valdosta, GA, Dover, DE, and finally to Jackson, WI with his military family. Mark attended West Bend High School and UW-Lacrosse. He was the owner of Scholz...

Linda Inkmann-Acker

Linda Inkmann-Acker

Feb 17, 2017

On February 17th Linda Inkmann-Acker, age 54, left this world for a better one. Her battle with cancer over, she is at peace. Family first and always, Linda was happiest when she was holding a baby on her lap. To her nephews and nieces she was a stability for them to depend on. To her siblings she was the electricity...

Philip Fleming

Philip Fleming

Feb 15, 2017

Philip F. Fleming, age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. He was born in Dubuque, Iowa on January 1, 1923 to Bernard and Georgia (nee Andelfinger) Fleming. He is survived by his loving family including his sons Scott (Barbara) and David, and his daughter Deirdre Fleming; brother Paul Fleming; grandchildren, Ryan Philip (Kate) Fleming, Meghan (Bryan) Schneeweis;...

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