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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Merle Hofmaier

Merle Hofmaier

Jun 2, 2017

Merle Andrew Hofmaier, age 74 years, of Allenton, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at home. Merle was born on December 3, 1942 in Nebraska to Camillus and Clara (nee Leader) Hofmaier and later moved to Wisconsin in 1953. Attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic Grade School in Nenno and graduated from Hartford High School, class of 1961. On...

Bonnie Wendelborn

Bonnie Wendelborn

Jun 1, 2017

Bonnie Jean Wendelborn (nee Flint), age 80, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017. She was born on September 26, 1936 in Albany, WI to Paul and Elva (nee Lloyd) and later moved to Richfield. She married Ronald Wendelborn on June 23, 1956. She graduated from Menomonee Falls High School and was employed at West Bend Company. She was a...

Frederick Melius

Frederick Melius

May 31, 2017

Frederick "Fritz" E. Melius, age 90, passed away peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born on November 25, 1926 in the town of Polk to Christian and Bertha (nee Kurtz) Melius. Fritz went to a one-room-schoolhouse, Polk Dairy School, in Jackson, WI. He enjoyed playing baseball in the Rock River League in his younger years. On...

Kenneth Averill

Kenneth Averill

May 31, 2017

Ken "Buck" C. Averill, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born January 13, 1936 to William and Cecilia (nee May) Averill. He served in the Marine Corps from 1956 – 1958. He worked at Amity and owned a tavern called Elbow Room from 1960 – 1961. He worked for Capelle Bros and Dietrich as a...

Mark Siglinsky

Mark Siglinsky

May 28, 2017

Mark R. Siglinsky, age 62, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on April 5, 1955 in Milwaukee and graduated from Marshall High School. He married Deanna (nee Parr) in 1982 and they moved to West Bend in 1986 where they raised their family. He worked at Wurth Adams. He...

Janet Flasch

Janet Flasch

May 27, 2017

Janet Flasch (nee Nehrbass), age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born on January 30, 1941 in Cedarburg, WI to Peter and Dolores (nee Weiss) Nehrbass. She married the love of her life, Robert Flasch on January 31, 1959. Janet proudly worked for the West Bend Company for over 25 years. In...

Catherine Matthiae

Catherine Matthiae

May 26, 2017

Catherine "Cathy" D. Matthiae (nee Monday), age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 26, 2017 in her home, in Mayville. She was born on November 30, 1944 in Trenton, WI to Glen and Clementine (nee Krell) Monday. Cathy loved her Bingo, sports and mostly family! Cathy is survived by her children Terrance and Victoria; grandchildren Joshua Dewitz, Felicia Stelsel;...

Kenneth Langnes

Kenneth Langnes

May 25, 2017

Kenneth "Kenny" D. Langnes, age 55, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Theda Care in Berlin, WI. He was born on January 13, 1962 to James and Diana (nee Gleesing) Langnes. He graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1980. Kenny enjoyed many things in life ranging from hunting and fishing to riding his motorcycle when he...

Harvey Hollman

Harvey Hollman

May 16, 2017

Harvey G. Hollmann, age 88 years of West Bend, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Kathy Hospice. Harvey was born on February 20, 1929 in Milwaukee to William and Selma (nee Noah) Hollmann and was raised in Grafton. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Harvey married Lillian (nee Backhaus) on October 10, 1953 at David's...

Waldemar Voigt

Waldemar Voigt

May 16, 2017

Waldemar "Wally" H. Voigt, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, surrounded by family, at Cedar Community in West Bend. He was born on August 25, 1932 in Jackson, WI to Edwin and Alma (nee Kannenberg) Voigt. He was made a child of God on September 11, 1932 and confirmed in his faith on April 14, 1946....

Dorothy Petri

Dorothy Petri

May 16, 2017

Dorothy L. Petri (nee Sonnenberg), age 92, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the Wellington Place in Hartford. She was born on January 26, 1925 in Milwaukee, WI to Herbert and Alice (nee Bloom) Sonnenberg. Dorothy married the late Ralph G. Petri on April 7, 1945 at Trinity Lutheran Church in West Bend. After...

Phyllis Puls

Phyllis Puls

May 15, 2017

Phyllis A. Puls (Nee Wiedmeyer), age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2017 in Mesa, AZ. She was born on June 18, 1941 in Theresa, WI to Harold and Florence (Nee Steger) Wiedmeyer. She married Stanley Puls on June 6, 1964 in Nenno, WI. Phyllis loved sewing and being a seamstress. She enjoyed gardening, especially spending time with...

Anneliese Gyurisics

Anneliese Gyurisics

May 15, 2017

GYURISICS, Anneliese (nee Wintersberger), age 79 of Hartford, passed away May 15, 2017. Born on July 24. 1937 in Germany to Josef and Theres (nee Reischl) Wintersberger. Married to the late Joseph Gyurisics. Survived by her children Josef (Irmgard) Wintersberger, Rose Traub, Frank (Christine) Gyurisics, grandchildren Robert (Stephanie), Bettina, Joseph (Jessica), Christel (Lee), great-grandchildren Jordan, Jaxson, Jameson, Frieda, Matilda, Marlene,...

Vernon Roell

Vernon Roell

May 15, 2017

Vernon Roell, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2017 at the Samaritan in West Bend. He was born May 3, 1940 in Sheboygan, WI to Hilbert and Alma (nee Stern) Roell. Vernon graduated from West Bend High School. He was employed at the Gehl Company for 48 years. Vernon loved vacationing in northern WI, gardening and the...

Mike Mccoy

Mike Mccoy

May 9, 2017

Mike McCoy, age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on December 13, 1942 in Janesville, WI to Henry and Edna (nee Smith) McCoy. Mike was a loving husband and soulmate of Nathalie, of 32 years; adoring father to Mike (Clare), Colleen Mihailovich, Dan, Dennis (Mary); former spouse and...

Kerry Sauer

Kerry Sauer

May 9, 2017

Kerry W. Sauer, age 62, found peace after a brief, but very courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. Despite many challenges, Kerry maintained an extremely positive outlook during his battle, which was a true reflection of how he approached life. Kerry was born August 29, 1954 in MO, to Gerald...

Robert Nehm

Robert Nehm

May 9, 2017

Robert G. Nehm, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his residence. He was born on March 2, 1918 in Slinger to the late Henry and Elsie (nee Schwanz) Nehm. He graduated from Slinger High School Class of '35 and married Audrey (nee Kuhaupt) on October 23, 1948 at St. John's UCC in Slinger. Robert was in...

Joan Plavec

Joan Plavec

May 8, 2017

Joan Marie Plavec (nee Fellenz), age 81, passed away on May 8, 2017 at her home in West Bend. She was born to Anthony and Marie (nee Bernard) Fellenz on June 21, 1935 in West Bend. She married Joseph Plavec on September 14, 1955 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Joan worked as a custodian for West Bend School District. She...

Adeline Lilach

Adeline Lilach

May 8, 2017

Adeline "Addy" J. Lilach (nee Eckert), age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Autumn Oaks in Slinger. She was born on November 26, 1922 in Germany to John Paul and Olga (nee Lutzar) Eckert. Addy is survived by her daughter Tracy (John Marks), 2 sisters Marty Kosikowski and Lillian Schultz. She is further survived by...

Ronald Widmann

Ronald Widmann

May 7, 2017

Ronald "Woody" A. Widmann, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on February 27, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to Sabastian and Josephine (nee Smith) Widmann. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty (nee Ochowicz) Widmann on February 16, 1957. Ronald enjoyed boating, fishing, trips, cruises, driving to...

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