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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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Donald Elias
May 5, 2017
Donald W. Elias, age 74 of Slinger, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017. Donald was born on September 25, 1942 to William and Theresa (nee Bohn) Elias in Milwaukee. Graduated from Mesmer High School in 1962 and later married Renee (nee Cook) on December 19, 1970. Don and Renee worked many long hours renovating homes during the 70's....
Arnold Anklam
May 5, 2017
Arnold E. Anklam, age 77 years, passed away May 3, 2017 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born on November 13, 1939 in Tigerton, WI to Ervin and Solveig (nee Pederson) Anklam. The family moved to Big Falls when Arnie was 5 years old, then he moved to Milwaukee in 1957. In 1958 he married Barbara Brinkman and moved to...
Shirley Howard
May 5, 2017
Shirley M. Howard passed away on Friday, May 5, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear mother of William and Barbara (Jeffrey) Rauh. Loving grandmother of Alissa and Jonathan Rauh. Preceded in death by her husband, her sister Eloise (John) Morris. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Milwaukee. Shirley graduated from Lincoln High School...
Sandra Gaudes
May 4, 2017
Gaudes, Sandra L. (nee Rickun), age 76, passed away Thur. May 4, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband Sam. Loving mother of Debbie (Steve) Hamilton, Rosanne (Ned) Steuber and Suzanne (Barry Grady) Crites. Proud grandmother to Brad (Jen), Briana, Cassie (Jeremy), Andrew (Liz), Daniel, Angela, Ricky and Brittany; great grandmother to seven and one on the way. Further survived...
Phyllis Held
May 3, 2017
Phyllis L. Held (nee Albrecht), age 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the Pavilion in Slinger. She was born on February 28, 1939, in West Bend to Adam and Amanda (nee Sell) Albrecht. She married Donald on November 12, 1960, and they were married 55 years. Phyllis enjoyed quilting, crocheting, puzzles, going for walks, watching the Packers,...
William Palmer
Apr 28, 2017
William "Bill" D. Palmer of West Bend passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Cedar Lake Nursing Home, at the age of 88. He was born on April 25, 1929 in the South Bronx, New York to John and Margaret Palmer. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister Katherine (Palmer) Mirando and...
Walter Huebner
Apr 24, 2017
WALTER A. HUEBNER February 26, 1930 - April 24, 2017 Walter Huebner, age 87 of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at Aurora Hospital in Grafton. An Ozaukee County resident for his entire life, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea, worked in construction as a laborer for about 40 years and was a member of the American Legion Peter Wollner...
Kurt Gustafson
Apr 22, 2017
It is with sadness that we announce that Kurt E. (Skip) Gustafson has been called home to the Lord on April 22, 2017. He was born on August 25, 1942 to Laura E. (nee Grafton) and Walter K. Gustafson. Skip is survived by his wife, Jeanne and their two children, Kurt (wife Michelle) and Karen; their grandchildren, Jessica, Sara, Erin,...
Richard Kenfield
Apr 22, 2017
Richard "Dick" Kenfield, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Cedar Community in West Bend. He was born on April 25, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI to Leon and Clara (nee Rasmuessen) Kenfield. Dick married his love Helen (nee Schuster) on June 7, 1949 in Moscow, Idaho. He attended the University of Idaho and was in the...
Jennifer Freitag
Apr 21, 2017
Jennifer Ann Freitag, age 33 years, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017. She was born on December 17, 1983 in Hartford to Michael Freitag and Mary Ann Puls. Jennifer graduated from Slinger High School Class of 2002. She enjoyed shopping, being with friends, going to Brewer games, life itself, but especially spending time with family. Jennifer is survived by...
Tina Matthews
Apr 19, 2017
Tina V. Matthews (nee D'acquisto), age 92 years of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehab. Tina was born on December 6, 1924 in Milwaukee's Third Ward to Vito and Frances (nee Gallo) D'acquisto. She married Grady Matthews on November 5, 1955. Tina loved to play bingo and the friends she made while...
Nancy Newhouse
Apr 17, 2017
Nancy A. Newhouse (nee Sable), age 73, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at her residence. She was born on April 11, 1944 to Norman and Gloria (nee Restivo) Sable. She graduated from St. Pius High School Class of 1962 and Cardinal Stritch University. She married Edward Newhouse on April 22, 1963 in Indiana. Nancy retired from IPD at...
Lorraine Merten
Apr 16, 2017
Lorraine Mary Merten, age 92, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Autumn Oaks in Slinger. She was born on August 31, 1924 in Slinger to the late Peter and Clara (nee Schaefer). She lived at St. Catherine's Residence for Working Women as she began her career in Milwaukee spanning 30 years as a private secretary. She enjoyed...
Earl Heder
Apr 15, 2017
Earl M. Heder, age 88, was born to his Eternal Home peacefully on Holy Saturday morning, April 15, 2017 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on June 16, 1928 in Hartford, WI to Nicholas and Loretta (nee Hahn) Heder. Earl was a laborer on the Soo Line Railroad for 44 years, never accepting a promotion. He...
Jacob Weiland
Apr 15, 2017
Jacob "Jack" J. Weiland, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Crossroads in Mayville, WI. He was born on February 10, 1948 Thiensville, WI to Jacob and Irene (nee Altenburg) Weiland. He proudly served in the United States Army. Jack enjoyed going to Slinger races, watching the Packers, older and larger cars, fishing and drinking!...
Michael Dedert
Apr 15, 2017
Michael "Mike" A. Dedert, age 62 years, of the Town of Wayne, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 due to a heart attack. Mike was born on March 26, 1955 to Robert and Jean (nee Chartier) Dedert. He graduated from Nicolet High School, class of 1973. He married the love of his life, Sharon (nee Kenehan), on January 10, 1976....
Michael Davis
Apr 11, 2017
Michael "Mike" J. Davis, age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in his home in West Bend. He was born on June 16, 1960 in Milwaukee, WI to Eugene and Joyce (nee Schkirke) Davis. Mike enjoyed building collector cars, putting together model cars and airplanes and traveling the open roads. He especially loved his time with his...
Steven O'Patka
Apr 11, 2017
Steven "Steve" T. O'Patka, age 54, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in his home in Jackson. He was born on March 4, 1963 in Ohio to John and Pauline (nee Lochner) O'Patka. Steve loved to spend time with his grandchildren and enjoyed traveling. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; step-sons Scott (Stephanie) Dybul and Troy (Laurie)...
Micheline Kazmierski
Apr 10, 2017
Micheline R. "Mickey" Kazmierski (nee Pollack), age 65 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, April 10, 2017. Mickey was born on October 18, 1951 to Joseph and Jean (nee Fassbinder) Pollack in Milwaukee. Graduated from Pius High School, class of 1969. She married Fredrick "Rick" Kazmierski on May 8, 1971. Mickey was a computer analyst at...
Shirley Helmer
Apr 9, 2017
Shirley A. Helmer (nee Hansen), age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by her family. She was born on May 5, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI to LaVerne and Mary (nee Roets) Hansen. Shirley was a dedicated employee of the Aurora Clinics, she enjoyed her 1 week get-a-way to Door...
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