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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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Norma West

Norma West

Dec 21, 2024

Norma Jean West (nee Bromhead) passed peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the age of 100 and a half. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late James and Johanna (nee Winter) Bromhead. Norma married William Burke West on July 10, 1943, and started their family. She loved being a mother and...

Sue Wyatt

Sue Wyatt

Dec 21, 2024

Sue Rice Wyatt, 86 Sue Wyatt, beloved wife of Jim Wyatt, mother of Amy Cordio (John), David Wyatt (Betsy), grandmother of Matthew Cordio (Alicia), Michael Cordio, Marlo Cordio (Donald), Parker and Connor Wyatt, died peacefully on December 21, 2024. Sue is further survived by beloved family including sister Molly Rice (Bob), Jean (Wyatt) and Howard Rieke, and nieces and nephews....

Judy Gerritson

Judy Gerritson

Dec 20, 2024

Judy Kay Gerritson (nee Macy), 80 years of age, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on March 31, 1944 in Rushville, Indiana to Raymond and Margaret (nee Hawk) Macy. Judy was a long-time resident of West Bend and through her lifetime she held a few working positions in the...

Edward Klumb

Edward Klumb

Dec 20, 2024

Edward Louis Klumb, the last surviving member of the Emil and Lena (nee Seefeldt) Klumb family, passed away peacefully on December 20, at the age of 92, after a brief stay at Froedtert West Bend Hospital Edward was preceded in death by his older sisters Arlene Wulff and Esther Fowler, his younger brother Harvey, and his little but spunky sister...

David Sarauer

David Sarauer

Dec 19, 2024

David V. Sarauer ("Dave"), aged 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Mercyhealth Hospital in Janesville, WI. David was born on Sept. 21, 1944 to the late Vernon A. and Esther M. (nee Dewitz) in Fond du Lac, WI. He graduated from Horicon High School in 1962 and moved to West Bend where he met his wife,...

Michael Boden

Michael Boden

Dec 18, 2024

Michael Gerard Boden, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after a brief illness. He was born on October 21, 1958, on small farm in West Bend to Daniel and Patricia (nee Esser) Boden. Mike graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1976 and then from MPTC Fond du Lac with an associate degree...

Jean Knop

Jean Knop

Dec 15, 2024

Jean "Jeanne" C. Knop age 78, passed away peacefully at her home with her family on Sunday, December 15, 2024.  She was born on November 14,1946 to Lester and Mary Krueger. Jeanne graduated from Hartford High school and later in life owned Answering Unlimited with the love of her life, Roger. Jeanne was always up for a good wager and...

Kathryn Paul

Kathryn Paul

Dec 15, 2024

Kathryn L. Paul: Born 10/13/1949; passed on 12/15/2024; mostly known as Kathy or KP, moved to a better time and place after a long fight with cancer.  KP was a strong, independent woman, a graduate of UW Superior, with a degree in teaching physical education.  She taught in the Niagara School District in northern Wisconsin her entire career. Predeceased by...

Jacob Reich

Jacob Reich

Dec 13, 2024

Jacob Daniel Reich, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024. Jake was born to Michael and Sandy Reich on July 3, 1998.  He was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend West High School.  Jake has always had the biggest heart of gold.  He always had a big smile and a helping hand for everyone.  He made...

Donald Leininger

Donald Leininger

Dec 12, 2024

In Loving Memory of Donald Leininger (1940–2024) Donald Leininger, age 84, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Lumia Mequon in Mequon, Wisconsin. He had lived in West Bend from 1972 to 2024 and later in Mequon until his passing. Born on July 13, 1940, to the late Paul and Meta (nee Stoltenberg) Leininger, Don married Barbara (nee Boelkens)...

Doris Mohr

Doris Mohr

Dec 9, 2024

Doris J. Mohr (nee Tetzlaff), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many people, passed peacefully from this life to the next on December 9, 2024, following a brief period of illness at Cedar Communities in West Bend, Wisconsin. Doris Jean Tetzlaff was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 15, 1925, the youngest of Otto and Lillian Tetzlaff's four children. ...

Marion Lemke

Marion Lemke

Dec 9, 2024

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Dennis Mueller

Dennis Mueller

Dec 9, 2024

Dennis "Denny" Carl Mueller, age 76, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, December 9, 2024.  He was born on January 2, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to Gordon and Mildred (nee Birschbach) Mueller. Denny enjoyed golf, playing with dogs (especially his grand pups), watching football and educational shows, loved to make people laugh, spending time with family, visiting Glenn and...

Lee Owen

Lee Owen

Dec 9, 2024

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Ronald Held

Ronald Held

Dec 8, 2024

Ronald E. "Ron" Held Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on March 26, 1948, in Hartford, WI to Margaret (nee Schulteis) and the late Richard A. Held. Ron attended St. Peter Catholic School and graduated from Slinger High School in 1966. He went on to earn both a Bachelor and...

Ronald Shaver

Ronald Shaver

Dec 8, 2024

Ronald Frederick Shaver Sr., age 86, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger surrounded by his loving family.  On September 7, 1938, Ron was born in Port Washington, WI to Frederick and Ethel (nee Haskin) Shaver. The family relocated to Fredonia and Ron attended High School in Port Washington.  He joined the...

Henry Dummann

Henry Dummann

Dec 4, 2024

Henry N. Dummann Entered into his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born in Milwaukee, WI the son of the late Martin and Gertrude (nee Jansen). Henry married the love of his life Lois M. Brugger on November 18, 1950, at Zoar Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Henry began his working career as...

Patricia Linnemanstons

Patricia Linnemanstons

Dec 3, 2024

Patricia Mary Linnemanstons, nee Joda, 92, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at Kathy Hospice on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. Pat was born in Milwaukee on September 5, 1932, to Jennie and Frank Joda. After having only sons, Jennie thanked the doctor profusely for giving her a daughter! Pat attended St. Catherine's Elementary School, where she formed several lifelong friendships....

Janet Todd

Janet Todd

Nov 29, 2024

The earthly plane is less bright as of November 29th, 2024. On a Friday evening, as the warm seasons were changing into the white and snowy times, Janet Todd slipped away from the chill of the earth, and no doubt made her way toward the warmth and cheer—as was her own nature—of the heavenly realms. After an active, full, and...

Mark Pucher

Mark Pucher

Nov 29, 2024

Mark A. Pucher, Sr., of West Bend, beloved father, grandfather, brother and son, was born to Eternal Life on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born on March 12, 1953, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Nicholas and Betty (nee LaFave) Pucher. Mark graduated from Custer High School in 1971. Mark was married to Sandra...

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