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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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Debra Brunner
May 7, 2025
Debra "Debbie" A. Brunner (nee DeBroux), age 71, passed away on Wednesday May 7, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital Milwaukee. She was born on October 1, 1953, in Antigo, WI to Joseph and Beverly Debroux. She married James "Jim" Brunner on October 16, 1971. They had one daughter, Stacey, who sadly died in 2011 in a motorcycle accident. Debbie was a...
Janet Werner
May 2, 2025
Janet L Werner (nee Meyer) passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Leroy Meyer and Leone Merritt (nee Poehls). Janet married Robert J. Werner on November 15 th , 1969. She worked as a Service Expediter at WE Energies for a number of years until...
Florence Ann Timm
May 2, 2025
Florence Ann Timm (nee O'Brien) Passed away peacefully on May 2 nd , 2025, at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her parents John and Florence O'Brien, her husband Dale Timm and her siblings and their spouses, David O'Brien (Dorie), John O'Brien (Peg), Jim O'Brien (Pat), twin Sr. Rosemary O'Brien, and Peggy Vespalec (Jim). Florence Ann is survived...
Nancy Lajoice
Apr 29, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth LaJoice (Watson) of Jackson, Wis., born August 25, 1934, passed peacefully on Tuesday, April 29th, at the age of 90. Nancy was born the beloved daughter of Sophie and James (Doc) Watson, between her (late) big brother Jim and younger brother Joe. Nancy grew up racing ponies, riding horses, and playing polo. She and her brothers also rode...
Cheryl Hazelton
Apr 29, 2025
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Kathryn Benner
Apr 27, 2025
Kathryn Ann Benner "Kathy" (nee Nault), age 62, is safe in the arms of Jesus as of April 27, 2025. She was born in Milwaukee on October 30, 1962 to Michael and Carmen (nee Schlicht) Nault. She graduated from Grafton High School in 1980. She married Brian Benner. Kathy worked at CIBM Bank as a mortgage underwriter. Her grandchildren were...
Robert Fleischmann
Apr 26, 2025
Robert G. Fleischmann was born on April 20, 1935, in Genesee Depot, Wisconsin, to Wilhelm and Carrie Fleischmann. He graduated from East Troy High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. On January 24, 1956, he married Helen Hickman, and together they raised four sons in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Bob devoted his career to...
Gerald Schwalbach
Apr 25, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" J. Schwalbach, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the Pavilion Glacier Valley in Slinger. Jerry was born on July 12, 1930 to Louis and Lilly Schwalbach. Jerry was in the United States Army and a Tank Driver during the Korean Conflict. He loved to fish and boat; he was extremely handy, and he...
Elizabeth Handzel
Apr 25, 2025
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Michael Staral
Apr 22, 2025
Michael "Mike" Staral, 66 of West Bend, WI passed away peacefully in his favorite place at home after a courageous 7-year battle with ALS. Mike grew up in and truly loved West Bend and was a proud graduate of the West Bend West class of 1976 and the Moraine Park Technical College Tool & Die program. He started as a...
Jean Phillip
Apr 21, 2025
Jean Anthony Phillip, aged 93, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the Samaritan in West Bend. He was born on October 27, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, to Elmer and Lorraine (nee Weis) Phillip. Jean graduated from Pulaski High School in 1945 and attended Spencerian Business College, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. While in school,...
Randal Stoffel
Apr 21, 2025
Randal passed away after a long battle with cancer. Randal was born on August 22, 1960. He loved to read, to go thrifting and share his knowledge of everything, but especially of antiques. He loved to give away his treasures to others as long as you listened to the long stroy behind it! He was truly one of a kind!...
Douglas Stott
Apr 20, 2025
Douglas "Doug" William Stott, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home in West Bend with family by his side. He was born on October 13, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI to Donald and Marcella (nee Frey) Stott. Doug enjoyed the outdoors; he was an avid hunter and fisherman.… Doug attended Rufus King High School, Milwaukee...
Joy Bartell
Apr 18, 2025
Joy Ann Bartell (nee Schmidt) passed peacefully on Friday April 18, 2025, at the age of 86 at Froedert Hospital, Milwaukee. She was born in Marshfield, Wi, the daughter of the late Ewald C. and Mae S. (nee Nauertz) Schmidt. Joy worked at Briggs & Stratton Corporation for more than 30 years as a production worker in Milwaukee. After retirement,...
Thomas Okruhlica
Apr 15, 2025
Thomas A. Okruhlica July 9, 1946 – April 15, 2025 Thomas A. Okruhlica, age 78, of Jackson, WI, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2025. He passed in the home he loved so very much—a place filled with memories, hard work, and deep-rooted family pride. Tom was a devoted father, grandfather, veteran, and farmer whose legacy is deeply...
Patricia Martin
Apr 14, 2025
Patricia "Patty" Ruth Martin (nee Sommerfeldt), age 61, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at The Kathy Hospice, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 4, 1964 in Fond du Lac, WI to David and Joyce (nee Feudner) Sommerfeldt. Patty graduated from St Marys Springs High School, married her love, Darryl Martin, and was the...
Glen Ellefsen
Apr 11, 2025
Glen Ellefsen, 76, of the Town of Trenton passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Froedtert Hospital in the town of Polk after a valiant fight with AML. He was born June 3, 1948 in Wausau, WI to the late Edward and Margaret (Paterson) Ellefsen. On December 5, 1970 he was united in marriage to Therese (Lord) Ellefsen at...
Karl Gentz
Apr 11, 2025
Karl S. Gentz, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on June 24, 1928 in Blackwell, WI to Frank C. and Cora M (nee Akey) Gentz. Karl grew up in Blackwell where he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and helping on the family farm. He attended Wabeno High...
Patricia Schneider
Apr 9, 2025
P atricia Kay Schneider (Gissing) March 16, 1949 – April 9, 2025 Patricia K "Pat" Schneider, age 76 of the City of West Bend, Washington County passed away peacefully with family surrounding her. Patricia K Schneider was born on March 16, 1949, in Milwaukee as daughter of late Glenn and Irene (Jarecki) Gissing. Patricia graduated from South Division High School...
William Prodoehl
Apr 7, 2025
William "Bill" Paul Prodoehl, age 49, was born July 2, 1975. Bill passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, in West Bend, WI. Bill was preceded in death by his father, William Joel Prodoehl, and is survived by his mother, Janet Prodoehl; three brothers, David, Michael (Tricia), and Jason (Kevin); and two beloved nieces, Alexandra and Isabella. He is...
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