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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 Herther
Sep 14, 2016
Donald August Herther of Cedarburg, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born to William and Alma (nee Wenzel) Herther on May 28, 1927. Donald married the love of his life Evelyn (nee Miske) on November 8, 1952. Together they had 3 children. Donald grew up farming until retirement. He also worked at Kieckhafer Company...
Timothy Kraft
Sep 13, 2016
Timothy F. Kraft, age 60, died being a badass, riding his motorcycle on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. He was born on September 10, 1956 to Frank and Kaye (nee Forde) in Devil's Lake, North Dakota. He played softball and hockey all of his life. He was the oldest of five children. Tim graduated Park High in 1974 and decided to...
David Malecha
Sep 8, 2016
David Malecha, of Slinger, age 63, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016, at his favorite place, Kilby Lake Campground, after suffering a heart attack. He was born on July 18, 1953 in Northfield, Minnesota to Raymond and Julia (nee Horejsi) Malecha. He was married on May 22, 1976 in West Bend, WI to Susan Martz. David graduated from West Bend...
Helen Seitz
Sep 8, 2016
Helen M. Seitz, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Cedar Communities. She was born to Arthur and Caroline Raquet on February 19, 1922 in Kiel, WI. She married Robert W. Seitz on December 13, 1941. Helen retired from JC Penny in West Bend and was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in West Bend. Her favorite...
Norbert Sprengeler
Sep 8, 2016
Norbert E. Sprengeler, age 83, passed away in West Bend, WI on Thursday, September 8, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 28, 1933 to Ernst and Erna Sprengeler. Norb is survived by his loving children Ginny (John) Theisen, Karl (Laura) Sprengeler and Beth Patmos; grandchildren Kallie (David) Locklair, Lindsay Sprengeler, Levi Patmos, Jana Patmos and Julia...
Dakota Krueger
Sep 6, 2016
Dakota Lynn Krueger "Princess Koda", age 22, was set free to become an angel on Tuesday September 6, 2016. She was born to Raymond Kling Jr. and Kelly Krueger on April 29, 1994 in West Bend, WI. She graduated from West Bend West High School in 2012. Dakota was very gifted with a unique style and sassy personality. She was...
Lucille Freeze
Sep 5, 2016
Lucille Freeze (nee Baertschy), age 88 years of West Bend, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at The Lighthouse. Lucille was born on May 27, 1928 to Elsmer and Martha (nee Christian) Baertschy. She married the late Carl Freeze and was a teacher in the West Bend area. Lucille loved shopping, traveling and bowling. Lucille is survived by her nieces...
Brian Bengry
Sep 4, 2016
Brian J. Bengry, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born on October 3, 1976 to Peter Bengry and Nancy (nee Ramel) Wendel. Brian enjoyed riding motorcycles, driving semi, deer hunting and working on trucks, cars and motorcycles when he had time. Brian is survived by his daughter Alison Bengry; father Peter...
Jeanette Mack
Sep 4, 2016
Jeanette Mary Mack (nee Tennies), age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016. She left this world very peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Henry and Clara (nee Hesprich) Tennies on August 9, 1924. She married William Mack on April 10, 1948, and together they raised a large family. It is with heavy hearts the family...
Kenneth Hansen
Sep 1, 2016
Kenneth W. Hansen, age 67, passed away on September 1, 2016 at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born on July 14, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI to Lester and Mabel (nee Voelz) Hansen. Kenneth graduated from Custer High School, served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and retired from Burton & Mayer. He married his love, Carol (nee...
Andrea Stamsta
Aug 31, 2016
Andrea A. Stamsta (nee Mattick), loving mother, daughter, sister and friend of many, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born on January 23, 1982 to Ronald and Dana (nee Simpson) Mattick. She attended Hamilton High School and graduated from Oconto High School. Andrea is survived by her children Cameron, Kyla...
Sandy Berben
Aug 30, 2016
Sandy Lee Berben (nee Barske) of Jackson, WI. Passed away peacefully on August 30, 2016, age 60. She was born to Kenneth and Virginia (nee Pawlowski) on December 5, 1955. She married Mark Berben on January 17, 1975 and together they had three children. Sandy's grandchildren Kylie and Kane said "It's Grandmas time to shine." She will be deeply missed...
John Hults
Aug 28, 2016
John Robert "Bob" Hults, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Grafton, WI. He was born on August 6, 1927 to John Murray and Margaret Quigley in Philadelphia, PA. Bob enlisted in the Navy in1944 and completed basic training in Oklahoma as a firefighter. After two years in the Navy, Bob's next adventure was a trip...
V. Schwanke
Aug 26, 2016
V. Annette Schwanke (nee McClellan), age 83 years of Hartford, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at Wellington Place. Viola was born on October 20, 1932 in Chicago, IL to William and Ellen (nee Johnson) McClellan. Viola was raised in Milwaukee and met her late husband Donald and were married on Oct 21, 1952. She worked for Manpower in Milwaukee...
Margaret Held
Aug 25, 2016
Sr. Margaret Held, SSSF joined her Lord on Aug. 25, 2016 in Durant, MS at the age of 68, along with her beloved friend, Sr. Paula Merrill. She was born and raised in Slinger, WI on Aug. 15, 1948 to Jerome and Dolores (nee Gundrum) Held. She attended St. Peter's Grade School and entered the School Sisters of St. Francis...
Lester Gutschenritter
Aug 25, 2016
Lester George Gutschenritter, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2016. He was born to George and Salome (nee Tiss) Gutschenritter on July 19, 1929 in the Town of Summit, WI. He married Mary Ann Jaworski and together they had 4 children, Sue (Rick) Imperiale, Terry (Carl) Meredith, Jim, and Jeff (Jackie) Gutschenritter and two granddaughters, Emily and...
Dennis Gerrietts
Aug 19, 2016
Dennis L. Gerrietts Jr., age 56, met his Father, in Heaven, on Friday, August 19, 2016. He was born on July 26, 1960 in Berwyn, IL to Dennis and Loralee (nee Rode) Gerrietts. Dennis was an active member at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran church, as a devoted Christian, he enjoyed being the Treasurer and usher. As business owner of DCD...
Constance Weiss
Aug 17, 2016
Constance "Connie" C. Weiss (nee Held), age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Serenity Villa in Slinger, WI. She was born on March 6, 1924 to the late Herbert and Elizabeth (nee Polster) Held in the Town of Addison. She attended St. Peter and Paul School in Nenno. Sometime after graduation she went into work doing...
Francis Price
Aug 14, 2016
Francis "Guy" J. Price, age 83, sadly passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Fond Du Lac. Guy was fourth of ten children born in Milwaukee on February 14, 1933 to Frank and Anecia (nee Marushavska) Price. He was proud to be a retired Detective of the Glendale Police Department. Guy is survived and loved by his wife Darlene...
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