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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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Matthew Stautz

Matthew Stautz

Jul 16, 2016

Matthew W. Stautz, age 43 years, went to his eternal rest July 16, 2016. He passed away doing the second thing he loves, riding his motorcycle. His first love is his children Megan of Rothschild and Dakota of Tennessee. Matthew was born in Milwaukee and grew up in West Bend, graduating from West Bend West. During his youth, he was...

Diane Lechner

Diane Lechner

Jul 16, 2016

Diane V. Lechner, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in West Bend in her sleep. She was born on September 9, 1942. She was the special daughter of Lorraine (nee Heder) Krenn. Diane enjoyed all things sweet and soft. She loved jelly doughnuts, sun beams and rides in the car. Diane taught those in her life...

Ervin Domask

Ervin Domask

Jul 12, 2016

Ervin Henry Domask, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Samaritan in West Bend, WI. He was born to Edward and Johanna (Nee Trzebiatowski) Domask on April 11, 1933 in New Hope, WI. He married Dorothy Stremkowski and together they resided most of their lives in the Slinger area with their 9 children. Ervin retired...

Dawn Mcewen

Dawn Mcewen

Jul 11, 2016

Dawn M. McEwen, 60, entered into eternal life July 11, 2016. She was born January 20, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI to Lewis H. and Evelyn M. (nee Spartz) Schmidt. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1975 and became CNA certified. She spent many proud years working for St. Joseph's Hospital in many different departments. At her time of death,...

Eileen Clauer

Eileen Clauer

Jul 9, 2016

Eileen Ann Clauer (Nee Moore) age 56, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 9, 2016. She was born to Gary and Eleanore (Nee Jaskie) Moore on November 17, 1959 in Janesville, WI. Eileen was raised in Delevan, WI and graduated Delavan Darien High School in 1978. She married David Clauer on July 31, 1982. After college Eileen worked...

Lucille Jacklin

Lucille Jacklin

Jul 4, 2016

Lucille E. Jacklin (nee Proeber), age 93 years of West Bend, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016 at the Lighthouse. Lucille was born on May 21, 1923 in the town of Barton, the daughter of the late Emil and Amanda (Klumb) Proeber. On June 30. 1945, she was united in marriage to Elroy Jacklin at St. John's church in...

Beverly Brennan

Beverly Brennan

Jul 4, 2016

Beverly Brennan "Mom", age 67, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016. She was born on June 27, 1949 in Maryland. She retired as a director of catering. She enjoyed the outdoors and watching animals. Above all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandson. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy (Casey) Shaver; grandson Caden; sister Cindy...

Alene Zimdars

Alene Zimdars

Jul 2, 2016

Alene Zimdars (nee McInturff), age 77 years, passed away Saturday July 2, 2016 in Fond du Lac. She was born on July 21, 1938 in Oklahoma to William and Ruby (nee Thompson) McInturff. On December 13, 1986 she married Dale Zimdars and was employed at Simplicity Manufacturing in Port Washington for over 30 years. Alene enjoyed gardening, hunting, sewing crafts,...

Mathilda Mientke

Mathilda Mientke

Jul 1, 2016

Mientke, Mathilda A. (nee Czech) "Mattie," age 93 years, passed away Fri., July 1, 2016 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. Mathilda was born in the Town of Reid on January 14, 1923 to the late Walter and Julia (nee Wanta) Czech. Mattie married Raymond Mientke and he passed away December 9, 1992. She was fun loving and enjoyed life with...

Brian St.Louis

Brian St.Louis

Jul 1, 2016

Brian L. St.Louis, 58, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016. He was born on January 18, 1958 in West Bend, WI to the late LeRoy and Bonita (nee Euler) St.Louis, who passed away in May, 2016. He graduated from Slinger High School Class of '76. Brian spent his whole life touching people through his music. Brian is survived by...

Dolores Volkert

Dolores Volkert

Jun 30, 2016

Dolores May Volkert (nee Belke), was called to God from her pain and suffering on June 30, 2016. Born on May 11, 1924 to Leo Belke and Clara Pionke Belke in Stevens Point, Dolores became her mother's helper upon the death of her father in 1935. The family ended up in Milwaukee, where Dolores attended St. Boniface grade school and...

Jean Schroeder

Jean Schroeder

Jun 29, 2016

Jean S. Schroeder (nee Treichel), age 89 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Cottages at Cedar Run in West Bend. Jean was born and raised in Burlington, WI where she graduated with honors from Burlington High School in 1945. Looking forward to a food service career, she enrolled in the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was...

Virginia Wagner

Virginia Wagner

Jun 28, 2016

Virginia A. Wagner (Nee Nickel) passed away surrounded by her family on June 28, 2016. She was born on May 1, 1935 in Beaver Dam, WI to Ervin and Frieda (Nee Homan) Nickel. After graduating from Beaver Dam High School she moved to West Bend and worked for the telephone company as a telephone operator. On October 5, 1957 she...

Loyola Pawlowski

Loyola Pawlowski

Jun 26, 2016

Loyola "Loy" M. Pawlowski (Nee Hemmerich), age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was born to George and Anne (Nee Murphy) Hemmerich on July 31, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI. She married the love of her life, the late, Jerome Pawlowski in 1971. Loy enjoyed traveling and entertaining. She will always be remembered for throwing elaborate parties,...

Thomas Kudek

Thomas Kudek

Jun 25, 2016

Thomas "Tom" J. Kudek, age 54 years. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on April 1, 1962 in Tacoma, WA to Roger and Joyce (nee Kempf) Kudek. He was raised in Kohlsville, WI and attended Kewaskum High School and graduated with the class of 1980. He married his...

Carole Kavanaugh

Carole Kavanaugh

Jun 25, 2016

Carole R. Kavanaugh (nee Rathkamp), age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Kathy Hospice of West Bend. She was born on February 26, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to Frederick and Florence (nee Walker) Rathkamp. Carole's greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an outstanding role model to...

Shirley Widder

Shirley Widder

Jun 25, 2016

Shirley J. Widder (nee TenHaken), age 80, died peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Beloved wife of Neal for 59 years. Devoted mother of Carl (Christine), Jeffrey (Marie) and Lynn (Mark). Dear grandmother of Sarah, Adam (Alanna), Elizabeth, Andrew, Alexander and Stephanie. Preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Alice (nee Huenink) TenHaken, siblings Marian, Gerald, Robert and Leslie....

Clara Wolf

Clara Wolf

Jun 24, 2016

Clara M. Wolf (nee St. Louis), age 77, of West Bend, passed away June 24, 2016, at Ivy Manor in West Bend. Clara was born on September 15, 1938 to Elmer and Caroline (nee De Broux) St. Louis in Antigo, WI. She married Simon Wolf and they raised their family in West Bend. She enjoyed playing cards and watching the...

Kevin Adrian

Kevin Adrian

Jun 20, 2016

Kevin D. Adrian, found peace on Monday, June 20, 2016 at the young age of 55. Kevin is preceded in death by his loving parents Donald and Maryellen (nee Costello) Adrian. Kevin is survived by four brothers, sisters-in-laws, and other family members and friends. Kevin graduated from Madison High School in Milwaukee in 1979. He also worked for Aradell Corp...

Jerome Wenninger

Jerome Wenninger

Jun 16, 2016

Jerome G. Wenninger, age 88 years, passed away Thursday June 16, 2016 at the Pavilion at Glacier Valley in Slinger. He was born on May 23, 1928 in Hubertus to John and Anna (nee Heindel) Wenninger. Jerome was the owner of Ackerville Lawn and Garden for many years. Jerome loved to repair anything, enjoyed spending time in Texas, riding his...

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