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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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June Day
May 15, 2016
June Rose Day (nee Joeckel), 88, passed away on May 15, 2016. She was born on December 10, 1927 to Harvey and Wilma (nee Herman) Joeckel and was raised in Jackson. She graduated from West Bend High School Class of 1945, Dodge County Normal in 1947 and earned her BS from UW-Oshkosh. She married Baldwin Kranz, Jr. on June 4,...
Louis Santini
May 14, 2016
Louis "Louie" V. Santini, 89, a long time West Bend, Wisconsin resident, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 14, 2016, re-joining his beloved wife, Phyllis. Louie was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on August 23, 1926 to Pasquale and Constanza (Lerza). He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and worked at Warner Mine in the mid-50s. In 1954...
Doris Schneiss
May 14, 2016
Doris M. Schneiss (nee Roehrdanz), age 89, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Kathy Hospice of West Bend. She will remain forever in the hearts of her family and friends. She was born on April 19, 1927 to Walter and Gertrude (nee Held) Roehrdanz. She married Donald Schneiss on December 7, 1946. Her greatest pride and...
Joyce Krueger
May 12, 2016
Joyce Marie Krueger (Nee Fahney) age 74, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2016. She was born to Carl and Margaret (Nee Geib) Fahney on July 29, 1941. She married Robert Krueger and together they had 3 children. Joyce was a long time member of the Wasaukee Horse Club. She was a talented artist and love to paint. Gardening was...
Michael Smallish
May 12, 2016
Michael Jay Smallish almost didn't live to see 18. That's because some crazy driver, Sandy, almost hit him with her car in the parking lot of Cedarburg High School. Ironically, the two ended up building a life together (and working on Sandy's driving skills) over the next 33 years. In addition to raising twin daughters, Jessica and Samantha, Michael also...
Wanda Pieronek
May 10, 2016
Wanda Monica Pieronek (nee Powalski), age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Lighthouse of West Bend. She was born on February 18, 1922 in Michigan to Joseph and Pauline (nee Kurowski) Powalski. Wanda is survived by her children Donald (Jill), Ronald (Leah); grandchildren Jonathan (Shannon), Kimberly (Jeff) Johnson, Tara (Matt) Beiser; great-grandchildren Olivia, Kendall and...
Lillian Eastman
May 10, 2016
Lillian "Mimi" G. Eastman (nee Bacon), 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. She was born on June 7, 1926 in Jayfield Township, MI to the late Lewis and Lucy Bacon (nee Meacham). She married Douglas Earl Eastman on May 12, 1946 in Benzonia, MI. Lillian was raised in Beulah/Benzonia, Michigan and graduated from Benzonia High School Class of...
Sandra Seefeldt
May 9, 2016
Sandra J. Seefeldt, 73, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at her residence. She was born on July 17, 1942 to the late Wilson and Agnes (nee Kriewaldt) Erdmann. On June 10, 1961, she was united in marriage to Ivan D. Seefeldt. Those Sandra leaves behind to cherish her memory include her husband, Ivan; four children, Brian (Leslie) Seefeldt,...
Douglas Hoppe
May 7, 2016
Douglas Robert Hoppe of West Bend, age 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 7, 2016. He was born to Olivier and Roberta (Nee Erdmann) Hoppe on September 17, 1965 in Neenah, WI. He married Anita (Nee Zechner) Hoppe on July 9, 1994 and together they had two children, Kyle and Connor. Doug was a devoted father...
Dennis Giese
May 6, 2016
Dennis Ray Giese of Kewaskum, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 6, 2016. He was born to Arthur and Hazel (Nee Tonn) Giese on February 22, 1946. He married Kathleen (Nee Seidler) Giese on April 17, 1971 in Milwaukee, WI and together they have 2 children. Dennis was a wonderful father and grandfather; his children...
Joel Schneiss
May 5, 2016
Joel F. Schneiss, 43, of Campbellsport, left this world to enjoy eternal life with his Savior on Thursday, May 5. He was in the company of his loving family when he passed away at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Joel fought a valiant and courageous 2 year fight with cancer. All who knew and loved him can take solace...
Patricia Koenings
May 4, 2016
Patricia Ann Koenings (Nee Oberle) age 71, entered into eternal life on Wednesday May 4, 2016. She was born to John and Marian (Nee Webster) Oberle on February 26, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI. Patricia graduated Hartford High School in 1964 and married Robert Koenings on September 10, 1966. Together they had two children. Patricia was an avid baker. She had...
Bradley Falk
May 4, 2016
Bradley "Brad" Falk, age 78 years of West Bend, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Kathy Hospice. Brad was born on March 22, 1938 to Edward and Evelyn (nee Zacher) Falkenstein in Milwaukee. He married Kathy (nee Deppisch) on April 30, 1966 at St. Leo's Church in Milwaukee. Brad served in the US Army from 1958 to 1961. Brad...
Robert Schultheis
May 1, 2016
Robert P. Schultheis, 85, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016. He was born in Milwaukee on February 22, 1931 to Paul and Anne (nee Panduro) Schultheis. He was a longtime resident of Oconomowoc and West Bend. Robert graduated from Marquette High School and UW-Stout and later married Marie Ellen Loy who preceded him in death on November 15, 2004....
Earl Eichline
May 1, 2016
Earl Arthur Eichline, age 72, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Aurora Hospital in Grafton. He was born in Pasaic, New Jersey on October 30, 1943 to Earl and Margaret (nee Schuenke). He moved to Milwaukee in 1945 and married Elizabeth (nee Gundermann) on March 7, 1964 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. He owned Earl Eichline Enterprise (sewer...
Evelyn Williams
Apr 30, 2016
Evelyn H. Williams (nee Badtke) of Wayne, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 14, 1923 in Oconomowoc, WI to Arthur and Carolyn (nee Frank) Badtke. She married Charles Williams on August 15, 1943 in Oconomowoc. They farmed their entire lives and settled in the town of Wayne...
Mary Sullivan
Apr 29, 2016
Mary J. Sullivan (nee Lamb), age 75, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 29, 2016. She was born on August 15, 1940 in Fond Du Lac, WI to Myron and Lilly (nee Balthazor) Lamb. Mary is survived by her loving husband Frank; children Michael, Barry (Joyce), Daniel (Lisa); grandchildren Jamie (Andy) Rebholz, Amber Sisk, Miranda, Brooke, Hailey; great-grandson Aiden and...
Norman Doll
Apr 28, 2016
Norman William Doll, of Slinger, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at The Pavillion of Glacier Valley. He was born on December 2, 1921 to Joseph and Marie (nee Aufdemauer) Doll in Nabob, Town of Addison. Norman was a proud WWII Veteran. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and served until 1946 with appointments in many states and Japan....
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