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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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Philip Enders

Philip Enders

Apr 9, 2016

Philip Joseph Enders, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was born to Clemens and Florence (Nee Stauss) Enders on March 6, 1946 in Fond du Lac, WI. He married Judith Duley on April 24, 1965 and together they had two children. Philip was a long time member of the West Bend Barton Sportsman's Club. He...

Dimitrius Poupore

Dimitrius Poupore

Apr 8, 2016

God's littlest angel, Dimitrius Jeffery Poupore, beloved son of Jeffery Poupore Jr. and Shannon Stewart. Further survived by relatives and friends. A Memorial Service for Dimitrius will be at 7:00 pm on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel of West Bend. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, April 18 from 4:00 pm until...

Reinhart Hofmann

Reinhart Hofmann

Apr 8, 2016

Reinhart Conrad (Connie) Hofmann Jr. 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8th, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Connie was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 29, 1934 to Reinhardt & Viola (nee Schultheis) Hofmann Sr. He attended West Division HS, and completed 4 yrs. at Boys Tech College. Connie worked for Wisconsin Electric Power Co. for 43 years...

Margaret Jung

Margaret Jung

Apr 7, 2016

Margaret (Margo) M. Jung (Gleason) entered Heavens gates on April 7, 2016. She was born to the late James Gleason and Dyanne (Nee Held) Leinen on July 1, 1973. Margo is the proud mother of Dianna "Paige" Lightner. She will be deeply missed by her sisters, Wyndy O'Handley (Don), Deanne Reige (Bruce), Dyla Heimerl (Nathan), her brother Jim Gleason (Connie),...

Susan Haag

Susan Haag

Apr 7, 2016

Susan Mary Haag (Nee Hartel) age 61, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 7, 2016 after a short battle with an aggressive cancer. She was born to Roland and Mary Kaye (Nee De Cleene) Hartel on March 25, 1955 in Green Bay, WI. She married Rodney Haag on January 4, 1993 in Maui. Susan was the Finance Director for Washington...

Wendy Mcculloch

Wendy Mcculloch

Apr 7, 2016

Wendy Louise McCulloch (nee Schnell) went home in victory to be with her Lord and Savior, on April 7, 2016 in West Bend, WI. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God's sovereignty upheld her in her struggle with brain cancer; in Christ alone her hope was found. She was 64. Wendy was born on February 19,...

Lillian Mezera

Lillian Mezera

Apr 6, 2016

Lillian M. Mezera, 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. She was born on November 24, 1943 to Raymond and Alta (nee Puckett) Mezera. She was born in Crawford County and later moved to southeastern Wisconsin. She attended Slinger High School and graduated from West Bend High School Class of '61. Lillian was employed at West Bend Mutual Insurance...

Stanley Laubenheimer

Stanley Laubenheimer

Apr 5, 2016

Stanley "Bloof" Laubenheimer, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on August 9, 1929 to Philip and Hilda (nee Scharfenberg) Laubenheimer. He enjoyed deer hunting with the gang, fishing, gardening and spending time at their cottage in Crivitz. Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 67...

Randall Baerber

Randall Baerber

Apr 5, 2016

Randall J. Baerber "Plow", age 62, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. He was born on November 20, 1953 to George and Donna (nee Biertzer) Baerber. He enjoyed hunting, to include turtle hunting in rivers and lakes. He also liked fishing and sitting around bonfires. Above all, he loved spending time with his family....

Kathryn Karlsson

Kathryn Karlsson

Apr 5, 2016

Kathryn P. Karlsson, age 69 years of Milwaukee, formerly of West Bend passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016 surrounded by her family. Services will be held at a later date.

Elizabeth Bandler

Elizabeth Bandler

Apr 1, 2016

Elizabeth "Betty" Bandler (nee Blatz), born peacefully into eternal life April 1, 2016, age 86, to reunite with the love of her life, Howard Bandler. Born May 20, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (nee Staller) Blatz. Youngest of four siblings John, Kay, Joe, and Ann who preceded her in death. Betty married Howard Bandler...

Barbara Gesch

Barbara Gesch

Apr 1, 2016

Barbara J. Gesch (nee Beck), age 66, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 surrounded by her family at the Kathy Hospice of West Bend. She was born on November 16, 1949 to Roland and Audrey (nee Eldridge) Beck. She fully embraced her role as a grandmother and a sister. She loved her crafts, gardening and taking trips with her...

Paul Sadler

Paul Sadler

Mar 31, 2016

Pastor Paul M. Sadler Jr., age 67, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was born on October 12, 1948 in Steubenville, Ohio to Paul and Alice (nee Sheaffer) Sadler. He was the President for 30 years of the Berean Bible Society in Germantown. He was a beloved Pastor, author and national conference speaker. Paul enjoyed the outdoors and loved...

Joseph Altschaefl

Joseph Altschaefl

Mar 31, 2016

Joseph "Joe" G. Altschaefl, age 80, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was born on August 12, 1935 in West Bend to Joseph and Loretta (nee Boden) Altschaefl. Joe was involved in the title insurance and land development business for many years. He loved to hunt, fish, travel and enjoy time at his Pelican Lake cottage. Joe loved...

Marilyn Backhaus

Marilyn Backhaus

Mar 29, 2016

Marilyn Jean Backhaus (Nee Soderberg) of West Bend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00PM on Monday, April 4, 2016 at The Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI) with Pastor David Schoob presiding. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2:00PM until...

Norman Hoffman

Norman Hoffman

Mar 29, 2016

Norman W. Hoffman passed away on Tuesday, March 29th, 2016 at the age of 93 years at Serenity Villa, Slinger, WI. Husband of Florence P. (nee Wiza) for 70 years, father to Patricia Anne of Oakville, ON, Canada and Dean Roy (Diane) of Dacula, GA. Grandfather to Dean Hoffman, Jr. (Kate) of Napa, CA and step-grandfather to Daniel, Justin (Alycia)...

Ruby Zimmermann

Ruby Zimmermann

Mar 28, 2016

Ruby A. Zimmermann (nee Purgett), Ruby was born on June 8, 1930 in Owen, WI to Charles and Florence (nee Bergstrom) Purgett. She attended Owen/Withee High School where she was valedictorian of her class and the high school prom queen. She married the late Donald "Mutz" Zimmermann on June 4, 1949. Ruby and Don were the founders of D&H Builders...

Kathleen Zwirlein

Kathleen Zwirlein

Mar 28, 2016

Kathleen A. Zwirlein (nee Laubenheimer), age 66 years of Slinger, passed away March 28, 2016 at Ivy Manor in Jackson. Kathleen was born on January 31, 1950 to Stanley and LaVerne (nee Schaefer) Laubenheimer. She graduated in 1968 from Slinger High School and later married Ken Zwirlein on September 19, 1970. Kathy enjoyed painting, crafting and was an active person...

Florence Clark

Florence Clark

Mar 26, 2016

Florence Veronica Clark (Nee Braun) of West Bend, WI. Age 92 passed away peacefully at the Samaritan Health Care Center on Saturday, March 26, 2016. She was born to Alphonse and Catherine (Nee Flash) Braun on May 11, 1923 in Campbellsport, WI. She married John Clark on June 25th, 1946 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Kewaskum, WI. Over many...

Francis Ritger

Francis Ritger

Mar 24, 2016

Francis "Frank" Ritger, age 52, of Newton, WI, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday March 24, 2016 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc, WI. He was born on May 9, 1963 to Anthony and Lillian (nee Peters) Ritger of Allenton, WI. He graduated Slinger High School in 1981. Frank is survived by his loving wife,...

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