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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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Herbert Buettner

Herbert Buettner

Mar 24, 2016

Herbert (Herbie) Paul Buettner, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 24, 2016. He was born to Fred and Pauline (Nee Ilguth) Buettner on January 20, 1942 in Germany. He married Sandra Schultz on April 26, 1969 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and together they had 2 children. Herbert is survived by his children Paul (Jill) Buettner and...

Robert Ashman

Robert Ashman

Mar 23, 2016

Robert Ashman passed away peacefully on March 23 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Appleton. Bob was born on January 24, 1923 in West Bend, Wisconsin. He was the son of Harrison and Hilda (Schroeder) Ashman. After graduating from West Bend High School, Bob attended the Milwaukee School of Art. In 1945 he married Adeline Johan, also from West Bend. For...

Wolfgang Remers

Wolfgang Remers

Mar 22, 2016

Wolfgang M. Remers, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was born in Dusseldorf, Germany on February 23, 1938 to Karl and Maria (nee Willensen) Remers. He served in the US Army. Wolfgang sang in the Off Stage Chorus at the Chicago Lyric Opera House and was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs. He was...

Marian Vogt

Marian Vogt

Mar 19, 2016

Marian L. Vogt (nee Weninger) of the town of Wayne, age 85, went peacefully home to the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2016, while surrounded by her family. Marian was born to Andrew and Mary (nee Schmidt) Weninger on March 28, 1930 and grew up on the family farm in Nabob. She was united in marriage to Denis S. Vogt...

Shawn Kell

Shawn Kell

Mar 18, 2016

Shawn "Moe" Kell, age 84, passed away peacefully in his home March 18, 2016. He was born on April 11, 1931 in Hartford, WI to John and Lorena (nee Zimmel) Kell. Shawn lived his life to the fullest. He was a Master Carpenter and at the end of the day he enjoyed his Old Fashions. Shawn was an avid snowmobiler,...

Marie Ghilani

Marie Ghilani

Mar 18, 2016

Marie Ghilani (nee Bourbonnais), age 95 years of Slinger, passed away March 18, 2016 at the Pavillion at Glacier Valley. Marie was born on March 12, 1921 in Houghton, MI to Elmer and Margaret (nee Stabler) Bourbonnais. She married the late Joseph Ghilani and later moved to Slinger and started farming. Marie loved to crochet and bake for all her...

Sharon Newhauser

Sharon Newhauser

Mar 17, 2016

Sharon A. Newhauser (nee Clutterham), age 63 years of Slinger, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at The Pavillion of Glacier Valley. Sharon was born on November 13, 1952 to Stanley and Charlene (nee Heerey) Clutterham in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Hamilton High School in Sussex, class of 1970. She worked at the Gehl Co. in West Bend and...

Viola Gonnering

Viola Gonnering

Mar 17, 2016

Viola V. Gonnering (nee Anders), age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at the Samaritan in West Bend. She was born on October 16, 1922 in Fond Du Lac, WI to Herman and Theresa (nee Bertram) Anders. She loved being a part of Holy Angels Catholic Church, quilting, sewing and baking famous "Everlasting Biscuits" which were nicknamed...

Sarah Rauscher

Sarah Rauscher

Mar 16, 2016

Sarah Rauscher (nee Konstanz) of West Bend passed away peacefully at home of natural causes, with family at her side on Wednesday March 16, 2016. Sarah was born in White River, South Dakota to Jacob and Friedericka (Schuler) Konstanz on Feb. 8, 1916. She married Anthony (Tony) Rauscher on Sept. 13, 1935 in Tripp, South Dakota where they had two...

Evelyn Case

Evelyn Case

Mar 9, 2016

Evelyn L. Case, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. She was born on November 16, 1924 in Beloit to Claude and Pearl (nee Briggs) Chamberlain. Loving mother of Gilbert Case and grandmother of Jessica Joy (James) Bonilla and Peter Case. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Rollin Case and son Paul, siblings Ruth Kemnitz...

Rita Penkwitz

Rita Penkwitz

Mar 6, 2016

Please join the Penkwitz family on March 17, 2016 during their 2 hour visitation from 4-6PM.

John Fay

John Fay

Mar 4, 2016

John M. Fay Jr., age 35, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 15, 1981 to John Fay and Karen Leamon (nee Krueger). John is survived by his parents John Fay, Karen Leamon (nee Krueger), and younger sister Marial Krukar. John will always be remembered for his sense of humor,...

Kenneth Sella

Kenneth Sella

Mar 4, 2016

Kenneth "Kenny" J. Sella, age 76, is rejoicing with Jesus on Friday, March 4, 2016, for he is free to dance and sing and worship forever with Him. He was born on June 3, 1939 to Anton and Genevieve (nee Claas) Sella in Milwaukee, WI. Kenny is survived by his loving wife Patricia (nee Wiedmeyer) Sella; children Keith (Carrie) Sella,...

Deloras Brock

Deloras Brock

Mar 4, 2016

Deloras Harriet Brock (nee Glaser), 94, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2016 at the Cedar Bay Nursing Home. Deloras was born on July 27, 1921 in Dubuque, Iowa to the late Julius and Harriet Glaser. After moving to Milwaukee as a young child, she met and married her husband, Donald Brock, on May 4, 1940. They...

Carol Schmidt

Carol Schmidt

Mar 3, 2016

Carol A. Schmidt (nee Mueller), age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Virginia Health and Rehabilitation Center in Waukesha. She was born on June 1, 1935 to Carl and Agnes (nee Graczyk) Zettler. Carol is survived by her children Jeff (Pam), Kim (Rick) Johnson, Mark (Karen), Jim (Betty); grandchildren Eleina (Miguel) Arce, Amanda (Michael) McWilliams, Katelyn,...

Joseph Barbercheck

Joseph Barbercheck

Feb 26, 2016

JOSEPH P. (PIZZA JOE) BARBERCHECK , 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday , Feb. 26, 2016 He was born March 10, 1938, in Gary, IN to Joseph and Helen (Nee Michrina) Barbercheck and grew up in the Merrillville, Crown Point Indiana area. Joe was THE jack of all trades! He was an aviculturist, raising exotic birds. He...

Judith Mennicke

Judith Mennicke

Feb 24, 2016

Judith L. Mennicke "Judy", age 74 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 at the Lawlis Family Hospice. She was born on February 10, 1942 in Milwaukee WI. She Married Richard J. Mennicke on May 19, 1984. Judy loved to dance (Jitterbug), plan family gatherings, and spend time with friends and family. Judy was an extremely caring and compassionate...

Mason Mrozak

Mason Mrozak

Feb 22, 2016

Mason R. Mrozak age 15 of Richfield passed away Monday February 22, 2016. Mason was born on May 19, 2000 in Milwaukee to Milton A. and Melena M. (nee Schipp). He was raised in St. Francis and Richfield and attended Slinger High School. Mason enjoyed watching The Lord of The Rings and Game of Thrones, playing football and volleyball, hiking,...

Merrit Buckman

Merrit Buckman

Feb 22, 2016

Merrit (Marty) William Buckman, age 92, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 with family by his side. He was born to Roy and Dora (Nee Gust) Buckman on July 20, 1923. He married Helen Back on May 31, 1944. Helen passed away on March 2, 1946. He later met Lois Wolever and they were married on September 11, 1948. Marty...

Daniel Stoecker

Daniel Stoecker

Feb 20, 2016

Daniel D. Stoecker, age 57 years of Jackson, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016. Daniel was born in Milwaukee on May 14, 1958 to Daniel and Eileen (nee Eichman) Stoecker. He graduated from Germantown High School, class of 1976 and was employed at MATC as a Telecommunications Specialist. Daniel loved to fix anything mechanical, especially engines and computers. He also...

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