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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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Carmen Santarelli
Feb 20, 2016
Carmen M. Santarelli (nee Ruiz), age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Wheaton Franciscan Hospital in Franklin, WI. She was born on November 28, 1932 in Puerto Rico to Marcelo and Edelia (nee Martinez) Ruiz. Carmen has survived losing three husbands and raising her children throughout. She was a devoted church member and her greatest...
Marie Sprengeler
Feb 20, 2016
Marie A. Sprengeler (nee Anderson), age 81, passed away in West Bend, WI on Saturday, February 20, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 26, 1934 to Arthur (Dana) and Elsie (nee Romberg) Anderson. Marie is survived by her loving husband Norbert; children Ginny (John) Theisen, Karl (Laura) Sprengeler and Beth Patmos; grandchildren Kallie (David) Locklair, Lindsay...
Norene Koenings
Feb 18, 2016
Norene "Ruth" Koenings (nee Puerling), age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at The Kathy Hospice of West Bend. She was born on July 9, 1932 in Grafton, WI to AW and Lillian (nee Evenson) Puerling. She graduated West Bend High School in 1950 and later married William Koenings on June 26, 1954 at Holy Angels Catholic...
Fay Kogler
Feb 18, 2016
Fay G. Kogler (Nee Hesselink), age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2016 at Cedar Community surrounded by family. Fay is survived by her husband Frank, children Charles (Barbara, Liberty Lake WA), Paul (Arunee Lashay, Campbellsport WI), Douglas (Karen, Fond du Lac WI); grandchildren Laura, Allison, Jennifer Kogler-Schanen (Mark), Abigail Finn (Joe),...
Roger Knop
Feb 16, 2016
Roger J. "Butch" Knop, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in his home and surrounded by family. He was born on July 11, 1942 to Harvey and Hildegard (Nee July) Knop. Roger loved to gamble, but his biggest win came in Las Vegas on May 22, 1987 when he married his wife of 29 years. Roger...
Audrey Thiermann
Feb 15, 2016
Audrey J. Thiermann (nee Hagenstone), age 69 years of Grafton, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. Audrey was born on September 9, 1946 in Milwaukee to Arthur and Betty (Grossklaus) Hagenstone. She received her GED. Audrey married James Thiermann on October 6, 1990 at Grace Lutheran Church in Thiensville. She enjoyed shopping, doing crafts and spending time with her family....
Harold Ooton
Feb 14, 2016
Harold E. Ooton, age 71 years of West Bend, formerly of Ontario, WI, passed away on February 14, 2016. Harold was born on February 5, 1945 to Elbert and Lucille (nee Evans) Ooton. He was raised in Ontario, WI and was a graduate of Brookwood High School, class of 1964. Harold married Judith (nee Hansen) on February 20, 1971. He...
Clarette Meyer
Feb 10, 2016
Clarette Ann Meyer of Jackson WI age 72 passed away on February 10, 2016. She was born to the late Clarence and Melania (Nee Biadasz) on October 31, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI. Clarette is survived by her brothers, Carl, Bruce & Tim Meyer; sister, Melissa (Michael) White; nieces, Tricia, Shelly, Tracy, Sheila, Sheri and Lindsey; nephew, Scott; cherished great nephews...
Raymond Lifke
Feb 10, 2016
Raymond B. "Butch" Lifke, age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Angel's Grace Hospice in Oconomowoc, surrounded by family. He was born on April 7, 1939 to Emil and Hilda (nee Grams) Lifke in Milwaukee. He graduated Obama High School (formerly Custer HS) in 1958. Ray loved fast cars, boating and fishing. He especially enjoyed driving...
Adeline Wilkens
Feb 9, 2016
Adeline L. Wilkens (nee Lehn), age 88, found eternal rest Feb. 9, 2016 in the comfort of her home in Newburg. She was born on Jan. 21, 1928 to the late Andrew and Lydia Lehn (Nee Fiedler) in the town of Barton. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Slinger, and graduated from Slinger High School in...
Matthew Fausek
Feb 7, 2016
Matthew Antoine Fausek of West Bend, WI. age 91 passed away peacefully on Sunday February 7, 2016. He was born to Matthew and Phyllis (Nee Gurgall) Fausek on October 28, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI. He was married to the late Joyce (Nee Suszek) Fausek for over fifty years. Together they had two children. Matthew retired from the United States Post...
Bertha Tackes
Feb 4, 2016
Bertha L. Tackes (nee Unger), age 82, of the Town of Trenton, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016. She was born on March 6, 1933 to Hugo and Alma (nee Zimdars) Unger. She attended St. John Lutheran School in Newburg. Bertha married Willard Tackes on October 20, 1951 at Holy Trinity Parish in Newburg. She worked at Amity Leather...
Lois Landvatter
Feb 3, 2016
Lois M. Landvatter (nee Rogne), age 79, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2016 at the Ivy Manor in Jackson. She was born in Milwaukee on February 24, 1936 to Carl and Ella (nee Schmidt) Rogne. She spent her childhood in West Allis and later moved to Camp Awana. She graduated from Random Lake High School. After raising 3 children...
Caroline Risse
Feb 2, 2016
Caroline J. Risse, 88, of Elkhart Lake, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 at Cedar Lake Health Care Center, West Bend. Caroline was born on Apr. 17, 1927 in the Town of Farmington, near Fillmore, Washington County, to the late Edwin and Milda (nee Groeschel) Gerner, and married Norton Risse on July 17, 1948 at Waubeka Community Church...
Thomas Cosgrove
Feb 1, 2016
Thomas E. Cosgrove, age 92, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016. Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Tom earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Drake University where he met Peggy (nee Wright), and was married January 28, 1950 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tom was proud to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II and he enjoyed...
Eileen Goschey
Jan 30, 2016
Eileen D. Goschey (nee Guetzke), age 77 years of West Bend, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Tri Care Manor. Eileen was born in Germantown on November 4, 1938 to Hilbert and Margaret (nee Bernhardt) Guetzke. She married the late Edgar Malitz, who passed away on July 10, 1979 then married the late Harvey Goschey on September 6, 1980....
Tensa Fields
Jan 30, 2016
Tensa M. Fields (nee Brauns-Altoff) of West Bend, WI peacefully joined her Heavenly Father, and the love of her life, C. Myron Fields, on January 30,, 2016 in Rhinelander, WI with family by her side. She was under the care of Ministry Homecare Hospice Services. Tensa was born on June 22, 1918 in Milwaukee, WI. She met Myron at a...
Reuben Herther
Jan 29, 2016
Reuben Harold Herther of Cedarburg, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born to William and Alma (Nee Wenzel) Herther on December 26, 1934. Reuben graduated from Slinger High School in 1952 and married the love of his life Leola (Nee Ehlke) on May 29th, 1954. Together they had 5 children. Reuben...
Janice Shaver
Jan 28, 2016
Janice M. Shaver (nee Plate), age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2016 surrounded by her family at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehab in West Bend. She was born on September 9, 1939 to Harry and Lucille (nee Wisnewski) Plate. Janice enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her favorite pastime was with her husband...
Douglas Wills
Jan 27, 2016
Douglas A. Wills, age 81 years, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday January 27, 2016 at his residence. He was born on June 8, 1934 in Norway, Michigan to Russell and Lily (nee Hammarlund) Wills. He graduated from Norway High School, class of 1951 and later graduated from Michigan State University, class of 1956. After graduation, he was employed by Arthur Anderson...
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