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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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Linda Scholz

Linda Scholz

Sep 21, 2015

Linda Sue (nee Essers) Scholz, of West Bend, WI Age 56 Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 21, 2015. She was born on July 18, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI to Donald & Lois (nee Wittstruck) Essers. She graduated Marshall High School in 1976. She married Joseph H. Scholz on March 6, 1976. She was employed at JC...

Helen Hawken

Helen Hawken

Sep 21, 2015

Helen E. Hawken (nee Greve), age 95, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015. She was born on July 30, 1920 to Louis and Helen (nee Owen) Greve. Helen was in the first graduating class of Rufus King High School, in Milwaukee, in 1938. Helen met William Hawken at Fort Sheridan, IL during the end of WWII when he returned...

Raymond Moser

Raymond Moser

Sep 18, 2015

Raymond E. Moser, age 88, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015, at St. Joseph Hospital of West Bend. He was born on March 3, 1927 in Barton to William and Evelyn (nee Falk) Moser. He married the love of his life, Wyleene (nee Falk) Moser from Georgia. Raymond is survived by his brother Robert Moser and sister Lucille Janz....

Michael Sheehy

Michael Sheehy

Sep 18, 2015

Michael Allen "Mike" Sheehy, age 43, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 18, 2015 near Viroqua, Wisconsin. He was born in Manitowoc on September 22, 1971 to Richard J. Sheehy and Jeanne M. Csuy (nee Johanek). He graduated from West Bend East High School in 1989 and earned his Bachelor's degree from UW-Milwaukee and his Master's degree...

Joan Marks

Joan Marks

Sep 17, 2015

Joan S. Marks (nee Fowles) , age 84 years, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Autumn Oaks. Joan was born on January 1, 1931 in Germantown to Elmer and Leila (nee Traxel) Fowles. She married Robert J. Marks on March 15, 1952. The couple lived in West Bend and Sheboygan and then retired to Mission Texas for 25 years....

Margaret Schreiber

Margaret Schreiber

Sep 16, 2015

Margaret "Peggy" Schreiber (nee Hendricks), age 93, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the Lighthouse of West Bend. She was born on October 10, 1921 in Phlox, WI to Anton and Dora (nee Janssen) Hendricks. She married William Schreiber July 30, 1949 and they had 4 children. Peggy loved to read, do jigsaw and crossword puzzles and a...

Alyce Winnemueller

Alyce Winnemueller

Sep 15, 2015

Alyce Mae Winnemueller (nee Schacht) Passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday September 15, 2015. She was born on January 8, 1928 in West Bend, WI to Paul and Alice (nee Machmueller) Schacht, and lived her entire life in the West Bend area. Alyce married Bert Winnemueller in 1978 and the two of them enjoyed many years together. They...

Jerry Pflughoeft

Jerry Pflughoeft

Sep 14, 2015

Jerry R. Pflughoeft entered into eternal peace on Monday, September 14, 2015, in his home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on December 1, 1942 to Walter and Helen (Zanzig) Pflughoeft. When Jerry was just an infant his mother passed away. Several years later his dad remarried Sylvia Heimann (Holmes) giving Jerry a new mom and two big brothers....

Carlton Samuels

Carlton Samuels

Sep 14, 2015

Carlton R. Samuels "Skip," age 74, of Random Lake, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at his residence. He was born in Milwaukee to Arthur and Evelyn (nee Strassburger). He graduated from Cedarburg High Class of '58. He married Irene (nee Tonn) in 1961 in Mequon. He was employed at various contractors in the plumbing industry, retiring from Braden...

David Funk

David Funk

Sep 13, 2015

David J. Funk, 84, passed away on September 13, 2015. He was born on November 2, 1930 in Milwaukee. No formal services will be held.

Mary Eberhardt

Mary Eberhardt

Sep 12, 2015

Mary "Sis" Eberhardt (nee Wilkins), age 97, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. She is preceded in death by her son Richard and husband of 65 years, Clifford. She was a mother of Judith (Tom) Pabelick. Loving grandmother of Tracy Scott and Mark Pabelick and great-grandmother of Devin Hilton and Rachel Farnsworth. Mary was a great-great-grandmother...

Gary Milligan

Gary Milligan

Sep 9, 2015

On Wednesday, September 9th, 2015 the Lord called home his servant Gary Fred Milligan. Gary was surrounded by a great number of his family including his wife Jeanine, his children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his Cousin Lynn Kiser at Froedert Hospital when he passed on. Gary was born on May 23rd, 1935 to Lyle Fred and Hilda Mae (Barrows) Milligan...

Dustin Ostberg

Dustin Ostberg

Sep 5, 2015

Dustin Ostberg, age 28, of Slinger, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015. He was born on December 4, 1986 in West Bend to Duane Langlois and Julie Ostberg. Dustin loved racing, repairing cars and was happy to help anyone. He loved being outdoors is so many ways; hunting, fishing and just being outside all night. He now joins Shadow,...

Albert Gripentrog

Albert Gripentrog

Sep 4, 2015

Albert James Gripentrog "Jim", age 78, of West Bend, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 4, 2015. He was born on September 15, 1936 in Unity, WI to Rheinhart and Mildred (nee Shelley) Gripentrog. Jim served in the Army from 1955-1957 and then in the Marines from 1957-1961. He married Beatrice "Bea" (nee Herman)...

Jerome Boehnlein

Jerome Boehnlein

Sep 4, 2015

Jerome R. Boehnlein "Jerry", age 86, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015, at Cedar Community. He was born on April 23, 1929 in New Holstein, WI to Benjamin and Hilda (nee Awe) Boehnlein. Jerome was in the Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Wisconsin Bell as a Marketing Manager for...

Ervin Larsen

Ervin Larsen

Sep 3, 2015

Larsen, Ervin "Whitey", age 90, of Richfield, passed away on Thurs., Sept. 3, 2015 at home. He was born on July 25, 1925 to Robert and Nellie (nee Adams) Larsen. Whitey was a proud WWII Veteran of the 33rd Inf. Div. He was the founder of Erv Larsen Landscape & Supplies for over 50 years, working and staying active until...

Thomas Townsend

Thomas Townsend

Sep 1, 2015

Thomas Townsend, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend. No formal service will be held.

Charles Metz

Charles Metz

Aug 31, 2015

Charles "Chuck" Metz, age 43, of Kewaskum, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, August 31, 2015, at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by family. He was born on January 11, 1972 in West Bend to Kenneth Metz and Diann Klein. Chuck was raised in Kewaskum and graduated from Kewaskum High School. He met the love of his life, Corina Metz...

Elma Faber

Elma Faber

Aug 29, 2015

Elma Anna Faber, "Toots" (nee Gerlach), age 83, of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Elma was born on May 21, 1932, to Walter and Vita (nee Grotelueschen) Gerlach and married William G. Faber on July 15, 1950. Elma will be...

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