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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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Jean Bludau

Jean Bludau

Dec 30, 2015

Jean M. Bludau (nee Jankowski), age 79, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on March 24, 1936 to Gene and Helen (nee Cichy) Jankowski. Jean is survived by her daughter Kristina (Bruce) Bludau Schroeder; brother Ted (Pat) Jankowski other relative and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

Tina Schneider

Tina Schneider

Dec 28, 2015

Tina Schneider of West Bend, WI age 50 passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28 2015. She was born to Anthony and Sally (Nee Spredemann) Adornato on Febuary 26, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated West Bend West High School in 1983 and married the love of her life Troy Schneider on September 10, 1992. Tina was an avid Green...

Robert Kratz

Robert Kratz

Dec 24, 2015

Robert A. "Bob" Kratz, age 83 years of West Bend, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. Bob was born on December 28, 1931 in Ackerville to Edwin A.F. and Catherine (nee Albert) Kratz. He graduated from Slinger High School, class of 1950. He married Elinor (nee Stoffel) on May 16, 1953 at St. Mathias in Nabob. Elly was the love...

Hans Hausmann

Hans Hausmann

Dec 23, 2015

Hans P. Hausmann, age 84, passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born on April 7, 1931 in Bad Herseld, Germany to Paul and Martha (nee Riedasch). Hans is survived by his dearest loving wife Carol; children Robert (Carole), Tracey Reynolds, Eric (Christen), David (Heidi); step-children Scott (Jacqueline) Van Der Elsen,...

Carol Tanner

Carol Tanner

Dec 22, 2015

Carol F. Tanner (nee Laubenheimer), age 88, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2015. She was born on July 25, 1927 in Richfield, WI to Philip and Hilda (nee Scharfenberg) Laubenheimer. Carol graduated from Slinger High School and from Milwaukee Business School. She worked for the U.S. Government and Columbia Hospital. She married Daniel J. Tanner on May 28, 1949 and...

Deacon Wendt

Deacon Wendt

Dec 21, 2015

Deacon Bernard "Bernie" Joseph Wendt, age 82, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. He was born on November 20, 1933 in Milwaukee to Oliver and Irene (nee Meline) Wendt and graduated from Medford High School Class of 1952. He married Reneé Weniger on June 9, 1956 at St. Catherine Church in Milwaukee. Bernie served in the US Army and...

Leroy Hoepner

Leroy Hoepner

Dec 19, 2015

Leroy (Whitey) Henry Hoepner of West Bend, WI age 78 was born into eternal life on Saturday, December 19, 2015. He was born to Ewald and Linda (Nee Dobberpuhl) Hoepner on November 21, 1937 in Theresa, WI. He married Mary (Nee Langkau) on May 26, 1995 in West Bend, WI. Whitey retired from West Bend Company after 37 years of...

Shirley Carr

Shirley Carr

Dec 17, 2015

Shirley A. Carr (Simpson) age 63 years of Campbellsport passed away Thursday December 17, 2015. She was born on November 26, 1952 in Utica, NY to Floyd and Bertha (Rucker) Simpson. Graduate of UFA in Utica, NY and later married Daniel Carr. She was a member of Northern New York Speed Skating Association and loved hiking, canoeing and swimming. Shirley...

Adeline Ashman

Adeline Ashman

Dec 17, 2015

Adeline Ashman passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 17, 2015 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Appleton. Addie was born on March 6, 1924 in Allenton, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose (Ritger) Johann. After graduating from West Bend High School, Addie obtained a Business degree from Marquette University. In 1945...

Robert Wattleworth

Robert Wattleworth

Dec 15, 2015

Robert C. "Bob" Wattleworth, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Bob was born on August 23, 1928 to Robert and Gladys (nee McClenahan) in Cleveland, OH. Bob married Phyllis A. (nee Krueger) on July 18, 1980 in West Bend, WI. Bob attended Case Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio, and received a degree in...

Loren Nonhof

Loren Nonhof

Dec 12, 2015

Loren D. Nonhof, 83, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center on December 12, 2015. On September 14, 1957, he was united in marriage to Marie P. Buschena at St. John's Lutheran Church in West Bend. He was born to Henry and Tracy (nee Drent) in Long Island, Kansas on March 2, 1932. He moved to Wisconsin with his family...

Evelyn Frank

Evelyn Frank

Dec 11, 2015

Evelyn "Evie" M. Frank (nee Tilkens) age 95 years, passed away on December 11, 2015 at The Kathy Hospice. She was born on November 19, 1920 in Green Bay to Frank and Julia (nee Olejniczak) Tilkens. She moved to Shorewood in 1927. After graduating Shorewood High School she attended Prospect Hall Business School and worked for Westinghouse Manufacturing. Evelyn later...

Timothy Yahr

Timothy Yahr

Dec 11, 2015

Timothy J. Yahr, "Tim", age 55, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2015. Tim was born on March 12, 1960 in West Bend, WI to Richard and Eileen (nee Frank) Yahr. Tim is survived by his Father Richard Yahr; brothers Greg Yahr, Steve (Jean) Yahr, Rick (Michele) Yahr and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Eileen....

Anthony Geib

Anthony Geib

Dec 6, 2015

Anthony A. Geib "Butch", age 92, of Newburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 6, 2015. He was born on October 9, 1923, to Bernard and Helen (Nee Laufer) Geib. Butch was raised in West Bend and attended Holy Trinity School in Newburg. He was united in marriage to Virginia R. Fay on November 24, 1945 at St. Rose of...

Merlin Wilkens

Merlin Wilkens

Dec 4, 2015

Merlin Raymond Wilkens of Newburg, WI. Age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Samaritan Health Center on December 4, 2015. He was born to Frank and Mary (Nee Moss) on June 16, 1925 in Filmore, WI. He attended West Bend High School. Merlin Married Myrtle (Nee Kirmse) on June 16, 1945 at St. John's Lutheran Church in...

Werner Berger

Werner Berger

Dec 4, 2015

Berger, Werner B. "Mike" born in Berlin, Germany on Jan. 22, 1925. Mike passed away on Dec. 4, 2015. Husband of Dolores (Dory) for 69 years. They married on Feb. 9th, 1946. Mike was a World War II Veteran who served in Germany in the 346th Engineers. Retired from Nodell Cadillac of Glendale, where he was the body shop manager....

Steven Beine

Steven Beine

Dec 1, 2015

Steven Roland Beine, age 51, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 1, 2015. Steven was born to Ervin and Lorraine (nee Theusch) Beine on July 21, 1964 in Hartford, WI. He graduated from Hartford Union High School in 1982. Above all, Steve was immensely proud of his children's accomplishments. He is survived by his daughter Candace who graduated nursing school...

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