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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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Barbara Blair

Barbara Blair

Aug 28, 2015

Barbara A. Blair "Barb", age 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2015. She was born on October 31, 1950 in Milwaukee to Robert and Joyce (nee Shipley) Blair. Barb loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them especially her nieces and nephews. She also had a love for animals. Her cat Damie meant the world to her....

Kenneth Burkhalter

Kenneth Burkhalter

Aug 27, 2015

Kenneth "Kenny" E. Burkhalter passed away Thursday August 27, 2015 at his residence at the age of 77 years. He was born on January 17, 1938 to Emil and Freida (nee Kortbein) Burkhalter in Sparta, WI . He later met Judith A. Bonis and they were married on September 8, 1962 in Milwaukee. Kenny was an avid John Deere tractor...

Elaine Oswald

Elaine Oswald

Aug 26, 2015

Elaine Oswald, of West Bend (formerly of Richfield), WI Age 73. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. She was born on September 19, 1941 in WI to Frank and Laura (nee Kohl) Oswald. She graduated from Hartford High School in 1959. Elaine retired from Germantown Mutual Insurance Co. She was an avid baseball fan...

Barbara Wolter

Barbara Wolter

Aug 25, 2015

Barbara Ann Wolter (nee Schwartz) passed away peacefully on August 25, 2015. She was born on March 2, 1944. She leaves behind her beloved son, Steven (Kim) Wolter, her beautiful granddaughters, Cassie and Kayla, her sister Dianne (Pat) Horlamus, her brothers Joe (Kathleen) Schwartz and Michal (Sharon) Schwartz, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death...

Christine Andrey

Christine Andrey

Aug 25, 2015

Andrey, Christine (nee Szeklinski) born to Eternal Life peacefully at her home with her family at her side August 25th 2015 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Gerald. Cherished mother of Tony Tarantino, Larry (Kris) Tarantino, and Mike (Sue) Tarantino. Also survived by sister Jean (the late Fred) Kessler and brothers Tom (Linda) and Jim (Debbie) Szeklinski, five...

Nancy Shafer

Nancy Shafer

Aug 24, 2015

Nancy J. Shafer (nee Wagner), 62, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015. She was born on May 17, 1953 in West Bend to the late Bernard and Margaret (nee Kircher) Wagner and was raised in Barton. She graduated from West Bend High School and married James Jr. on April 19, 1974. Nancy enjoyed nature, dogs, drawing, taking photos, and...

Bonita Yahr

Bonita Yahr

Aug 21, 2015

Bonita L. "Bonnie" Yahr passed away Friday August 21, 2015 at her residence at the age of 76 years. She was born in Peoria, IL on October 1, 1938 to Arthur and Lola (Harfst) Williamson. Graduate of Easton High School in 1956. On September 1, 1961 she married Curt Yahr in Havana, IL. Bonnie was employed over the years at...

Rose Slesar

Rose Slesar

Aug 21, 2015

Rose Mary Slesar (nee Koca), age 89, passed away on Friday August 21, 2015. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on January 3, 1926 to Marie (nee Schmidt) and Joseph Koca. She was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Messmer High School. She married Frank Slesar on August 19, 1944. Rose Mary and her late husband resided in West Bend...

Duane Schumaker

Duane Schumaker

Aug 18, 2015

Duane Douglas Schumaker, 96, passed away on August 18, 2015. No formal services will be held.

James Gagan

James Gagan

Aug 14, 2015

James R. Gagan "Jim", age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Cedar Bay West. He was born on July, 10 1929 to John and Helen (nee Reinhardt) Gagan. Jim married Phyllis (nee Wickman) on September 5, 1953 in West Bend at Holy Angels Parish. Jim was a truck driver for all of his working years. He...

Tyler Schepp

Tyler Schepp

Aug 14, 2015

Tyler Joseph Schepp, age 9, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015. He was born in Hartford on February 14, 2006 to Allen J. Schepp Jr. and Melanie Pollari. He was to begin 4th grade this fall at McLane Elementary School. Tyler loved action figures of all kinds, his dog, Ellie, and spending time playing with all his cousins. He...

Bryan Marston

Bryan Marston

Aug 12, 2015

Dedication of a Bench In Loving memory of Bryan J. Marston will take place at Kuester Island Park on the pier overlooking the Milwaukee River along the bike path on Riverfront Parkway. Friday, July 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM Directions for parking lot and the pier are as follows: Parking Lot…From Hwy 33, turn north on Main Street to Park...

Esther Weaver

Esther Weaver

Aug 8, 2015

Esther G. Weaver, age 93, passed away on August 8, 2015. No formal services will be held.

Eileen Flocker

Eileen Flocker

Aug 6, 2015

Eileen M. Flocker (nee Riegle) passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 surrounded by her family at The Kathy Hospice at the age of 87 years. She was born on September 11, 1927 in Ridgeway, Ontario Canada to Glenn and Gladys Riegle. On January 23, 1946 she married Gilbert D. Flocker Jr. Eileen is survived by her children Cathleen Green, Janet...

Linda Mueller

Linda Mueller

Aug 5, 2015

Linda Sue Margaret Mueller (nee Loos) age 66 years, passed away Wednesday August 5, 2015 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa. She was born on September 30, 1948 to Charles Paul and Margaret Doreen (nee Rawlings) Loos in Oak Park, IL. Linda and her husband Robert found an everlasting love that brought together their family Jenny, Jason, Ryan, Wendy and...

Marion Videkovich

Marion Videkovich

Aug 2, 2015

Marion A. Videkovich (nee Herbst), age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 2, 2015. She was born on March 21, 1924 in Mequon to Arnold and Marie (nee Gerschke) Herbst. Marion was raised in Mequon and graduated from Cedarburg High School. She married William P. Videkovich on October 7, 1944. Marion is survived by her children...

Denise Zarth

Denise Zarth

Jul 31, 2015

Denise M. Zarth (nee Beaudry), age 47, passed away on July 31, 2015. A private family service will be held.

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Jul 30, 2015

Daniel E. Craig, age 74 years of Theresa, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Private services were held.

Lena Sersen

Lena Sersen

Jul 30, 2015

Lena A. Sersen (nee Trouick), age 85 years, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. Private services were held.

Theresa Lorbeck

Theresa Lorbeck

Jul 30, 2015

Lorbeck, Theresa "Terri" (Nee Tuskowski), of Slinger, WI Passed away peacefully on July 30, 2015, at age 79. She was born on October 14, 1935 in Rosholt, WI to Theodore and Sadie (nee Litza) Tuskowski. She enjoyed outdoor activities with her family, especially fishing and being on the lake. She also loved to watch the Green Bay Packers and will...

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