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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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Gerald Klumb
Jul 7, 2015
Gerald Klumb, Age 84 of West Bend, WI , Passed away peacefully on July 7, 2015. He was born on July 12th, 1930 to Edwin and Anna (nee Emmer) Klumb. Gerald met Betty (nee Degnitz) and later married on April 4 1959. They were married 44 years and had 3 children, Tammy, Nancy and Gary. Gerald graduated from West Bend...
Richard Wagner
Jul 6, 2015
Richard J. Wagner, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Mon., July 6, 2015. He was born on October 13, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI to William and Eva (nee DeGroate) Wagner. Richard was a dedicated employee at Milsco Manufacturing Company where he worked for 41 years. Richard served his country in the U.S. Army, Vietnam...
Joanne Katchever
Jul 4, 2015
Joanne M. Katchever, 86 (nee Strom) passed away peacefully on July 4, 2015 at Kathy's Hospice in West Bend. Joanne was born on May 27, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to Miles and Marie Strom. Joanne graduated from Hobart High School in 1948 and went on to attend the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts where she studied fashion illustration and design....
Michael Hanschke
Jul 2, 2015
Michael Hanschke, age 63, of West Bend, WI. Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday July 2, 2015. He was born on October 21, 1951 to Fred and Alice (nee Walejewski) Hanschke. Michael met his wife Jennifer (nee Willers) in Rice Lake, WI at Turtle Back Golf Course and they married on June 12, 1999. They had two handsome...
Ruth Tonn
Jun 27, 2015
Ruth M. Tonn (nee Ziegler), age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Serenity Villa in Slinger. She was born on July 21, 1926 in Jackson, WI to Frederick and Elsie (nee Weckmueller) Ziegler. She married Eugene Tonn on June 25, 1949. She worked at the Jackson Post office for 30 plus years and was Postmaster for her...
John Voss
Jun 26, 2015
In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Salvation Army 11315 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa, WI 53225.
Howard Hanke
Jun 26, 2015
Howard Hanke, age 91, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at the Lighthouse in West Bend. Howard was born on January 3, 1924 to Walter and Mathilda (nee Halder) Hanke. Howard married Viola Hauck on April 3, 1948 in Milwaukee. Howard served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired as a U.S. Postal Carrier and worked 20 years at...
Raymond Ertl
Jun 20, 2015
Raymond F. Ertl, 80, of West Bend, found peace on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at The Kathy Hospice after a battle with cancer. He was born in LeRoy on January 30, 1935 during a snowstorm in which the doctor came on horse and sleigh to the house to deliver him. He was the son of the late Philip and Barbara...
Donald Schindler
Jun 17, 2015
Donald H. Schindler, age 83, passed away on June 17, 2015 at his residence. No formal service will be held.
Norene Hochhaus
Jun 16, 2015
Norene M. Hochhaus (nee Gibeault), age 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the Kathy Hospice of West Bend. She was born on September 19, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to George and Margaret (nee Dolan) Gibeault. Norene was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Custer High School in 1961. She met Tom Hochhaus and they married on April...
Joseph Gonzales
Jun 15, 2015
Joseph 'Joe' Gonzales, 54, of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 15, 2015. Joe was born May 17, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI to John Gonzales and Cecilia (Stuettgen) Pryor. He was and will always be a great son, brother, uncle, great-uncle, nephew, cousin and will be greatly missed. Joe was independent, strong minded, resilient, serious, and funny when...
Richard Jalas
Jun 12, 2015
Jalas, Richard (Dick) age 88 passed away at his residence on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Richard was born on November 2, 1926 to Herbert and Eileen (nee Tillmann) Jalas. Dick is survived by his daughters; Barb (Jim) Lowe and Kathryn Jalas Franke; grandsons Mike and Pat Lowe, Shaun (Fiancee Kylene Menges) Franke and Richie Franke; brother Tom (Ellie) Jalas; sisters...
Joseph Jacob
Jun 12, 2015
Joseph Michael Jacob, "Joe", age 53, of West Bend, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a year long battle with brain cancer. Joe was born on March 8, 1962 in Salix, Pennsylvania to Mike Jacob and Marylou (nee Brennan) Kadinger . Joe was raised in West Bend and attended West Bend...
Anna Murphy
Jun 11, 2015
Anna "Ann" Mae Murphy (nee Wolf), age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at home. She is survived by her 5 children Chris (Denise), Mark, Terry (Lynn Dee), Katie and Mike (Sharon); 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is reunited with her husband of 52 years, Christopher. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, June 16,...
Paul Durmeyer
Jun 6, 2015
The Visitation for Paul Durmeyer will be on Tuesday, June 9th from 1:00 PM until the Funeral Service at 1:45 PM. Interment will take place immediately following the service at 2:30PM at Resurrection Cemetery in Mequon.
Karen Isaac
Jun 5, 2015
Karen S. Isaac (Bellay) of West Bend WI. passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 surrounded by her loving family after an extended illness. She was born In Warren, Ohio on March 23, 1958 where she attended Howland High School in Howland, Ohio graduating in 1976. She married Randall J. Isaac on July 31, 1976. Karen was a dedicated wife,...
William Joers
Jun 4, 2015
William A. Joers, age 85, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, June 4, 2015. He was born on October 26, 1929 to William and Rose (nee Hoffmann) Joers. William was proud to serve his country as a Marine Infantryman in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged from the Marines he became a Milwaukee...
Edward Lehmann
Jun 1, 2015
Edward P. Lehmann, 79, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born on March 5, 1936 in Slinger to Edward and Melinda (nee Kurtz) Lehman. Ed enjoyed volunteer work and traveling for Moose functions. He was a great husband, father and grandfather. Ed was a member of Moose Lodge #1398 and VFW Post #1393. He is survived by...
Thomas Bigley
May 31, 2015
Thomas Eugene Bigley, age 89, of West Bend, WI passed away peacefully on May 31, 2015 at Kathy Hospice. He was born on August 16, 1925 in Elma, IA to Frank and Loretta (nee Glennon) Bigley. He met Shirley Chap and they married on February 20, 1950. Thomas was employed as a train dispatcher at the Milwaukee Railroad. Thomas is...
Jerome Held
May 29, 2015
Jerome "Shorty" Held, 96, passed on to his heavenly home on Friday, May 29, 2015, at Kathy's Hospice after suffering a stroke. Jerome was born on September 12, 1918 to Henry and Anna. He married Dolores F. Gundrum on November 15, 1941. They were blessed with a long, wonderful marriage before her passing on March 31, 2013. He is survived...
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