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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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Corinne Nitsche

Corinne Nitsche

May 26, 2015

Nitsche, Corinne H. (nee Best), age 85, widow of Edwin Nitsche, both of New Berlin, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. A visitation will be held at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church (15250 W. Cleveland Avenue, New Berlin) on Monday, June 1, 2015 from 10am until the time of service at 12pm with Pastor Sander presiding. Private...

Shawn Willett

Shawn Willett

May 25, 2015

It is with a heavy and broken heart, Shawn Willett, 24 years young, has left our world for a better place with God on May 25, 2015. He is survived by his mother Catherine (nee Salyer) Willett; father Bradford Willett; brother Scott Willett; Grandparents, Joe and Barb Willett, Step-Grandmother, Carole Stuhmer, Uncles and Aunts: Joan and Jon Fricker, Rick (Jodi)...

Suzanne Kern

Suzanne Kern

May 25, 2015

Suzanne M. Kern (nee Held) passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at The Kathy Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hartford on June 3, 1953 to Richard and Margaret (nee Schulteis) Held. She attended St. Peter School and graduated from Slinger High School Class of '71. Sue married Donald Kern on December 22, 1990 at...

Carol Sachse

Carol Sachse

May 20, 2015

Carol Sachse (nee Melius), age 63, of West Bend, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday May 20, 2015. She was born on February 22, 1952 in Hartford, WI to Harry and Doris (nee Plan) Melius. She was raised in the Town of Polk and graduated from Slinger High School in 1970. Carol met Jim in...

Julie Stommel

Julie Stommel

May 18, 2015

Julie Kay Stommel (nee Reimer) passed away on May 18, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee after suffering a brain aneurysm on May 12 th. She was 44. Born to Katherine (nee Wiskow) and Joseph D. Reimer on March 6, 1971, Julie was a graduate of Campbellsport High School. She married Brian Stommel in...

Kathryn Riffel

Kathryn Riffel

May 18, 2015

Kathryn (Kathy) M. Gurtner Riffel (Nee Bernhagen) Age 84. Born to Ethel (nee Dean) and Carl E. Bernhagen on June 13th, 1930 (which was a Friday the 13th!!) She reversed this superstition and lived a very happy and blessed life and was surrounded by love. She was called home to heaven on May 18, 2015. She was surrounded by her...

Susan Bauer

Susan Bauer

May 18, 2015

Susan R. Bauer "Beaver", age 60, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18th, 2015 at Kathy Hospice. She was born on February 23, 1955 in Fond Du Lac, WI to Reinhold and Flora (nee Engel) Krug. Sue graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1973. She met Leroy Bauer and they married on May 21, 1988. Sue loved disco and Rock...

Marvin Hamm

Marvin Hamm

May 16, 2015

Marvin "Marv" Hamm, age 78, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 13, 1937 in Rudolph, WI to Charles and Mathilda (nee Gundrum) Hamm. Marv loved traveling in the motorhome, being a member of St. Peter's Church, Knights of Columbus and was an active member of Wisconsin Voyagers....

Jane Mcculloch

Jane Mcculloch

May 16, 2015

Jane S. McCulloch (nee Shirk) age 92 years, passed away Saturday May 16, 2015 at Cedar Community in West Bend. She was born on September 23, 1922 in Gary, Indiana to Joel and Mary (nee Pearson) Shirk. She later met and married James "Bill" W. McCulloch and they were married on October 28, 1946 in Gary, Indiana. Dear mother of...

Marion Rahn

Marion Rahn

May 15, 2015

Rahn, Marion Marie (nee Conrad), age 91, of Milwaukee, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015. She was born on February 26, 1924 in Milwaukee to Walter and Theresa (nee Pinter) Conrad. Marion is survived by her 4 daughters, Nancy Edwards, Bonnie (Donald) Nowak, Penny (Larry) Bartlett, and Peggy (Duane) Anderson. Further survived by her sister Gloria Krueger. Preceded in...

Cariane Murray

Cariane Murray

May 12, 2015

Cariane M. Murray (nee Sabel), 37, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. She was born in Milwaukee on May 16, 1977 and was raised in Richfield. She graduated from Hartford Union High School Class of '95. She married Don Murray on January 7, 2005 in Negril, Jamaica. As a Registered Nurse, Cariane was very dedicated to her patients and...

Marianne Gielow

Marianne Gielow

May 10, 2015

Marianne Gielow (nee Neu), age 53, of West Bend,WI, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday May 10th, 2015 at Kathy Hospice. She was born on January 29th, 1962 in Milwaukee to Robert and Nancy (nee Hambuch) Neu. She was raised in Brookfield and graduated from Brookfield West High School in 1980. She met her high...

Margaret Julson

Margaret Julson

May 7, 2015

Margaret A. Julson (nee Harry), age 84 of West Bend, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 7, 2015 surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on March 22, 1931 in Milwaukee to Sam and Lucille (nee Stevens) Harry. She married John A. Julson on August 10, 1966. After marriage, the couple lived in Milwaukee, then later moved to West...

Raymond Indermuehle

Raymond Indermuehle

May 6, 2015

Raymond C. Indermuehle "Ray", age 80, passed away peacefully after his courageous fight with Pulmonary Fibrosis on Wednesday, May 6th, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born on December 23, 1934 in Hartford to John and Eleanor (nee Zehren) Indermuehle. Ray was raised in Jackson, WI and graduated from West Bend High School. He met the love of his life...

Norman Gruber

Norman Gruber

May 4, 2015

Norman C. Gruber, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015. He was born on March 2, 1931 in Knowles, WI to Leo and Emma (nee Haller) Gruber. He graduated from Mayville High School Class of '49. He married Shirley (nee Giese) on January 5, 1957 at St. Andrews Parish in LeRoy, WI. He served in the Army during...

Carol Hornbeck

Carol Hornbeck

May 3, 2015

Carol J. Hornbeck (nee Resch), age 82, passed on Sunday May 3, 2015 at the Pavilion Glacier Valley in Slinger, WI. She was born February 18, 1933 to Edwin and Sylvia (nee Schreiber) Resch. She loved to do crafts and flower gardening in Missouri for the past 30 years. Carol loved her angels and birds. Carol is survived by her...

David Wynveen

David Wynveen

May 2, 2015

David Gary Wynveen, Age 70 was born into eternal life on May 2, 2015. He was born to Dolores (nee Egerer) and Ervin Wynveen on October 18, 1944 in Fond du lac, WI. He attended Grandville, Homestead and Nicolet schools growing up and later met and married Sandra (nee Bell) on April 28, 1973 in La Crosse, WI. David Wynveen...

Mardell Wisth

Mardell Wisth

May 1, 2015

Mardell A Wisth (nee Spring), age 85, reunited with her beloved husband of 47 years, Don, May 1, 2015. Loving mother of Steven (Karen), Susan (Bryan) Thomet, Pamela (Randal) Jung, Brian (Traci) & Daniel (Melissa). Adoring grandmother of Trevor (Michelle) Thomet, Jenna (Cory) Steffel, Kaitlyn, Diana & Claire Wisth. Step-grandmother of Monica (Ryan) Staude & Melissa Arnold (Ryan Dunhum). Great-grandmother...

Robert Techel

Robert Techel

Apr 30, 2015

Robert Techel "Bob", age 72, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Ozaukee. He was born on May 19, 1942 in Milwaukee, WI to Harry and Helen (nee Jandell) Techel. He was an avid duck hunter, fisher and sports enthusiast. He loved being a husband, father and grandfather. He loved to travel the country...

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