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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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