Obituaries

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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Doris Hammes

Doris Hammes

Nov 10, 2024

Doris Mae Hammes (nee Bogenschutz), age 86, passed away on Sunday, November, 10, 2024 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton.  She was born on December 28, 1937 to Elmer and Margaret (nee Eisch) Bogenschutz. Doris loved her time with family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Doris was a Welder for the West Bend Company for many years.  She enjoyed her West Bend...

Jeffrey Lang

Jeffrey Lang

Nov 8, 2024

Jeffrey Charles "Jeffro" Lang, 63, of Kewaskum, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 8, 2024. He was born in West Bend, WI, the son of Frederick and Patricia Lang. Jeff was a 1980 West Bend East High School Graduate. He was a Master Electrician and a "Jeff of all Trades." In 1994, he started his own business called Jeff Lang...

James Piefer

James Piefer

Nov 8, 2024

James Erwin Piefer, age 81, died Friday, November 8, 2024, at his home in Jackson, Wisconsin surrounded by his family. James (Jim) was born March 18, 1943, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to William and Leila (Otto) Piefer.  The eldest of six children, Jim grew up in Newton, Wisconsin and attended St. Joseph's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Lincoln High School...

Hedwig Gumm

Hedwig Gumm

Nov 8, 2024

Hedwig "Hedy" (nee Bieri) Gumm passed peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the age of 98, with family by her side. Hedy was born on May 23, 1926, daughter of John and Frieda Bieri who came to this country from Switzerland. She was the youngest of 3 children, and grew up in Jackson, WI.  Her parents and brother Reinhold...

Adam Jakubowski

Adam Jakubowski

Nov 2, 2024

Adam M. Jakubowski (62), of West Bend passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Adam was born to Raymond and Helen (nee Cook) Jakubowski, on May 10, 1962, in Racine, Wisconsin. Adam was a kind, humble and no-nonsense kind of guy, who lived life to the fullest. Adam was a graduate of Racine Park High School, class of 1981....

Raymond Franke

Raymond Franke

Nov 1, 2024

Raymond H. "Ray" Franke passed on Fri., Nov. 1, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Harold and Donna (nee Hesselink. Ray married the love of his life Mary Spewachek on Sept. 29, 1967. Together they enjoyed spending time up north in Fremont, WI, with their many friends while enjoying...

Susan Calhoun

Susan Calhoun

Nov 1, 2024

Susan (Sue) Calhoun (nee Hunter), 76, of West Bend went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with family by her side in the early morning hours on Friday November 1, 2024. She was born in Milwaukee on December 11, 1947. In 1965, she graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee. Her first marriage to Ted Cessop...

Carol Campbell

Carol Campbell

Nov 1, 2024

Carol A. Campbell (nee Blatz) Born to Eternal Life on Friday November 1, 2024, at the age of 66. She was born in Milwaukee, Wi, the daughter of the late Joseph and Harriet (nee Hoppe). Carol was a 1976 graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee. She married Scott Campbell on October 28, 1978. They started two businesses together Hobbies...

Kathleen Fettig

Kathleen Fettig

Oct 31, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" S. Fettig (nee Vollendorf) Passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 68, with her loving husband and sons by her side. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Melvern and Luella (nee Shigly) Vollendorf. On October 7, 1972, Kathy married the love of her life Randy J....

Alan Grimm

Alan Grimm

Oct 30, 2024

Alan Arthur Grimm, 91, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, in DeForest, Wisconsin, surrounded by love, family, and a lifetime of memories. Alan was born in 1932 to John and Catherine Grimm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the youngest of 12 children. After serving his country in the Army and spending a few memorable years stationed in Okinawa, he met...

Lisa Henke

Lisa Henke

Oct 26, 2024

Lisa Carol Henke (née Weisser), age 52, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, with her devoted husband by her side. Born on November 27, 1971, in Yankton, South Dakota, she was the daughter of Harlan E. Weisser and Carol (née Oswald). Lisa grew up in West Bend, where she graduated from West Bend East High...

Evelyn Schleif

Evelyn Schleif

Oct 25, 2024

Evelyn "Tooty" E. Schleif (nee Kudek), age 93, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at New Perspective Betty's Harbor in West Bend.  She was born on December 22, 1930, in Kewaskum, WI, to Clarence and Clara (nee Backhaus) Kudek. Tooty attended school in Kewaskum and it was in high school where she fell in love with her Prince Charming,...

Delores Baertlein

Delores Baertlein

Oct 21, 2024

Delores Marie Baertlein (nee Buchelt), age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Serenity Villa in Slinger.  She was born on August 4, 1938 to Walter and Rose (nee Carter) Buchelt. Delores enjoyed gardening, crafting, spending time with her family and caring for others. Delores is survived by her sons Robert (Karen) of Colorado, Michael of West...

Stanley Wilkins

Stanley Wilkins

Oct 18, 2024

Stanley R. Wilkins passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 101, at Cedar Community. He was born in River Falls, WI, son of Osmer and Zella (nee Webster) Wilkins. He married the love of his life June (nee Halaska) on June 28, 1952. Stanley was a proud United States Marine. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, cards,...

Dorothy Radtke

Dorothy Radtke

Oct 17, 2024

Dorothy I. Radtke of West Bend passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the age of 99. She was born in the Town of Farmington on April 19, 1925, daughter of Herman and Laselle (Paulin) Radtke. Dorothy attended Hillside School and had the same teacher Isabell O'Hara all eight years. She worked at several West Bend Super Markets and...

Richard Du Charme

Richard Du Charme

Oct 13, 2024

Richard "Dick" Joseph Du Charme, age 77, passed away tragically on Sunday, October 13, 2024 doing what he loved, working in his garage. He was born on September 7, 1947 to L.J. "Red" and Margaret (nee Ploederl) Du Charme. Dick served in the United States Army during Vietnam as a crew chief on a helicopter in the 71st Assault Helicopter...

Robert Searvogel

Robert Searvogel

Oct 11, 2024

Robert "Bob" K. Searvogel, age 71 of West Bend died at home with family on Friday, October 11, 2024.  He was born on February 8, 1953 in Beaver Dam, WI to Kayes and Johanna (nee Amelse) Searvogel.  He worked at Titan Wheel in Slinger and was a member of Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend. Bob is survived...

Sharon Jach

Sharon Jach

Oct 10, 2024

Sharon J. Jach (nee Immekus), age 87, passed away at her home in West Bend with family on Thursday, October 10, 2024.  She was born on February 2, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI to Alfred and Constance (nee Kuss) Immekus.  In 1959 she built her home and moved to West Bend, WI where she lived for the duration of her life....

Kenneth Blaine

Kenneth Blaine

Oct 8, 2024

Kenneth Blaine "Ken" went to the safe arms of his loving Savior on October 8, 2024, at the age of 76. Ken was together with family and his cherished wife when he crossed the finish line of his final victory lap. Ken was born to the late Edward and Dorothy Blaine on February 28, 1948. He was drafted into the...

Tulluah Thelen

Tulluah Thelen

Oct 7, 2024

Tulluah Kay Thelen (nee Lueder) passed peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 89, at Kathy Hospice, West Bend. She was born December 26, 1934, to Viola (nee McCormick) and Frank Lueder. She married the love of her life, Gerald Thelen on, January 2, 1954. They raised 4 children, Scott (Sherry)Thelen, Vicki Thelen, Dale (Chris)Thelen and Brian...

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