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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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George Sonntag

George Sonntag

Jan 28, 2015

George Emil Sonntag, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Cedar Community in West Bend. He was born on March 11, 1923 in Milwaukee, WI to Emil and Pearl (nee Johnson) Sonntag. George received a degree from Marquette University in 1947, after being honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps. He then married Lorraine Grace (nee Mundt)...

Lorraine Klass

Lorraine Klass

Jan 26, 2015

Lorraine D. Klass (nee Jakubowski), age 85, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on August 27, 1929 to Lawrence and Frances (nee Klafka) Jakubowski. Lorraine is survived by her husband Joseph; children: David (fiancée Doris Crupi), Jane (Jeffrey) Morisse and Robert; grandchildren: Bryan and Josef; sister Rita (Tom) Sedivy...

Mary Benzer

Mary Benzer

Jan 25, 2015

Mary J. Benzer (nee Williams) passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at The Kathy Hospice. She was born in Highland, WI to Henry and Margaret (nee Kelly) Williams. She married Dean Benzer on July 19, 1947. Mary is survived by her husband Dean; children: David (Robin) Benzer of Fifty Lakes, MN and Dan (Michelle) Benzer of Queen Creek, AZ;...

Lucille Mastenbrook

Lucille Mastenbrook

Jan 23, 2015

Lucille M. Mastenbrook (nee Hillman), age 97, of West Bend, died on Friday, January 23, 2015, at The Kathy Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12, 1917, in North Dakota to Alvin and Hazel (nee Long) Hillman. Lucille was raised in Perry, Iowa, by her mother and her step-father, Bob Dearey. She met Chester Mastenbrook...

James Igou

James Igou

Jan 23, 2015

James F. Igou "J.I.", age 87, of West Bend, died on Friday, January 23, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 6, 1927, in Iowa City IA to Gerald W. and Janice I. (nee Bragg) Igou. Jim grew up in Iowa City. He served in the Army Air Corps from June 1945 to April 1947 as...

Stephen Lewis

Stephen Lewis

Jan 21, 2015

Stephen J. Lewis passed away on January 21, 2015. He was born on October 2, 1959 to James and Darlene (nee Toepfer) Lewis. No formal service will be held.

Carol Wilde

Carol Wilde

Jan 20, 2015

Carol J. Wilde (nee Wendorf), age 56, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. She was born on March 30, 1958 in Milwaukee to Clifford and Letha (nee Falk) Wendorf. Carol was raised in Mequon and was a graduate of Homestead High School. Carol was a proud, loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Carol is survived by her children Jason...

Ruth Holtz

Ruth Holtz

Jan 18, 2015

Ruth "Ruthie" C. Holtz (nee Bunke), age 78, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015. She was born on January 7, 1937 in West Bend to Alvin and Helen (nee Otten) Bunke. Ruthie was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend High School. She married Bob on August 30, 1986 in Milwaukee. Ruthie was employed as a nurse...

David Hoppe

David Hoppe

Jan 17, 2015

David L. Hoppe "Dave", age 58, of West Bend, ended his battle with cancer with his loving wife by his side on Saturday, January 17, 2015. He was born on November 21, 1956 in Baltimore, MD to Robert and Delores (nee Giardini) Hoppe. Dave was raised in Baltimore and graduated from Dundalk High School in 1974. He met Cindi on...

Ruth Knuth

Ruth Knuth

Jan 17, 2015

Ruth M. Knuth, age 95, of West Bend, passed away peacefully and is now with her Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Kathy Hospice. She was born on September 9, 1919 to Lorenz and Lydia (nee Radue) Ernst. Ruth was raised in Freistadt and graduated from Cedarburg High School. She met Wilfred, and they married on December 28, 1940...

Elaine Koepp

Elaine Koepp

Jan 16, 2015

Elaine B. Koepp (nee Herz) of West Bend, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at the age of 65 years. Private services will take place at a later date.

Raymond Fligge

Raymond Fligge

Jan 16, 2015

Raymond Fligge "Ray", age 91, walked into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Cedar Community in West Bend. He was born on June 23, 1923 to Anton and Anna (nee Kaiser) Fligge. He later met and married Betty (nee Habersat) Fligge on April 30, 1943. He loved being a Foreman at the Milwaukee Road, enjoyed wood...

Scott Meyer

Scott Meyer

Jan 14, 2015

Scott A. Meyer, age 49, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at The Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 20, 1965, in Milwaukee to Andrew C. and Esther E. (nee Huebner) Meyer. Scott was raised in Milwaukee and Colgate and attended Hartford Union High School. He met Theresa M....

Steven Henning

Steven Henning

Jan 13, 2015

Steven F. Henning "Fritz", age 60, of Slinger, died on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in Shorewood while refereeing a basketball game, one of his favorite past-times. He was born on January 9, 1955, in Milwaukee to Ronald and Gloria Henning. Steven was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School. He met Karen Adsit and they married on...

Eileen Heiden

Eileen Heiden

Jan 12, 2015

Eileen (nee Karpinski) Heiden, age 82, of Slinger, was called home to the Lord and her family on Monday, January 12, 2015 with her loving husband of 58 years by her side. She was born on December 20, 1932 in Milwaukee to Thomas and Helen Karpinski (nee Kenzorski). She met Harry in Milwaukee and they married on May 19, 1956....

Jerome Jerome

Jerome Jerome

Jan 8, 2015

Jerome K. Jerome joined his wife Flora in Heaven on Thursday, January 8th, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Jerome was born on July 17th, 1921, in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin to Elmer and Edith (Larson) Jerome. He married Flora M. Jerome (nee Ulwelling) on November 17th, 1945. Jerome is survived by his children Janis Olds, Robert Jerome, Stacey (Greg)...

Phyllis Santini

Phyllis Santini

Jan 8, 2015

Phyllis Louise Santini (nee Francois), 89, a retired West Bend West High School English teacher, died January 8, 2015 with family beside her. A long time resident of West Bend, Wisconsin, Phyllis moved to Serenity Villa assisted living in Slinger, Wisconsin, four years ago with her husband, Louis Santini. Phyllis Louise Santini (nee Francois) was born August 28, 1925 at...

Kay Bliese

Kay Bliese

Jan 7, 2015

Kay Bliese, age 70, of West Bend, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while at home on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a long battle with cancer. Kay was born on November 9, 1944, in Iola, WI to Ralph and Marie Wikel. She was raised in...

James Fischer

James Fischer

Jan 7, 2015

James C. Fischer "Jim", age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was born on July 1, 1935 to Rupert and Hildegarde (nee Weinberger) Fischer. Jim was an Alderman for Mequon, enjoyed being a member of the Mequon Men's Club and the Rotary Club. Jim is survived by his wife...

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