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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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Jacqueline Olson

Jacqueline Olson

Oct 12, 2014

Jacqueline A. Olson (nee Koch), age 84, of West Bend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 12, 2014, at Ivy Manor. She was born on April 5, 1930, in Genesee Depot to Ralph and Evelyn (nee Tschantz) Koch. Jacqueline was raised in Jackson and graduated from West Bend High School in 1947. She met Stanley...

Donald Rudd

Donald Rudd

Oct 10, 2014

Donald Elmer Charles Rudd, 87. On the morning of October 10, 2014, Don Rudd was taken to Heaven in the arms of Jesus Christ. He was born on August 31, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN to Florence (Swanson) and Elmer Charles Rudd. Don graduated with a Business Degree from St. Cloud University, St. Cloud, Minnesota. While attending the University, after seeing...

Lorraine Degner

Lorraine Degner

Oct 10, 2014

Lorraine M. Degner (nee Eickstedt), age 85 years of West Bend passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Cottages of Cedar Run. Lorraine was born on Nov 6, 1928 to Walter and Evina Eickstedt in Cedarburg. After graduating from Cedarburg High School, Lorraine married John Degner. They raised their son in the West Bend area and she worked...

Dolores Schauer

Dolores Schauer

Oct 9, 2014

(nee Peil), 91, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the amazing age of 91. Dolores was born on April 14, 1923, in Slinger to Charles and Helena (nee Fehring) Peil. Dolores started her adult life working in the office for the Stork Brewery and Amity Leather Products. She later went...

Harold Gauger

Harold Gauger

Oct 8, 2014

Harold F. Gauger, 90, from the Town of Trenton, passed away on October 8, 2014 at Emerald Way in West Bend. He was born on June 1, 1924 to Emil and Lisetta (nee Dettmann) Gauger. He worked at Gehl Company for 39 years. He taught himself to play the concertina at age 12 and over the years he played at...

Christopher Locke

Christopher Locke

Oct 7, 2014

Christopher H. Locke "Naughty", age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He was born on June 21, 1985 in West Bend. He enjoyed listening to music and loved watching Sesame Street. He is survived by his mother Kelli (Gerard) Locke-Sailer; siblings: Joe (Candace) Sailer, Michelle Strassburg, Samantha and Gerard Jr. Sailer; grandparents Janice and Ronald Shaver; aunts:...

Helen Munding

Helen Munding

Oct 7, 2014

Helen "Bonnie" Munding (nee Stock), 86, passed away, peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Cedar Bay in West Bend. Helen, daughter of the late William and Loretta (nee Herlihy) Stock, was born October 25, 1927 in Rochester, NY. Helen was united in marriage to Richard Munding on August 14, 1948 in Holy Rosary Church in Rochester, NY. Together, they...

Dana Toraason

Dana Toraason

Oct 6, 2014

Dana Lynne (Huenemann) Toraason With God by her side every day; Dana lived with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) for 2 1/2 years, and never let it break her spirit or distract from her focus on her family. Dana passed away at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, on Oct. 6, 2014. Dana was born in Davenport, Iowa on March 18, 1956 and...

Judith Burkhalter

Judith Burkhalter

Oct 6, 2014

Judith A. Burkhalter (nee Bonis) "Judy", age 73, passed on Monday, October 6, at Community Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 25, 1941 in Milwaukee to Casimir Bonis and Hortense (nee Kienitz) Bonis. Judy was raised in Milwaukee and attended Holy Angels Academy (now Divine Savior Holy Angels). She met Kenneth in Milwaukee, and they married on September 8,...

Barbara Hosking

Barbara Hosking

Oct 5, 2014

Barbara B. Hosking (nee Francis), 61, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was born on January 9, 1953 in Milwaukee to Ralph and Evelyn (nee Stellick). She graduated from West Division High School Class of 1971. She married Gary on July 8, 1978. Barbara retired from First National Bank of Hartford. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with...

Merlin Geidel

Merlin Geidel

Oct 4, 2014

Merlin E. Geidel, age 95, of West Bend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 4, 2014. He was born on June 21, 1919, in the Town of Farmington to Edward and Anita (nee Wittig) Geidel. Merlin was raised in the Random Lake area, moved to West Bend and graduated from West Bend High School in...

Emanuel Winkler

Emanuel Winkler

Oct 3, 2014

Emanuel Winkler passed away Friday October 3, 2014 at his residence at the age of 85 years. He was born on April 10, 1929 to August and Emilie (nee Renz) Winkler in Kohilno, Wolhynien. Emanuel was a retired mason from the Bricklayers Union Local #8. Some of Emanuel's interests were hunting, fishing, speaking 4 languages, spending time with his family...

Ann Schickowski

Ann Schickowski

Oct 2, 2014

Ann Schickowski (nee Watkins), 77, passed away on Thur., Oct. 2, 2014. She was born in England on October 2, 1937 to the late Newton and Ada (nee Wright). Survived by: Daydre (Rick) Hagedorn, Kim Olson; grandchildren: Deidre (Mike Bush) Spaeth, Monique (James Lexa) Sansone, Sasha (Rich) Hanson, Ashley (Matt Detloff) Burmeister, Roman Hagedorn, Cy (Dana Piserik) Olson; seven great-grandchildren;...

Lewis Weber

Lewis Weber

Oct 1, 2014

Lewis, Weber "Louie", age 73, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2014. The son of the late Hubert and Gladys (nee Westover) Weber. Louie was born on July 5, 1941, was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend High school class of 1959. He met Dorothy in 1959 and they married on June 22, 1963....

Thomas Werner

Thomas Werner

Sep 26, 2014

On Friday, September 26, 2014, Tom B. Werner (aka Weiner, Tommy Bruce, and Tomas) lost his battle with cancer. Diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) in June 2013, chemotherapy achieved remission by January 2014. With support of family, friends, and the LiveStrong program, enough strength and stamina was developed for some spring and summer biking and hiking. Always enjoying adventures,...

Lucille Wundrock

Lucille Wundrock

Sep 21, 2014

Lucille Wundrock, age 97, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 21, 2014. She took great pride in her family and passed her love for cooking and baking on to her grandchildren. Her meat loaf and pie recipes will continue to be family favorites. Lucille is survived by her two sons: John (Mary Beth) and...

Helene Kocher

Helene Kocher

Sep 20, 2014

Helene Mae Kocher (nee McCartney) passed peacefully on September 20, 2014, at the Harbor Haven Nursing Home in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, at the age of 88. Helene was born near Platteville, Wisconsin, on January 19, 1926, to Floyd and Bessie McCartney. She married Marlin Gustave Kocher on December 24, 1943. Helene is survived by her sister, Vera Koenig of...

Daniel Vollmer

Daniel Vollmer

Sep 20, 2014

Daniel L. Vollmer, 60, died Sat., Sep. 20, 2014. Born Jan. 26, 1954 to Melvin and Helen (nee Jermac). Survived by wife, Lynnette (nee Lipofski); children: Kimberley, John and Jacob; 2 sisters; 3 brothers; 2 sisters-in-law; 2 brothers-in-law; other relatives and friends. Private services were held.

Lyle Dhein

Lyle Dhein

Sep 19, 2014

Dhein, Lyle E. "Uncle Bud" Of Milwaukee, died September 19, 2014, at age 90. Served during WWII in the Army Air Corps and graduated from Marquette University with a degree in business; having various jobs in the Milwaukee area. Brother-in-law of Marion and Gloria. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, especially Millie Prondzinski. Preceded in death by...

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