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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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James Ostrom

James Ostrom

Sep 17, 2014

James R. Ostrom "Jim", age 77, of West Bend, stepped into Glory on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. He was born on March 20, 1937, in Jamestown NY to C. LaVerne and Ingeborg "Inge" (nee Anderson) Ostrom. Jim was raised in Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown High School in 1955. He met Susan "Sue" Dawson while putting in a dock in...

Joyce Harvey

Joyce Harvey

Sep 14, 2014

Harvey, Joyce A WB9IMA (Nee Hickok) of Mequon, passed away into the hands of Our Lord on September 14, 2014. Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Nels; her children Donn (Debra), David (Susan), Carol Harvey Darling (Richard), Joseph (Debra) and Kevin Graham; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and sisters Joan Herbst and Jane (Robert Bongard). A...

Elsie Voigt

Elsie Voigt

Sep 12, 2014

Elsie L. Voigt (nee Netz), age 101, passed away peacefully Friday, September 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Erich G. who passed away in 1994. They were married on May 18, 1935. They were married for 59 years. They lived in Mequon for 37 years and in 1989 they moved to Cedar Ridge Retirement Campuses in West Bend. She...

Leif Larson

Leif Larson

Sep 11, 2014

Leif Gunnar Larson, 87, of West Bend (Cedarburg), Wisconsin died with his family at his side on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Born August 30, 1927, in Rockford, IL; the son of Robert and Astrid (Wass) Larson. Graduated from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, Class of 1950. Married Carleen (Swenson) Larson on May 29, 1948. Leif and Carleen lived in Rockford,...

Peter Geib

Peter Geib

Sep 9, 2014

Peter J. "Popper" Geib Sr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He was born on September 16, 1934 in Barton to Sarto and Ernestine (nee Immel) Geib. He served in the US Army and was later employed at Mercury Marine for almost 40 years. Pete was an avid Brewer and Packer fan. He is survived by his loving...

Elizabeth Kaap

Elizabeth Kaap

Sep 9, 2014

Elizabeth J. Kaap "Lisa" (nee Dubrow), age 54, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She was born on April 15, 1960, in Milwaukee to Norman and Jane (nee Weimer) Dubrow. Lisa was raised in Jackson and graduated from West Bend West High School in 1978. She...

John Schneider

John Schneider

Sep 9, 2014

Schneider, John C., age 60, passed away as a result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He was born on September 5, 1954 to Orville and Bernice (nee Wessel) Schneider, who preceded him in death. John was currently employed for 20 years at Tompa Woodwork Inc. John is survived by his siblings Judie (Russ) Kraemer, Sandy Schmidt,...

Annette Wiedmeyer

Annette Wiedmeyer

Sep 5, 2014

Annette Marie Wiedmeyer (nee Schmitt) joined her loving husband, Giles (Butch) in heaven on September 5, 2014, at the age of 92. She peacefully passed away at NHC Nursing Home in Town & Country, Missouri, after a short illness. Annette was born September 4, 1922, in the Town of Polk to the late William and Lillian (nee Heppe) Schmitt and...

Laverne Schnabel

Laverne Schnabel

Sep 3, 2014

LaVerne Schnabel "Shorty", age 87, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014. He was born on November 23, 1926 in Winner, South Dakota to Adolph and Anna (nee Fischer) Schnabel. Shorty was raised in Tripp, South Dakota. He married Eileen and had three sons. Shorty loved to hunt, fish and go four wheeling. Former owner of Shorty's Artistic Roller Rink. Shorty...

Owen Rexford

Owen Rexford

Sep 3, 2014

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Carl Bloom

Carl Bloom

Sep 2, 2014

Carl R. Bloom, age 87, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at The Kathy Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 7, 1926, in Chicago to Frank and Emma (nee Johnson) Bloom. Carl was raised in Owen and graduated from Owen High School in 1944. He met Betty Jean Koerner while...

Doris Griger

Doris Griger

Sep 1, 2014

Doris "GiGi" S. Griger, 91, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at her residence. She was born on December 31, 1922 in Marinette, WI to Frank and Mary (nee Bowin) and graduated from Marinette High School Class of 1940. She married Rudy Griger on August 23, 1952 and worked at AT&T in Brookfield. Gigi enjoyed reading, playing Bingo and...

Gloria Spaeth

Gloria Spaeth

Aug 31, 2014

Gloria "Jeannie" Spaeth (nee Heidmann), age 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on January 29, 1947 to Earl and Mary (nee Cooper) Heidmann. Jeannie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, fishing and cooking. Jeannie is survived by her children Bonnie (Ken) Weiss, Brenda (Kevin) Jonas and William...

Elizabeth Inkmann

Elizabeth Inkmann

Aug 30, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" M. Inkmann, Nee Friedl, age 88, of West Bend Cedar Community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Donald Inkmann for 48 years. Loving mother of Greg (Sue McKenna), Mark (Wendy Kamerling), Chris (Gary) Jacobson, and Julia (Dan) Wolff. Proud grandma of Matthew (Juliann Zoltak) Inkmann, Lucas Jacobson, and Sam, Emily &...

Luke Hewitt

Luke Hewitt

Aug 26, 2014

Luke William Hewitt born April 27th, 2014 in Sheboygan, Wi. Luke earned his angel wings August 26th, 2014 surrounded by friends and family. Luke is survived by his mother Amber Hewitt and father Michael Reuter II. He is further survived by grandparents: Thomas & Jenny Hewitt, Julie and David Pitz, Cheri Schessler & Erikka Mixdorf, and Michael Reuter I. Great...

Robert Boettcher

Robert Boettcher

Aug 25, 2014

Robert A. Boettcher, age 83, of West Bend, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born in Milwaukee on August 12, 1931, to Rolen and Marie (nee Eicksteadt) Boettcher. Robert was united in marriage to Bernice E. Ullrich on June 26, 1954, at St. John's Lutheran Church in West Bend. Robert...

James Mcglenn

James Mcglenn

Aug 24, 2014

James (Jim) E. McGlenn, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 6th, 1929 in Walla Walla Washington to the late Margaret (Mimi nee Watson Falconer) and John McGlenn. Jim grew up in Washington State and California before moving to the Midwest to attend Marquette University after serving...

Kelly Sackett

Kelly Sackett

Aug 22, 2014

Kelly A. Sackett (nee Wickman), 47, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014. She was born on March 17, 1967 to Norbert and Rose (nee Gengler) in West Bend. She is survived by her children: Taylor, Colin and Payton; sisters: Jacalyn (Jeffrey) Flack of Crystal Lake, IL, Beverly (George) Reuter of Houston, TX, and Connie (William) Cox of Germantown. She...

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