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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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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...

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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