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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 Chandler
May 1, 2014
CHANDLER, James L., age 72 years of Cedar Grove, WI, passed away on May 1, 2014. He was born on January 10, 1942 to Robert and Sylvia (nee Sanderson) Chandler in Ypsilanti, MI and was raised in Ann Arbor, MI. Jim attended Ann Arbor High School and later Michigan State University where he earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from...
Charlene Lauersdorf
Apr 26, 2014
Charlene Henrietta Lauersdorf was born on March 14, 1937 to Martin and Clara Baumgarten in North Freedom, Wisconsin. She became a child of God through holy baptism at St. John's Lutheran Church in Rock Springs, WI, where she also was confirmed in her Christian faith. Charlene was trained as a teacher at Sauk County Teachers' College and Dr. Martin Luther...
Vincent Stockhausen
Apr 24, 2014
Vincent A. Stockhausen was born into eternal life on April 24th, 2014, at the age of 86. He had lived in the West Bend area all of his life. He was born to John and Cecelia (Thull) Stockhausen on January 15th, 1928, in the Town of Trenton. He joined the US Army in November, 1950 and served in the Korean...
Corrine Kling
Apr 23, 2014
Corrine Catherine Kling (Wanitschka), passed away peacefully at home on Wed., Apr. 23, 2014. She was born on April 20, 1928. During her youth she babysat a lot, and was an avid roller skater. She and her friends would spend hours on the rink floor learning new dances. This was something she brought to her daughters at an early age....
Bobbie Nagel
Apr 21, 2014
Bobbie L. Nagel passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at the age of 79 years. He was born on October 6, 1934 to Milton and Viola (nee Maas) Nagel. Bobbie married Marlene Wucherpfennig on May 29, 1992. Bobbie dedicated many years as a manager at Pomp's Tire in New Berlin and was one of the first three employees at...
Paul Cribb
Apr 16, 2014
CRIBB, Paul. Age 76. of Campbellsport. Passed away Wed., Apr. 16th. Survived by wife Alina (nee Smorczewski); children Timothy (Debra), Mark (Brenda), Rodney, Jolene, and Darek (Sharon) Smorczewski; and grandchildren Ryen, Charlie, Holley, Kyle, Kory, Kody, Zachary, Anthony, Brittany, Nicholas. Further survived by many dear friends and family. Visitation 3-4:45PM on Fri., Apr. 18th at Phillip Funeral Home, 1420 W....
Daniel Ley
Apr 13, 2014
Daniel Drew Ley, age 57, found peace being born into eternal life on Sunday, April 13th, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 7th, 1956 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, the son of Warren and Kathy Ley. He was the third of four brothers raised in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Daniel graduated...
James Bindrich
Apr 13, 2014
James F. Bindrich, of Kewaskum, passed away at home on Sunday, April 13, 2014 at the age of 91. Jim was born November 12, 1922 to Fred Henry Bindrich and Frieda Ida (Bialkowsky) Bindrich in Milwaukee, WI. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Laverne (Boser) and his son, Jerry (Christal) Bindrich, brother Glen Bindrich of Arkansas...
Raymond Fechter
Apr 12, 2014
Raymond August Fechter (age 87) passed away Saturday April 12, 2014 at the HPH Hospice in Brooksville, FL, surrounded by his family. He was born April 06, 1927 to the late August and Helen Fechter. He married the love of his life Arlene F. Theisen on June 18, 1949 at St. Mathews Catholic Church in Campbellsport, WI. Ray was born...
Lois Albrecht
Apr 12, 2014
Lois M. Albrecht (nee Toman), 76, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Samaritan Health Care Center. She was born on May 24, 1937 to the late Rudolph and Irma (nee Timm). She enjoyed needlepoint and was an avid reader. Lois was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker. She loved spending time with her family. She is survived by...
Justin Woodley
Apr 11, 2014
Justin R. Woodley, age 35, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014. He was born to Kenneth and Linda (nee Keske) on January 3, 1979 in Milwaukee and was raised in Slinger. He graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1997 and UW-Madison in 2002. He was a Regional Safety Manager for Cargill. He loved all sports including the UW-Badgers,...
George Bush
Apr 10, 2014
GEORGE W. BUSH, age 79, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born November 2, 1934 in Perry, Missouri the son of George and Mary Koch. On October 14, 1957 he married Martha J. Schanbacher Bush. They spent most of their lives in West Bend. George was a veteran...
Gloria Grob
Apr 10, 2014
Gloria B. Grob, 71, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014. She was born on April 14, 1942 to Victor and Beverly (nee Slotke) Bucksa. She was a member of Pickard Club and enjoyed collecting antiques. Gloria loved her dogs and grandkitties. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Henry Grob;...
Diana Susen
Apr 7, 2014
Diana Mae Susen (nee Berger), of West Bend, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, April 7, 2014. Diana was born in Milwaukee on April 15, 1949 to Werner "Mike" and Dolores "Dory" (nee Fritz) Berger and was raised in Fox Point and graduated in 1967 from Nicolet High School. She married Bob Susen on June,...
Frank Stuebs
Apr 4, 2014
Frank Stuebs was born to eternal life on Friday, April 4, 2014 at the age of 57 years. He was born on January 31, 1957 in Milwaukee to Gerhard and Helga (nee Juergens) Stuebs. Frank was the youngest of four children. He was baptized and confirmed at St. James Ev. Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Frank was a graduate of Wisconsin...
Timothy Ruppert
Apr 1, 2014
Timothy "Tim" M. Ruppert passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the age of 45 years. He was born on September 15, 1968 in Janesville to Michael and Judy (nee Church) Ruppert. Tim was an avid fisherman, and he loved woodworking. He was a huge fan of the Green Bay Packers. He was a talented artist and loved...
Laverne Rheingans
Apr 1, 2014
Laverne E. Rheingans (nee Lucas), of Manitowish Waters, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the age of 91 years in Slinger, WI. She was born on August 2, 1922 to Steve and Hannah (nee Peterhansel) Lucas in Glidden. She married Clarence Rheingans in 1946. She dedicated many years of service to Western Electric before her retirement in the...
Richard Knier
Mar 26, 2014
Richard A. Knier, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on November 10, 1928 to the late Theodore and Wilhelmina (nee Herr) Knier. Richard served honorably in the United States Navy. He was adventurous and enjoyed camping, boating, traveling, and trips to the north woods. He loved family vacations...
Douglas Luckow
Mar 24, 2014
Douglas "Dutch" Joseph Luckow, 75, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 24, 2014. Douglas was born December 23, 1938 to Albert Otto and Emma Rose (Orr) Luckow in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. One of his first jobs was on the Duluth, Missabe, and Iron Range Railway working as a "gandy dancer" laying track. As a teenager, Douglas joined...
Nancy Bohlman
Mar 24, 2014
Nancy C. Bohlman (nee Budahn) passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, March 24, 2014 at the age of 60 years. She was born on September 20, 1953 in Texas to the late Forrest and Willie Lolita (nee Frazier) Budahn. She met her husband, Robert "Bob" Bohlman, in 1982, and they went on to marry on November 5, 1994....
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