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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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Paul Cribb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Julia Zeitler

Julia Zeitler

Mar 21, 2014

Julia P. Zeitler, 15, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2014. She was born on February 2, 1999. In Julia Zeitler's life she touched many, many people. She was an honor roll student. She attended McClane Elementary, Badger Middle School and currently attended West Bend East High School as a freshman. She volunteered her summers doing what she loved helping...

Mary Scarbrough

Mary Scarbrough

Mar 19, 2014

Mary C. Scarbrough (nee Gore) passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Mary was born on February 13, 1925 in Chicago to Theodore and Bertha Gore. She devoted many years as a secretary at Continental Can and later as a housewife. She married George M. Scarbrough on July 23, 1960. Mary loved her family...

Josephine Schickert

Josephine Schickert

Mar 19, 2014

Josephine Schickert passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the age of 99 years. She was born on November 26, 1914 in Milwaukee to Frank and Margareta (nee Logel). Josephine married Delford Schickert on April 17, 1934 in Milwaukee. They shared 68 wonderful years together before Del's passing in 2002. Josephine is a loving mother to children: Owen (Marion),...

Lester Roeber

Lester Roeber

Mar 19, 2014

Lester "Fuzzy" J. Roeber age 71 of Lannon, WI died Wednesday, March 19 at Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation in Fond du Lac. He was born March 27, 1942 in Milwaukee to the late Lester and Alvina (nee Gruber) Roeber of Germantown, WI. Lester grew up in the West Bend area, attended local school and graduated from West Bend High...

Maxine Hoffmann

Maxine Hoffmann

Mar 17, 2014

Hoffmann, Maxine C. (nee Bayerlein), 95, of West Bend, died Mon., Mar. 17th. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Maxine retired in 1978 from Eaton Company and moved to West Bend in 1990. Per Maxine's request, private services were held.

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