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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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Joan Schreier

Joan Schreier

Feb 28, 2014

Joan M. Schreier (nee Schmitz), 74, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014. She was born on September 1, 1939 in Cashton, WI, to the late Raymond and Frances (nee Frederick) Schmitz. She attended and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School. She later met and married Leonard Schreier on September 4, 1961. Joan was a long time member of the West...

Pauline Eull

Pauline Eull

Feb 26, 2014

Pauline E. Eull (nee Thielke), 97, united with her beloved husband Donald on February 26, 2014. Loving mother of Barbara (Art) Hilgendorf. Proud grandmother of Eric, Karl (Jessie) and the late Brett Hilgendorf. Services will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church on Mon., Mar. 3, 2014 at 11AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church (138 N 8th Ave, West Bend)....

Erwin Krohn

Erwin Krohn

Feb 25, 2014

Erwin K. Krohn, age 86. Passed away on Tues., Feb. 25, 2014. Survived by his wife Mildred (nee Jurkschat); sons Jon and Thomas (Gay); grandchildren Nicki, Eric, and Scott; and great-grandchildren Haille and Dominic. Per Erwin's request, no services will be held. A special thank you to the kind staff at the Hartford Hospital for their care during this time.

Matilda Pietersom

Matilda Pietersom

Feb 24, 2014

Matilda "Tillie" Van Pietersom (nee Rodriguez), 48, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014. She was born in Milwaukee on August 16, 1965. She graduated from James Madison High School in Milwaukee and worked as an administrative assistant for Jewish Family Services. Tillie enjoyed nature and trips up north to their cabin in Ogema. She was a great hunter and...

Albert Herriges

Albert Herriges

Feb 23, 2014

Albert T. Herriges passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the age of 78 years. He was born on June 9, 1935 in St. Michaels to Matt and Leocadia (nee Wilger) Herriges. Albert dedicated over 40 years as an employee at Gehl Company. After retirement, he also worked a few years at A&W Iron & Metal in Kewaskum. Albert...

Linda Ann

Linda Ann

Feb 20, 2014

Linda A. Peeso (nee Wood, formerly known as Kiefer) went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Linda was born on March 19, 1941 in Chicago, IL to George and Adeline "Ann" (nee Schultz) Kiefer. She was a Slinger High School graduate, Class of 1959. She married Lee Peeso on...

Bradley Huybers

Bradley Huybers

Feb 19, 2014

Bradley M. Huybers, age 33, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. He was born in Rhinelander, WI on January 6, 1981 to Martin and Victoria (nee Rhode). He graduated from Rhinelander High School Class of 2000 and then served seven years in the United States Air Force. Brad married Amy (nee Sullivan) on July 6, 2013 in Ripon, WI....

Kenneth Schuppel

Kenneth Schuppel

Feb 18, 2014

Kenneth W. Schuppel, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was born on July 4, 1943 to the late Earl and Marion (nee Molter) Schuppel. He attended St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Grade School and graduated from West Bend High School in 1962. Ken loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He was an avid gardener who was always...

Gary Filo

Gary Filo

Feb 13, 2014

Gary J. Filo, 62, of West Bend, Wisconsin died Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of West Bend and a retired Computer Programmer for Chrysler Corporation, Doerr Electric and Regalware. Gary was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He was an avid hunter, fisherman & gardener and he made many friends selling his produce at...

Gladys Seefeldt

Gladys Seefeldt

Feb 12, 2014

Gladys "Buffy" Seefeldt passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 12, 2014. Buffy was born 1937 in Kewaskum to Henry and Ruth (Schultz) Becker. Upon graduation from Kewaskum High School she was secretary to Jim Riegle of Regal Ware and left to get married. Later she worked in the office of John Deere. The...

Ruth Farkas

Ruth Farkas

Feb 12, 2014

Ruth Katherine Farkas passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the age of 88 years. She was born on February 7, 1926 in Milwaukee to John and Katie (nee Emich) Farkas. Ruth was a dedicated employee at Embassy Home Construction for many years. In her free time, she also enjoyed playing golf and travelling. Ruth enjoyed her years spent...

Theresia Schneider

Theresia Schneider

Feb 9, 2014

Theresia M. Schneider (nee Milling), formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Theresia was born on July 17, 1933 in the former Yugoslavia (now Croatia) to Johann and Maria (nee Nickolas) Milling. She began her work career at Junior House as a power seamstress where they made ladies' garments. She then...

Alfons Woldt

Alfons Woldt

Feb 8, 2014

The life of Alfons L. Woldt is a story of God's grace. He was born on February 11, 1929 in the Town of Jackson (Kirchhayn), WI. His Christian parents, Hugo and Bertha Woldt, brought him to the baptismal font at David's Star Ev. Lutheran Church, Jackson, WI, where he was born again of water and the Spirit on February 24,...

Lucile Binder

Lucile Binder

Feb 6, 2014

Lucile B. Binder (nee Bonerz), 81, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on February 14, 1932 to the late Christopher and Lucile (nee Miller) Bonerz. She graduated from Messmer High School Class of 1949 and then earned a degree from Mount Mary College in the dietary field. She married...

Pastor Hein

Pastor Hein

Feb 6, 2014

Pastor David Lee Hein of Slinger passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the age of 59 years. He was born on August 26, 1954, to Randolph and Joyce (nee Walters) Hein and baptized into God's family at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee on October 17, 1954. He was confirmed on May 19, 1968. David knew from little on...

Delores Bernarde

Delores Bernarde

Feb 6, 2014

Delores Ann Bernarde, age 90, of West Bend, Wisconsin peacefully went to heaven to join her loved ones waiting for her there on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Delores was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin on July 31, 1923 to Dora (Esser) and Joseph F. Schmidt. On April 17, 1941, Delores married the love of her life, Theodore (Ted) Bernarde and...

Teri Cook

Teri Cook

Feb 6, 2014

Teri Lynn Cook (nee Gruenewald), 56, died Thursday, February 6th. Born February 18, 1957. Survived by son, Camron Cook; parents, Roy (Elfriede); brother, Mark (Audra); sister, Darcy (Glenn) Mueller; grandmother, Gertrude Bauer; nieces, Dawn (Bryan) Grohskopf, Tamara Mueller, Davine and Danielle Gruenewald. Preceded in death by grandparents, Roy (Kitty) Gruenewald; Benjamin Bauer; and infant sister, Susan Debra Gruenewald. Visitation, Monday,...

Irene Bramm

Irene Bramm

Feb 5, 2014

Irene "Renie" M. Bramm passed away peacefully with her children and sister at her side on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the age of 58 years. Renie was born on March 23, 1955 in Milwaukee to Royal and Ruth (nee McLaughlin) Bramm. She was a graduate of Mother Good Counsel grade school, St. Joan Antida High School, and Waukesha County...

Jay Helton

Jay Helton

Feb 2, 2014

Helton, Jay Dee, 67, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 after a long illness. Jay was born on September 10, 1946 to Foriest and Jean (nee Millsop) Helton in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated in 1964 from Wauwatosa West High School and married his partner, Linda (nee Seder) Helton of 30 years on May 22, 1992. Jay worked as a machinist...

Mitchell Muckerheide

Mitchell Muckerheide

Feb 2, 2014

Mitchell "Mitch" R. Muckerheide, age 50, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was born on December 11, 1963 to Bruce and Sandra (nee Behm) Muckerheide. He graduated from West Bend East High School and UW-Parkside. He married Kimberley Strong on April 26, 1986. Mitch loved watching football and was passionate about wrestling, especially...

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