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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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Roseadele Schaefer

Roseadele Schaefer

Feb 2, 2014

Roseadele Schaefer (nee Cohoon) was reunited with her husband on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the age of 95 years. Roseadele was born on October 25, 1918 in Reedsburg, WI to Ralph and Violet (nee Beushauen) Cohoon. She grew up in Whitefish Bay and was a graduate of Lincoln High School where she excelled in the drama club and track...

Loretta Laufer

Loretta Laufer

Jan 31, 2014

Loretta A. Laufer (nee Parlow), 84, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014. She was born on November 23, 1929 to the late August and Mary (nee Porte) Parlow. She married Philip on February 16, 1952. She worked for West Bend Company for 44 years and was a member of AIW Local #865. Loretta enjoyed quilting, stamp collecting, gardening, and...

Susan Flassig

Susan Flassig

Jan 30, 2014

Susan "Susie" Flassig (nee Sauve), 53, of Kewaskum (formerly of Slinger), found eternal peace after a difficult battle with cancer on January 30, 2014 at The Kathy Hospice. She was born in Milwaukee to Jacque and Donna Sauve on May 7, 1960 and graduated from John Marshall High School. She married Michael Flassig on June 28, 1980. She was employed...

Ruby Cauley

Ruby Cauley

Jan 26, 2014

Ruby Cauley (nee Bednar) passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the age of 85 years. She was born on December 18, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI. Ruby was a devoted wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a long standing member of Kettle Moraine Bible Church and Menomonee Falls Bible Church. Ruby is survived by her husband...

Clara Lendosky

Clara Lendosky

Jan 25, 2014

Clara C. Lendosky (nee Rogalski) of the town of Farmington, passed away Saturday January 25, 2014 at her home at the age of 90 years. She was born on May 5, 1923 in Thorp Wisconsin to Joseph and Josefa (nee Mycon) Rogalski. On August 2, 1949 Clara married Rudy Lendosky in Thorp. Clara enjoyed playing cards, reading and especially loved...

Marsha Mcgee

Marsha Mcgee

Jan 24, 2014

Marsha E. McGee (Dincolo), of West Bend, passed away surrounded by family and friends at the Kathy Hospice on Friday, January 24, 2014 at the age of 61 years. Marsha was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The 1966 marriage of James Madison Dincolo and Barbara Lee Oakes-Arklie led to the adoption of Marsha and Sandford "Sandy" Arklie. Along with her...

Susan Orlebeke

Susan Orlebeke

Jan 21, 2014

ORLEBEKE, Susan "Sue" M. (nee Wippert). Age 57. Became an angel with her family by her side on Tues., Jan. 21, 2014. Survived by her devoted husband and best friend Ron; loving children Rob, Bridget (Kirk) Jimmerson, and Carrie Beck. Proud grandma to Arianna, Brianna, Khyana, Tayecin, and Josiah. Further survived by her mother Joanne Wippert; siblings Linda (Floyd) Jerred,...

Marie Becker

Marie Becker

Jan 21, 2014

Marie R. Becker (nee Krebs), age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Virginia Highlands in Germantown. She was born on February 10, 1926 to the late Otto and Katherine (nee Redig) Krebs. She married Peter Rusniak on October 22, 1955 and he preceded her in death on May 29, 1978. She later married Sylvester Becker on March...

Laura Roecker

Laura Roecker

Jan 20, 2014

Laura L. Roecker (nee Reinke) was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 20, 2014 at the age of 92 years. Laura was born on April 11, 1921 in the town of West Bend to Otto and Louise (nee Biegler) Reinke. Laura's baptism and confirmation took place at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Slinger....

Thomas Schroeder

Thomas Schroeder

Jan 17, 2014

Thomas J. Schroeder, age 56 years of Campbellsport, passed away. Tom was born in Milwaukee on May 17, 1957 to John Sr. and Elaine (nee Weisheit) Schroeder and was raised in West Bend. He worked as a welder at Brenner Tank. Tom loved fishing and hunting. Tom is survived by his siblings Betty (Boyd) Maxwell of CA, Art (Eileen) of...

Frank Pozy

Frank Pozy

Jan 15, 2014

Frank E. Pozy, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was born on August 3, 1934 in Milwaukee. He attended South Division High School and UW Milwaukee. He married Rosemary (nee Watry) on January 31, 1971 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Frank worked at Allen Bradley for 20 years and taught plastics at Lakeshore Technical Institute....

Laura Walther

Laura Walther

Jan 15, 2014

Laura L. Walther, 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was born on July 28, 1937 in Walsenburg, Colorado to the late Gasper and Jenny Gonzales. She enjoyed gardening, gambling, playing cards, and loved to be outside with her flowers. Above all, enjoyed spending time with her family and was a very social lady. She is survived by...

Jane Himes

Jane Himes

Jan 14, 2014

Jane O.Himes (nee Olson), 98, Tue., Jan. 14, 2014. Born on July 4, 1915 in Aurora, IL to the late John and Anna (nee Anderson). Survived by her son, Donald (Pamela; grandchildren, Christopher, Mark (Patricia), and Robyn (Dan) Dugan; great-great-grandchildren, Taylor, Anna, Patricia, and twins, Ella and Andrew. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; son, John; brothers-in-law. Visitation, Wed.,...

Daniel Bollig

Daniel Bollig

Jan 13, 2014

Daniel "Cowboy" Bollig, age 60, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 9, 1953 in Colorado to the late Leonard and Elizabeth (nee Babish) Bollig. Daniel was an amazing husband, father, brother, musician, artist, furniture builder, carpenter, cook, and friend. He made the best green chili this side of...

Bernice Weber

Bernice Weber

Jan 11, 2014

Bernice "Bunny" F. Weber (nee Streblow) passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the age of 101 years. Bernice was born on April 14, 1912 in the town of Fond du Lac to John and Minnie (nee Pripke) Streblow. She graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac, Class of 1930. She then completed the teaching program...

Ronald Rueckl

Ronald Rueckl

Jan 9, 2014

Ronald "Ron" J. Rueckl passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Ron is survived by his wife Marilyn, his three sons Richard Rueckl of Slinger, Robert (Deb) Rueckl of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Ralf (Kelly) Rueckl of West Bend, and his grandchildren Ashley, Rebecca, Whitney and Zachary. He is further survived by his nieces, nephews,...

Leroy Powell

Leroy Powell

Jan 9, 2014

Leroy W. Powell, age 98, passed away Jan. 9, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Blass) and Adeline (nee Strumreiter). Loving father of the late Dianne Powell, JoAnn (Ken) Damschen and Nick (Irmy) Powell, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Ellen's...

Barbara Kuehl

Barbara Kuehl

Jan 3, 2014

Barbara Ann Kuehl, nee Baldwin, was born to eternal life on January 3, 2014. She was 72 and a resident of West Bend since 1975. Though her health had been failing for some years, her death came unexpectedly from complications due to a fall. She was taken to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, where attempts to revive her failed. Barbara Ann...

Claudia Born

Claudia Born

Jan 3, 2014

Claudia Katharine Born (formerly Kahrs), 97, passed away Fri., Jan. 3, 2014. Survived by children: Reid (Chip) Kahrs, Renee Stamm; grandchildren: Michelle (Tony) Lucchesi, Dana (Jeff) Bondi, Claudine (Peter) Salamone, Darren (Jennifer) Stamm, Reid, Jr. (Bobbie) Kahrs, Dawn (Kevin) Omer, Tracy (Doug) Repta; and 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by infant sons, Neil and Rory Kahrs; husbands, Henry Kahrs and...

Angeline Westphal

Angeline Westphal

Jan 2, 2014

Angeline M. Westphal, 58, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at The Kathy Hospice. She was born on September 6, 1955 to Leonard and Joanne (nee Ritger) Westphal. She was raised in Slinger and graduated from Slinger High School. Angeline enjoyed gardening, bird watching and feeding, cooking, and she loved animals. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her...

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