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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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Yvonne Gutermann

Yvonne Gutermann

Mar 14, 2014

Yvonne J. Gutermann (nee Gundrum), age 75 years of West Bend, passed away, Friday, March 14, 2014 at Virginia Highlands Rehab. Yvonne was born in Allenton on September 30, 1938 to Jerome and Arsella (nee Mueller) Gundrum. She attended West Bend High School and later married George T. Gutermann on May 21, 1960. Yvonne liked to crochet along with being...

Judith Juech

Judith Juech

Mar 14, 2014

Judith "Judy" M. Juech (nee Matenaer), 76, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born in West Bend on October 9, 1937 to Lawrence and Frances (nee Otten) and married Melroy Juech on October 27, 1956. Judy was employed at Regal Ware and the West Bend Company. She was a member...

Virginia Goltry

Virginia Goltry

Mar 14, 2014

Virginia A. Goltry (nee Kahut), 79, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Samaritan Health Care Center of West Bend. No formal service will be held.

Samuel Albrecht

Samuel Albrecht

Mar 14, 2014

Samuel "Sam" P. Albrecht, 81, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Samaritan Health Care Center. He was born on February 27, 1933 to the late Walter and Evelyn (nee Leichtfuss) Albrecht. He served in the US Army from 1953 until 1955 during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association and West Bend...

Mavis Winebrenner

Mavis Winebrenner

Mar 13, 2014

Mavis M. Winebrenner (nee Rose), age 83 years of Hartford, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Veteran's Home in King, WI with her family at her side. Mavis was born on November 5, 1930 in La Crosse to William and Lena (nee Christ) Rose Sr.. The family moved to Milwaukee where she graduated from Girl's Tech. Mavis married Ralph...

Ellen Gilbert

Ellen Gilbert

Mar 13, 2014

Ellen F. Gilbert (nee Strachan), went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was born in Richmond, Virginia to Earl and Edith (nee Foster). She was raised in Green Bay and graduated from Green Bay West High School. She earned her Associates of Arts in Fine Arts from Kendall College in Evanston, IL. She was...

Ernest Pochert

Ernest Pochert

Mar 11, 2014

Ernest J. Pochert, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. He was born in Milwaukee on August 23, 1923 to Ernst and Rose (nee Mor) Pochert and graduated from Custer High School. After high school, he entered the Army Air Corps serving during WWII. He then married Loretta (nee Beal) on February 23, 1946 and they raised their family...

Jerry Kniess

Jerry Kniess

Mar 9, 2014

Kniess, Jerry R., 52, passed away on Mar. 9, 2014. Born on Nov. 9, 1961 to Boyd and Mary (nee Gilligan). He served honorably in the Unites States Navy and was a successful CNC Machinist. Jerry enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and camping in the north woods. He is survived by his son, Jereme (Jessica); grandchildren, Jaiden and Sophia;...

Clayton Cannavo

Clayton Cannavo

Mar 9, 2014

Clayton "Clay" Cannavo of West Bend, died peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the age of 87. He was born on October 8th, 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Mary Anne (nee Pierson) and Charles Cannavo. He graduated from high school in Des Moines, serving as class president, in 1944. Thereafter, he attended Coyne Electrical School in...

Phyllis Difiore

Phyllis Difiore

Mar 8, 2014

DI FIORE, Phyllis (nee Pekarske). Joined her husbands Robert "Bike" Beisiegel and Gabriel DiFiore on March 8, 2014. Preceded in death by brother Robert (late Shirley) Pekarske, sisters Carol (late John) LeClaire, and Joan Pekarske. Loving mother of Jack (Cara) Beisiegel, Tom (Carol) Beisiegel, and Lori (Mike) Rieger. Dear grandmother of Ally (Chris) Ruesch, Meghan Rieger, Suzy Beisiegel, Taylor Browne,...

Joan Sauer

Joan Sauer

Mar 6, 2014

SAUER, Joan H. (nee Dionne). Age 83. Passed away suddenly on Thurs., Mar. 6, 2014. Joan had a long and successful counseling career which began DePaul Rehab. Hospital. She most recently counseled at American Behavioral Clinic. Survived by children Marcus (Christy) Ashley, Jeffrey (Wendy), and Peter; grandchildren Brittany, Nicholas, Amber, Ashlee, Trevor Woodin, and Erik (Lindsay) Woodin and their children...

Donald Risch

Donald Risch

Mar 6, 2014

Donald "Don" F. Risch passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Don was born on October 26, 1919, the son of Fred and Dorothy Risch. He married LaVerne Rosenthal in 1946. During their 67 years together, they raised three children: Gary (Karin), Bonnie (Norman) Leifer, and Linde (Scott) Hinkel. He is further survived...

Eleanore Redeker

Eleanore Redeker

Mar 6, 2014

Redeker, Eleanore Elizabeth "Ellie" (nee Rake), of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the age of 74 years. Beloved wife of William "Bill" Redeker. Dear mother of Becky (Gary) Reynolds and Mitchell (Amy) Redeker. Proud grandma of Cayla, Jake, Samantha, Tyler, Sam, and Dan. Treasured friend and family member of Craig and Darlene Barbian. Also survived...

Joan Sauer

Joan Sauer

Mar 6, 2014

SAUER, Joan H. (nee Dionne). Age 83. Passed away suddenly on Thurs., Mar. 6, 2014. Joan had a long and successful counseling career which began at DePaul Rehabilitation Hospital. She most recently counseled at American Behavioral Clinic. Survived by children Marcus (Christy) Ashley, Jeffrey (Wendy), and Peter; grandchildren Brittany, Nicholas, Amber, Ashlee, Trevor Woodin, and Erik (Lindsay) Woodin and their...

Flora Jerome

Flora Jerome

Mar 3, 2014

Flora M. Jerome (nee Ulwelling) passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Flora was born on May 23, 1924 in Milwaukee to Ben and Florence (nee Larson) Ulwelling. She married Jerome "Jerry" K. Jerome on November 17th in 1945. Flora is survived by her husband Jerry; children Janis Olds, Robert...

Sylvester Kreuser

Sylvester Kreuser

Feb 28, 2014

Sylvester P. Kreuser, 96, found peace and entered heaven on Friday, February 28, 2014. He was born on January 3, 1918 in Germantown to Hubert and Elizabeth (nee Stuettgen). He was a devoted father to Marlene (Leonard) Semerad of Jackson and Kenneth (Carol) Kreuser of Oak Creek; grandpa of Terri (Jeff) Valenta, Nancy Biskobing, Michael (Jill) Semerad, Joanne Semerad, Scott...

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...

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