Obituaries

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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Timothy Crowell

Timothy Crowell

Jul 12, 2014

Timothy Edward Crowell, age 51, passed away at home on July 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 6, 1962, in Eau Claire to Del and Vickie (nee Mittelstadt) Crowell. Tim attended Eau Claire Schools, graduating from North High School, receiving a BS from UW-Stout and an MBA from...

Henry Dahlinger

Henry Dahlinger

Jul 11, 2014

Henry J. Dahlinger "Sonny", age 80, of West Bend, passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 11, 2014, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Belle Fourche, SD, on February 3, 1934, to Henry and Otelia (nee Achtziger) Dahlinger. Henry was raised in South Dakota and moved to Wisconsin at the age of 12. He married...

Jerold Waedekin

Jerold Waedekin

Jul 10, 2014

Jerold C. Waedekin "Jerry", age 78, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2014 at Cedar Lake Hospice. Born in Milwaukee on July 21, 1935, to Charles and Esther (nee Froelich) Waedekin. He was raised in Milwaukee, and graduated from Lutheran High School in 1953. Jerry married Lois Sawotka on February 1, 1958, at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in...

Duane Galecki

Duane Galecki

Jul 7, 2014

Duane S. Galecki, of Jackson, passed away Monday July 7, 2014 at Kathy Hospice at the age of 65 years. Duane was born on November 3, 1948 in Milwaukee and attended Pulaski High School. After his schooling, he entered the US Army and served in Vietnam. After his military service, Duane worked for EGA Products Inc. Duane loved all things...

Robert Bussey

Robert Bussey

Jul 7, 2014

Robert Arthur Bussey "Bob", of Lily, age 73, died on Monday, July 7, 2014. He was born in Chicago IL on May 15, 1941 to Arthur and Henrietta (nee Heller) Bussey. Bob was raised in Wauwatosa and attended St. Bernard's School. He then attended Wauwatosa High School where he graduated in 1959 and went on to Marquette University where he...

Cynthia Davis

Cynthia Davis

Jul 4, 2014

Cynthia R. Davis (nee Chatterton), age 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2014 at The Kathy Hospice of West Bend. She was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer two years ago, and fought strongly and gracefully through her journey. Cynthia was born in Pontiac, MI on February 9, 1955 to Richard and Billie (nee Simpson) Chatterton....

Ruth Zingsheim

Ruth Zingsheim

Jun 30, 2014

Ruth O. Zingsheim (nee Taylor), age 73 of West Bend, Passed away Monday, June 30th, 2014 at the Samaritan Health Care Center. Ruth was born on December 26, 1940 to the late Karl and Marie (nee Jansen) Taylor. Ruth met Lawrence at the West Bend Company where they both worked. They later married on June 25, 1960. While their children...

Mary Keener

Mary Keener

Jun 29, 2014

Mary R. Keener, age 61, After a courageous battle with cancer, Mary R. Keener (nee Walter) of Slinger, age 61, fell asleep in the Lord's loving care on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Mary is survived by her husband Richard "Dick", sons Jason and Michael (Sandy), step sons Jeff (Mary) and Todd (Tracy), and grandchildren Bryce (fiancée Bridget), Rashelle (Zach) Christopherson,...

Elayne Hefter

Elayne Hefter

Jun 29, 2014

Elayne M. Hefter "Ma" (nee Collett), age 87, of Allenton, passed peacefully on June 29, 2014. Born in Harshaw, WI on February 23, 1927, to Clyde and Anna (nee Hopan) Collett. She was raised in Hartford, and graduated from Hartford High School in 1945. Elayne married Joseph F. Hefter on June 10, 1947. Elayne was a wonderful wife, mother, homemaker...

Jeanette Gundrum

Jeanette Gundrum

Jun 27, 2014

Jeanette "Jenny" Gundrum, (nee Mago) of Slinger passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014 at the age of 94. Jenny was born into the loving arms of Nickalous and Loretta Mago on March 25, 1920 at St. Joseph Hospital in Hartford. Jenny received her nursing degree from St. Agnes School of Nursing of Fond du Lac in 1941. She worked...

Joshua Adell

Joshua Adell

Jun 26, 2014

Joshua Adell died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Josh was born on January 30, 1987, in West Bend. He attended local schools and graduated from West Bend West in 2005. Josh was an avid hockey player playing at the Kettle Moraine Ice Center in West Bend for more than 10 years. He was also an avid Brewer...

Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson

Jun 25, 2014

Robert C. Johnson, (R. C.) of West Bend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the age of 89. He was surrounded by the love of his family as well as the caring staff at the Kathy Hospice Center of Washington County. Robert was the son of William and Eleanor (Zimmermann) Johnson, born on June 9, 1925. On...

Roland Wolter

Roland Wolter

Jun 23, 2014

Roland A. Wolter, age 88 years of West Bend, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at Samaritan Health Center. Roland was born on September 22, 1925 to Arthur and Alice (nee Fritscke) Wolter in Milwaukee. He married Pamela (nee Wysiadlowski) and the couple lived in the Milwaukee area. Roland was a WWII veteran of the US Coast Guard on the...

Doris Sleik

Doris Sleik

Jun 20, 2014

Sleik, Doris Audrey (nee Newingham), born on June 5, 1921 in Jefferson, Iowa to John and Neva Newingham, (nee Schultz). Our Mother Doris left us on June 20, 2014 to join all those who left before her. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph (Fod of four), son Ronnie and grandson Jason Bautch. She leaves behind her four daughters, Sandra...

Ellen Button

Ellen Button

Jun 17, 2014

Button, Ellen M., 59, died Tue., June 17, 2014. Cherished daughter of Margaret "Peggy" Senecal; dearly loved sister of Glenn, Thomas (Bonnie), Jeffrey (Darice), Maripat (Bruce) Richards, Laurie (John) Apalsch, Jennifer, James P. (Dawn), and Tricia (Craig) Jansen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by father, James G. Button. Visitation, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 from 2 –...

James Hansen

James Hansen

Jun 16, 2014

James "Jim" W. Hansen, 81, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at WI Veterans Home in King, WI. He was born in Kewaskum on July 21, 1932 to Arnold and Norma (nee Koerble). He was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend High School. Jim served in the Korean War as a radio man and listed as...

Sheryl Haas

Sheryl Haas

Jun 15, 2014

Sheryl R. Haas (nee Hintze), age 49, of West Bend, Born to Eternal Life on June 15, 2014. Born in Fond du Lac on December 8, 1964, to Ralph and Shirley (nee Bartelt) Hintze. She was raised in West Bend, and graduated from West Bend East in 1983. Sheryl married Daniel "Dan" Haas on September 20, 1997, at Our Savior's...

Genevieve Zalewski

Genevieve Zalewski

Jun 14, 2014

Genevieve "Jean" Zalewski (nee Babiak), died peacefully on Saturday June 14, 2014 at the age of 92. Jean was born on March 7, 1922 to the late Michael and Mary (nee Dalaida) Babiak in Peplin, WI. She later married the late Stanley F. Zalewski. Jean is survived by her daughter: Patricia (Ken) Richter Falk; grandchildren: Mark (Julie) Wiklin and Kristian...

Jodie Chapman

Jodie Chapman

Jun 14, 2014

Jodie J. Chapman (nee Biegler), 60, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at home. She was born in Illinois on September 10, 1953 to Bradley and Audrey (nee Boettcher) Biegler and was raised in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from Armstrong High School in Minneapolis Class of 1971. She married Kenneth Chapman on May 25, 1974 at St. Frances Cabrini....

Leander Krebs

Leander Krebs

Jun 13, 2014

Leander "Lee" H. Krebs, 78, of Hartford, passed away surrounded by his family June 13, 2014 at St. Luke's Medical Center. He was born on the family farm February 5, 1936 to the late Otto and Kathrine (nee Redig) Krebs and was raised in Hartford. He married Jewel (nee Pouchert) at St. Clare's North Lake on June 22, 1957. He...

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