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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Richard Sutton

Richard Sutton

Jun 10, 2014

Sutton, Richard A. (Dick), Sr., age 85, of West Bend, died June 10, 2014 due to complications from a stroke. Dick is survived by his wife Rita and children: Rick (Christal), Kay (Gus) Statz, Patti (Ken) Stauss, and stepdaughter Nikki (best friend Ray) Krawczyk. He is further survived by his grandchildren: Tiffany, Lauren, Andrea, Kenny, Shane, two great-granddaughters; and Rita's...

Zachary Wyman

Zachary Wyman

Jun 9, 2014

Zachary "Zac" Wyman, of Fond du Lac, 32, died on June 9, 2014. Son of James R. and Nancy (nee Spella) Wyman. He was born on February 9, 1982, in Milwaukee, was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend East in 2000. Zac married Crystal Marie (nee Mirecki) on May 29, 2004, in Muskego. Survived by his wife,...

Mary Janesch

Mary Janesch

Jun 8, 2014

Mary S. Janesch (nee Kunkel), 66, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014. She was born on December 27, 1947 to Edward and Florence (nee Jamrozi) Kunkel. She graduated from Riverside High School Class of 1966. Mary was employed at Frabill, Inc. for 22 years. She is survived by her sons: Michael, Andrew, and Patrick; grandchildren: Tyler Richards, Samantha, Melinda,...

Barbara Feil

Barbara Feil

Jun 4, 2014

Barbara J. Feil (nee Guse), 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She was born on December 8, 1935 to Elmer and Irene Guse (nee Zeunert). She led an interesting life as a missionary in Japan for 11 years, a special education teacher, and La Llama North owner. She was a member of Arbutus Lutheran Church, St. Mary's Bible...

Kathe Taylor

Kathe Taylor

Jun 3, 2014

Kathe Joy Taylor, (nee Steiner) passed away peacefully at her home on June 3rd. She was 68. Kathe was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Custer High School in January of 1964. Kathe held a variety of jobs over the years and ended her career as the Still Waters Church drama leader, a job she loved so...

Grace Ziegelbauer

Grace Ziegelbauer

May 29, 2014

Grace D. Ziegelbauer (nee Smith), on 5/29/2014 we lost our beloved mom/grandma in her courageous battle with cancer. She now gains her angel wings and will be welcomed into the gates of heaven by her husband Jerome and son Greg. She will be truly missed by many but especially by her children: Terry (Shelly), Debbie (Al) Wiesner, Linda (Randy) Johnson,...

Jan Mixdorf

Jan Mixdorf

May 29, 2014

Jan P. Mixdorf, age 64. From the time he successfully repaired his mother's toaster at age five, he liked to take things apart and put them together. He repaired machinery, built furniture and enjoyed home remodeling. He was creative and resourceful. He enjoyed a good cigar and a good debate, usually at the same time. But he was also comfortable...

Robert Keskinen

Robert Keskinen

May 28, 2014

Robert "Bobby" C. Keskinen, 22, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. He was born on August 26, 1991. He enjoyed football, baseball, disc golf, and playing hacky sack. He loved his daughter deeply. Bobby is survived by his parents, Jill (John Kall) Margraf and Timothy Keskinen; brother, Keith (Amanda Van Boxtel) Keskinen; and daughter, Victoria "Tori" Held. He is...

Peter Wagner

Peter Wagner

May 27, 2014

Peter S. Wagner, age 53, found eternal peace on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. He was born in Milwaukee on September 8, 1960 to the late Edward and Margaret (nee Davies) Wagner. He was a dedicated employee at Nelson Container Inc. for over 27 years as a printer. Peter's hobbies included ice fishing and...

Dorothy Harrington

Dorothy Harrington

May 26, 2014

Dorothy Mary Harrington (nee Vande Boom), 93, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014. She was born in the Township of Cedarburg on November 30, 1920, to the late Norbert and Margaret (Wollner) Vande Boom and married Michael (Mike) Harrington on June 12, 1940 at Immaculate Conception Church in Saukville. They farmed the family farm in Saukville until moving to...

Christopher Goneau

Christopher Goneau

May 24, 2014

Christopher J. Goneau, 22, a loving and compassionate young man, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born on March 20, 1992 in Wildomar, California to his loving parents, Dean and Susan (nee Otte) Goneau. Chris was raised in West Bend and graduated from West Bend East Class of 2010. He was employed at Bits 'n Pieces Floral...

James Borusky

James Borusky

May 23, 2014

Jim Borusky of West Bend was called home by the Lord on May 23, 2014 after complications resulting from a fall. He was born in his grandmother's hospital in Langdon, North Dakota in 1926. During the Great Depression, his family moved to Bryant, WI. Later, he lived on the family farm in Pearson. He attended Cloverdale School and met his...

Ervin Gonnering

Ervin Gonnering

May 20, 2014

Ervin C. Gonnering, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. He was born in the Town of Barton on August 19, 1920 to the late Frank and Hilda (nee Weddig). He graduated from West Bend High School and served in the US Army Pennsylvania 28 Battery C as a Forward Observer during WWII. He worked at the West Bend...

Ruth Zerfas

Ruth Zerfas

May 20, 2014

Ruth E. Zerfas, of West Bend, was born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruth was born to her earthly life on April 2, 1943 in Escanaba, MI, to Hamilton and Alyce (Leduc) LeBlanc. She and her family resided in the small...

Frances Schumacher

Frances Schumacher

May 19, 2014

Frances A. Schumacher (nee Lawton), age 81 years of Germantown, gained eternal life on Monday, May 19, 2014. Frances was born on August 28, 1932 in Milwaukee to the late Elmer and Katherine Lawton. Frances married her beloved husband, Leroy on December 1, 1951 and they enjoyed 51 years of wedded matrimony before Leroy's passing in 2003. Frances retired from...

Sonia Kreuser

Sonia Kreuser

May 18, 2014

Sonia E. Kreuser (nee Schickowski), 54, found eternal peace and joined her father, Donald, in heaven on Sunday May 18, 2014. She was born on January 22, 1960 in Grand Forks, MN to Donald and Ann (nee Watkins) Schickowski. She loved golfing, dancing, and fishing. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, both here and in England. She...

Lee Rammer

Lee Rammer

May 12, 2014

Lee L. Rammer, age 61, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014. He was born on June 19, 1952 in Sheboygan to Raymond and Delores (nee Schroeder) Rammer. Lee was an administrator at the Beechwood Rest Home for over 20 years. Lee is survived by his children Cory, Ryan (Julie), and Elizabeth; grandchildren Abby Rammer, and Lucy, Max, and Makenzie...

Helen Giese

Helen Giese

May 10, 2014

Helen A. Giese (nee Bruckert) passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the age of 83 years. She was born on July 17, 1930 in Theresa to Frank and Emma (nee Breuer) Bruckert. Helen married Harvey Giese May 23, 1953 in Theresa. She dedicated over 30 years to the West Bend Company. After the West Bend Company, she worked...

Leroy Casetta

Leroy Casetta

May 10, 2014

Leroy Peter Casetta of West Bend passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the age of 85, from complications of cancer. He was born February 6, 1929, to the late Peter and Edna (nee Hanson) Casetta in Almon Township, WI. On June 27, 1953, he married Joan (nee Williams) Casetta, settling in Glendale, WI to raise their family, before moving...

John Seidler

John Seidler

May 10, 2014

John M. Seidler, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was born in Fond du Lac on November 6, 1942 to James and Marie (nee Lubenetzke). John was a Quartermaster in the US Navy Sub Force from 1964-1968, and employed at General Dynamics in San Diego from 1968-1970. He held various sales positions from 1974 until present. John...

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