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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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Ruth Gambino
Aug 3, 2014
Gambino, Ruth D. (nee Drezdzon), 08/25/1933 - 08/03/2014 Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of the late Chuck (Judy), the late Bob (Shelly), Jim, the late Ron, Tom, Wayne, the late John, Don (Mara), Tony (Kellie), and Larry. Grandmother of 18. Great-grandmother of 16 and counting! Ruth is also survived by 4 sisters, 2 sisters-in-law, and many friends....
Audrey Schmitz
Jul 29, 2014
Audrey A. Schmitz (nee Reinke), age 78, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday July 29, 2014. She was born on September 24, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Edward and Helen (nee Trimborn) Reinke. Audrey always had lots of friends, part of card club for over 50 years, she loved shopping and socializing. Audrey is...
Joseph Plavec
Jul 29, 2014
Joseph D. Plavec, age 54, died peacefully on July 29th, 2014 surrounded by his family. Joe was born on February 18th, 1960 in West Bend, WI to Joseph and Joan (nee Fellenz) Plavec. He later went on to wed Mary (nee Pfeifer) Plavec on October 22, 1983. He was employed at Serigraph Inc. for 29 years and was an on-call...
Joyce Fralick
Jul 29, 2014
Joyce Ada Fralick (nee Zellner), age 80, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at her residence after a strongly fought battle with lung cancer. She was born on February 24, 1934, in Milwaukee to the late Michael and Ruth Zellner. Joyce was united in marriage to the love of her life, Carl H. Fralick II, on...
David Przybylski
Jul 28, 2014
David G. Przybylski ("Hook"), went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28, 2014. Age 76. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy for 53 years; dear father of David II (Lori) and Denise Salzman (John Johnson); loving grandfather of Heather, David III, Zachary Salzman and Brittney (Joshua) Bolfert; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents...
Russell Steiner
Jul 27, 2014
Steiner, Russell E., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 27, 2014, at the age of 56. Russ will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Survived by his beloved wife Cindy Steiner. Children Patrick (Sarah) Cressey, Heather (Todd) Bushkie (Cressey), Russell (RJ) Steiner Jr., and Cody Steiner. Cherished son of Carol Steiner of Minocqua, WI. Proud grandfather of five...
Hilda Seifert
Jul 26, 2014
Hilda T. Seifert, age 97, passed away peacefully on July 26th at Bethel Home in Oshkosh. She was born on May 20, 1917 in West Allis, the twin daughter of John and Mary Balogh. She married Walter W. Seifert who preceded her in death on December 22, 2006. They raised three children: James, Rosemary, and Ronald in Menomonee Falls. The...
Angele Bruendl
Jul 21, 2014
Angele Bruendl (nee Lanssens, formerly Taylor), age 90, died July 21, 2014, at Kathy Hospice after a short illness. Angele was born on September 13, 1923 in Belgium, Europe and was one of 19 children. After WWII, she came to West Bend with her husband, Everette Taylor where they raised five children: Nora (Donald) Backhaus and Cora Taylor, both of...
James Clark
Jul 20, 2014
James B. Clark "Jim", age 81, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 14, 1933, in Hartford to Richard and M. Antoinette "Butzy" (nee Katzfey) Clark. Jim was raised in Hartford. He met Joyce Lavrenz while working at Amity Leather, and they married on August 9,...
Gene Hansen
Jul 19, 2014
Gene Arnold Hansen age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19th, 2014. Gene was born on April 24, 1930 to the late Arnold and Norma (nee Koerble) Hansen. He later went on to serve in the Army during WWII and the Korean Conflict from March 28, 1951 - March 8, 1953. After serving in the Army, Gene married Juanita...
Russell Mcgarvie
Jul 18, 2014
Russell "Russ" R. McGarvie, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2014 in Watertown, WI. Russ was born on May 28th, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI to Archie and Viola (nee Kaap) McGarvie. Russ married Carol Ann (nee Kohlwey) McGarvie on January 31, 1953 and had three sons. He earned an engineering degree from Marquette University and spent many years...
Harold Golder
Jul 18, 2014
Golder, Harold C. formerly of Williamsport, PA was born to eternal life on July 18 2014. Harold is survived by his wife of 48 years, 8 children, 27 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, 2 sisters and many other family members and friends. A Funeral Service on Tues., July 22 at 7PM at Phillip Funeral Home Chapel of West Bend (1420 W....
Jack Curry
Jul 15, 2014
Jack R. Curry age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 15th, 2014. Jack was born on May 29th, 1926 in New London, WI, to the Late John and Alice (nee Birch) Curry. He later went on to marry Agnes Curry (nee Monfils) on May 7th, 1955 in Green Bay, WI. Jack loved his dogs, enjoyed fishing and especially loved...
Herta Moore
Jul 13, 2014
Herta E. Moore (nee Schoedel) "Emmi", age 79, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2014, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Munchberg, Germany, on August 23, 1934, to Frederick and Herta G. (nee Schaale) Schoedel. Herta married David G. Moore in 1956 in Munchberg, and she came to the United States to live...
Elsie Waskiewicz
Jul 13, 2014
Elsie E. Waskiewicz (nee Hauboldt) age 86, died peacefully at home on Sunday July 13th, 2014. Elsie was born on July 27th, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Otto and Dorthea (nee Lembcke) Hauboldt. She later went on to marry John Waskiewicz on April 19th, 1952. Together they loved to travel all over the United Sates. Elsie especially loved...
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
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
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
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
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...
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