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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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Michael Rosier

Michael Rosier

Jan 2, 2014

Michael J. Des Rosier, 76, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014. He was born on July 18, 1937 in Hibbing, MN. He married Kathleen (nee Blagoue) on August 26, 1961. Michael was a science teacher at Badger Middle School for 31 years and retired in 1997. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy; cherished children, Jeffrey (Mary) and...

Adelia Spaeth

Adelia Spaeth

Jan 2, 2014

Adelia A. Spaeth (nee Melder), of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the age of 97. She was born on June 6, 1916 in Halder, Marathon County, WI to the late William and Theresa (Dienberg) Melder. On May 17, 1941, she married Sylvester J. Spaeth at St. Patrick's Church in Halder, WI. After their marriage, they...

Julius Pieronek

Julius Pieronek

Jan 1, 2014

Julius J. Pieronek passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the age of 92 years. Julius was born on July 8, 1921 in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Katherine (nee Maka) Pieronek. He married Wanda Powalski on June 21, 1947 in Detroit. Julius was a member of the Ghost Army during WWII. Julius loved woodworking,...

Dorothy Bogdan

Dorothy Bogdan

Dec 31, 2013

Dorothy E. Bogdan (nee Brill), 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. She was born on January 30, 1924 to the late John and Anna (nee Karbach). She did a lot of traveling in her younger years and enjoyed doing crafts. She loved to cook and spend time with her family. Survived by children, Diane (Dennis) Schmidt, Sharon Zenter,...

Frank Albiero

Frank Albiero

Dec 30, 2013

Frank Albiero passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the age of 75 years. He was born on September 10, 1938 to Frank and Ida (nee Bagnara) Albiero. Born and raised in Crystal Falls, Michigan, he attended Forest Park High School. Frank also attended University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and was a member of the Army National Guard. Frank later served...

Terry Goschey

Terry Goschey

Dec 30, 2013

Terry L. Goschey, 53, of West Bend passed away Monday December 30, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee. He was surrounded by the people he loved most, his wife and children. He was born April 9, 1960 in West Bend. Terry graduated from West Bend East High School in 1978. On July 9, 1983 he married the love of...

Myrtle Krause

Myrtle Krause

Dec 27, 2013

Myrtle A. Krause (nee Kasten), of Germantown, joined her Lord on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Myrtle is survived by her loving daughter Mary Lynn (Vernon) Prost. She is proud grandmother of Darick, Quinn (Tina), Travis (Stefanie Pritzlaff), Austin (Kara Hansen); great-grandma of Summer, Reid, Grant, Mitchell, and Mara. Myrtle is further survived by her...

Arnold Walter

Arnold Walter

Dec 26, 2013

Arnold "Arnie" John Walter passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the age of 83 years. He was born on June 7, 1930 in Hartford to Raymond and Margaret (nee Schmidt) Walter. Arnold is preceded in death by his wife Judith (nee Fried), parents Raymond and Margaret, brother Norman, and...

Richard Wolf

Richard Wolf

Dec 25, 2013

Richard Wolf, of North Branch, MN, died peacefully with his daughters by his side at the J.A. Wedum Hospice Residential Home on Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Rick was born in Hartford, Wisconsin on April 24, 1957, to Bernard and Dolores (Hamm). He was a hardworking man who loved his two daughters, job, and family and friends. He grew up in...

Viola Barrett

Viola Barrett

Dec 25, 2013

Viola D. Barrett (nee Neuman) found eternal life on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the age of 90 years. She was born on April 28, 1923 in Hartford to Harry and Theresa (nee Seegert) Neuman. Viola is survived by her children Karen (Bill) Hinckley, Ken (Mary), Keith (Katie), and Kevin (Mary Jo). She is further survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Harold Henckel

Harold Henckel

Dec 22, 2013

Harold J. Henckel of Sheboygan Falls, formerly of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at the age of 68 years. Harold was born on October 22, 1945 in Sheboygan to Robert and Mabel (nee Salm) Henckel. He married Carolyn Reano on February 15, 1969 in Sheboygan. In his retirement, Harold enjoyed owning and running a business...

Lila Poremba

Lila Poremba

Dec 21, 2013

Lila Ann E. Poremba (nee Lehman), 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was born at home in Slinger on January 22, 1941 to the late Edward and Melinda (nee Kurtz) Lehman. She married Frank J. Poremba on January 24, 1959 in Chicago. Lila Ann worked at Serigraph for many years. She loved watching sports, especially her...

Barbara Horak

Barbara Horak

Dec 20, 2013

Barbara M. Horak (nee Lustig), 83, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Community Memorial Hospital. She was born on February 2, 1930 in Milwaukee to the late Frank and Mamie (nee Fischer) Lustig. She graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee. She married John Horak on June 30, 1951 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Milwaukee. She volunteered...

Shirley Voght

Shirley Voght

Dec 19, 2013

Shirley Voght (nee Murdoch), passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the age of 88 years. Shirley was a loving Mother, Wife, and Grandmother. She also was an award winning baker, talented seamstress and creative woodcarver. Shirley and her husband, Warren greatly enjoyed traveling in their camper to many different states including Alaska. She is survived by her daughter...

Rosalie Westphal

Rosalie Westphal

Dec 18, 2013

Rosalie G. Westphal, formerly Beimborn (nee Esselman), 92, passed away on December 18, 2013. She was born on February 21, 1921 in the Town of Trenton to the late Frank and Mary (nee Laufer) Esselman. She married Waldemar Beimborn in August 1944 and her second husband, Alvin Westphal, in 1984. She was a very active bowler, loved to play cards,...

Peter Lindley

Peter Lindley

Dec 17, 2013

Peter Lindley age 25, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2013. He was born in West Bend, Wi on January 29, 1988 to Steven and Sheryl (nee Zimdars) Lindley. Peter attended McLane Elementary School, Badger Middle School and was a member of West Bend West class of 2006. He was also a member of the 2005 Badger Boys State. After...

Lorraine Krenn

Lorraine Krenn

Dec 17, 2013

Lorraine Krenn (nee Heder), 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at The Kathy Hospice. She was born on July 18, 1921 in the Town of Hartford to Lawrence and Malinda (nee Rauh) Heder. She attended Lakeview School, St. Lawrence Catholic School, St. Peter's Catholic School, and graduated from Slinger High School in 1939. She married Arthur Krenn in...

Faith Hartwig

Faith Hartwig

Dec 14, 2013

Faith Hartwig passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Memorial services are pending.

Karen Gorke

Karen Gorke

Dec 14, 2013

GORKE, Karen L. (nee LINDBLOM), age 70, was welcomed into Heaven on Dec. 14th, with her beloved children and cherished daughter-in-law by her side. Karen showed remarkable bravery and humor during her four year struggle with cancer. Karen's joy in life was her beloved children and family. She had a passion for reading and volunteered her time at the Brown...

Edward Kroll

Edward Kroll

Dec 13, 2013

Edward E. Kroll, 92, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013. He was born on February 27, 1921 in Thiensville, Wisconsin to the late Emil and Elsie (nee Jahn). He attended Cedarburg High School. Ed enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing cards. Above all, he loved spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia; children: Suzanne...

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