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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Thomas Holleback

Thomas Holleback

Dec 13, 2013

Dr. Thomas "Tom" D. Holleback, DDS left us unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2013 at the age of 61 years. Tom was born on April 17, 1952 in Milwaukee to Darrell and Joan (nee Zimmerman) Holleback. Tom graduated from Marquette Dental School in 1976 and began his dental practice in Hubertus. He married Ann Kartes on November 2, 1996 at...

Diane Knutson

Diane Knutson

Dec 12, 2013

Diane M. Knutson (nee Becker), age 63, passed away on December 12, 2013 at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. She was born on August 12, 1950 to the late Allen and Mary (nee Suckow) Becker. She graduated from West Bend High School Class of '68 and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from UW-Stevens Point in 1972. She retired as...

Raymond Miller

Raymond Miller

Dec 12, 2013

Raymond "Red" C. Miller, 82, formerly from Allenton, passed away on December 12, 2013 at the Samaritan Health Care Center. He was born in LaValle, Wisconsin on December 16, 1930 to late Milo and Mary (nee Carl) Miller. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Lucille "Daisy" (nee Gasper) on January 29, 1955. He was a...

Donna Mcdonald

Donna Mcdonald

Dec 11, 2013

Donna B. McDonald (nee Hatton) passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the age of 86 years. Donna was born on October 12, 1927 in Minneapolis, MN to Walter and Ada (nee Enockson) Hatton. She attended Minneapolis North High School, Class of 1945. She went to marry Ralph McDonald on November 18, 1949. Donna was a longtime member of...

Elizabeth Fieweger

Elizabeth Fieweger

Dec 9, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Fieweger (nee Schaefer) was born to eternal life on Monday, December 9, 2013 at home at the age of 86 years. She was born September 22, 1927, and she married Paul F. Fieweger on May 6, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by her children Paul O. (Virginia), Mary Ellen, Steven (Monica),...

John Bayliss

John Bayliss

Dec 8, 2013

Bayliss, Jack (John), 83, passed away with grace Sunday, December 08, 2013 at his home in the town of Erin, WI. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 58 years to Betty (nee Barr). Father to Peggy (Dan) Judge, John Bayliss, Katie (Tom Mann) Bayliss, Steve (Kelly) Bayliss, Dave (JoAnn) Bayliss, Paul Bayliss (deceased), Mary (Danny) Jones, and...

Peter Winkels

Peter Winkels

Dec 7, 2013

Peter Aloysius Winkels "Speedy Petey", passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 at the age of 59. Peter was born to the late Aloysius and Margaret (nee Goyette) Winkels in Milwaukee, WI on Nov. 2, 1954. Peter graduated from Brown Deer High School. He served in the United States Army and later loved working for Telsmith for over 30 years....

Donald Clark

Donald Clark

Dec 6, 2013

Donald W. Clark, age 82, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born on January 3, 1931 in Indiana to John and Myrtle (nee Raemer) Clark. Don was a veteran of the US Navy in the early 50's and enjoyed traveling during that time. He loved crocheting and donated over 200 newborn hats to...

Willard Tackes

Willard Tackes

Dec 4, 2013

Willard Felix Tackes, also known by many at the West Bend Market as "The Potato Man," of Newburg, age 87, died on December 4, 2013 at his home in the town of Trenton. He was born and raised in the town of Farmington, the son of Robert and Helen (Szuminski) Tackes, he was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Willard...

Judith Bradley

Judith Bradley

Dec 3, 2013

Judith A. Bradley transformed on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at the age of 67 and returned back to Source, God's Love. She was born on March 16, 1946, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the Daughter of Dr. Harold and Ruth Kappus. In life she brought true compassion, gratitude and forgiveness to all living things that had the pleasure of witnessing her in...

Francis Hofmaier

Francis Hofmaier

Nov 30, 2013

Francis "Fran" K. Hofmaier passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the age of 80 years. Fran was born on March 28, 1933 in Crofton, Nebraska to Camillus and Clara (nee Leader) Hofmaier. He received a scholarship with the University of Nebraska as a left-handed pitcher and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration....

Marcella Graff

Marcella Graff

Nov 29, 2013

Marcella H. "Mutte" Graff (nee Bublitz), age 82 years of Jackson, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at Kathy Hospice. Marcella was born in Jackson on September 20, 1931 to Herbert and Cora (nee Griepentrog) Bublitz. She married Gene K. Graff on April 29, 1950 at David's Star Ev. Lutheran Church of Jackson. Marcella enjoyed time at the cottage on...

Theodore Laufer

Theodore Laufer

Nov 26, 2013

Theodore "Ted" M. Laufer, 45, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at The Kathy Hospice of West Bend. He was born on June 7, 1968 to Thomas and Shirley (nee Fohl) Laufer. Ted graduated from West Bend West High School Class of '86. He worked as a pressman at Quad Graphics in Lomira. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Jane Neuman

Jane Neuman

Nov 26, 2013

Jane H. Neuman (nee Frank), age 90 years, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in Shawano. Jane was born on April 27, 1923 in Tigerton to Herman and Hattie (nee Miller) nee Frank. She married the late Earl "Rocky" Neuman on Dec 21, 1946 in Tigerton. The lived in various places and then settled in Slinger in 1952. Earl passed...

Robert Tkachuk

Robert Tkachuk

Nov 26, 2013

Robert A. "Bobby T" Tkachuk, 55, of West Bend passed away on November 26, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 26, 1958 in West Allis, the son of Richard and Ruth (Schneider) Tkachuk. Bob graduated in 1976 from West Allis Central High School. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. On July...

George Brugger

George Brugger

Nov 25, 2013

George "Bud" W. Brugger, 81, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 at Ivy Manor of West Bend. He was born on June 21, 1932 to George M. and Olive (nee Schneider). He served in the US Navy for four years during the Korean Conflict. Bud married Rose (nee Marx) on May 12, 1956. He retired as a Patrol Superintendent...

Shirley Schark

Shirley Schark

Nov 24, 2013

SCHARK, Shirley M. (nee Sulewski, formerly known O'Hara). Age 75. Of Theresa, formerly of Milwaukee and Cedarburg. Passed away on Sun., Nov. 24, 2013. Shirley enjoyed gardening, playing darts, and a good game of sheepshead. Those who knew Shirley always left her home with a full belly and a friend. Survived by husband Jack; children Kelly (Craig) Smith and their...

Glenn Bettenhausen

Glenn Bettenhausen

Nov 22, 2013

Glenn J. Bettenhausen of West Bend, WI., entered into eternal life on Friday, November 22, 2013. Glenn was born to the late Frederick and Sylvia (nee Subbert) on May 11, 1926 in Manhatten, IL. He then Married Marion G. (nee Schneider) on October 11, 1952 at Garden Homes Evangelical Lutheran Church of Milwaukee. Glenn was Born and raised in Manhatten,...

Brian Hults

Brian Hults

Nov 21, 2013

Brian Hults, age 57, found eternal peace on Thursday, November 21, 2013. He is a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed taking walks through the woods, reading, and diving. Above all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his parents, John "Bob" and Beverly (nee Philipp); children, Leon (Evelyn), Shane (Julie), and Donielle (Rich) Daley;...

Vincent Brunner

Vincent Brunner

Nov 21, 2013

Vincent "Shorty" Brunner, age 89 years of Fredonia, died in the early morning hours on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the Harbor Club. He was born in Milwaukee on October 5, 1924 to the late Jonas "Jack" and Ruth (nee Sackett) Brunner. Shorty married Lucille (nee Goeppert) on April 26, 1952 and settled in Fredonia to raise their family. He...

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