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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Donald Kurtz
Nov 20, 2013
Donald A. Kurtz, 82 of West Bend, died on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital following a four year battle with lung cancer. He was born on August 5, 1931 to the late Albert and Hattie (nee Lamphear) Kurtz in Horicon, WI. Donald graduated as Salutatorian of the Horicon High School Class...
Thomas Sancomb
Nov 20, 2013
Thomas P. Sancomb, 78, of the town of Trenton, passed away on November 20, 2013 at Cedar Lake Home. He was born on June 9, 1935, in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Mabel (nee Porath) Sancomb. He was a Portfolio Manager for BC Ziegler & Co. before retirement. He married Carole (nee Bakke) on Aug.31, 1957. He is survived by...
Sarah Krcil
Nov 20, 2013
Luella Sarah Krcil (nee Richardson) passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the age of 90 years. She is preceded in death by her husband Leo, son Gerald, and daughter-in-law Marge. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Raymond Niemi
Nov 18, 2013
Raymond "Ray" G. Niemi, age 83 years, of Jackson, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 at Jackson Crossings. Ray was born on March 3, 1930 in Michigan to Matt and Lydeia (nee Pajala) Niemi. He served in the US Army from 1951-1953 in the Korean Conflict. Ray married Olinda (nee Bruemmer) on August 18, 1984. He loved sports, both live...
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