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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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Donald Risch
Mar 6, 2014
Donald "Don" F. Risch passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the age of 94 years. Don was born on October 26, 1919, the son of Fred and Dorothy Risch. He married LaVerne Rosenthal in 1946. During their 67 years together, they raised three children: Gary (Karin), Bonnie (Norman) Leifer, and Linde (Scott) Hinkel. He is further survived...
Eleanore Redeker
Mar 6, 2014
Redeker, Eleanore Elizabeth "Ellie" (nee Rake), of West Bend, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the age of 74 years. Beloved wife of William "Bill" Redeker. Dear mother of Becky (Gary) Reynolds and Mitchell (Amy) Redeker. Proud grandma of Cayla, Jake, Samantha, Tyler, Sam, and Dan. Treasured friend and family member of Craig and Darlene Barbian. Also survived...
Joan Sauer
Mar 6, 2014
SAUER, Joan H. (nee Dionne). Age 83. Passed away suddenly on Thurs., Mar. 6, 2014. Joan had a long and successful counseling career which began at DePaul Rehabilitation Hospital. She most recently counseled at American Behavioral Clinic. Survived by children Marcus (Christy) Ashley, Jeffrey (Wendy), and Peter; grandchildren Brittany, Nicholas, Amber, Ashlee, Trevor Woodin, and Erik (Lindsay) Woodin and their...
Flora Jerome
Mar 3, 2014
Flora M. Jerome (nee Ulwelling) passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Flora was born on May 23, 1924 in Milwaukee to Ben and Florence (nee Larson) Ulwelling. She married Jerome "Jerry" K. Jerome on November 17th in 1945. Flora is survived by her husband Jerry; children Janis Olds, Robert...
Sylvester Kreuser
Feb 28, 2014
Sylvester P. Kreuser, 96, found peace and entered heaven on Friday, February 28, 2014. He was born on January 3, 1918 in Germantown to Hubert and Elizabeth (nee Stuettgen). He was a devoted father to Marlene (Leonard) Semerad of Jackson and Kenneth (Carol) Kreuser of Oak Creek; grandpa of Terri (Jeff) Valenta, Nancy Biskobing, Michael (Jill) Semerad, Joanne Semerad, Scott...
Joan Schreier
Feb 28, 2014
Joan M. Schreier (nee Schmitz), 74, passed away Friday, February 28, 2014. She was born on September 1, 1939 in Cashton, WI, to the late Raymond and Frances (nee Frederick) Schmitz. She attended and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School. She later met and married Leonard Schreier on September 4, 1961. Joan was a long time member of the West...
Pauline Eull
Feb 26, 2014
Pauline E. Eull (nee Thielke), 97, united with her beloved husband Donald on February 26, 2014. Loving mother of Barbara (Art) Hilgendorf. Proud grandmother of Eric, Karl (Jessie) and the late Brett Hilgendorf. Services will be held at Holy Angels Catholic Church on Mon., Mar. 3, 2014 at 11AM at Holy Angels Catholic Church (138 N 8th Ave, West Bend)....
Erwin Krohn
Feb 25, 2014
Erwin K. Krohn, age 86. Passed away on Tues., Feb. 25, 2014. Survived by his wife Mildred (nee Jurkschat); sons Jon and Thomas (Gay); grandchildren Nicki, Eric, and Scott; and great-grandchildren Haille and Dominic. Per Erwin's request, no services will be held. A special thank you to the kind staff at the Hartford Hospital for their care during this time.
Matilda Pietersom
Feb 24, 2014
Matilda "Tillie" Van Pietersom (nee Rodriguez), 48, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014. She was born in Milwaukee on August 16, 1965. She graduated from James Madison High School in Milwaukee and worked as an administrative assistant for Jewish Family Services. Tillie enjoyed nature and trips up north to their cabin in Ogema. She was a great hunter and...
Albert Herriges
Feb 23, 2014
Albert T. Herriges passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the age of 78 years. He was born on June 9, 1935 in St. Michaels to Matt and Leocadia (nee Wilger) Herriges. Albert dedicated over 40 years as an employee at Gehl Company. After retirement, he also worked a few years at A&W Iron & Metal in Kewaskum. Albert...
Linda Ann
Feb 20, 2014
Linda A. Peeso (nee Wood, formerly known as Kiefer) went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Linda was born on March 19, 1941 in Chicago, IL to George and Adeline "Ann" (nee Schultz) Kiefer. She was a Slinger High School graduate, Class of 1959. She married Lee Peeso on...
Bradley Huybers
Feb 19, 2014
Bradley M. Huybers, age 33, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. He was born in Rhinelander, WI on January 6, 1981 to Martin and Victoria (nee Rhode). He graduated from Rhinelander High School Class of 2000 and then served seven years in the United States Air Force. Brad married Amy (nee Sullivan) on July 6, 2013 in Ripon, WI....
Kenneth Schuppel
Feb 18, 2014
Kenneth W. Schuppel, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was born on July 4, 1943 to the late Earl and Marion (nee Molter) Schuppel. He attended St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Grade School and graduated from West Bend High School in 1962. Ken loved spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He was an avid gardener who was always...
Gary Filo
Feb 13, 2014
Gary J. Filo, 62, of West Bend, Wisconsin died Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of West Bend and a retired Computer Programmer for Chrysler Corporation, Doerr Electric and Regalware. Gary was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. He was an avid hunter, fisherman & gardener and he made many friends selling his produce at...
Gladys Seefeldt
Feb 12, 2014
Gladys "Buffy" Seefeldt passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 12, 2014. Buffy was born 1937 in Kewaskum to Henry and Ruth (Schultz) Becker. Upon graduation from Kewaskum High School she was secretary to Jim Riegle of Regal Ware and left to get married. Later she worked in the office of John Deere. The...
Ruth Farkas
Feb 12, 2014
Ruth Katherine Farkas passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the age of 88 years. She was born on February 7, 1926 in Milwaukee to John and Katie (nee Emich) Farkas. Ruth was a dedicated employee at Embassy Home Construction for many years. In her free time, she also enjoyed playing golf and travelling. Ruth enjoyed her years spent...
Theresia Schneider
Feb 9, 2014
Theresia M. Schneider (nee Milling), formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the age of 80 years. Theresia was born on July 17, 1933 in the former Yugoslavia (now Croatia) to Johann and Maria (nee Nickolas) Milling. She began her work career at Junior House as a power seamstress where they made ladies' garments. She then...
Alfons Woldt
Feb 8, 2014
The life of Alfons L. Woldt is a story of God's grace. He was born on February 11, 1929 in the Town of Jackson (Kirchhayn), WI. His Christian parents, Hugo and Bertha Woldt, brought him to the baptismal font at David's Star Ev. Lutheran Church, Jackson, WI, where he was born again of water and the Spirit on February 24,...
Lucile Binder
Feb 6, 2014
Lucile B. Binder (nee Bonerz), 81, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on February 14, 1932 to the late Christopher and Lucile (nee Miller) Bonerz. She graduated from Messmer High School Class of 1949 and then earned a degree from Mount Mary College in the dietary field. She married...
Pastor Hein
Feb 6, 2014
Pastor David Lee Hein of Slinger passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the age of 59 years. He was born on August 26, 1954, to Randolph and Joyce (nee Walters) Hein and baptized into God's family at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran Church in Milwaukee on October 17, 1954. He was confirmed on May 19, 1968. David knew from little on...
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