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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Susan Orlebeke

Susan Orlebeke

Jan 21, 2014

ORLEBEKE, Susan "Sue" M. (nee Wippert). Age 57. Became an angel with her family by her side on Tues., Jan. 21, 2014. Survived by her devoted husband and best friend Ron; loving children Rob, Bridget (Kirk) Jimmerson, and Carrie Beck. Proud grandma to Arianna, Brianna, Khyana, Tayecin, and Josiah. Further survived by her mother Joanne Wippert; siblings Linda (Floyd) Jerred,...

Marie Becker

Marie Becker

Jan 21, 2014

Marie R. Becker (nee Krebs), age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Virginia Highlands in Germantown. She was born on February 10, 1926 to the late Otto and Katherine (nee Redig) Krebs. She married Peter Rusniak on October 22, 1955 and he preceded her in death on May 29, 1978. She later married Sylvester Becker on March...

Laura Roecker

Laura Roecker

Jan 20, 2014

Laura L. Roecker (nee Reinke) was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 20, 2014 at the age of 92 years. Laura was born on April 11, 1921 in the town of West Bend to Otto and Louise (nee Biegler) Reinke. Laura's baptism and confirmation took place at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Slinger....

Thomas Schroeder

Thomas Schroeder

Jan 17, 2014

Thomas J. Schroeder, age 56 years of Campbellsport, passed away. Tom was born in Milwaukee on May 17, 1957 to John Sr. and Elaine (nee Weisheit) Schroeder and was raised in West Bend. He worked as a welder at Brenner Tank. Tom loved fishing and hunting. Tom is survived by his siblings Betty (Boyd) Maxwell of CA, Art (Eileen) of...

Frank Pozy

Frank Pozy

Jan 15, 2014

Frank E. Pozy, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was born on August 3, 1934 in Milwaukee. He attended South Division High School and UW Milwaukee. He married Rosemary (nee Watry) on January 31, 1971 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Frank worked at Allen Bradley for 20 years and taught plastics at Lakeshore Technical Institute....

Laura Walther

Laura Walther

Jan 15, 2014

Laura L. Walther, 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was born on July 28, 1937 in Walsenburg, Colorado to the late Gasper and Jenny Gonzales. She enjoyed gardening, gambling, playing cards, and loved to be outside with her flowers. Above all, enjoyed spending time with her family and was a very social lady. She is survived by...

Jane Himes

Jane Himes

Jan 14, 2014

Jane O.Himes (nee Olson), 98, Tue., Jan. 14, 2014. Born on July 4, 1915 in Aurora, IL to the late John and Anna (nee Anderson). Survived by her son, Donald (Pamela; grandchildren, Christopher, Mark (Patricia), and Robyn (Dan) Dugan; great-great-grandchildren, Taylor, Anna, Patricia, and twins, Ella and Andrew. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; son, John; brothers-in-law. Visitation, Wed.,...

Daniel Bollig

Daniel Bollig

Jan 13, 2014

Daniel "Cowboy" Bollig, age 60, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 9, 1953 in Colorado to the late Leonard and Elizabeth (nee Babish) Bollig. Daniel was an amazing husband, father, brother, musician, artist, furniture builder, carpenter, cook, and friend. He made the best green chili this side of...

Bernice Weber

Bernice Weber

Jan 11, 2014

Bernice "Bunny" F. Weber (nee Streblow) passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the age of 101 years. Bernice was born on April 14, 1912 in the town of Fond du Lac to John and Minnie (nee Pripke) Streblow. She graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac, Class of 1930. She then completed the teaching program...

Ronald Rueckl

Ronald Rueckl

Jan 9, 2014

Ronald "Ron" J. Rueckl passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the age of 84 years. Ron is survived by his wife Marilyn, his three sons Richard Rueckl of Slinger, Robert (Deb) Rueckl of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Ralf (Kelly) Rueckl of West Bend, and his grandchildren Ashley, Rebecca, Whitney and Zachary. He is further survived by his nieces, nephews,...

Leroy Powell

Leroy Powell

Jan 9, 2014

Leroy W. Powell, age 98, passed away Jan. 9, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Blass) and Adeline (nee Strumreiter). Loving father of the late Dianne Powell, JoAnn (Ken) Damschen and Nick (Irmy) Powell, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the staff at Ellen's...

Barbara Kuehl

Barbara Kuehl

Jan 3, 2014

Barbara Ann Kuehl, nee Baldwin, was born to eternal life on January 3, 2014. She was 72 and a resident of West Bend since 1975. Though her health had been failing for some years, her death came unexpectedly from complications due to a fall. She was taken to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, where attempts to revive her failed. Barbara Ann...

Claudia Born

Claudia Born

Jan 3, 2014

Claudia Katharine Born (formerly Kahrs), 97, passed away Fri., Jan. 3, 2014. Survived by children: Reid (Chip) Kahrs, Renee Stamm; grandchildren: Michelle (Tony) Lucchesi, Dana (Jeff) Bondi, Claudine (Peter) Salamone, Darren (Jennifer) Stamm, Reid, Jr. (Bobbie) Kahrs, Dawn (Kevin) Omer, Tracy (Doug) Repta; and 8 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by infant sons, Neil and Rory Kahrs; husbands, Henry Kahrs and...

Angeline Westphal

Angeline Westphal

Jan 2, 2014

Angeline M. Westphal, 58, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at The Kathy Hospice. She was born on September 6, 1955 to Leonard and Joanne (nee Ritger) Westphal. She was raised in Slinger and graduated from Slinger High School. Angeline enjoyed gardening, bird watching and feeding, cooking, and she loved animals. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her...

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...

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