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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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Delores Bernarde
Feb 6, 2014
Delores Ann Bernarde, age 90, of West Bend, Wisconsin peacefully went to heaven to join her loved ones waiting for her there on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Delores was born in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin on July 31, 1923 to Dora (Esser) and Joseph F. Schmidt. On April 17, 1941, Delores married the love of her life, Theodore (Ted) Bernarde and...
Teri Cook
Feb 6, 2014
Teri Lynn Cook (nee Gruenewald), 56, died Thursday, February 6th. Born February 18, 1957. Survived by son, Camron Cook; parents, Roy (Elfriede); brother, Mark (Audra); sister, Darcy (Glenn) Mueller; grandmother, Gertrude Bauer; nieces, Dawn (Bryan) Grohskopf, Tamara Mueller, Davine and Danielle Gruenewald. Preceded in death by grandparents, Roy (Kitty) Gruenewald; Benjamin Bauer; and infant sister, Susan Debra Gruenewald. Visitation, Monday,...
Irene Bramm
Feb 5, 2014
Irene "Renie" M. Bramm passed away peacefully with her children and sister at her side on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the age of 58 years. Renie was born on March 23, 1955 in Milwaukee to Royal and Ruth (nee McLaughlin) Bramm. She was a graduate of Mother Good Counsel grade school, St. Joan Antida High School, and Waukesha County...
Jay Helton
Feb 2, 2014
Helton, Jay Dee, 67, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014 after a long illness. Jay was born on September 10, 1946 to Foriest and Jean (nee Millsop) Helton in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated in 1964 from Wauwatosa West High School and married his partner, Linda (nee Seder) Helton of 30 years on May 22, 1992. Jay worked as a machinist...
Mitchell Muckerheide
Feb 2, 2014
Mitchell "Mitch" R. Muckerheide, age 50, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2, 2014. He was born on December 11, 1963 to Bruce and Sandra (nee Behm) Muckerheide. He graduated from West Bend East High School and UW-Parkside. He married Kimberley Strong on April 26, 1986. Mitch loved watching football and was passionate about wrestling, especially...
Roseadele Schaefer
Feb 2, 2014
Roseadele Schaefer (nee Cohoon) was reunited with her husband on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the age of 95 years. Roseadele was born on October 25, 1918 in Reedsburg, WI to Ralph and Violet (nee Beushauen) Cohoon. She grew up in Whitefish Bay and was a graduate of Lincoln High School where she excelled in the drama club and track...
Loretta Laufer
Jan 31, 2014
Loretta A. Laufer (nee Parlow), 84, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014. She was born on November 23, 1929 to the late August and Mary (nee Porte) Parlow. She married Philip on February 16, 1952. She worked for West Bend Company for 44 years and was a member of AIW Local #865. Loretta enjoyed quilting, stamp collecting, gardening, and...
Susan Flassig
Jan 30, 2014
Susan "Susie" Flassig (nee Sauve), 53, of Kewaskum (formerly of Slinger), found eternal peace after a difficult battle with cancer on January 30, 2014 at The Kathy Hospice. She was born in Milwaukee to Jacque and Donna Sauve on May 7, 1960 and graduated from John Marshall High School. She married Michael Flassig on June 28, 1980. She was employed...
Ruby Cauley
Jan 26, 2014
Ruby Cauley (nee Bednar) passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at the age of 85 years. She was born on December 18, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI. Ruby was a devoted wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was a long standing member of Kettle Moraine Bible Church and Menomonee Falls Bible Church. Ruby is survived by her husband...
Clara Lendosky
Jan 25, 2014
Clara C. Lendosky (nee Rogalski) of the town of Farmington, passed away Saturday January 25, 2014 at her home at the age of 90 years. She was born on May 5, 1923 in Thorp Wisconsin to Joseph and Josefa (nee Mycon) Rogalski. On August 2, 1949 Clara married Rudy Lendosky in Thorp. Clara enjoyed playing cards, reading and especially loved...
Marsha Mcgee
Jan 24, 2014
Marsha E. McGee (Dincolo), of West Bend, passed away surrounded by family and friends at the Kathy Hospice on Friday, January 24, 2014 at the age of 61 years. Marsha was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The 1966 marriage of James Madison Dincolo and Barbara Lee Oakes-Arklie led to the adoption of Marsha and Sandford "Sandy" Arklie. Along with her...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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