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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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Ladonna Hall

Ladonna Hall

Sep 8, 2024

LaDonna Bell Hall LaDonna Bell Hall, aged 88, passed away on September 8, 2024, in Slinger, Wisconsin. Born in August 1936, she was a cherished individual known for her kind and loving nature. LaDonna leaves behind a living legacy in her family; there was no greater joy in her life than her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her...

Joan Bednar

Joan Bednar

Sep 6, 2024

Joan Annette (Papenthien) Bednar, 86, of Polk Twp., Washington County Wisconsin, passed peacefully to her eternal heavenly home September 6, 2024 sharing final moments with her beloved family. Joan was born March 29, 1938 to Virginia Dorthea (Schuerer) Papenthien and Charles Frank Papenthien in Milwaukee Wisconsin and grew up amongst farm fields as the city grew. She graduated from Washington...

Linda Schmidt

Linda Schmidt

Sep 6, 2024

Linda M. Schmidt (nee Janiszewski) She passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the age of 70 at her home in West Bend WI. She was born in Wauwatosa, WI, and is the daughter of the late Arline Engleman. Married to her husband Ron Schmidt. Linda was an entrepreneur when she started her own business in 1987. Lindas...

Kevin Hackbarth

Kevin Hackbarth

Sep 5, 2024

Kevin J. Hackbarth Of Slinger passed peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, with family by his side, at the age of 44. He was born in Hartford, WI, the son of Bruce and Barbara (Simpson) Hackbarth. Kevin graduated from Hartford High School and married Kristy A. Sternke on September 2, 2000. Kevin worked as a machinist at ABS Precision Machining....

Heidi Zellmer

Heidi Zellmer

Sep 4, 2024

Heidi Zellmer Heidi Ann Zellmer was born to eternal life on September 4th, 2024. She died peacefully at home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, surrounded by loved ones, after a miraculous nearly nine year journey with brain cancer. Heidi's story began on February 7, 1966, a subzero winter day, in remote Fairbanks, Alaska. She was the middle child of Madeleine and Robert...

Ruth Dusold

Ruth Dusold

Sep 4, 2024

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Derek Johnson

Derek Johnson

Sep 3, 2024

Derek Wade Johnson, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, in his new home in Bend, Oregon. Born on July 24th, 1989, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Derek was the youngest of three children to Scott and Kelly Johnson. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before advancing his education at Hack Reactor in California. In pursuit of a...

Kathleen Scheffler

Kathleen Scheffler

Sep 2, 2024

Kathleen Ann Scheffler (nee Hannon) passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born April 13, 1931, in Dayton Ohio, the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (nee Remaklus) Hannon. Kathleen attended Shelbyville High School where she met and married her high school sweetheart David Ray Scheffler on May 8, 1954, at St....

Roger Strupp

Roger Strupp

Sep 2, 2024

Roger Paul Strupp age 77 of Jackson, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 2nd, 2024. Roger was born on January 23, 1947, in Slinger, WI to Sylvester and Linda (nee Elsinger) Strupp. Raised in Slinger, Roger began working with his family at Strupp Implement. He went on to manage Slinger Speedway, while also building and racing stock...

Barbara Kasper

Barbara Kasper

Sep 1, 2024

Barbara Mabel Kasper (nee Riegner) September 9, 1936 – September 1, 2024 West Bend, WI. September 1, 2024: Barbara Kasper passed away at Cedar Community The Willows. Barbara Mabel Kasper (Riegner) was the first daughter of Milta Caroline Alice (Thiele) Riegner and Kurt John Riegner followed by brother Burnell who passed as an infant and Laura (Edward) Fenger.  She grew...

Mark Bokath

Mark Bokath

Sep 1, 2024

Mark Harold Bokath, age 64, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Froedtert of Milwaukee. He was born on November 29, 1959 in Milwaukee to William and Alice (nee Heck) Bokath.  On October 30, 1982 Mark married the love of his life Lynne (nee Lambrecht) in Milwaukee, WI. When Mark was younger in his spare time with his friends,...

Barbara Romano

Barbara Romano

Aug 31, 2024

Barbara E. Romano (nee Koester) age 87, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 in Germantown, Wisconsin.  She was born on March 9, 1937 in Stettin, Germany to Otto and Annemarie (nee von Marcard) Koester. Barbara enjoyed traveling the world, cooking, tending to her many flower beds, laughing, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Barbara is survived by...

Jeffrey Best

Jeffrey Best

Aug 29, 2024

Jeffrey Dean Best, age 69, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 29, 2024. He was born on December 31, 1954 to G. Rose Partridge and Winton Best in Champaign, IL. In 1979, he joined the service and became an Army Medic, serving 2 tours-first in Germany and the second in Hawaii. He met and married...

Susan Thomas

Susan Thomas

Aug 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan C. Thomas (nee Umgelter), age 53, on August 28, 2024 due to unexpected complications from her battle with cancer. Sue is survived by her loving husband Bob and she will be forever missed and remembered as a wonderful daughter, sister, niece, mother, grandmother, aunt and sister-in-law.  She will...

Arlene Kaehne

Arlene Kaehne

Aug 26, 2024

Arlene F. Kaehne (nee Pierret) Born to Eternal Life on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born in the Town of Ashford, WI, the daughter of the late Reginald and Martha (nee Hall) Pierret. Arlene attended Campbellsport High School. She married the love of her life Robert A. Kaehne on August 11, 1962, at St....

Jacquelyn Buchel

Jacquelyn Buchel

Aug 26, 2024

Jacquelyn "Jackie" J. Buchel (nee Scherr) Made it safely to Heaven on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Mildred (nee Hoefs) Baechle. Jackie attended Rufus King High School. She married the late Jerry Seefeldt, and was blessed with three children together: Scott, Todd, and Cindy. Jackie...

Joan Giles

Joan Giles

Aug 26, 2024

Joan Ruth Giles (nee Patterson), age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. She was born on June 24, 1928 to Lewis and Josephine (nee Albers) Patterson in Green Bay, WI.  Joan enjoyed playing golf, pickleball, power walking, water aerobics and puppy sitting. Joan is survived by her 2 daughters; Sherry Schaefer, Debbie...

David Ricke

David Ricke

Aug 26, 2024

**The Family does not wish you to plant a tree for David, Thank you. David "Dave" L. Ricke Went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born in Peoria, IL the son of the late Eldon and Irene (nee Biesterfeld) Ricke. Dave married the love of his...

Jack Wichmann

Jack Wichmann

Aug 20, 2024

Jack P. Wichmann 1941-2024 Jack P. Wichmann passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at the age of 83. He was in the care of Horizon Hospice at that time, with family and friend present. Jack was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Arthur and Ann Wichmann. Jack was a proud United States Air Force Veteran. He...

Tobi Schuster

Tobi Schuster

Aug 20, 2024

Tobi Layne Schuster (nee Clement), age 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 surrounded by family.  She was born on October 20, 1965 in Michigan to Robert and Verlia (nee Bryant) Clement. On May 16, 1993 she was united in marriage to Michael Schuster at Covered Bridge Park in Cedarburg. Tobi enjoyed gardening, traveling, cooking and had a...

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