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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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Arthur Hoberg
Jun 21, 2013
Arthur Peter Hoberg, 91, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013. He was born on September 1, 1921 in Sheboygan, WI to Ingomar and Minnie (Bayens) Hoberg. Arthur graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1939 and from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1947 with an accounting degree and he was also a CPA. From 1942 to 1946, he served...
Thomas Appel
Jun 17, 2013
Thomas "Tom" F. Appel passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the age of 68 years. Tom was born on November 19, 1944 in Milwaukee to Henry and Odessa (nee Seeger) Appel. Tom was a graduate of Milwaukee Boys Tech and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam Era. Tom married Patricia "Pat"...
Edith Vorshelen
Jun 17, 2013
Edith "Edie" van Vorshelen (nee Aissen) passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the age of 74 years.Edie was born on August 20, 1938 in Wilhelmshaven, Germany to Hermann and Herta (nee Schmidt) Aissen. She married Hans-Rolf van Vorshelen on March 25, 1960 in Germany. Edie dedicated many years as a nursing assistant, and then she and Hans-Rolf then...
Beatrice Dahm
Jun 12, 2013
Beatrice "Beady" A. Dahm (nee Biertzer), 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on March 23, 1933 to the late Peter and Ida (nee Meyer) Biertzer. She married Norman "Buck" Dahm on January 26, 1952 in Waukegan, IL. The majority of her working years, she was employed as an...
Bernice Rochwite
Jun 10, 2013
Bernice M. Rochwite, 86, of West Bend is safe in the arms of Jesus having gone home on June 10, 2013. She was born on December 10, 1926 to Edwin and Margaret (nee Nehrbass) Barenz. She grew up in the Town of Richfield and graduated from Menomonee Falls High School in 1944. On June 10, 1944 she was united in...
Kathleen Dalin
Jun 10, 2013
Kathleen L. Dalin (nee Higgins), age 63, passed away on Monday, June 10th. She was born in Rhinelander, WI on September 2, 1949 to the late Donald and Marion (nee Louis) Higgins. Kathy worked at West Bend Company as a Computer Operator for 27 years. She was also a Licensed Insurance Agent and worked for Thomson Reuter Financial. She was...
Laurie Valerius
Jun 10, 2013
Laurie S. Valerius (nee Schowalter) passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 10, 2013 at the age of 67 years. She was born on October 8, 1945 in West Bend to Henry and Jean (nee Thomas) Schowalter. Laurie was a strong, vibrant and positive woman who enjoyed travel and believed we should continue learning and...
Franz Keilhauer
Jun 9, 2013
Franz "Frank" Keilhauer, age 83, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013. He was born on March 9, 1930 to Anton and Elizabeth (nee Pfeiffer) Keilhauer. He worked for Badger Meter from 1966 until 1992. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna (nee Strack); cherished children, Monica (Jeff) Van Tuyle, Erika (Ken) Gutbrod, Dr. Franz (Vicki) Keilhauer; Opa to...
George Powell
Jun 4, 2013
George B. Powell, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Ivy Manor in Campbellsport. He was born on March 18, 1926 in Waverly, Kentucky to the late Norris and Willie (nee Hunter). He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria (nee Burch); children, Pam (Mike) Henschel, Kathy (Jeff) Williamsen, Cheryl (Fred) Berdine, Steve (Peggy) Powell, Randy (Nikki)...
Angela Bence
Jun 2, 2013
Angela J. Bence reunited with her loving grandmother, Jacqueline Zoephel, on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the age of 31 years. She was born on August 19, 1981 in Waukesha to Frederick Bence and Margaret "Maggie" (nee Zoephel) Arneson. Angela is survived by her son Andrew; parents Fred (Aracli) Bence and Maggie Arneson; loving step-father Dan Arneson; brothers Frank (Jen)...
Peyton Knoeck
May 31, 2013
Peyton Lynn Knoeck was born May 24, 2013 in Sheboygan County. Peyton passed away on May 31, 2013. She is survived by parents, Daniel and Krista (nee Faber) Knoeck of West Bend; grandparents, Roman and Nancy Faber, Gerhard Knoeck Sr., and Deadra Erdmann; great-grandma, Rita Ziegelbauer; aunts, uncles, and cousins. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday,...
Sandra Baron
May 29, 2013
Baron, Sandra E. (nee Cooper), 57, passed away Wed., May 29, 2013 at her residence. Born in Grafton on Sep. 24, 1955. Survived by children, Ryan (Kelly), Alec, Dana, and Emma; grandchildren, Connor, Jameson, Anna; brothers, Scott (Donna), Darell (Andrea), and Jack (Rayelynn); sisters, Shirley (Paul) Czernicki, and Dianne (William) Aspland; brother-in-law, William Baron; sisters-in-law, Catherine (Dave) Nelson and Joan...
Gregg Grimm
May 27, 2013
Gregg A. Grimm passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 at the age of 56 years. Gregg was born on April 15, 1957 in Oshkosh to Garth and Kathleen (nee Blumenberg) Grimm. He was raised in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh North High School. Gregg went on to attend the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He then married Linda Brummel on June...
Clifford Hale
May 26, 2013
Clifford "Cliff" A. Hale, age 84, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Cliff was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late Clifford and Ella (Nee Krivitz) Hale. Cliff proudly served in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post Number 0036 of West Bend. Cliff is survived by his wife Ann (Nee Hoffmann) Hale;...
Michael Koepke
May 25, 2013
Michael P. Koepke, age 63, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013. He was born in Milwaukee, on October 7, 1949. He served in the US Army during Vietnam. He is survived by his mother, Alice (nee McAteer); three brothers, Ronald (Rosanne), Timothy, and William "Bill"; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his father,...
Donald Schneider
May 21, 2013
Donald I. Schneider, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born on October 10, 1935 in Milwaukee to the late John and Hattie (nee Harbicheck). Donald married Lois Prill on June 22, 1957 at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Milwaukee. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening, and had a love for animals. Donald...
Phyllis Burg
May 18, 2013
Phyllis A. Burg (nee Washburn), age 71, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was born in Hartford on April 5, 1942 to Gilbert and Florence (nee Kolpack) Washburn. Phyllis was the co-owner of Burg's Garage in Slinger. She enjoyed ceramics, rosemaling painting, quilting, and loved animals, especially dogs. She was a member of Faith UCC in Slinger. Phyllis...
Beatrice Neill
May 13, 2013
Beatrice Neill (nee Ward) passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the age of 89 years. Beatrice was born on September 20, 1923 in Noxie, OK to John and Ruby (nee Hugaboom) Ward. She was educated in the Wann, OK school system. She married Allen Edward Neill on March 15, 1943 in Oklahoma. Beatrice worked at Boeing Aircraft for...
Robert Marshall
May 8, 2013
Robert L. Marshall, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at The Kathy Hospice of West Bend. He was born in Michigan on April 25, 1946 to Lorraine and Margaret (nee McClure). He graduated from Marshall High School and Kellogg Community College. He served in the United States Navy from 1967-1971. Bob retired from Miller Coors Brewery. He...
Triese Haase-Ruppert
May 4, 2013
Triese Haase-Ruppert (nee Richards) died unexpectedly and found peace on May 4, 2013. She was born on December 26, 1945, in Stambaugh, Michigan, and graduated from Iron River High School in 1964. She attended St. Norbert College and UW-Madison. Triese is survived by her loving husband, Michael Ruppert; her mother, Ileen Richards; daughter Charlotte (John) Dey; son Christopher (Cheryl) Haase;...
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