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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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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;...
Micah Omernick
May 4, 2013
Micah Bentley Omernick went to be with God at 2:39 PM on May 4, 2013. Micah is survived by his parents Zach Omernick and Melissa Klatt; brothers Xavier and Ethan; grandparents Randy Omernick and Roxanne (Dan) Theimer, James Klatt and Debbie (Geno) Steffan; and great-grandparents Henrietta Omernick, Joyce Pennock (formerly known as Joyce Guelig), and Lorraine Williams; and many aunts,...
Joan Kruse
May 3, 2013
Joan E. Kruse (nee Dettmann) went to her Eternal Glory on Friday, May 3, 2013 at the age of 70 years. She was born on March 18, 1943 in Milwaukee to Allen and Ethel (nee Connell) Dettmann. She married Norman Kruse on July 11, 1964. Joan, Norm, and the family established Pinewood Farm, LLC in Cedarburg in 1971, which is...
Orville Strachota
May 2, 2013
Orville N. Strachota passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Thursday, May 2, 2013. Orville was the 7th child, the first and only son, born to Marie (nee Straub) and Simon Strachota on November 14, 1919 in St. Kilian, WI. The day he was born, friends of Simon put a sign up saying in German,...
George Scarbrough
Apr 30, 2013
George L. Scarbrough passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the age of 51 years. George was born on September 1, 1961 in Chicago to George M. and Mary (nee Gore) Scarbrough. He was a huge NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching races with his best friend, Bob. George loved to cook and he was well-known for his barbeque...
Ruth Menke
Apr 26, 2013
Ruth E. Menke (nee Dieringer), age 70, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013. She was born on June 25, 1942 to Irving and Marie (nee Jirik). She was raised in Campbellsport and graduated from Campbellsport High School. After marrying Norman they moved to West Bend to raise their family. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, WELCA,...
Myrtle Wilkens
Apr 17, 2013
Myrtle Ann Wilkens (nee Kirmse), age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Virginia Highlands in Germantown. She was born on December 20, 1926 to the late Elmer and Julia Kirmse and was raised in Fillmore. She married Merlin R. Wilkens on June 16, 1947 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Newburg. Myrtle was employed at Power Products...
Darlene Follett
Apr 16, 2013
Darlene J. Follett (nee Maurer) of Mercer, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Tomahawk. Darlene was born on September 25, 1933 in Richfield to Franklin (Mildred) Maurer. She graduated from Hartford High School, class of 1952 and attended Carroll College. She was a member of 4H. She married Eugene "Gene" Follett on May 7, 1955....
Shaun Bresnyan
Apr 15, 2013
Shaun Allen Bresnyan, left us too soon on April 15, 2013 at the age of 27. Loving son of Dawn Feldner. Cherished and loving brother of Kyle (Heather Nguygen) Bresnyan, Melissa Feldner, Corey, Nathan Bresnyan and Jackie Mann. Beloved grandson of Don (Kathy Staffeil) Svitak, Mary (Bob Curasi) Feldner, Alice (Jim) Baer and Robert (Sharon) Bresnyan. Cherished Nephew of Denise...
James Cardarelle
Apr 15, 2013
James "Jim" B. Cardarelle, age 54, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 15, 2013 surrounded by his loving family at The Kathy Hospice of West Bend. He was born on April 4, 1959 to Donald and Jeanette (nee Mintzlaff). He attended West Bend West High School and was later employed at Michels's Construction. He loved NASCAR, classic cars,...
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