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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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Beatrice Dahm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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