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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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Jerry Kozlow

Jerry Kozlow

Aug 18, 2024

Jerry Michael Kozlow, age 78, passed away on August 18, 2024 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on March 4, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Jerome and Ruth (nee Moffitt) Kozlow. Jerry enjoyed photography, cars (as of late, electric cars) and especially his family. Jerry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kerry; children, Jonathan...

Eileen Mueller

Eileen Mueller

Aug 16, 2024

Eileen Lorina Mueller (nee Benter), age 82, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at Froedtert of West Bend.  She was born on October 19, 1941 to William and Gertrude (nee Reinke) Benter, she then married Robert (Bobby) Mueller on August 24th 1963.  They moved to Bobby's family farm where she resided until the day of her passing. Eileen enjoyed...

Joan Rudd

Joan Rudd

Aug 16, 2024

JOAN RUDD, 92 On the morning of August 16, 2024, after a long earthly journey, Joan (Joann) Beverly Rudd (nee Zipoy), was received into the heavenly arms of God. As we grieve, we also rejoice for her. Joan was born on February 10, 1932, in Minneapolis, MN, to Thomas and Elvera (nee Lewis) Zipoy. Joan was a devoted mother, dedicated...

Jerome Van Erem

Jerome Van Erem

Aug 14, 2024

Jerome W. "Jerry" VanErem Passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the age of 71, after a tragic accident. Jerry was born in De Pere, WI, the son of the late Arthur and Caroline Van Erem. He married Debra K. Kelly on August 24, 1984. Jerry was a person that would truly help anyone he came across. All his...

Margaret Holk

Margaret Holk

Aug 12, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" R. Holk (nee Hupfer) Entered into Heaven on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born in West Bend, WI, the daughter of the late John and Teresa (nee VonRueden). Peggy married Timothy Lee Holk in June of 1958, and had five children together. He passed away in October of 1976. Peggy later married...

Gilbert Carlson

Gilbert Carlson

Aug 11, 2024

GILBERT W. CARLSON On Sunday August 11, 2024, at the young age of 81, Gilbert (Gil) W. Carlson went peacefully home to the Lord, just after Mass finished playing quietly in his room. He was surrounded by wife and family, after a short battle with Kidney failure compounded by years of heart disease. He was born on February 3, 1943...

Roger Verhaalen

Roger Verhaalen

Aug 10, 2024

Roger Roman Verhaalen, age 89, joined his Lord on Saturday, August 10, 2024.  He was born on January 21, 1935 in Newburg to Raymond and Eleanor (nee Fischer) Verhaalen.  He lived most of his life in the Town of Saukville. Roger was a 1953 graduate of Cedarburg High School.  He served in the Army from 1953 to 1955.  He had...

John Severance

John Severance

Aug 7, 2024

John Merrill Severance John Severance, aka "Big John", died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, after a battle with cancer at the age of 90. He lived a long life filled with love, family and joy and made it to his goal to celebrate his 90 th birthday. He was born in Cape May, NJ on...

Myron Yttri

Myron Yttri

Aug 6, 2024

Myron "Mike" Willard Yttri, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his country home in Jackson, WI where he had lived for the past 57 years, the same home that he built and assisted in raising his 6 children. Mike was born on July 4, 1937 in Ferryville, WI to Lyle and Wanda...

Donald Mertes

Donald Mertes

Aug 5, 2024

Donald Raymond Mertes was born August 6, 1926 in Kewaskum, Wisconsin to Clarence and Emma Mertes.  He will be remembered as a hard-working man who loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren and tinkering around the house.  Jesus called him home, one day short of his 98th birthday on August 5, 2024 at Kathy Hospice...

Eugene Traut

Eugene Traut

Aug 5, 2024

Eugene Fredrick Traut 90, of West Bend, WI, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Gene (or "Butch") was the youngest of nine (9) children born to James and Sarah "Anna" Traut on May 11, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI. His childhood was filled with challenges as his father, James, died on April 22, 1934, less...

Marcie Lyn Scholz

Marcie Lyn Scholz

Aug 3, 2024

Marcie Lyn Scholz (née Janke), age 76 passed away very peacefully on August 3, 2024, at her son's home in Kewaskum. She and her twin sister, Mary Lee, were born on April 6, 1948 at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan to her parents Herbert Janke and Olivia Ninmer Janke (née Kaltenbrun) who lived on the family farm near Batavia, Wisconsin....

Robert Buch

Robert Buch

Aug 3, 2024

Robert R. "Bob" Buch, 86, of Germantown, WI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Bob was born September 7, 1937, in Hartford WI, son of the late Beatrice and Raymond Buch of Slinger, WI. On August 30, 1958, Robert was united in marriage to Rosalie...

David Rhode

David Rhode

Jul 30, 2024

David Michael Rhode, age 75, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his home in Hartford.  He was born on April 11, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI to Harland and Mary Jane (nee Leverance) Rhode.  David served in the United States Army National Guard for 20 years, 1 month and 4 days.  He earned is BS and Master's in...

Pearl Dalcamo

Pearl Dalcamo

Jul 28, 2024

Pearl Elaine Dalcamo (nee Bosshammer), age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her home in West Bend with family at her side. She was born on October 29, 1930 in Bay Shore, NY in Suffolk, County to William and Mary (nee Waser) Bosshammer. Pearl is survived by her daughter Sandy Myers; grandsons, JJ (Tiffany Gaedke) Myers,...

Richard Faber

Richard Faber

Jul 27, 2024

Richard "Dick" G. Faber

Passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 27, 2024, and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Richard was born on November 19, 1940, in West Bend, WI, the son of the late Walter and Pearl (nee Jones) Faber. He entered the United States Marine Corps at...

Stephen Cannavo

Stephen Cannavo

Jul 25, 2024

Stephen "Steve" Clayton Cannavo Passed peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the age of 70, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Clayton and Charity (nee Wiggins) Cannavo. As a boy, the family moved to West Bend, WI. Steve attended West Bend – West High School. He married the...

Marilyn Ruesch

Marilyn Ruesch

Jul 18, 2024

Marilyn Ruth Ruesch, age 79, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 in hospice within Froedtert Hospital. She was born September 12, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI to George and Dorothy Feilbach. Marilyn was a wife, a mother, grandmother and homemaker extraordinaire who lived for her family.  She was a giving person always thinking of others first.  She felt best in her...

Roger Menger

Roger Menger

Jul 18, 2024

Roger Roy Menger, aged 88, of Greenfield, WI, passed into eternal rest on the 18th of July, 2024, after a courageous three-year struggle with cancer. He fell into the arms of the Lord in the comfort of his own home, with his devoted wife by his side. Born to Edward and Caroline Menger on June 6, 1936, in Wein, WI,...

Michael Pietrangelo

Michael Pietrangelo

Jul 17, 2024

Michael Pietrangelo, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Froedtert hospital in West Bend.  He was born on June 15, 1937 in Waukesha, WI to Mickele and Filomena (nee D'Alessio) Pietrangelo. Michael Pietrangelo (husband, father, Papa, and great Papa) married the love of his life, Marian Sciortino, on June 20, 1959.  They had 3 beautiful...

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