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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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Ruth Dusold
Sep 4, 2024
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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