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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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Lee Berner

Lee Berner

May 17, 2024

Lee J. Berner, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024.  He was born on January 10, 1944 to the late Russell and Cleo (nee Maloney) Berner. Lee was employed for over 40 years at Strattec, which reflects his incredibly strong work ethic that he instilled in his children.  His favorite hobbies included cooking (especially after retirement) and taking...

June Harris

June Harris

May 16, 2024

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Gladys Scharrer

Gladys Scharrer

May 15, 2024

Gladys Magdalena (Stoffel) Scharrer was born November 27, 1933. She came into the world like a blazing comet but left this world peacefully on May 15, 2024. It was as if she had orchestrated her final hours, with a special prayer service and her family gathered around her bedside. She saw that her work was finally complete, and that her...

Joseph Odermann

Joseph Odermann

May 15, 2024

Joseph E. "Joe", "Coco" Odermann Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the age of 76. Son of the late Edwin John and Dolores Jean (nee Timmer) Odermann. Joe worked as a laborer and moved up to an operation engineer in construction. He married Diana (nee Paulus), on September 25, 2004, however they had dated for 42 years....

Jerome Schuetz

Jerome Schuetz

May 15, 2024

Jerome Henry Schuetz, age 84 of rural Jackson, Wisconsin passed away on May 15, 2024, lovingly surrounded by his family. Born on February 14, 1940, in Jackson, Wisconsin, Jerome was the youngest of four siblings: Richard, Carita, Marion, and Jerome, born to John and Magdalin (Lang) Schuetz. He spent his formative years on the family farm in Jackson. Jerry graduated...

Ronald Bauer

Ronald Bauer

May 13, 2024

Ronald Lee Bauer Bauer, Ronald L. of Ferryville, age 88, died May 13, 2024 at Cedar Community in West Bend, WI under hospice care (Commonheart). Navy Petty Officer Third Class and loving father of Michael (Mary) Bauer and Mark (Ronda) Bauer.  Dear grandfather of Adam, Elisabeth (Albert) and Eric.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley L....

Marvin Glamann

Marvin Glamann

May 12, 2024

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Dorothy Loecher

Dorothy Loecher

May 12, 2024

Dorothy Ann Loecher (nee Merten) Born to Eternity with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 93. She was born in Adams, Minnesota, the daughter of the late Philip and Leonilla (nee Mullenbach) Merten. She married Alfred Frank Loecher on June 10, 1953, and they moved to Wisconsin in 1956. Alfred passed away on September 6,...

Kathleen Antoni

Kathleen Antoni

May 10, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Mary Antoni (nee Vitrano), age 80, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, in West Bend.  She was born on December 15, 1943, in Milwaukee to Charles and Louise Vitrano.  Kathy married her love, John A. Antoni on April 29, 1978.  She was an avid bird watcher, enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, loved cooking and baking.  Together they...

Thomas Dobberstein

Thomas Dobberstein

May 10, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Richard Dobberstein, age 87, of West Bend passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, May 10, 2024 at Froedtert Hospital in Menomonee Falls.   He was born on November 26, 1936 in Milwaukee to John and Bernetta (nee Berther) Dobberstein and grew up in Milwaukee. Tom graduated from St. John's Cathedral High School in 1954 in Milwaukee...

Angelic Sworske

Angelic Sworske

May 10, 2024

Angelic Sworske, forever 26, died Friday, May 10, 2024, of an overdose.  We would not say it was a sudden death because we watched her suffer over the last 10 years from the disease of addiction. Addiction doesn't discriminate it will take hold and destroy anyone in its path.  This disease is cunning, baffling and has a powerful grip with...

Francis Mayer

Francis Mayer

May 9, 2024

Francis "Frank" Dominic Mayer, age 83, of the Town of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in West Bend.  He was born on May 3, 1941, in Port Washington, WI to Elmer and Dolores (nee Karrels) Mayer. Frank was a devoted husband, and a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He was an exceptional woodworker and greatly enjoyed...

James Biertzer

James Biertzer

May 9, 2024

James "Jim" A. Biertzer, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.  He was born in Barton, WI on December 14, 1936 to Peter and Ida (nee Meyer) Biertzer. Jim served his country in the US Navy 1955-1957.  He married Mary (nee Blazel) on April 23, 1960.  Jim worked at Dostal & Lowey in Menomonee Falls until 1988 when...

George Zagel

George Zagel

May 7, 2024

George William "Bill" Zagel, 59, of West Bend, sadly passed away on May 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Bill bravely battled an aggressive cancer for 18 months. His strength and dedication during this challenging time was exemplary. Bill was born to George "Bud" and Annette Zagel on July 25, 1964. Bill spent many of his days on Big...

Terry Dallmann

Terry Dallmann

May 5, 2024

Terry "Big T." Carroll Dallmann,75, died Sunday May 5 th , 2024 surrounded by his family. Terry was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on August 22 nd , 1948 to Howard and Shirley (nee Boettcher) Dallmann. After graduating from Riverside High School in 1967, Terry was drafted into the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War stationed...

Betty Gumm

Betty Gumm

May 4, 2024

Betty Ann Gumm, nee Heidel was born to Albert Heidel, Jr. and his wife, Pearl, nee Herbst, on February 21, 1934, in Thiensville, WI. Betty entered God's Covenant of Grace in Holy Baptism in 1934 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Mequon, WI, by Rev. Arthur J. Mittlestadt. She confessed her faith and trust...

Christine Quandt

Christine Quandt

May 4, 2024

Christine Judith Ann Quandt returned home to the Lord on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. She was born to William and Jeanette Mack on December 4th, 1957, the youngest of 9 children. She met David and was married on February 28th, 1976 in West Bend. After years of traveling and enjoying their time together, they went on to have 4 beautiful...

Carol Schram

Carol Schram

May 1, 2024

Carol Ann Schram was embraced by her loving Savior on May 1, 2024 at the age of 89. Carol passed away at her home in Fredonia with her family by her side. Carol was born to the late George and Ruth Gueldner on February 12, 1935. She was born and raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Lutheran High School. On...

Marie Cochran

Marie Cochran

May 1, 2024

Marie Lena Cochran of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, passed away in her sleep on May 1, 2024, at the young age of 90.  Marie, an only child, was born on November 17, 1933, in Milwaukee to Henry and Mary Tschurwald. Marie had a spirit like no other.  She held many different titles in life from cat lover to business manager; however, her...

Frank Mayer

Frank Mayer

Apr 27, 2024

Please share your favorite memory of Frank to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

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