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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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Kenneth Sipes
Jun 9, 2024
Kenneth William "Ken" Sipes, age 79, died like he lived-quietly, after a 10-year battle with cancer, on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend with his wife by his side. He was born on September 9, 1944 to Kenneth and Florence (nee Koepsel) Sipes. Ken was many things: kind, caring, incredibly bright, cautious, reserved and patient...
Janice Bateman
Jun 8, 2024
Janice Arleen Bateman June 29, 1945 – June 8, 2024 Janice Arleen Bateman (nee Schaenzer), 78, Hartford, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. Janice was born July 29, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI, to Myrtle (nee Kvalheim) and Anthony Schaenzer. She Graduated from Rufus King High School and attended Mt. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing. She was united...
Linda Doering
Jun 6, 2024
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Ronald Bloomer
Jun 5, 2024
Ronald J. "Ron" Bloomer Of Slinger, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the age of 64. He was born in Milwaukee, the son of the late Wayne Bloomer, and Shirley (nee Stoviak) Contois. He grew up in Mayville, WI, living in an old schoolhouse that was converted into a home. Ron worked for many years as a...
Rosina Ehlert
May 31, 2024
Rosina M. Ehlert, 91, of West Bend WI, passed away peacefully at The Cottages of Cedar Community Care Center on May 31, 2024. Rosina was the last of 6 children born to Martin and Rose (Hellman) Diers on December 10, 1932 in Bakerville, WI. She grew up on the family farm in Bakerville, and graduated from Marshfield High School. After...
William Gruetzman
May 30, 2024
William John "Bill" Gruetzman, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by family at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born at his grandparents' home in Fort Atkinson, WI, to Edward and Mary (nee Stradinger) Gruetzman. Bill was baptized into the Christian faith on October 5, 1935, at Eastside Lutheran Church in Madison. He...
David Schleif
May 27, 2024
David Edward Schleif 1927 - 2024 David E. Schleif passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 in his apartment at The Willows at Cedar Community where he and his wife Mary had been living for 16 months. David E. Schleif was born to his parents, Walter Schleif and Erna Rusch Schleif on December 12, 1927. The happy event...
Gwendolyn Wilson
May 27, 2024
Gwendolyn M. "Gwen" Wilson (nee Schellinger) Passed peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024, at the age of 78, at the Kathy Hospice. She was born in Hartford, WI, the daughter of the late Jerome and Caroline (nee Bremser) Schellinger- Mueller. Gwen graduated from Hartford High School in 1964. She married David T. Wilson on August 14, 1965. Gwen worked for...
Carol Mckay
May 25, 2024
Carol Ann McKay (nee Habrat), age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at her home in West Bend. She was born on August 24, 1946 to Frank and Josephine Habrat. Carol married the late John Frank McKay on March 22, 1980. She was a long-time employee of and retired from the West Bend Company. She was a...
David Hofmaier
May 25, 2024
David Ralph Hofmaier, 57, of Kewaskum Wisconsin, passed away peacefully May 25th 2024 after a courageous battle against cancer. David was born on November 19, 1966 to Merle and Esther Hofmaier in West Bend, Wisconsin. He graduated from Slinger High School in 1986. On May 1st 1993, he married Michele M. Becker at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum,...
Sharon Kratz
May 24, 2024
Sharon F. Kratz (nee Dillman) Passed peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the age of 90. She was born in Waldo, WI, the daughter of Francis and Mable (nee Nack) Dillman. Sharon married the love of her life Robert "Bob" Kratz on August 4, 1956. Sharon Loved her dogs, casino trips with Bob, traveling to Florida with her grandkids...
Norma Kreuziger
May 23, 2024
Norma G. "Nana" Kreuziger (nee Marsch; September 12, 1930 – May 23, 2024) of West Bend passed away at the age of 93 following injuries from an auto accident. Norma, a woman of devout faith, modeled a "Jesus First" life, a credo she prayed will endure in the lives of her cherished family and friends. All who knew Norma and...
Carol Paplham
May 20, 2024
Carol Ann Paplham (Ihlenfeldt), age 78 of Germantown, Wisconsin unexpectedly passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Menomonee Falls Hospital at the age of 78. Carol was born March 28, 1946, to Matilda (Mueller) and Merlin Ihlenfeldt in Fond du Lac, WI. She grew up in Kewaunee and graduated from Kewaunee High School. Carol was united in marriage to William...
Carolyn Dumouchel
May 19, 2024
Carolyn Lynn "Carol" Dumouchel (née Parker), age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 19th, 2024 at her home in West Bend. She was born on November 18th, 1956 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to George and Glennda (née Foster) Parker. Carolyn was more than just a mother, grandmother, and wife; she was a force of nature—a woman who left an...
Jacqueline Breger
May 19, 2024
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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
May 16, 2024
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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
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
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...
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