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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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Helen Schneider

Helen Schneider

Apr 1, 2024

Helen G. Schneider (nee Voss), age 94, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Eden Vista in Fond du Lac.  She was born on September 1, 1929 in West Bend to Herman E. and Marie A. (nee Wiechers) Voss.  Helen attended Holy Angels Grade School and later worked for Amity Leather for 29 years. She enjoyed walking and...

Mary Schendel

Mary Schendel

Apr 1, 2024

Mary Ann Schendel (nee Rick), age 65, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac.  She was born on February 24, 1959 to James and Dorothy (nee Neuy) Rick.  Mary Ann enjoyed reading and had a special love for animals. Mary Ann is survived by her husband, James, granddaughter Kaitlyn Schendel and her...

Delores Anderson

Delores Anderson

Mar 30, 2024

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Sandra Roecker

Sandra Roecker

Mar 30, 2024

Sandra Lee Roecker (Singkofer) affectionately known as Sandy, passed away on Thursday, March 30 th , 2024, in the Samaritan of West Bend surrounded by love. Born to Geraldine and Henry Herian on February 26 th , 1944, she was a beacon of light and warmth in the community she dearly loved. ‍Sandy was a cherished member of her family,...

Wayne Breselow

Wayne Breselow

Mar 30, 2024

Wayne Breselow was born to Aaron and Gladys Breselow on Dec 20, 1944. He entered eternal life with his Lord and Savior on March 30, 2024, after a brief battle with liver cancer. Wayne was employed at John Deere for thirty-two years and retired in 1996. After retiring, he moved to Cable, WI and spent nineteen years enjoying life on...

Richard Lebakken

Richard Lebakken

Mar 27, 2024

Richard J. Lebakken May 2nd, 1947 - March 27, 2024 "Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway" Richard Joseph Lebakken, age 76, of Hartford Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.  He struggled with various health issues for the past 5 years and is now at peace. He was born on May 2nd, 1947, in Milwaukee...

Karen Lewis

Karen Lewis

Mar 23, 2024

Karen A. Lewis (nee Austin) passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born in Maple Grove, WI, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Margaret Austin. Karen was the wife of the late Richard Lewis. Karen enjoyed opera music, traveling and was an active member at the Washington Co. Senior Center, Lions...

Joyce Schmoldt

Joyce Schmoldt

Mar 19, 2024

Joyce Ann Schmoldt, (Nee Alexander) Beloved wife, mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, died surrounded by her family. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce, who departed from this world on March 19th, 2024. She was 81 years old.Joyce was born on May 24th, 1942 in Cook County, Illinois to Anna Mae Alexander and Clarence Alexander....

Ronald Pedderson

Ronald Pedderson

Mar 13, 2024

Ronald A. Pedderson passed to eternal peace on March 13, 2024; he was 84 years old.  Born and raised in Rockford, IL, the son of the late Catherine and Clifford Pedderson.  After graduating from Rockford West High School, he attended the University of Michigan Law School and the University of Arizona, where he earned B.A. degrees in English and psychology...

Hope Marusic

Hope Marusic

Mar 13, 2024

Hope Colleen Marusic (nee Hatley), age 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. She was born on May 4, 1951, to Carl and June (nee Fralich) Hatley.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her aunt Marlis Fralich. Hope is survived by her husband, Randy Farchmin; children, Allison (Tyler) Newman, Daniel, Stephanie, Ben, and Alex; grandchildren Rylie,...

Thomas Koester

Thomas Koester

Mar 12, 2024

Thomas Theodore Koester of Big Cedar Lake, Left us behind on March 12, 2024.  Tom was born to Fred W. and Marion (nee Leenhouts) Koester on a hot July 8th Saturday in 1933 at the Milwaukee Hospital.  Due to the losses suffered in the Great Depression, the family moved in with Tom's maternal grandmother Adreana (Jennie) Leenhouts on the shores...

Roy Staszak

Roy Staszak

Mar 12, 2024

Roy John Staszak, aka Johnny and Pea"Nut", age 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at the Samaritan in West Bend.  He was born on April 30, 1944, in Wausau, WI to Roy and Adeline (nee Siegmund) Staszak. Roy enjoyed playing the accordion, listening to music, especially Willie Nelson, good ole' country, and Rock 'n Roll. He enjoyed boating...

Carrie Palmer

Carrie Palmer

Mar 9, 2024

Carrie Palmer In loving memory of Carrie Palmer (nee Swanson), born July 12, 1960, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024.  Carrie was the beloved wife to Mark and loving mom to Drew. Following Catholic grade school, she attended Kewaskum High School where she graduated in 1978.  She received her teaching degree in Spanish from UW Whitewater and...

Arlene Schramm

Arlene Schramm

Mar 7, 2024

Arlene E. Schramm (nee Burg) Her Room in Heaven was ready, and she was greeted by our Loving God on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the age of 85. Daughter of the late Charles and Julia Burg. Wife of the late James F. "Jim" Schramm. Arlene is survived by her children Julie Sears, the late Jeffrey (Jill) Schramm, and John...

Dean Benn

Dean Benn

Mar 6, 2024

In Memoriam: Dean Ralph Benn (12/03/1959 - 03/06/2024) With profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Dean Ralph Benn, who was carried to Heaven in the arms of Jesus on March 6, 2024, at the age of 64, after an abrupt battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Dean's life was a tapestry woven with threads of faith, dedication, compassion, and an...

Willard Boettcher

Willard Boettcher

Mar 5, 2024

Willard "Jack" Boettcher Jr. age 62, of West Bend, died peacefully after a battle of an illness, on March 5, 2024 at Froedtert of West Bend, surrounded by his family.  He was born on July 29, 1961 to the late Willard Sr. and June (nee Faul) Boettcher. Jack is survived by his siblings, Barbara Boettcher, Richard, Allen, Janice (Steve) Dyer,...

Robert Steigerwald

Robert Steigerwald

Mar 5, 2024

Robert Steigerwald December 17, 1946- March 5, 2024 Robert Steigerwald passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 with his family, at the age of 77.  He is now at rest with his wife Barbara of 51 years of marriage.  Thank you to all his caregivers, he appreciated you all. Honoring his wishes, there will not be a funeral service....

John Wiczynski

John Wiczynski

Mar 5, 2024

John "Jack" Wiczynski, 91 of West Bend, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  Jack was born on October 10, 1932, in Milwaukee Wisconsin to John Joseph and Anna (Paulkner) Wiczynski.  Jack proudly served our country as a United States Marine. Jack and Ann (nee Walter) married on July 11, 1953, in Oceanside California.  Jack was a...

Beth Johnson

Beth Johnson

Mar 1, 2024

Beth Pauline Johnson, age 68, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at her home in Slinger, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born on October 31, 1955 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Judeen and Marian (nee Severtson) Johnson. Beth is survived by her beloved husband of 20 years, David S Smith, III, who she married...

Janice Mularkey

Janice Mularkey

Feb 29, 2024

Janice Marie Mularkey (nee Susami), age 68, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at The Kathy Hospice with family by her side.  She was born on September 18, 1955 to Fredrick and Ruby (nee Peterson). She worked for more than 20 years at the West Bend Clinic (later Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin) as a Patient Service Representative....

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