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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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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...

Edward Zaborowski

Edward Zaborowski

Jul 16, 2024

Edward John Zaborowski, on the evening of July 15, 2024, died from kidney failure just before his 70 th birthday.  My truly beloved passed away in his home, the house he built, and in my arms-Pamela Jo Zaborowski (nee Schickert). He leaves behind his friends, Steve, Gerhard, Sam and Junior. Also, the girls that loved him, Arlene, Cynthia, Lorelei and...

Rose Williams

Rose Williams

Jul 14, 2024

Rose Marie Williams (nee McKeeth), age 89, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at her home in Lomira.  She was born on November 5, 1934 in Galesville, WI to John and Cora (nee Roseland) McKeeth. Rose enjoyed being with her family.  It didn't matter if it was watching sports or kicking butt in cards.  An occasional gambling trip would...

Wesley Griesemer

Wesley Griesemer

Jul 13, 2024

Wes Griesemer Wesley "Wes", Griesemer age 82 passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Lawlis Family Hospice after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He was born March 27th, 1942, in West Bend, WI to Raymond and Ruth (nee Held) Griesemer. He was one of four boys and the youngest of identical twins. Wes was a graduate...

George Rauh

George Rauh

Jul 7, 2024

George H. Rauh December 1, 1938 – July 7, 2024 George H. Rauh, 85, of West Bend , WI , passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2024, after a courageous fight with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. George was born on December 1, 1938, to Erwin and Lillian (Wiesner) Rauh.  He grew up in Slinger on the family farm.  George...

Patti Cook

Patti Cook

Jul 6, 2024

Patti Jean (nee Puser) Cook Passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the age of 70. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late John and Phyllis Puser. Patti is survived by her sister Cindy (Patrick) Dempsey and brother Douglas (Joann) Puser, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Patti proudly served in the United States Air...

Liam Adkins

Liam Adkins

Jul 3, 2024

Liam Michael Adkins passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 9, in Slinger, Wisconsin. Liam's journey in life was challenged with Lennox gastaut syndrome & cerebral palsy but he was always a strong little fighter. Liam had a smile that lit up a room, and a gut laugh that was contagious. He loved...

John Kertscher

John Kertscher

Jul 2, 2024

John E Kertscher of Fredonia WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the age of 81, at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was born April 1, 1943, the son of Wilmer and Anne (nee Stadler) Kertscher. John attended Fillmore grade school and then Kewaskum High School. In his early years...

William Johnston

William Johnston

Jul 1, 2024

William Charles "Bill" Johnston Passed away suddenly on July 1, 2024, at age 81.   Bill was born on April 4, 1943, in Elmhurst, IL, son of William C. (Marie McCambridge) Johnston, Sr.   Loving husband and best friend of Evelyn "Evie" (nee Brose) for 56 years.  They were married in Wausau, Wisconsin on August 24, 1968.  Beloved Father of Michael (Jen)...

James Duenkel

James Duenkel

Jul 1, 2024

James A. Duenkel (1956 - 2024) James Arthur Duenkel, 67, of Barton, passed away peacefully at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend on July 1, 2024.

Jim was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend on November 27, 1956 to Arthur Jr. and Myrtle Duenkel.  Though born in West Bend, Jim was a true...

Barret Thompson-Schultz

Barret Thompson-Schultz

Jun 28, 2024

We, Jodi Thompson-Raketti and Brian Schultz, would like to share a few words about our Heavenly son, Barret Reed Thompson-Schultz. Barret had no boundaries. He could and would do anything, a very unique individual, one of a kind for sure. His interests were incredibly diverse, ranging from disc golf, bike riding, skateboarding, bowling, going to the gym, listening to music,...

Robert Werner

Robert Werner

Jun 28, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. Werner passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 28th, 1936 to Henry and Alvina (nee Hausfeldt) Werner in West Bend, WI.  Bob grew up on his family farm where he was dedicated to working the land and taking care of many animals.  His school years...

Robert Broman

Robert Broman

Jun 28, 2024

Robert "Bob" Broman passed away in West Bend, Wisconsin, on Friday, 28 June, 2024, after a long decline due to dementia at the age of 84. Robert was born October 19, 1939, the son of Elmer and Marcie Broman, and grew up in Aitkin, Minnesota. He attended Carleton College and received a PhD in chemistry from Northwestern University. He was...

Shelly Markus

Shelly Markus

Jun 28, 2024

Shelly Ann "Shellzy" Markus (nee Lloyd) Passed unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the age of 55. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Thomas and Janis Lloyd. Shelly grew up in the Wayne and Kewaskum area, attended Wayne Elementary and Kewaskum Middle/ High Schools. She continued education and received her certifications to be...

Alice Rivard

Alice Rivard

Jun 26, 2024

Alice F. Rivard (nee Dick), 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her residence, Elizabeth Residence Assisted Living Facility, in New Berlin, WI while under the care of Harmony Care Hospice and the Elizabeth Residence team. Alice was born on February 12, 1933 to Jacob and Marion (Fischer) Dick in Marshfield, WI. Alice was the 2 nd of...

Roxanne Tuszkiewicz

Roxanne Tuszkiewicz

Jun 25, 2024

Roxanne A. "Roxy" Tuszkiewicz (nee Kolpack) Entered into Heaven on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the age of 73, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Herbert and Viola (nee Marohl) Kolpack. Roxanne worked as a Nursing Assistant for 20 years. She married the love of her life Glenn...

Harold Kirchoff

Harold Kirchoff

Jun 25, 2024

Harold L. Kirchoff Jr. age 61 of West Bend passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home. He was born October 28 th , 1962 in Waupun, WI to Harold and Judith (Froh) Kirchoff. Harold enjoyed many things in life, but spending time with his family and grandkids was most important to him. He loved watching scary movies,...

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