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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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Dolores Hahn

Dolores Hahn

Feb 2, 2024

In Loving Memory of Dolores Mae Hahn May 2, 1943 - Feb 2, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we share the peaceful passing of Dolores Mae Hahn on Feb 2, 2024 at the age of 80. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother and loving soul. She entered eternal life surrounded by her loving family....

Susan "Sue" Berner

Susan "Sue" Berner

Feb 2, 2024

Susan Marie Berner (nee Mather), passed away peacefully with loving family by her side on Friday, February 2, 2024.  She was born on February 23, 1947 to the late Joseph and Sylvia Mather.  Sue was a devoted wife to Lee for 58 years, and they were blessed with four children and three grandchildren. She enjoyed road trips – no matter...

Arthur Doll

Arthur Doll

Jan 31, 2024

Arthur (Arkie) Patrick Doll Arthur Doll of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Kathy Hospice at the age of 94. He was born on March 17, 1929 on the family farm in Nabob, WI, to Joseph Doll and Marie (Aufdermauer) Doll. In 1947 he started working at Gehl Company, until he was drafted into...

Bernice Baranyk

Bernice Baranyk

Jan 30, 2024

Bernice Janice Baranyk (nee McKay), age 85, returned to her heavenly home peacefully on January 30, 2024, at her home in Slinger. She was born on April 1, 1938, in Milwaukee WI, to Oliver and Bernice (nee Zahn) McKay. Bernice enjoyed trying new things and volunteered whenever she could. Bernice was a Master Doll Artisan who used to create each...

Kenneth Kranz

Kenneth Kranz

Jan 26, 2024

   ***The West Bend Daily News will run the full obituary on 2/9/24 & 2/14/24**     Kenneth H. Kranz will forever be known for having an impact on the lives of others. He was born January 1, 1950 to parents, Eugene and Virginia Kranz of Jackson, WI. He took great pride in being an outdoorsman and was a lover of athleticism, competition, and...

Lois Schneider

Lois Schneider

Jan 26, 2024

Lois Margaret (nee Schroeder) Schneider (80) of West Bend, WI left this earthly world for her eternal home on Friday, January 26, 2024, in the care of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. She was born the youngest of Albert P. and Hermoine (Lynn) Schroeder's three daughters on December 29, 1943 in West Bend, WI. Lois' early years were spent on...

David Frank

David Frank

Jan 26, 2024

David B Frank, 62, of Sheboygan, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at home. Dave was born on September 13, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Mary Ann (Temmer) Frank. He attended local West Bend schools and received an associates degree from Lakeshore Technical College. Dave was an entrepreneur and worked many printing job before running his own...

Audrey Brandt

Audrey Brandt

Jan 25, 2024

Audrey L. Brandt (nee Graack) found lasting peace surrounded by members of her family at age 93 on January 25, 2024 at her residence in West Bend. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" L. Brandt for over 70 years. Loving mother of Kenneth (Janice), Russell (Linda), Allen (Karol), Robert (Pamela) and Julie (Michael Szemborski). Proud and loving grandmother of...

Ival Kleinke

Ival Kleinke

Jan 24, 2024

Ival William Kleinke Passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the age of 80, surrounded by his family. He was raised in Beechwood, WI, the son of the late Fredrick and LaVerne Kleinke. They moved to West Bend when Ival was in high school. After high school he joined the United States Army and serviced for three years, where...

Norman Schaub

Norman Schaub

Jan 22, 2024

Norman William "Butch" Schaub passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at The Cottages at Cedar Run in West Bend, WI at the age of 86. He was born on May 1,1937 in Fond du Lac, WI to Norman J. and Cecilia (nee Hau) Schaub. On November 26, 1960, after a 6-month courtship, Norm married the love of his life...

Robert Eckart

Robert Eckart

Jan 20, 2024

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James Boswell

James Boswell

Jan 20, 2024

James Alan Boswell passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI at the age of 75 years old after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.  Jim was born on January 23, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI to Ralph and Virginia Boswell.  Jim married his wife Marcia Soldner on July 28, 1979.  Jim...

Joyce Maahs

Joyce Maahs

Jan 20, 2024

Joyce R. Maahs (nee Leopold) Joyce R Maahs was welcomed to her heavenly home and the arms of her Savior on Saturday January 20, 2024, with her daughters at her side, at the age of 85. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Howard and Irene Leopold. Joyce married Leon "Lee" O. Maahs on February 8,...

Alexander Keller

Alexander Keller

Jan 19, 2024

Alexander L. Keller 8.31.39 – 1.19.24 Alexander L. Keller, (84), of Slinger, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024. Alexander is survived by his children, Laurie (Terry Crass) Keller, Christopher Keller, and Mark (Tricia) Keller.  He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jacob (Katelyn) Kaad, Angela (Sean K.) Kaad, Ashley Kaad, Scott (Katie) Backes, Bo Keller, Collin (Lexie) Keller,...

Beverly Wick

Beverly Wick

Jan 19, 2024

Beverly Ann Wick (nee LeMaster), age 80, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Aurora Zilbur Family Hospice.   She was born on March 5, 1943 in La Porte, Indiana to Donald and Joyce (nee Monte) LeMaster. Beverly was always friendly and kind to everyone, with a wonderful sense of humor that could brighten up a room. She had a...

Eileen Weigel

Eileen Weigel

Jan 18, 2024

Eileen K. Weigel, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at St. Monica's in Racine . She was born on February 20, 1930 to Paul and Mary (nee Gerl) Weigel . Eileen enjoye d gardenin g , bowling in her younger years and taking care of her numerous dogs that she had through the years and spending...

Jean Zingsheim

Jean Zingsheim

Jan 18, 2024

Jean Theresa Zingsheim (nee Beine), age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at the Aspire Senior Living in Oshkosh. She was born on June 29, 1936 in Slinger, WI to Herbert and Olive (nee Esser) Beine. Survived by her loving children Paul (Amy) Zingsheim, Pattie Stoffel (John Cullen), Steve Zingsheim (Melissa Kiefer-Doss), Sandy (Joe) Wisth, Scott (Brenda)...

Sylvester Dettmann

Sylvester Dettmann

Jan 18, 2024

Sylvester H. Dettmann Passed peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in the family farmhouse, which sat near Kohlsville, WI, the son of the late Henry and Lorena Dettmann. Sylvester left high school to start working at the West Bend Company from 1955 until 1985, and then went to USA Button s at...

Kathleen Heilman

Kathleen Heilman

Jan 17, 2024

Kathleen "Cookie" Heilman of West Bend, WI. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 17th 2024. Cookie was born December 23rd, 1946 to Roland and Joan Kaiser in Milwaukee WI. She moved to Sparta in 1960 where she met her high school sweetheart, Robert Heilman. Bob and Cookie were married on March 16th, 1968 and were blessed with...

Daniel Bowen

Daniel Bowen

Jan 16, 2024

Daniel Allen Bowen, age 56 passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack at his home in Germantown on January 16, 2024. Dan was born in Milwaukee on July 29,1967 to Richard and Patricia (nee Blank) Bowen.  He graduated from Germantown High School.  After graduation, he enlisted in the US Marine Corp.  Dan was the Manager of Human Resources Information Systems...

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