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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Gloria Rodenkirch
Feb 27, 2024
Gloria S. Rodenkirch (nee Schaefer) Passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the age of 83, with her family by her side. She was born in West Bend, WI, and grew up in Kewaskum. She is the daughter of the late Reuben and Gertrude (nee Regal) Schaefer. Gloria graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1958 and married the love...
June Keller
Feb 26, 2024
June Anita Marie Keller (nee Schuldt), age 65, passed away on February 26, 2024, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on June 24, 1958, to Harold and Mildred ( nee Gettleman) Schuldt. She graduated from West Bend West Class of '77. She loved being in the sun, surrounded by nature. June enjoyed playing volleyball, riding motorcycles,...
Elton Kirchner
Feb 26, 2024
Elton "Ellie" O. Kirchner Of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on February 26 th , 2024 with his family at his side at the age of 89. He was born June 13, 1934 in the town of Kewaskum, the son of the late Oscar and Alma (Ramel) Kirchner. He was baptized on July 1, 1934 and a current member of Good...
Thomas Doll
Feb 25, 2024
Thomas H. "Tom" Doll Of West Bend passed unexpectedly on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of 72. Son of the late LeRoy J. Doll and Veronica R. (nee Fritz) Doll. He is survived by his siblings Steve (Jean Voss) Doll, Kris (Gary) Wolf, and Dan (Mary) Doll. Tom is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends....
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