Randal Cardarelle
Feb 25, 2024
Randal "Randy" Donald Cardarelle Randy Cardarelle, born February 27, 1958, in West Bend, WI, has been called to his eternal home on February 25, 2024, after an extensive seven-year battle with cancer. As a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, he faithfully followed Jesus through the good and difficult times, relying on Him for strength and hope. Eager to join...
Herbert Kyler
Feb 24, 2024
Herbert Kenneth Kyler Jr., age 84, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his home in Allenton. He was born on March 17, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Herbert and Hazel (nee Yanke) Kyler. Herbert enjoyed building balsa wood airplanes, spending time with his grandchildren, and family get togethers playing cards. Herbert is survived by his 3 sons, James...
Harvey Meisel
Feb 21, 2024
Harvey E. Meisel, long time resident of River Hills, WI was born on November 4, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Edmund and Dorothy Meisel. . He was preceded in death by his father Edmund Meisel, his mother, Dorothy Meisel (Ubbelohde), and his spouse, Gloria Meisel. He is survived by his daughter Mary E. Meisel-Voelker (Thomas) and son Chistopher E. Meisel...
Patricia Rinn
Feb 19, 2024
Patricia Anna Rinn Patricia "Pat" A. Rinn, 84, of West Bend, WI, beloved wife of Lawrence (Bud) M. Rinn, Jr. for nearly 60 years, passed away peacefully February 19, 2024, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud, (1939-2020), sister Penny Miller, Venice, FL (1947-2021) and her parents, Fred Miller (1916-1970) and...
Bernice Fetzer
Feb 19, 2024
Bernice Clara Fetzer March 16, 1941 – February 19, 2024 Bernice Clara Fetzer (nee Salevski), age 82, was peacefully called to her eternal home on February 19, 2024, at her home in West Bend. She was born on March 16, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Edward and Clara (nee Solminski) Salevski. She grew up in Milwaukee...
John Pedersen
Feb 17, 2024
John Carl Pedersen, age 77, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home in West Bend. John was born on September 7, 1946 in Milwaukee to Lester and Marguerite (nee Kroening) Pedersen. John enjoyed spending time with family. The most important things in his life were his love for his faith, family and country. He had a love...
Frederick Ruhnke
Feb 15, 2024
Frederick Theodore "Sonny" Ruhnke, age 89, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Facility in West Bend. He was born on October 21, 1934 to Frederick and Elizabeth (nee Haug) Ruhnke. The things he loved to do was watch his movies, old TV shows and especially spend time with his family. Sonny is...
Ashley Calo
Feb 13, 2024
Ashley Ann Calo, 33 of West Bend Wisconsin, passed away tragically Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Ashley was born on December 18th, 1990 to Tonia Calo. Ashley deeply loved her son Braxton more than anything. They were inseparable. Ashley was passionate about raising her son, and wanted nothing but the best for Braxton. Ashley deeply loved her family, friends and the...
Leah Reed
Feb 11, 2024
Leah Marcell Reed (nee Christian) Passed at her home with family by her side on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the age of 47. She was born in Laurel, MS. Leah was a Northeast Jones High School student, class of 1995, and received her master's degree at William Carey University, class of 2003. She married Jeffrey P. Reed on August...
Erik Odness
Feb 8, 2024
Erik William Odness, 27, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, formerly of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2024. Erik was born on February 8, 1997, to Chris and Heidi Odness in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He grew up in West Bend playing football, baseball, and wrestling. He developed many lifelong friendships along the way. Erik graduated from West Bend East High...
Wayne Fink
Feb 7, 2024
Wayne Clyde Fink passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2024, at Serenity Villa in Slinger, WI at the age of 85 years old. Wayne was born on March 25, 1938, in Delmont, SD, to Fred & Lucille Fink. Wayne graduated from Delmont High School in 1956 and moved to West Bend, WI where he worked at the West Bend...
Charlotte Nowak
Feb 6, 2024
Charlotte M. Nowak "Tina" Diagnosed with Stage IV Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Cancer in May 2023, Tina passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 6, 2024, at the age of 59. She was born in Richfield, WI on December 22nd, 1964, to the late James and Dorothy (nee Jeranek) Zimpelman. Tina graduated from Hartford High School in 1984...
Jeffrey Hollmann
Feb 6, 2024
Jeffrey C. Hollmann "Jeff" Passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Harry and Opal (nee Gloyd) Hollmann. Jeff graduated from Brookfield East High School and was last working for RR Donnelley Printing in West Bend. He married the love of his life Frances "Fran"...
Eugene Erickson
Feb 4, 2024
Eugene E. Erickson "Gene" Born to Eternal Life on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the age of 93, He was born in Holton Township, the son of the late James and Clara (nee Daines) Erickson. After high school and time spent working on the family farm Gene was drafted into the United States Army, serving from 1952-1953. Gene married the...
Joseph Weyerstrass
Feb 3, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Weyerstrass, Jr., age 81, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his home in West Bend, with family at his side. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey on June 13, 1942, to Joseph and Herta (née Fern) Weyerstrass, Sr. Joe was a 1961 graduate of Paterson Technical and Vocational High School, Paterson, New Jersy. He then...
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
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
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
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
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...
