Obituaries

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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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....

Gloria Rodenkirch

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...

Jerome Wesolowski

Jerome Wesolowski

Feb 27, 2024

To honor Jerome's wishes, there will be no obituary.

June Keller

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

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

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....

Randal Cardarelle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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