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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Jerry Schnaare

Jerry Schnaare

Dec 13, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jerry Dean Schnaare July 25, 1947 – December 13, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Dean Schnaare, aged 76, on December 13, 2023. Jerry leaves behind his true love and wife of 36 years, Carol Schnaare, their cherished sons Chad, Steven, and Drew, and his four grandchildren and three...

William Faber

William Faber

Dec 12, 2023

William "Bill" George Faber, age 95, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. William was born on October 13, 1928 to Milton and Mildred (nee May) Faber and he married Elma A. Gerlach on July 15, 1950. William will be sadly missed by his children, William (Tammy) Faber, Jewel (Donald)...

Aaron Gaedtke

Aaron Gaedtke

Dec 10, 2023

Aaron "AG" C. Gaedtke Heaven was looking for a Ball Player, and Aaron was called up on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the age of 34. He was born in West Bend, the son of Jim and Connie (nee Hughes) Gaedtke. Aaron graduated from West Bend East High School, class of 2008; where he excelled in all sports, and had...

Ruth Spicuzza

Ruth Spicuzza

Dec 8, 2023

Ruth B. Spicuzza (nee Eichman) Born to Eternal Life on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Raymond and Lucille (nee Bink) Eichman. Ruth married the love of her life, Theodore Spicuzza. She enjoyed birds, and animals, always feeding them with the help of her grandchildren, who...

Nicole Budzinski

Nicole Budzinski

Dec 8, 2023

Nicole Lynn Budzinski (nee Moericke), age 40, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center of Washington County. She was born on February 10th, 1983 to Mark and Dawn (nee Anderson) Moericke. Of the many things Nicole enjoyed, her close family and her pet birds were what brought her life light. She spent most of...

Ethel Carter

Ethel Carter

Dec 7, 2023

Ethel E. Carter (nee zautcke) Of West Bend, WI, passed away on December 7, 2023, at the age of 86. Ethel was born on July 28, 1937, in Milwaukee Wisconsin to the late Milton and Malinda (nee Bretschneider) Zautcke. She was united in marriage on September 18, 1954, to Walter Carter at St. John EV. Lutheran Church in West Bend.Ethel...

Cynthia Moser

Cynthia Moser

Dec 6, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" L. Moser (Prahl), age 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her home in West Bend.  She was born on September 15, 1955 to Harold and Arvilla (nee Pipkorn) Prahl. Cindy enjoyed making high-quality hand-crafted home decorations and kitchen appliance covers in her sewing room, and selling them at craft shows. She tended to numerous...

Eunice Mueller

Eunice Mueller

Dec 4, 2023

Eunice J. Mueller, nee Paulik, of Hartford WI, was called home by our Lord on Monday, December 4th, at the age of 79. She passed away peacefully at Froedtert Medical Center in Milwaukee. Eunice was born May 16, 1944, in Cuba to the family of Otto and Elsie (Hedin) Paulik, was baptized at Prince of Peace Church, and was...

Barbara Traut

Barbara Traut

Dec 3, 2023

Barbara Jane Traut (nee Stutzman), 89, of West Bend, WI, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 surrounded by loved ones, after a battle with Alzheimer's. Barb was born on June 10, 1934 to Michael and Hilda Stutzman in Milwaukee, WI. Barbara attended St. Marcus Lutheran Church School and North Division High School, graduating in 1952. She...

Sandra Slagle

Sandra Slagle

Dec 2, 2023

Sandra Lee Slagle (nee Doak) age 90 passed away on Saturday December 2 2023 at the Horizon Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon after battling Alzheimers for years. She was born on November 10, 1933 in Columbus Ohio to Selman and Lucille ( nee Thompson). Sandra will be remembered for being intelligent, friendly, creative and giving of herself to...

David Mcfarland

David Mcfarland

Dec 2, 2023

**A visitation will be held on August 10, 2024, at the VFW, 260 Sand Dr, West Bend, WI 53095, from 1:30PM- 4:30PM * with The service time of 3:00PM,and Military Honors to follow. David "Dave" James McFarland of West Bend Wisconsin passed Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the age of 75, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital...

Emilio Lopez Pagan

Emilio Lopez Pagan

Dec 2, 2023

Emilio Lopez Pagan, age 74 passed away in his sleep on December 2,2023 in his home in West Bend, Wisconsin. He was Born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico to Bernardo and Agueda Lopez. He will be joining his parents Bernardo and Agueda Lopez, his siblings David Lopez, Edelmiro Lopez, Diego Lopez and Jacinto Lopez in his new eternal home in...

Dr. William Schapfel Dvm

Dr. William Schapfel Dvm

Dec 2, 2023

Visitation will be held Saturday January 27th, 2024, starting at 1pm and the service starting at 2pm at West Bend Community Church, 2005 S. Main St. West Bend, WI 53095 Dr. William John Schapfel, 83, of West Bend, passed away on December 2, 2023, at his residence in the comfort of his loving wife of 60 years. He...

Marjory Moder

Marjory Moder

Dec 1, 2023

Marjory Ann Moder (Snyder) 1930-2023 Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, Aunt & Friend. We will remember her for her baking, cooking, dancing in the kitchen, board games, daily crossword puzzles, generous heart, and boisterous laugh. Marjory Ann Moder, 93 of Jackson, Wisconsin, died surrounded by her loving family on Dec. 1, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents...

Peter Swanson

Peter Swanson

Nov 30, 2023

Peter John Swanson, age 57, was born to eternal life on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the Kathy House Hospice in West Bend, WI. He was born on September 30, 1966, to Charles and Brenda (nee Stokhaug) Swanson. Peter is survived by his wife of 32 years, Janet (nee Schlatterer). His sons Joshua (Keelee), and Jeremiah (Miika), sisters-in-law Ellyne and...

Marcia Krenek

Marcia Krenek

Nov 30, 2023

Marcia Martha Rose Krenek (Gueldner) was taken home by her heavenly Father on November 30, 2023, at the age of 79. She passed away peacefully under the loving care of the 3rd floor staff at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend, WI, with her family at her side. Marcia was born in Milwaukee, WI, on June 5, 1944, into the family...

Arlene Horton

Arlene Horton

Nov 28, 2023

Arlene E Horton (nee Surprise), age 99, passed away peacefully at the Waterford of West Bend with her family nearby.  Born 6/21/24, she lived in West Allis, WI where she met the love of her life.  She married James F Horton on August 20, 1942 and celebrated 73 years together.  Together they raised their family in New Berlin, WI. Throughout...

Margaret Weske

Margaret Weske

Nov 25, 2023

Margaret "Marge" S. Weske (nee Bilicki), age 83, joined the Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born in West Allis, WI, on October 25, 1940, the daughter of the late Frank and Martha (nee Kaczmarek) Bilicki. Marge graduated from West Allis Central Highschool. She married James W. Weske on October 8, 1960. Marge worked for Kohls Department Store...

Sandra Zopf

Sandra Zopf

Nov 25, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" D. Zopf (nee Hansen), loving wife, mom, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25 at the age of 78. Sandy had a warm heart, a bright smile, and a comforting demeanor.  She exemplified generosity, integrity and sometimes an unexpected touch of sass. Born to Lester and Mabel (nee Voelz) Hansen, she graduated from Custer High...

Pamela Guenther

Pamela Guenther

Nov 22, 2023

Pamela M. Guenther (nee Scholz) Passed peacefully on November 22, 2023, at her home, with family members at her side. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Louis and Pearlinda (nee Merten) Scholz. Pamela graduated from Divine Savior Holy Angels in 1962, and later married the love of her life, Robert Guenther on April 24, 1965....

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