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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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Shirley Brisgal

Shirley Brisgal

Jun 28, 2023

Shirley Mae Brisgal (nee Schmidt) passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, at the Gables of Germantown, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Melvin and Grace on August 27, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Shirley met Tom Brisgal at a young age, and although he entered the U.S Coast Guard during WWII, they continued to keep in touch....

William Mccluskey

William Mccluskey

Jun 27, 2023

William George McCluskey, Jr., age 71 Went to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Billy was born December 14, 1951 in Milwaukee to William and Shirley McCluskey (nee Schulz). Billy owned and operated Landmark Painting in Milwaukee for over 20 years. He then managed investment properties with...

Daniel Trainor

Daniel Trainor

Jun 26, 2023

Daniel John Trainor Sr. Passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the age of 62. He was the son of Clarence J. and Tiny E. (nee Ekman) Trainor. Daniel was born in Milwaukee, WI and raised in West Bend. Daniel is survived by his mother Tiny E. Trainor; former wife and helper Gina Trainor; children Erin Kolleen, Caleb Richard...

Viola Mehrens

Viola Mehrens

Jun 24, 2023

Viola J. Mehrens "Chickadee Grandma", age 94 of Jackson went home to the Lord Saturday, June 24, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 23, 1929, the daughter of Cecilia (Fischl) and Joseph Trinkl. Viola is survived by her children, Michael (Robin) Mehrens, Bruce (Linda) Mehrens, Nancy (Gary) Pape, Brian Mehrens, Linda Venus and Mark Mehrens....

Nancy Swartzendruber

Nancy Swartzendruber

Jun 24, 2023

Nancy Ethel Swartzendruber (nee Bender), 78, born May 24, 1945 in Iowa City, IA, and loving wife of James Allen Swartzendruber, passed away on June 24, 2023, at her home in West Bend, WI. Nancy lived for her family, finding joy in spending time with her grandchildren and hosting holiday gatherings. She loved gardening, scrapbooking, reading, and walking in nature....

Richard Gohman

Richard Gohman

Jun 20, 2023

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Esther Lonergan

Esther Lonergan

Jun 19, 2023

Esther Lonergan passed on Monday, June 19, 2023, in the presence of her daughters and other family members. Born on September 3, 1920 on the family farm, she was the daughter of August and Mary (Porte) Parlow. She resided in Ozaukee County for most of her life. She married Richard Lonergan on April 22, 1946. Esther is survived by her...

Wayne Gambino

Wayne Gambino

Jun 19, 2023

Wayne Gambino, age 63, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 in Watertown, Wisconsin. Wayne was born March 26, 1960. He was a long-time employee of Denny's in Waukesha. Wayne was one of 10 boys born to Charles and Ruth Gambino. He was preceded in death by Chuck, Bob, Ron, John and Don. He is survived by Jim, Tom, Tony and...

Ethan Ruhnke

Ethan Ruhnke

Jun 19, 2023

Ethan Robert Ruhnke, age 20 of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away June 19, 2023. He was born July 28, 2002 in Hartford, Wisconsin, the only son of Benjamin Ruhnke and Marja Salguero. Ethan attended school at St. Frances Cabrini and Slinger High School. He enjoyed wrestling and played on the football team as well. He loved to camp, enjoying the...

Bernice Scholz

Bernice Scholz

Jun 18, 2023

Bernice Linda Scholz (nee Lueders) passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023, at the young age of 94. Bernice was a resident of Kettle Moraine Assisted Living in Kewaskum, WI, for the past nine months. Previously, she was a resident at Cedar Community, West Bend, WI, for six years. Bernice is preceded in death by the love of her life,...

Janet Otten

Janet Otten

Jun 16, 2023

Janet Marcella Otten (nee Luebke), age 91, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 surrounded by her six children and family at the Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on December 5th, 1931 in Port Washington, WI to Albert and Hildegard (nee Esselman) Luebke. Janet enjoyed painting, country music, camping and time with her family. Janet graduated from...

Virginia Schultz

Virginia Schultz

Jun 13, 2023

Virginia "Ginger" L. Schultz, age 60 of Beechwood, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin with her loving family by her side. Ginger was born July 30, 1962 to the late Carroll and Rosemary (nee Comfort) Haug. She attended St. Francis Cabrini School and West Bend West High School, graduating in...

Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer Johnson

Jun 12, 2023

Jennifer Olivia Johnson of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away on Monday, June 12th, 2023 at the age of 31 with her loving parents by her side. Jennifer was born on November 1st, 1991 to Michael Scott Johnson and Nancy Ann Yahr Johnson in Barrington, Illinois. Although Jennifer faced many hardships due to neurodiversity and epilepsy, she lived her life to...

Lynn Stroik

Lynn Stroik

Jun 11, 2023

Lynn M. Stroik (Nee Wasedalek), 64, of West Bend found peace on Sunday, June 11th after a short battle with Cancer. Lynn's greatest aspiration in life was becoming a Mother and on April, 14th 1987, that dream came true with the birth of her son Cody. Lynn was a stay at home Mom raising Cody until starting her career as...

Frank Scharrer

Frank Scharrer

Jun 11, 2023

Frank Bernard Scharrer, age 94, passed away at his home in Allenton surrounded by his family, on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Frank was born on May 12, 1929 in West Bend, WI to Frank and Elizabeth (nee Hoefgen) Scharrer. Frank served in the United States Army and was a member of Post #483 in Allenton. He worked as Service manager...

Rosemary Kutz

Rosemary Kutz

Jun 10, 2023

Rosemary Catherine Kutz (nee Baganz), age 93, was invited to everlasting life in God's loving embrace on June 10, 2023. She was born on September 30, 1929, to Alfred and Estella (nee Wettstein) Baganz. Rosemary has been reunited with her husband, Norman, whom she married on 11/29/1952, and together they raised 8 children. Rosemary enjoyed working in her flower and...

Robert Carrier

Robert Carrier

Jun 9, 2023

Robert James Carrier age 46, West Bend, WI passed away at home on Friday June 9, 2023. Robert was born in Port Washington, WI to Phyllis (Kisala) and Jim Carrier on December 31st 1976. He graduated from Port Washington High School in 1994 and from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 1998 with dual degrees. After college Bob joined the...

Roger Behnke

Roger Behnke

Jun 5, 2023

Roger Eric Behnke's life came to a peaceful end on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Cedar Community Nursing Home in West Bend, Wisconsin. Roger was born on May 18, 1928, the only child of Eric and Thelma (Wells) Behnke. He grew up on 39th Street in Milwaukee and graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1946. After a...

Brianna Schneider

Brianna Schneider

Jun 3, 2023

Brianna Marie Schneider, age 29, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her home in Cascade, Wisconsin. She was born October 22, 1993 in West Bend, Wisconsin the daughter of Tina (Adornato) and Troy Schneider. Brianna grew up in Fond Du Lac, attended school there and graduated from North Fond Du Lac High School in 2012. She worked at...

Darlene Conrad

Darlene Conrad

Jun 2, 2023

Darlene J. Conrad, age 82 of West Bend, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2023 at The Kathy Hospice. Darlene is survived by her sons, Scott (Tammy) Conrad and Steve (Monica) Conrad. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Lori (Chip) Winkelman, David (Madeline) Conrad and Jason (Angel) Conrad, Desirae (Michael) Leggett and Maya Rose Conrad, also survived by her great...

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