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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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Sharon Schreck

Sharon Schreck

Sep 23, 2023

Sharon Linda Schreck (nee Flann), age 79, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Froedtert of Milwaukee.  She was born on November 29, 1943 to Arnold and Emma Flann (nee Reinholz). Sharon enjoyed drawing, painting, beautiful views at their lake house, family time, jewelry making, leather making anything to keep her busy. Too many hobbies to name....

Robert Dei

Robert Dei

Sep 21, 2023

Robert "Bob" Dennis Dei, age 59, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at his home in Kewaskum, on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born in West Bend, Wisconsin on November 26, 1963, to Byron and Lucille (Scheerer) Dei. Voted "Most Rowdy" by his peers, Bob was a graduate of Kewaskum High School, Class of 1982. Bob was united in...

Shirley Hahn

Shirley Hahn

Sep 21, 2023

Shirley Ann Hahn (nee Schmitt), age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital of West Bend.   She was born on September 1, 1943 in Hustisford, WI to Peter and Louindine (nee Siegman) Schmitt. Shirley is survived by her husband of 57 years, Daniel; 3 children - Lisa (William) of Grafton, WI, Michael (Tammy)...

Thomas Snyder

Thomas Snyder

Sep 19, 2023

Thomas "Tom" E. Snyder Passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born in Hartford, WI, the son of the late Arthur and Harriet Snyder. Tom graduated from Hartford Union High School and attended the University of Lake School and The University of Wisconsin Madison. After living in the West Bend area for many...

Gregory Neill

Gregory Neill

Sep 19, 2023

Gregory Dale Neill, age 70, passed away on September 19, 2023, at his home in White Lake, WI.  He was born on October 21, 1952 in Massachusetts to Allen and Beatrice (nee Ward) Neill. In his childhood years the family moved frequently, living in different states due to his father's work. He lived in the West Bend area from middle...

Loretta Meyer

Loretta Meyer

Sep 19, 2023

Loretta Josephine Meyer (nee Heimerl) Was called to her eternal home on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the age of 83. Loretta was born in Sheboygan, WI, on April 28, 1940, to Sylvester and Lydia (nee Schneider) Heimerl. Loretta grew up on the family farm in Little Kohler, she was the oldest of 13 children. Loretta...

Marilyn Rachwal

Marilyn Rachwal

Sep 15, 2023

In Loving Memory of Marilyn "Granny" Rachwal It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn "Granny" Rachwal, (neé Blamer), who departed peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice, surrounded by her cherished family. At 89 years old, Marilyn left behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and boundless love. Born on...

Jacqueline Banovich

Jacqueline Banovich

Sep 6, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" V. Banovich (nee Carr) Passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, with her family at her side, at the age of 83. She was born on September 22, 1939, in Pequaming MI, the daughter of the late Earl G. and Helen L. (nee Wagner) Carr. Jackie spent her early years growing up in the UP...

Douglas Trapp

Douglas Trapp

Aug 29, 2023

Douglas "Doug" Allen Trapp Passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Russell A. and Elterine Trapp. Doug was a proud United States Marine Corp. Veteran, serving two tours and receiving the Purple Heart Medal and the Gold Star Medal in lieu of a second Purple Heart...

Audrey Salisbury

Audrey Salisbury

Aug 28, 2023

Audrey Salisbury (nee Sovereign) of West Bend, WI gained her heavenly angel wings on Monday, August 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Audrey was born on October 13, 1939 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Gordon and Edith Sovereign. Audrey will forever be remembered as being a most kind and gracious person who always exuded love and beauty from within....

Robert Swanson

Robert Swanson

Aug 22, 2023

Robert Allen Swanson, 71

Robert Swanson passed on August 22, after courageously battling respiratory failure for nearly three years, following unprecedented lung scarring prompted by a COVID 19 diagnosis. While patiently awaiting a lung transplant, Bob never lost his optimism and appreciation for life.  He was a kind hearted, selfless man who habitually dismissed life's...

Marion Burlo

Marion Burlo

Aug 22, 2023

Marion E. Burlo (nee Krocka) Entered into Eternal Life on August 22, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Joseph and Esther Krocka. Marion married James Burlo on June 25, 1949. She was an active member of Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Parish, West Bend, and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing cards, Dominos, and...

John Ancel

John Ancel

Aug 21, 2023

After braving an eight year battle with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease, John William Ancel went to be with the Lord peacefully at the age of 58, on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was born on January 30, 1965. At the time of his birth, his parents John B. (d. 1980) and Marlene (d. 2015) were already proud parents of Karen...

Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones

Aug 21, 2023

H.G. "Bud" Jones, 86, of Hubertus, WI passed away on Monday, August 21 after a stroke and a tragic fall backward down the stairs on August 14. Beloved husband and best friend of Barb (nee Sura) for 53 years.  Loving father to Dave (Bonnie) and Heidi (Chris) Chlupp.  Wonderful grandpa to Daniel and Laura Jones and Sydney and Kennedy Chlupp. ...

Ellen Erickson

Ellen Erickson

Aug 21, 2023

Ellen M. Erickson (nee Moyer) Passed peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the age of 99. She was born in Seattle Washington, the daughter of Gilbert and Lelia (nee Thorton) Moyer. Ellen married John Leonard Erickson "Leonard" in 1941. She enjoyed playing bingo watching sports on TV and was a bowler on the "Morning Glories Bowling team", in her...

Scott Lebakken

Scott Lebakken

Aug 20, 2023

Scott Gerald Lebakken, age 67, of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He fought a 2 and ½ year battle of various illnesses that began with cancer. He was born on December 11, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI to Gerald and Lillian Lebakken. He was a 1974 graduate of Hartford High School....

Janet Walter

Janet Walter

Aug 20, 2023

Janet Ruth Walter (nee Daley), age 76 passed away on August 20, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was born on April 17, 1947 in Milwaukee to John and Ruth (nee Niessen) Daley. Janet enjoyed traveling with her husband, going out to eat, and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. Back in her younger days...

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