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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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Bette Hignite

Bette Hignite

May 29, 2023

Bette Kathleen Hignite (nee Juedes), Of West Bend passed away on May 29, 2023, at the age of 86. Bette was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 14, 1936, to Emil F. and Florence J. Juedes. She was the beloved mother of Donald, Thomas (Jacquie), Robert (Scott Gordon), and David (Jane) and was the dear sister to Carroll (Ronald) Plamback,...

Edward Cluka

Edward Cluka

May 28, 2023

Edward Andrew Cluka Jr., 84, passed away after a brief illness and was born into eternal life on May 28, 2023. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 24, 1938 to Edward Sr. and Nellie (Leair) Cluka. He finished Boys Tech High School in Milwaukee, WI. Ed married Sue Stephenson in July of 1963. Ed was proceeded in death...

Curt Dehusson

Curt Dehusson

May 28, 2023

Curt Edward DeHusson Also known as "Ernie" to his loved ones, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2023, at the age of 63. He was born on July 8, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI. Curt was a graduate of West Allis Central High School, class of 1977, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, class of 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts in...

Gregory Baur

Gregory Baur

May 26, 2023

Gregory G. Baur Passed away May 26 at the age of 75. Greg was appointed to MPD July 7, 1969. He earned a class "C" citation under Meritorious Duty November 25, 1974; promoted to Detective January 8, 1978, and then to Detective Lieutenant August 2, 1987. Greg was the commander of MPD's Hazardous Devices Squad (Bomb Unit) when he retired...

Timothy Holk

Timothy Holk

May 26, 2023

Timothy A. Holk, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was born on May 21, 1959, to the late Timothy Holk and Margaret "Peggy" (nee Hupfer) Holk. Tim enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at the cottage in Post Lake. He liked fixing anything, making jokes, reading "good"...

Alois Doll

Alois Doll

May 26, 2023

Alois "Al" Jacob Doll Passed peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born on May 4, 1930, the son of Arthur and Olive (nee Wenninger) Doll. He grew up on a dairy farm, the second oldest of eight children. Alois attended St. Mathias Catholic Grade School and started to work at Gehl Company in...

Beverly Kirchner

Beverly Kirchner

May 26, 2023

Beverly "Bev" A. Kirchner (nee Schubert) Of Kewaskum passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023, with her family at her side, at the age of 86. She was born December 20, 1936, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Stanley "Billy" and Dorothy Schubert. She was a member of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend and graduated from Rufus...

Patricia Reich

Patricia Reich

May 26, 2023

Patricia "Pat" A. Reich Passed peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of the late Joseph Kozlowski and Marianne (nee Illemann) Gilray. Pat worked as a Library Director for the Jean M. Thomsen Memorial Library, for 33 years, retiring in 2013. Previously she had gone to school and...

Ty Viegut

Ty Viegut

May 25, 2023

Ty Matthew Viegut Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you' declares the Lord, 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" Ty Matthew Viegut passed away peacefully in his sleep early Thursday morning, May 25th at the age of 30. Ty was born October 27th 1992. His...

Jeffrey Giese

Jeffrey Giese

May 24, 2023

Jeffrey Gene Giese Jeffrey Gene Giese of Allenton, WI passed away on May 24th, 2023 after 68 years as a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Born to Marvin and Marian on October 4, 1954, Jeff grew up in Mayville, Wisconsin. He and his seven siblings were raised on a farm – learning a strong work ethic and developed...

Ann Rahlf

Ann Rahlf

May 23, 2023

Ann Elaine Rahlf (nee Gessert) went home to be with her Lord & Savior on the morning of Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the age of 78. Ann is remembered by many for her unparalleled kindness, love, & empathy for each and every person she met. Ann was born to Harold & Marie Gessert (nee Thoma) on January 24, 1945....

Alan Lehman

Alan Lehman

May 23, 2023

Alan M. Lehman Of Fond du Lac, formerly of Slinger, WI, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the age of 39. He was born in Hartford, WI, the son of Merrilee G. Lehman. Alan graduated from Slinger High School in 2001 and started a career at Charter, now Spectrum Cable Company in Fond du Lac, where he succeeded...

Rosemarie Schmidt

Rosemarie Schmidt

May 22, 2023

Rosemarie Schmidt, age 87 of Slinger, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend, Wisconsin. She was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota July 11, 1935, the daughter of Cecelia (Zierden) and Albert Dehler. Rosemarie farmed alongside her husband, which she enjoyed taking care of the farm animals and her pets as well. She loved to...

David Moenning

David Moenning

May 22, 2023

David J. Moenning Passed peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late Melvin and Irma Moenning. David went to Rufus King High School. He worked at the Threshold of West Bend, he enjoyed watching the Brewers and the Bucks, doing puzzles, and reading. His faith was...

Geraldine Buckhanon

Geraldine Buckhanon

May 22, 2023

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Gloria Hilbelink

Gloria Hilbelink

May 20, 2023

Gloria Jean Hawe Hilbelink, 77, of West Bend passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 surrounded by family at the Cedar Community Cottages, West Bend. She was born March 8, 1946, the daughter of the late Thomas F. Hawe and Delores M. Hawe. Married to her husband Ralph Hilbelink for 53 years, they raised three wonderful children, and have nine...

Daniel Konecke

Daniel Konecke

May 19, 2023

Daniel Konecke, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2023, at his Florida home in Vero Beach. He was born on May 22, 1959, in Milwaukee, WI. Dan owned a scuba diving business in Florida. He was a certified instructor and taught many students to scuba dive and to enjoy the sport. Dan was very proud of his...

Eugenie Olsen

Eugenie Olsen

May 18, 2023

Eugenie Fisher Olsen, 90, of West Bend, WI Eugenie Fisher Olsen, 90, passed away May 18, 2023 at her West Bend home. She is survived and dearly loved by her husband Col. Ralph N. Olsen, M.D., her daughters Wendy Olsen (Ferdinand Nimphius) of Slinger, WI, Jordana (Thomas) Esswein of Madison, WI, sons Charles (Marjorie) Olsen of Richfield, WI, Paul Olsen...

Patricia Jossart

Patricia Jossart

May 13, 2023

Patricia "Pat" D. Jossart (nee Rose), age 85, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at her home in West Bend. She was born on July 28, 1937 in the Town of Trenton to Erwin "Hap" and Marie (nee Neuy) Rose. She attended West Bend High, class of 1955. Pat worked at the Snack Shack, Dick's Pizza and while retired,...

Gerald Cash

Gerald Cash

May 13, 2023

Gerald (Jerry) Edmund Cash, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home in West Bend, WI. Born on August 5, 1937, Jerry was the son of the late Herbert and Lucille (nee Dishno) Cash of West Bend, WI. Jerry belonged to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Jerry was raised on the family farm, just north of West...

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