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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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Joel Nehrbass
Oct 3, 2023
Joel Mark Nehrbass, age 77, of Kewaskum passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 3, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1946 to Peter and Dolores (nee Weiss) Nehrbass in West Bend, WI. On October 4, 1964, he married the love of his life Linda (nee Rossow) Nehrbass. Joel was a wonderful man who walked with his...
Thomas Ruttinger
Oct 2, 2023
Thomas "Tom" Leroy Ruttinger, age 66, found peace on Monday, October 2, 2023 at his home in the Town of Trenton. Tom was born on May 28, 1957 in Milwaukee to Leroy and Betty (nee Lucka) Ruttinger. He lived his entire life in Washington County, attending St Boniface Grade School and graduating from Washington High School in Germantown. He married...
Mildred Parson
Oct 1, 2023
Mildred "Millie" Parson (nee Logemann) Passed peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born in Granville, WI, the daughter of the late Walter and Lydia Logemann. She married the love of her life James Parson on June 26, 1954, in West Allis, WI, and started their family. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and many crafts....
Lorraine Schmidt
Sep 28, 2023
Lorraine Marie "Polly" Schmidt (nee Isselman), age 87, of Newburg and West Bend, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was born January 10, 1936, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in West Bend to F.P. (Florent Peter) and Mayme (nee Nejedlo) Isselman. Polly was raised in Newburg. She attended Holy Trinity Grade School and...
Robert May
Sep 27, 2023
Robert "Bob" H. May Passed unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep on September 27th, 2023, at the age of 59. He was born in Port Washington, WI, the son of the late Alvin and Mary (nee Albrecht) May. The family moved from Port Washington to West Best where Bob attended West Bend East High school; he was a member of...
Mary Thanos
Sep 27, 2023
Mary J. Thanos (nee Mapes) Passed peacefully at her home, after losing her courageous 16 year battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born in West Bend, WI, the daughter of the late Harold A Mapes Sr. and Dorothy Mapes (nee Boerger). Mary graduated from West Bend High School in 1964...
Gene Graff
Sep 24, 2023
Gene K. Graff, age 93 years Lifelong resident of Jackson, WI, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. He is the son of the late Harvey and Clara (nee Richter) Graff. Gene married Marcella "Marcy" H. Graff (nee Bublitz) on April 29, 1950, at David's Star Ev. Lutheran Church of Jackson. Gene enjoyed being outdoors, working in his yard, and spending...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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