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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Dawn Stenberg

Dawn Stenberg

Feb 7, 2023

Dawn M. Stenberg (nee Bastian), loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and best friend passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, February 7th, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. No matter how sick she was, she was always focused on the future and never stopped fighting. There was no quit in Dawn, and through her we know...

Donald Schneider

Donald Schneider

Feb 6, 2023

Donald "Don" L. Schneider, age 92, went to be with the LORD on Monday, February 6, 2023 at New Perspectives in West Bend. He was born on June 8, 1930 in St. Michaels to Michael and Rose (nee Gross) Schneider. Don was raised in Washington County along his brother Wilbur (who passed away at the age of 8) and 3...

Ausma Larson

Ausma Larson

Feb 6, 2023

Ausma "Debbie" M. Larson (nee Pieka), age 85, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on May 25, 1937, in Riga, Latvia to Karlis and Mirzda Pieka. On September 16, 1960, she married David Larson and began their family. Ausma is survived by her children; Leonard (Janet McClain Lambert) LaRue,...

Dorothy Weber

Dorothy Weber

Feb 5, 2023

Dorothy Mae Weber, age 80 of West Bend passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 8, 1942 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Delores and Donald Brock. Dorothy was raised in Jackson, Wisconsin. She married Lewis R. Weber on June 22, 1963 at Fifth Avenue Methodist in West Bend, Wisconsin. Lewis passed away October 1,...

James Konzal

James Konzal

Feb 3, 2023

James (Slim) C. Konzal (75), of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on February 3, 2023. Jim was a loving, compassionate, and seemingly funny husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He enjoyed feeding his birds and squirrels and was able to fix nearly everything. He enjoyed his video slot games and playing cards with his card...

Jerome Eberhardt

Jerome Eberhardt

Feb 3, 2023

Jerome J. Eberhardt passed away peacefully at home at the age of 73 on Friday, February 3rd, 2023. Jerome was born on May 15, 1949, to John and Bernice (nee Becker) Eberhardt. Jerome graduated from Slinger High School in 1968. Afterwards, Jerome was drafted and served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. After...

Robert Kratz

Robert Kratz

Feb 2, 2023

Robert W. Kratz "Bob" Passed peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the age of 93. He was born in Slinger, WI, the son of William and Louise (Nee Riesch) Kratz. Bob graduated from Slinger High School, and went on to graduate from what is now Lakeland College. Bob was a proud United States Air Force Veteran, serving during the...

Troy Zurbuchen

Troy Zurbuchen

Feb 1, 2023

Troy M. Zurbuchen, age 53 of West Bend passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Milwaukee, January 25, 1970, the son of Joyce (Bugalski) and John Zurbuchen. Troy was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from Pius XI Catholic High School. He married Suzanne L. Miller, July 14, 2020 in Sturgeon Bay,...

David Moore

David Moore

Jan 31, 2023

David G. Moore, age 87 years old West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Majestic Heights assisted living in Hartford. He was born on April 27, 1935 in Waukesha, WI. David married his love, Herta (Emmi) E. Moore (nee Schoedel) in Munchberg in 1956. She then came to the United States to be with her...

Kenneth Juedes

Kenneth Juedes

Jan 30, 2023

Kenneth "Ken" Robert Juedes, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home in West Bend. Kenneth was born on November 17, 1954 to Frederick and Florence (nee Calenberg) Juedes. Ken graduated from West Bend East High School and then attended Moraine Park Technical School earning an Associate's degree in Marketing. He enjoyed retail sales, especially...

Lorrinda Cannon

Lorrinda Cannon

Jan 29, 2023

Lorrinda Dawn Cannon, age 46 of West Bend, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence, January 27, 2023. She was born December 19, 1976, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Cannon. Lorrinda married J.A. Pielmeier, May 13, 2021 and later passed away. She was employed at Wago Corporation. Lorrinda enjoyed fishing, baseball, everything science and rock tumbling. Lorrinda...

John Wiza

John Wiza

Jan 27, 2023

John "Gramps" Wiza, passed away surrounded by his family on January 27th, 2023 at age 80. After so many valiant battles with illnesses, John has finally found eternal peace. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was the anchor and cheerleader for all of his family. John and his wife, Kathy, were high school sweethearts and best...

Carolyn Rode

Carolyn Rode

Jan 26, 2023

Carolyn A. Rode, age 81 of West Bend passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She was born August 26, 1941 to Gladys (Knudsen) and Gustav Rode in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Carolyn was an avid scuba diver, diver for Washington County Search & Rescue Team, Constable for Washington County and enjoyed being on the...

Richard Lauersdorf

Richard Lauersdorf

Jan 22, 2023

Richard Ernst Lauersdorf was born August 29, 1934, to Ernst and Adela Lauersdorf in Watertown, Wisconsin, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. John's Lutheran Church. He graduated in 1952 from Northwestern Preparatory School and in 1956 from Northwestern College in Watertown. Upon graduation in 1960 from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, he was assigned to the...

Wilmer Ehlke

Wilmer Ehlke

Jan 22, 2023

Wilmer H. Ehlke, age 93 of Jackson, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Jackson, Wisconsin June 14, 1929 to Esther (Grueneberg) and Emil Ehlke. Wilmer was born and raised in Jackson, Wisconsin. He was confirmed 1943 at David's Star Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jackson, where he was a lifelong member. He married...

Robert Wetzel

Robert Wetzel

Jan 20, 2023

Robert Edwin Wetzel, age 86, passed away on January 20, 2023 at his home in West Bend. He was born on November 26, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to Paul and Elizabeth (nee Mohr) Wetzel. Robert enjoyed fishing, gardening, meeting and helping new people, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He always had a smile on...

Michael Stoffel

Michael Stoffel

Jan 17, 2023

Michael Joseph Stoffel, age 60, passed away on January 17th, 2023. He was born on June 12th, 1962 to LeRoy and Marion (Browning) Stoffel in West Bend. Michael enjoyed his time living life on the farm with his brother Mark. His favorite hobbies included spending time with his grandchildren, camping, UTV rides with Richelle, taking adventures on their Harley and...

James Peters

James Peters

Jan 15, 2023

James "Jim" Jacob Peters, age 52, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home in West Bend with his family. He was born on August 18, 1970 in West Bend to Anthony and Judith Ann (nee Wenninger) Peters. James attended West Bend High and was employed at PMF Landscape Supply. He married his love, Tracy (nee Schneider)...

Harlan Weisser

Harlan Weisser

Jan 13, 2023

Harlan E. Weisser Passed peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born in Tripp South Dakota, the son of the late Ernest and Hulda (nee Mehlhaff) Weisser. Harlan moved to the West Bend area in 1972, and worked for a few different places; however, he enjoyed working 3rd shift for many years at Truckers...

Celine Wanke

Celine Wanke

Jan 13, 2023

Celine M. Wanke (nee Ellenbecker) Born to Eternal Life on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born in Frankfort, WI, the daughter of the late Clarence and Marie (nee Decker) Ellenbecker on December 14, 1931. Celine was raised in Dorchester, WI with her 12 siblings. She married the love of her life Ervin J. Wanke...

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