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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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Cheryl Eberhardt
Jan 12, 2023
Cheryl Lee Eberhardt (Nee Cardarelle) Went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the age of 65, into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus. Cheryl was born January 23, 1957, in West Bend, the daughter of Donald and Jeanette (Nee Mintzlaff) Cardarelle. She attended and graduated from West Bend High School in 1975. Cheryl married Jerome...
Luella Hagen
Jan 12, 2023
Luella Joyce Hagen (Nee Harth) Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the age of 91 years 9 months at the Heartwood Senior Living in Appleton, WI. She was born in Jackson (Katzenbach) Wisconsin on April 13, 1931, the daughter of the late Miles E. Harth and Mabel M. (Nee Worden) Harth. Luella attended West Bend High...
Raiford Ritterbusch
Jan 11, 2023
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Stephen Hodges
Jan 11, 2023
Stephen "Steve" Douglas Hodges, age 48, passed away on January 11, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend. He was born on November 2, 1974 in Miami, FL to Douglas and Kathryn (nee Horn) Hodges. Steve grew up a strong-willed and fun-loving child with a witty sense of humor. He attended Our Redeemer Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Milwaukee...
Stephen Bayer
Jan 10, 2023
Stephen "Steve" Russell Bayer, age 71, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023 at his home in West Bend surrounded by family. He was born on March 8, 1951 in Hartford, WI to Russell and Shirley (nee Krueger) Bayer. Steve enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an avid football and racing fan. Steve is survived by his wife of 48 years,...
Patricia Krueger
Jan 10, 2023
Patricia Ann Krueger (nee Balon), 79 of West Bend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10th at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was born April 22, 1943, in Milwaukee to the late Steven and Ann (nee Filo) Balon. Patricia graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee and married the love of her life, Richard Krueger of Milwaukee in 1962....
Clara O'Leary
Jan 9, 2023
Clare Mae O'Leary 88, a longtime resident of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2022, at her residence. Clare was born on May 15, 1934 in Mauston Wisconsin, a daughter to the late Otto Fred Nelson and Tilly Nelson. She was a stay-at-home mother and after the passing of her husband, the owner of O'Leary's Supper Club...
Beverly Vogel
Jan 7, 2023
Beverly June Vogel went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 7, 2023, after a brief stay in the hospital. She joined her husband, Arnold Vogel in heaven to celebrate their 71st Wedding Anniversary together this week. Beverly is survived by her loving family Pamela (Michael) Glynn, Renee (Alan) Antonicci and Perry (Diane) Vogel; her Grandchildren, Stacey (Brian) Gullickson, Aaron...
Edriss Pickhard
Jan 6, 2023
Edriss Louetta Pickhard, age 95 of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at her residence, Cornerstone Assisting Living Facility. She was born January 29, 1927 to Carl and Mignon (Illian) Friedemann. Edriss attended West Bend High School, then worked as a secretary, at the West Bend Company until her marriage. She married Clarence G. Pickhard on September...
Mike Maeder
Jan 6, 2023
Michael "Mike" Maeder passed away on January 6th at the age of 75. He was born to Victor Maeder and Frances Kearley Maeder in Milwaukee on January 19th, 1947. He moved to West Bend at a very early age. He attended St John's grade school and West Bend High School. On April 10th, 1965, he married the girl next door,...
Michael Weber
Jan 2, 2023
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Barbara Curley
Jan 2, 2023
Barbara (Cooper) Curley, 96, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023, following a long and full life. Barbara was born on September 16, 1926, in Madison, Wisconsin to Elmer and Mayme Cooper. In 1948, she graduated from UW-Madison with a BA in Occupational Therapy. She met and married Richard "Dick" Curley at Pres House in Madison,...
Naomi Engeleiter
Jan 2, 2023
Naomi R. Engeleiter of West Bend, WI, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2023, at her home. Naomi was born September 5, 1943, to Herman and Esther (Mayer) Engeleiter in Kohlsville, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Allenton, WI. Naomi attended Kewaskum High School and during her senior year, she began working at West...
Joseph Limbach
Dec 31, 2022
Joseph "Joe" A. Limbach, age 66, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Compassionate Heights in West Bend. He was born on February 8, 1956, in Hartford, WI to Joseph and Jean (nee Bruce) Limbach. Joe was a tool and die maker that enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and remodeling homes. Joe was the kind of guy who always put...
Mark Dunker
Dec 30, 2022
Mark Dunker Passed unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the age of 33. He was born in Colorado and moved to the West Bend area in 1998, at the age of 9. Mark graduated from West Bend High School and worked with his mom and sisters as a dog groomer at Pooch Palace for 10 years. Mark loved all...
David Oppermann
Dec 30, 2022
Our Heavenly Father called David Lee Oppermann, 67, of West Bend, WI, to his heavenly home on Friday, December 30, 2022. David was born on November 26, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI, to Donald and Betty (Klever) Oppermann. David was made a child of God through Holy Baptism on January 15, 1956, and later was confirmed in his faith at Good...
Joseph Schmitt
Dec 29, 2022
Joseph Robert Schmitt, age 62 of West Bend passed away December 29, 2022, at his residence. He was born March 21, 1960 in Milwaukee, the son of Janice (Wolf) and Robert Schmitt. Joe was raised in Richfield, Wisconsin and attended Germantown High School. He married Angel Shukla October 5, 1985 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown, Wisconsin. Joe was...
Rita Lucas
Dec 29, 2022
Rita H. Lucas (Nee Merkel) October 23, 1929 - December 28, 2022 Peacefully passed away on December 28, 2022, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Clyde J. Lucas. She is survived by her sister Dorothy Henry. Loving mother of Glenn (Christine), Phyllis (Bill) Barton, Claudia (Joseph)Braun, Jennifer (Christopher) Kowitz and Katharine (Craig) Jones. Preceded in death...
Rev. Jerome Repenshek
Dec 29, 2022
Reverend Jerome "Jerry" Victor Repenshek, age 85, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on December 7, 1937 in Sheboygan, WI to Frank and Mary (nee Finst) Repenshek. Father began his priestly formation at Saint Francis Minor Seminary in St. Francis from 1951 – 1956 and Saint Francis Major...
Roger Kraemer
Dec 28, 2022
Roger John Kraemer, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, At the Compassionate Heights Assisted Living home, with his loving wife by his side. Roger was born on January 21, 1958 to the late Ken and Sharon (Macks) Kraemer in Port Washington, WI. He grew up in Waubeka and attended Ozaukee High School. Roger spent...
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