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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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Teresa Otto
Apr 28, 2023
Teresa M. Otto (Hentz) Passed peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late William and Laida (nee Jalakas) Hentz. Teresa married Thor C. Otto on December 1, 1960. She worked at Regal Ware for over 25 years. She enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, and spending time with family....
Allison Mueller
Apr 27, 2023
Allison M. Mueller Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the age of 58. She was born on January 9, 1965, the daughter of Donald and Rosemary Weidensee. Allison graduated from Slinger High School, and from Marian College, with a degree in Childhood Education. She was an avid baker, always preparing something good, her signature dessert was...
Harold Steep
Apr 27, 2023
Harold George Steep passed peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born June 10, 1936, the youngest of three boys. The early years were spent growing up on the lower East side of Milwaukee. The family moved to the North side of Milwaukee when he was pre-teen age. He attended Rufus King High School,...
Larry Paulick
Apr 26, 2023
On April 26th, Larry G. Paulick, husband, father, and friend passed away at The Samaritan Health Center, at the age of 77. He is finally at peace after years of battling many various health issues. Larry was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on October 31st, 1945 to Arthur and Venita (nee- Rothe) Paulick. He met his wife Susan (nee -Wiechman) of...
Joyce Szudrowitz
Apr 25, 2023
Joyce J. Szudrowitz, age 82, passed away at her home in Waupun, with family by her side, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1941 to Joseph and Margrette (nee Mugge) Szudrowitz. Joyce enjoyed her collection of snowmen, cooking, baking, cake 🎂 decorating, needle point, crocheting beautiful afghans, reading cookbooks, saving and trying new recipes, shopping...
Marilyn Baumgartner
Apr 17, 2023
Marilyn Elizabeth Baumgartner (Schatz), age 88, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on July 27, 1934 to the late Arthur and Harriett Schatz in the town of Colgate. Marilyn will be missed by her children, Allan (Lori), John, Karen, LuAnn, and daughter-in-laws: Debbie and Sandy; her grandchildren –...
Henry Wenzel
Apr 17, 2023
Henry R. Wenzel Passed peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the age of 95. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Roland H. and Sophie M. (nee Kowalczyk) Wenzel. Henry was a proud United States Army Veteran, serving in WWII, and was a retired City of Milwaukee Police Officer, serving 25 years. Henry married Ruby F. Okvist...
Richard Fechter
Apr 16, 2023
Richard "Rich" A. Fechter Age 77 passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Rich passed on the same day as his father, August, just 30 years later. He was born August 21, 1945, to August and Helen (nee Hentges) Fechter. Rich married Martha M. Wollner on May 27, 1967. Rich worked at Menasha Corp in...
Brenda Jacklin
Apr 16, 2023
Brenda Lee Jacklin (nee Hunt), age 52, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, at her home in Slinger, Wisconsin. She was born on March 7, 1971 to Richard and Lourdes (nee Bermudez) Hunt of Rothschild, Wisconsin. Brenda enjoyed dancing, art, horses, and spending time vacationing with her family. Brenda is survived by her husband of 25 years, William; children,...
James "Jim" Zopf
Apr 15, 2023
After exhausting the pursuit of adventures he sought on Earth, Jim Zopf of Jackson embarked on an excursion to Heaven from Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa on April 15, 2023. Jim, 79, was born June 28, 1943, to James and Marie Zopf in South Milwaukee, and within 18 years escaped with a diploma from Cudahy High School in 1961. Jim served...
Kathleen Zimmerman
Apr 14, 2023
Kathleen Ancilla Zimmerman (nee Dennis), age 84, of West Bend, was born into eternal life on Friday, April 14, 2023. Kathleen was born on March 16, 1939 in Eau Claire, WI to Roy and Mary (nee Walter) Dennis. Kathleen married the love of her life of 58 years, Richard Carl Zimmerman, on December 27, 1961. Together they raised 7 children....
Barbara Parsons
Apr 5, 2023
Barbara Lee (Bobbie) Parsons, was born March 19, 1947 in Holdenville, Oklahoma, and entered into God's kingdom April 5, 2023 in West Bend, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her Grandparents, Mother and Father, as well as her brother. She was born to Marie Pauline (Autry) Kettle-Everett and Glenn Kettle. She lived in Weleetka, Oklahoma with her grandparents Gillum...
Audrey Fellenz
Apr 4, 2023
Audrey M. Fellenz (Krueger), of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born to Charles and Ozella (Strack) Krueger on April 8, 1935 in New Fane. She grew up on the family farm and went to a one room schoolhouse. Audrey attended Kewaskum High School, graduating class of 1953. On May 14, 1955 she married...
Arthur Molter
Apr 2, 2023
Arthur John Molter "Art" Was born to Eternal Life Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Bernhard and Marie (nee Losch) Molter. He married the love of his life Marcine A. Shuda on May 29, 1954, at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Milwaukee, WI. Art was a proud member...
Kenneth Skidmore
Apr 1, 2023
Kenneth "Ken" James Skidmore, age 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the Ivy Manor in West Bend. He was born on September 21, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan to Donald Sr. and Marie (nee Watters) Skidmore. He married his love, Dolores "Dodie" (nee Gengler) Skidmore on September 24, 1977 in Milwaukee. Ken enlisted in...
Esther Schowalter
Mar 30, 2023
Esther M. Schowalter (nee Holl), age 93, called home March 30, 2023 at Harrison Home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Esther was the daughter of William and Ruth Holl. Esther was born in Milwaukee and raised in Germantown, Wisconsin. She graduated from West Bend High School. Esther married Donald Schowalter on October 8, 1949 and joined him in farming for 33 years....
James Schendel
Mar 30, 2023
James Daniel Schendel, Jr. age 44, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his residence in Campbellsport, Wisconsin. He was born April 16, 1979 in West Bend, the son of Jim and Mary Schendel, Sr. James attended Campbellsport middle and high school. He loved anime, Star Wars, Star Trek and Transformers. He enjoyed drawing, writing stories, cribbage and card games....
Noreta Wiedmeyer
Mar 30, 2023
Noreta F Wiedmeyer (Yochem) passed away at her home in West Bend, on March 30th at the age of 85. She was born on April 10, 1937, in West Bend to the late William and Hildegard Yochem. She married her soul mate Eugene A Wiedmeyer (Gene) on July 2, 1955. They celebrated 67 years of marriage. Eugene was the love...
Gregory Starr
Mar 29, 2023
Gregory John Starr, age 61 of West Bend, Wisconsin entered his eternal resting place on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was born January 18, 1962 in West Bend to Donald and Mary (nee Matenaer) Starr. Greg graduated from West Bend East High School in 1980. He was united in marriage to Virginia Becker on October 10, 1987 at Holy Angels...
Rhonda Verges
Mar 28, 2023
Rhonda Lee Verges (nee Faber) Of Wheeling, IL Entered into Heaven on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the age of 60. The daughter of Thomas and Joanne Faber, of West Bend, WI. Rhonda graduated from West Bend East High School in 1981, she received a Bachelor or Arts degree from Concordia University. Rhonda married Demetrius "Shawn" Verges on October 14,...
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