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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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Maria (Mary) Sojak
Nov 8, 2025
Maria Anna (Mary) (Nee: Reiger) Sojak passed away peacefully at Serenity Villa in Slinger, WI on Saturday, November 8,2025. Maria (Mary) was born on October 20,1930, in Heimstetten, Germany, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Nee: Lentz) Reiger. On December 28,1951 in Germany Maria (Mary) united in marriage to Jospeh Sojak, before relocating to the United States to...
Richard Koenig
Nov 8, 2025
Richard (Rich) Koenig was born on April 5, 1946, in West Bend, Wisconsin, to Marvin and Rosilie (Mauel) Koenig. Growing up on the Koenig family turkey farm, he learned the enduring values of hard work, loyalty, and devotion to family. These principles guided him throughout his life. Rich attended MSOE and UW Oshkosh before taking on his life's work as...
Suzanne Cluka
Nov 8, 2025
Suzanne "Suzy" Ruth Cluka (Stephenson), age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Suzy is reunited in Heaven with her husband Ed Cluka and her beloved boys Michael Cluka and Scott Cluka. Suzy was born on April 19, 1942, to Joseph and Phyllis (Manders) Stephenson. Suzy is Survived by her loving...
Dennis Benz
Nov 6, 2025
Dennis Benz May 5, 1932 – November 6, 2025 Dennis Benz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Dennis was raised by his grandparents, Charles and Louise Benz, in Gillett. He attended 4-Town School and graduated from Birnamwood High School in 1949. In 1952, Dennis...
David Schlehlein
Nov 5, 2025
David ("Dave") Schlehlein, 75 of Oak Grove, MN passed away peacefully November 5, 2025. He was formally from West Bend, WI. Dave dedicated his career as Senior Risk Control Specialist, where his attention to detail and steady nature earned the respect of colleagues and clients. Outside of his work, Dave found his greatest joy in his family- especially his daughter...
Forest Towne
Nov 2, 2025
Forest Roger Towne, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2025 at The Kathy Hospice. He was born on October 25, 1942 in Rhinelander, WI to Clayton and Esther (nee Hatcher) Towne. Forest enjoyed hunting and was nicknamed Eagle eye by family and friends. He further enjoyed fishing, fly fishing, family poker games, listening to music, watching westerns and...
Delores Mueller
Oct 31, 2025
Delores Anna Mueller (née Parchim) of West Bend, Wisconsin, peacefully entered her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the age of 95. Delores was born on September 13, 1930, in Milwaukee to August Peter and Clara Irene (Schwartz) Parchim. She was raised in the Cedarburg and Grafton area, attending St. Joseph's Catholic School...
Bernice Kohl
Oct 31, 2025
Bernice Katherine Kohl (nee Wiedmeyer), age 96, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on November 27, 1928, in Richfield, WI to John and Julia (nee Barbain) Wiedmeyer. Bernice was a 1948 graduate of Slinger High School. She married her love, Eugene G. Kohl on September 29, 1962, at St....
Marlene Mundt
Oct 29, 2025
Marlene Mundt, age 85, of West Bend, WI passes away peacefully on October 29,2025, at Ivy Manor with her husband and daughter by her side. She was born on October 22, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI. Marlene was the loving wife to her husband of 65 years Jim Mundt. She was the loving mother of Linda (Don) Wnuk, and the late...
Carol Monte
Oct 25, 2025
Carol Lynn Monte, 68, of Kewaskum, WI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25th , 2025, surrounded by family after a long struggle with multiple myeloma and leukemia. She was born on January 27th , 1957, to Clarence and Edriss (nee Friedemann) Pickhard. Carol attended Slinger High school and graduated in the Class of 1975. She went on to attend...
Gregory Miller
Oct 22, 2025
On October 22, 2025, Gregory H. Miller took his final lap and crossed the finish line. A high-performance car enthusiast, and race driving instructor, he spent many happy hours driving his 206 corvette on Road America and tracks around the country.Born in Milwaukee to Henry and Dorothy (Rankin) Miller on April 24, 1942, he graduated from Sturgeon Bay high School...
Bernadine Brace
Oct 22, 2025
Bernadine M. Brace (Nee: Moran), 95, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Compassionate Heights in West Bend, WI. Bernadine was born on February 15,1930 in Barton, WI., the daughter of the late Loyal and Hildegard (Nee: Otten) Moran. On November 7,1953 Bernadine married Herbert Brace, who preceded her in death on October 10,2020. She was employed as a...
Claus Hubert
Oct 21, 2025
Claus W. Hubert, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home in West Bend surrounded by family. He was born on May 8, 1950, in Germany to Willie and Hilda (nee Dobslaw) Hubert. Claus was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He cherished his granddaughters. Claus found great joy in spending time at the cabin his...
Jamie Rohde
Oct 20, 2025
Jamie Joseph Rohde, 49, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 12, 1976, Jamie attended West Bend East High School class of 1995 and graduated from Whitewater University with a degree in Education. He spent his life as a respected teacher and was known for his...
Carol Boyd
Oct 20, 2025
Carol Ann Boyd (nee Slawyk) passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born on 2/9/1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Frederick William Slawyk and Dorothy Arlene (nee Daw) Slawyk. She married William John Boyd III on August 14, 1965, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She worked as a secretary for a pharmacy, dentist, Square D, Washington County Social Services, and Generations...
Kenneth Weber
Oct 19, 2025
Kenneth John Weber age 101, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, in Pardeeville, WI where he had been living since March of 2015, formally from the Town of Erin, Hartford, Wisconsin. He formally had a 40 acre farm, bought in 1958 and sold in 2017. Ken was born October 1, 1924 to Gertrude (nee Griesmer) and Anton Weber. He...
Kathleen Schneider
Oct 18, 2025
Kathleen "Kathy" Vera (Schall) Schneider of West Bend entered into eternal life on October 18th, 2025, at age 81, while surrounded by her family at Kathy Hospice. Kathy was born on March 27th, 1944, to Leroy and Viola (Kurtz) Schall in Hartford, WI. She grew up with six siblings and graduated from Slinger High School in 1962. Shortly after, she...
Beverly Winninghoff
Oct 17, 2025
Beverly "Bev" H. Winninghoff (nee Bruggink), age 86, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum. She was born on August 23, 1939, to Harold and Amelia "Amy" (nee Schruers) Bruggink. Along with her eight brothers and sisters, Bev grew up on the family farm in Adell and among her many cherished childhood memories...
Eleanor Muraski
Oct 17, 2025
Eleanor "Ellie" Clara Muraski (nee Fischer), age 85, went "Up There" on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her home in West Bend. She was born on June 6, 1940, in Antigo, WI to Leon and Elizabeth (nee Schacher) Fischer. She graduated from Antigo HS in 1958. She married Philip Guenthner in Menomonee MI on August 4 th , 1962. After...
Dave Taylor
Oct 17, 2025
David "Dave/Boss Hog" D. Taylor, age 67, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 17, 1958 to Martin and Jacqueline (nee Tellier) Taylor. Dave enjoyed fabricating everything and anything but especially motorcycles. Dave was an inventor. He touched the lives of everyone he met; he loved to...
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