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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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Mark Bush

Mark Bush

Nov 30, 2022

Mark Alan Bush, age 58, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after unexpectedly passing on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at his home in Adell. He was born on August 23, 1964, to Martha J. (Schanbacher) and George W. Bush. Mark is survived by his two daughters, Gabrielle (Harrison) and Sophie Bush; former wife Kathleen Charland; two...

Marian Carter

Marian Carter

Nov 29, 2022

Marian Lea (Whitney) Carter passed away peacefully at Linden Manor, Kewaunee, Wisconsin on Nov 29, 2022 at the age of 94. She was born on March 12, 1928 in Concordia, Kansas to her father Dr. Carl Jellison Whitney and mother Carrie Marjorie (Rassmussen) Whitney. Marian, or "Grandy" as she was known to her family is survived by her two children,...

Nancy Thompson

Nancy Thompson

Nov 29, 2022

Nancy Lynn Thompson 5/4/62-11/29/22 Nancy Lynn Thompson passed at age 60, on November 29, 2022, after a two-year journey with lung cancer, surrounded by family that loved her deeply. Notably among those supporting her were her sisters, she being the youngest of seven girls, the grand finale of a large and vibrant family. Born in Mondovi, WI, later graduating from...

Peter Bengry

Peter Bengry

Nov 29, 2022

Peter "Pete" James. Bengry, age 72 of West Bend, WI passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022 at Kathy Hospice, West Bend with family by his side. Pete was born January 11, 1950 in Stambaugh, Michigan to Milton and Viola (Larson) Bengry. He married the love of his life, Chris Bengry on February 14, 1995. Pete worked at the West...

Kenneth Fredricks

Kenneth Fredricks

Nov 28, 2022

Kenneth G. Fredricks Age 95 passed away November 28, 2022, at Cedar Hospice in West Bend. He was born on October 6, 1927 to Bernard and Della (nee Darm) Fredricks. Ken was a World War II Army Veteran, serving in Japan. He came back home and joined his father in the B.B. Fredricks Soil Co. which later became Fredricks Soil...

Michael Zahn

Michael Zahn

Nov 27, 2022

Michael E. (Mike) Zahn, age 52, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. Mike was born in West Bend on June 17, 1970 to Gerald F. and Kathleen E. (nee Hoefert) Zahn. He graduated from West Bend East High School in 1988. Mike worked many jobs in his lifetime, but spent most of his working life as a talented mason. Mike...

Mary Sue Lightner

Mary Sue Lightner

Nov 22, 2022

Mary Sue Lightner, 80, of West Bend, WI, passed away, with her 3 sons by her side, on November 22, 2022. After a long battle with cancer, she is finally at peace. She was the Loving Mother to Daniel Pansing (Teri), Phillip Pansing and David Pansing (Kris). The Most Amazing Grandmother to Sydney Pansing, Mitchell Pansing, Kyle Dzemske, Abby Nordquist,...

Betty J. Gruen

Betty J. Gruen

Nov 22, 2022

There will be one empty chair at the Gruen holiday table this year. Having suffered the aftereffects of Covid and pneumonia, Betty passed away peacefully at Froedtert Hospital Menomonee Falls on November 22, 2022, surrounded by family. On September 24, 1925, Elizabeth "Betty" Jane was born in Hartford, Wisconsin to Virgil Francis Neu and Agnes Anna Youngbauer Neu. As a...

Karen Wolf

Karen Wolf

Nov 20, 2022

Karen Christine Wolf (nee Schaefer), age 68, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the Waterford in West Bend. She was born on March 8, 1954, to Roland and Isabella Schaefer. Karen enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, going on vacations with her friends at the Gentle Dental Emporium, golfing, watching the Packers, wondering every Sunday if Eugene would...

Carol Lord

Carol Lord

Nov 19, 2022

Carol Ann Lord (nee Krause), age 74, unexpectedly found peace and was reunited with the love of her life, Jim, on November 19, 2022 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 15, 1948 to Walter and Beatrice (nee Bourcier) Krause in Rhinelander Wisconsin. After her retirement from Guaranty Bank Carol enjoyed many...

William Sivula

William Sivula

Nov 19, 2022

William "Bill" Robert Sivula, age 84, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Froedtert of West Bend. He was born on September 17, 1938 in Hurley, WI to Tauno and Vieno (nee Salli) Sivula. Bill enjoyed restoring old tractors, going up to Saxon, WI for the county fair to help out when he could, spending time with family...

Ruth Drewry

Ruth Drewry

Nov 19, 2022

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Dorothy Schneider

Dorothy Schneider

Nov 19, 2022

Dorothy (Gullickson) Schneider, age 95, died peacefully at the Samaritan in West Bend, WI on November 19, 2022. Dorothy was born in rural South Dakota on December 7, 1926 to her loving parents Eva and Carl Gullickson. Dorothy was always a hard worker and enjoyed sports in her younger years. She caught the eye of Russell Schneider who watched her...

Barbara Kodet

Barbara Kodet

Nov 17, 2022

Obituary is pending.

Pauline Fettig

Pauline Fettig

Nov 17, 2022

Pauline B. Fettig (nee Heilman), age 98, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. She was born on July 8, 1924 in North Dakota to Walter and Christina (nee Heisler) Heilman. Pauline is survived by her children, Bernetta Alliet, David Fettig, Shirley Rozek, Randy (Kathy) Fettig, Jerome (Dana) Fettig; 23 grandchildren, great-grandchildren;...

James Hammond

James Hammond

Nov 16, 2022

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, James (Jim) M. Hammond passed away at the age of 67. Jim was born to John and Sue Hammond on April 24, 1955 in Augsburg, Germany. His family moved frequently due to his father's Army service. In 1977, he graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in King's Point, NY and was commissioned...

Neva Hurt

Neva Hurt

Nov 12, 2022

Neva Celthair Hurt, age 45 passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Horizon Home Care & Hospice. She was born September 22, 1977 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the daughter of Virginia Wichlacz and Roger Hurt. Neva attended West Bend High School. She loved to read, especially Harry Potter books. She loved her baking shows (and was a foodie herself), was...

Lyle Morrison

Lyle Morrison

Nov 11, 2022

Lyle W. Morrison, age 81 of West Bend peacefully passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 with his loving wife by his side. He was born September 21, 1941 in Shevlin, Minnesota, the son of Helen (Peterson) and Stanley Morrison. Lyle married Gayle Knutson on June 4, 1966 at Gary, Minnesota. Together they raised two children. Lyle retired from Cedarburg High...

Carol Simpson

Carol Simpson

Nov 11, 2022

Carol Ann Simpson, 79, was welcomed home by her Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 11, 2022, while surrounded by her family. Carol was born on January 20, 1943, to the late Earl E. and Ruth F. Kurth in Hartford, Wisconsin. After finishing high school and spending one year at the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater, she met the love of her...

Mary Yahr

Mary Yahr

Nov 9, 2022

Mary Anne Yahr (née Johnson) passed away peacefully on November 9, 2022, two days after her 41st wedding anniversary, with her husband at her side. Mary was born to Richard Frederick Johnson and Phyllis Anne Johnson (née Wilson) on March 8, 1956. She was raised in New London, WI, graduated from New London Senior High School in 1974 and University...

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