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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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Gerald Mayer

Gerald Mayer

May 4, 2023

Gerald G. Mayer, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 4, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital-West Bend, with his family by his side. Jerry was born in West Bend, November 14, 1941 to the late Bernice (Miller) and Gilbert Mayer and graduated from West Bend High School in 1960. He married Deanna "Annie" Fuller, June 17, 1961 and together, they...

Janet Borchardt

Janet Borchardt

May 4, 2023

Janet "Jan" Louise Borchardt (née Librizzi) of Slinger, WI was called home to heaven on May 4th, with her loving family at her side. Janet was born on June 29, 1940, in Milwaukee, WI, to Sicilian immigrants Frank & Pauline (née D'Amico) Librizzi, the youngest of 6 children. Janet graduated from Rufus King High School. She married her high school...

Darlene Price

Darlene Price

May 3, 2023

Darlene June Price, 88 of Campbellsport, Wisconsin passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, May 3, 2023 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon. She was born May 14, 1934, in West Bend, the youngest daughter of Evelyn (McConnell) and Lloyd Kearley. Darlene married Francis J. Price, together they raised their four children. Darlene went on to earn...

Gerald Thielke

Gerald Thielke

May 3, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Leo Thielke, age 70, of West Bend, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Froedtert Community Memorial in Menomonee Falls with his family by his side. He was born on April 20, 1953, to Leo and Delores (Hermann) Thielke in Oconto Falls, WI. He spent his youth on the family farm in Suring WI. As a young...

Donald Schulz

Donald Schulz

May 2, 2023

DONALD SCHULZ – JANUARY 21, 1932-MAY 2, 2023 The earthly journey of Donald "Don" Schulz began on January 21, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the late Henry and Clara (nee Spangenberg) rejoiced with the gift of a son. Don attended schools in Milwaukee. He was drafted into the United States Army after graduation from high school. He was honorably discharged...

Judith "Judy" Colwell

Judith "Judy" Colwell

May 2, 2023

Judith "Judy" L. Colwell, age 79 of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at her residence with her loving husband by her side. Judy was born November 16, 1943 in West Bend, the daughter of Evelyn (Bartel) and Hugo Kempf.Judy was born and raised in West Bend, graduating from West Bend High School in 1961. She married...

Meghann Reigle

Meghann Reigle

Apr 30, 2023

Meghann E. Reigle, age 44 passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born September 26, 1978 in Englewood, Colorado, the daughter of Colleen (Lutschinger) Hopp and Ronald Hopp. Meghann had a lifelong passion for learning and implemented it as much as she could and as often as she could. Meghann graduated from Hamilton High...

Teresa Otto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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