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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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Michael Weber

Michael Weber

Jan 2, 2023

Please share your favorite memory of Michael to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Barbara Curley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Grant Peterson

Grant Peterson

Dec 28, 2022

Grant James Peterson, 20, of West Bend, WI was taken to his home in heaven to live eternally with his loving Savior on December 28, 2022 after he was hit by a drunk driver. Grant was born at home to parents David and Kristin (Rodell) Peterson on December 15, 2002. He was baptized into the family of Christ on December...

Charles Kenney

Charles Kenney

Dec 27, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Kenney, 81, of West Bend, WI passed away on Dec. 26, 2022, from medical issues related to Parkinson's disease. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 59 years Jeanne Edmonds Kenney, his son Mark (Diane), daughter Christi (Dave), son-in law Peter, granddaughters Ashley, Katie, Haley, Meredith, Ava, Ella, grandsons Kyle and Ben, and his sister Vera Abbott. Chuck's...

Thomas Bohlen

Thomas Bohlen

Dec 26, 2022

Thomas J. Bohlen, 32, of Madison, formerly of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2022, at his residence. Tom was born on July 11, 1990 in Milwaukee, WI. to Brenda Laatsch (nee Neuser) and the late Timothy Bohlen. Tom grew up in West Bend, and was a 2008 graduate of West Bend West High School. He was currently...

Alice Schulteis

Alice Schulteis

Dec 26, 2022

Alice M. Schulteis (nee Kohl), formerly of Richfield, was called home to be with the lord on December 26, 2022 at Serenity Villa in Slinger at the age of 94. Alice was a faith filled woman and a spiritual inspiration to all who loved her. Alice was born on November 30, 1928 to Joseph and Anna (nee Schmitt) Kohl. Alice...

Lorraine Weinert

Lorraine Weinert

Dec 25, 2022

Weinert, Lorraine V. (Lorrie), age 102 passed away peacefully at Cedar Bay West, West Bend, Wisconsin on December 25, 2022. She was born September 1, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Helen and Anthony Fisher. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas, one brother Len Fisher, and her parents Helen and Anthony Fisher. Lorraine is survived...

Joseph Lidington

Joseph Lidington

Dec 24, 2022

Joseph William Lidington "Joe" Joe passed away on Christmas Eve Saturday, December 24, 2022, with his loving wife, Linda at his side at the age of 70. Ever the gentleman, he went to escort his mother, Peg who passed away a day earlier into Heaven. Joe grew up in Slinger and attended Slinger Schools. He was a wrestler and he...

Helenmay Lidington

Helenmay Lidington

Dec 23, 2022

HelenMay "Peg" Lidington (Nee Bull) Peg went to Heaven to be with her Lord and other family members on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the age of 102. Peg lived all but nine of her 102 years in Slinger, WI. She taught Physical Education in the Slinger schools and later served as an administrator at Cedar Communities. Together with her...

Alan Kanas

Alan Kanas

Dec 23, 2022

Alan Clarence Kanas "Buddy" "I just want to go home"; were his final words, as Alan Kanas peacefully left his earthly home surrounded by his family, to join Our Savior on Friday, December 23, 2022, at the age of 65. Alan, affectionately known to many as "Buddy", was born on October 5, 1957, the son of Barbara and the late...

Tari Torres

Tari Torres

Dec 17, 2022

Please share your favorite memory of Tari to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Clifford Mitchell

Clifford Mitchell

Dec 17, 2022

Clifford "Cliff" William Mitchell, age 58, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at his home in West Bend. He was born on October 9, 1964 to Clifford and the late Christine Mitchell. He graduated from West Bend West in 1983 and eventually earned his Bachelor's Degree in Project Management. He was a true 'Bender' and...

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