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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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James Kissinger

James Kissinger

Sep 22, 2022

Kissinger, James M. "Jim" passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the age of 60. Beloved husband and best friend to Peggy Kissinger. Loving father of Naomi (Jason) Gosse, Nick Kissinger and Nate Kissinger. Proud grandfather of Isaac, Stephanie, Tristan and Danny. Dear brother of Bev Oelhafen, Dave (Carol) Kissinger, Tom (Karen) Kissinger, Steve (Lynn) Kissinger and John Kissinger. Further...

John Fay

John Fay

Sep 20, 2022

John Michael Fay, age 64, passed away on September 20, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born on October 28, 1957 in New Berlin, WI to John Eitsel and Marial (nee Lutke) Fay. John enjoyed playing poker with friends, sports, music especially the 70's, reading, and telling stories of his past. John is survived by...

Barbara Ruppenthal

Barbara Ruppenthal

Sep 15, 2022

Barbara June Ruppenthal (nee Boris), age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022 in West Bend. She was born on June 1, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Gladys (nee Zdrojek) Boris. Barbara loved playing cards, cooking, baking and thrifting. She was always generous with her time to help others in need, but mostly cherished the time...

Milton Mrozak

Milton Mrozak

Sep 14, 2022

Milton Francis Mrozak, age 81, passed away on September 14, 2022 at Parkside Senior Living in Neenah, WI. He was born on November 29, 1940 to Anthony and Bella (nee Derouin) Mrozak. He proudly served in the United States Army. Milton was an avid hunter and fisherman. Milton is survived by his son, Milton (Melena); grandchildren, Holly and Hannah; brother...

Linda Courchane

Linda Courchane

Sep 13, 2022

Linda Mooney Courchane (Nee Arneson) passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the age of 74 surrounded by family. Linda was born in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of the late Lester and Almeda (nee Blickem) Arneson. Linda graduated from Richland Center High School, received her bachelor's degree from the University of La Crosse, and received her master's degree...

Dennis Kohlmeier

Dennis Kohlmeier

Sep 13, 2022

Dennis Ronald Kohlmeier, age 77, passed away on September 13, 2022 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on May 17, 1945 in Milwaukee to Herbert and Mildred (nee Reif) Kohlmeier. Dennis married his love, Bonnie L. Hoffman on June 21, 1969. They moved to West Bend in 1977. Dennis...

Russell Groth

Russell Groth

Sep 10, 2022

Russell A. Groth of West Bend passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the age of 57. Beloved husband of 35 years to Dawn (nee Fellenz) of West Bend. Loving father of Justine (AJ Sinner) Guillaume of West Bend and Bradley (Ingrid Polinski) Groth of Sheboygan. Proud Gramps of Jayden Guillaume. Dear son of Barbara Groth (nee Frye) of West...

Jeanette Aldrich

Jeanette Aldrich

Sep 8, 2022

JEANETTE LOUISE MALO, 64, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Campbellsport, Wisconsin. She was born March 10, 1958, in Marion, Ohio to Hugo and Jeanette Malo. Jeanette was a loving mother of five children who always had a smile on her face and a sassy comment on her lips. She was a kind and caring person who loved...

Ann Wiczynski

Ann Wiczynski

Sep 7, 2022

Ann M. Wiczynski (nee Walter), 92 of West Bend, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Ann was born on August 21, 1930, in Loyal Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Margaret Walter. She graduated in 1948 from Loyal High. She married her husband Jack on July 11, 1953, in Oceanside California where he was stationed with...

James Menzel

James Menzel

Sep 5, 2022

James W. Menzel"Jim"Passed away peacefully on September 5, 2022, with his family by his side at the age of 92. He was born and raised in Hartford, WI, the son of the late Walter and Lucille (nee Thielmann) Menzel. Jim graduated from St. Kilian's Catholic Elementary School in 1945, and Hartford Union High School in 1949. He was a Boxing...

Janice Burke

Janice Burke

Sep 5, 2022

Janice M. Burke, who seemed to us all vibrantly healthy and energetic, was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died peacefully on September 5th at the age of 76. Janice was a biomedical research scientist in her working life, a resident of both Tucson and the eastern shore of Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin. Janice is survived by her beloved partner,...

Roger Schmidt

Roger Schmidt

Sep 1, 2022

Roger G. SchmidtPassed away on Friday September 1, 2022, at the age of 80 at Kathy Hospice. Roger was born In West Bend, Wisconsin on September 21, 1941, to Alfred Schmidt and Margaret (nee Stauske) Schmidt. Roger married Jean M. Summers on May 11, 1963, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.Roger was born and raised in the Town of Jackson, West...

Billie Carpenter

Billie Carpenter

Sep 1, 2022

Billie L. "Bobcat Billie" Carpenter Billie Lee Carpenter passed away peacefully on September 1, 2022 at the age of 75, at Plymouth Health Services in Plymouth, WI. Billie is survived by his sister-in-law, GeorgiAnna Carpenter, his nephew, Tyler Carpenter (Carole), his niece, Monica Gorgas, and two great-nephews, Alex and Owen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aurla and...

Holly Luebke

Holly Luebke

Aug 31, 2022

Holly Jean Luebke (nee Young) age 71, went home to heaven on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 after a courageous 3 week battle of known pancreatic cancer. Her wish of being home to see her grandchildren was accomplished. She was born on June 29, 1951 in Milwaukee to Robert and Doris (nee Walton) Young. In 1969, Holly graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran...

Rosemary Pozy

Rosemary Pozy

Aug 31, 2022

Rosemary J. Pozy, (Nee Watry) 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. She was born on August 7, 1935, the daughter of Jacob and Margaret Watry. She married Frank E. Pozy on January 31, 1971 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Rosemary received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Catholic University of America in Washington DC, where...

Lester Hahn

Lester Hahn

Aug 26, 2022

On Friday, August 26th, 2022, Lester V. Hahn passed away at the age of 94. Lester was born March 4th, 1928 in West Bend, WI to Ervin and Orina Hahn. He was a farmer, pilot / airplane mechanic and owned a few of his own businesses. He married Catherine Winters. They raised two sons, Lester Jr and Mark. Lester had...

Eileen Vorwerk

Eileen Vorwerk

Aug 25, 2022

Eileen Mary Vorwerk (nee Guidinger), age 78, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer Thursday, August 25, 2022, at her home in West Bend. She was born on September 13, 1943, to Jerome and Lily (nee Gierach) Guidinger. Eileen's love for her flower garden and quilting was only surpassed by her love for her grandchildren and family....

Kevin Mason

Kevin Mason

Aug 23, 2022

Kevin James Mason, 45, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 23, 2022. He was born September 11, 1976 to Ellis (Art) Mason and Patricia Brown (nee Heyn). Kevin had a passion for music which started in high school and only intensified throughout his life. He created and developed hundreds of hours of his own music and was known to many in...

Roger Sacia

Roger Sacia

Aug 20, 2022

Roger Ethan Sacia, age 77, of West Bend, WI passed away on August 20, 2022, in Madison, WI. He was born on March 15, 1945, in West Bend, WI, the son of Katherine (Niles) and Roger Sacia. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nobumi (Nee Ishitaki) Sacia, son, Douglas (Robin) Sacia, daughter, Jennifer (David) Karnowski and many...

Shirley Christie

Shirley Christie

Aug 20, 2022

Shirley Virginia Christie(Nee Paulsen)Of West Bend was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the age of 89. Shirley was born in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Adolf and Mamie (Nee Ackerson) Paulsen. She married Walter Lee Christie in 1974. Before her marriage, Shirley trained and competed in horse shows, played violin in Marshfield Symphony...

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