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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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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...

Julie Meinel

Julie Meinel

Nov 9, 2022

Julie Ann Meinel (Née Lewis) was born August 21, 1962 in Glendale Wisconsin to Carroll and Dorothy Lewis. She was born into eternal life on November 9, 2022. Julie married the love of her life in 1986, James Meinel. The two built a strong foundation of love and laughter. They spent years dancing together, camping with many friends, and celebrating...

Kenneth Porter

Kenneth Porter

Nov 5, 2022

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Fredrick Kazmierski

Fredrick Kazmierski

Nov 3, 2022

Fredrick Albert Kazmierski "Rick" age 75 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Rick was born on April 30, 1947, the son of the late Albert and Louise (Nee Siemers) Kazmierski in Milwaukee. Graduated from Muskego High School. He married Micheline Rose "Mickey" Kazmierski (nee Pollack), on May 8, 1971. Rick worked for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, having...

Thomas Stollberg

Thomas Stollberg

Nov 3, 2022

Thomas L. Stollberg, age 91 of West Bend, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. He was born September 15, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, one of twelve children to Frieda (Schultz) and Elmer Stollberg. Tom served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged December 30, 1953. He married Phyllis Sylvia Kendler July...

Miriam Kremer

Miriam Kremer

Nov 3, 2022

Miriam Victoria Kremer, age 17 (July 21, 2005 - November 3, 2022), was carried home to her Lord and Savior in the glow of a beautiful fall sunrise on Thursday, November 3, at 6:57 AM. Miriam fought bravely and without complaint during a three-year struggle with leukemia and subsequent complications throughout her high school years. Baptized at David's Star Lutheran...

Earl Schulz

Earl Schulz

Nov 2, 2022

Earl O. Schulz of Allenton, WI, was taken to his heavenly home on November 2, 2022, at the age of 95. He was born in WI, the son of the late Raymond and Malinda Schulz. Earl married his wife, the late Joyce S. Erdman, on May 21, 1949, at Zion Ev Lutheran Church, Allenton, WI. Earl and Joyce lived on...

Chris Kujawa

Chris Kujawa

Nov 1, 2022

Christine Kujawa (Nee Goetzke), entered into eternal life on November 1, 2022. She was born on March 20, 1946, to Betty and George Goetzke. Chris leaves behind the love of her life, her husband of 55 years, Bill Kujawa. She was a loving mother to her three children, Ron (late Beccee) Kujawa, John (Haruka) Kujawa, and Jennie (Dean) Schmidt. Chris...

Steven Williams

Steven Williams

Nov 1, 2022

Steven "Fluffy" Williams, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the Froedtert of West Bend Hospital, with a laugh in the air and smile on his lips. He was born on November 19, 1971 in West Bend to Bonnie and Ruth (nee Maschmann) Williams Jr. Fluffy loved his feline companion, Harley. He had an extensive comic book...

Helen Wiedmeyer

Helen Wiedmeyer

Nov 1, 2022

Helen Anna Wiedmeyer, (nee Schuh), from West Bend, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022, at the age of 87. More than anything else, Helen loved to be with family. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. Helen was born October 19, 1935, in Hartford, WI to Henry and Mary Schuh. She graduated from Slinger...

Daniel Ritger

Daniel Ritger

Oct 30, 2022

Daniel R. Ritger "Colonel Dan" Died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 62. He was born in West Bend, WI, the son of the late LeRoy and Imelda (Nee Weninger) Ritger. Dan graduated from Slinger High School, and attended Reisch School of Auctioneering in Iowa. At a young age he followed his father's interest in the...

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