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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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Constance Bertrand

Constance Bertrand

Oct 2, 2022

Constance "Connie" J. Bertrand (Nee Brown) Passed peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the age of 84. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, The daughter of Andrew and Verna (Nee Brown) Corey. Connie grew up in Oconto Falls, WI and married the love of her life Eugene "Gene" F. Bertrand on September 26, 1953, in Milwaukee. She worked as...

Kathleen Richter

Kathleen Richter

Oct 1, 2022

Kathleen Marie Richter, 73-year-old resident of Hubertus, passed away at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend October 1st after a courageous 7 year battle with cancer. Kathleen was born on May 16th, 1949 in Menominee, Michigan to Ernest and Elizabeth (Jorgensen) Roeder. She moved with her family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the age of 7. She graduated from Riverside High...

Todd Miller

Todd Miller

Sep 29, 2022

Todd Jeffrey Miller transitioned into the heavenly hosts above on September 29, 2022. He was born on January 28, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois; the third son of Bud and Marilyn Miller. Todd was raised in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, graduated from the University of Wisconsin (1972), and obtained a Master's Degree in Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary (1976), Evanston, Illinois. Preceded...

Alice Reiser

Alice Reiser

Sep 28, 2022

Alice Reiser (nee Kumrow) Joined her loving husband John in Eternal Life on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the age of 83. She passed away peacefully with her family at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. Alice was born May 16, 1939 in Town of Scott to the Late William and Anna Kumrow (nee Voight). Alice loved watching sports to include Nascar...

Ramona Stommel

Ramona Stommel

Sep 28, 2022

Ramona Marie Stommel (nee Seil), age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the Froedtert of West Bend. She was born on October 25, 1933 in the Town of Scott, WI to Henry and Elsie (nee Kuhn) Seil. She married her love, Charles Richard Stommel on October 19, 1957. Together they were blessed with five children. Ramona was...

Ryan Verhaalen

Ryan Verhaalen

Sep 27, 2022

Ryan Patrick Verhaalen, a lifelong resident of the Town of Saukville, died unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep at home in the early morning of September 27, 2022, when his heart failed. Ryan was 44 years old. Ryan was born at St. Michael Hospital in Milwaukee on April 22, 1978 to parents Roger and Alice (Korneli) Verhaalen. Ryan was a...

Lloyd Gatzke

Lloyd Gatzke

Sep 26, 2022

Lloyd Ralph Gatzke, age 88, passed away and went to his eternal home on September 26, 2022. Lloyd was born on March 19, 1934 in the town of Auburn in Fond du Lac County to Walter and Lorinda (nee Ramel) Gatzke. He was adopted into God's family of believers through the waters of Holy Baptism and his Faith was confirmed...

James Selle

James Selle

Sep 26, 2022

James P. Selle "Jim" Passed unexpectedly on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the age of 75. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Gerhardt and Ruth (Nee Capelle) Selle. Jim graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School. And was a graduate of Concordia University and the UW-Milwaukee graduate program. Jim was an Artist; painting in oils, water color and...

Joseph Kluck

Joseph Kluck

Sep 25, 2022

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Arthur Fochs

Arthur Fochs

Sep 24, 2022

Arthur J. Fochs Of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born in Hilbert, WI, the son of Math and Mary Ann (Nee Biederwolf) Fochs. Arthur attended Hilbert and Chilton High School and graduated from Northland College, with a Bachelors of Science in 1966, Cum Laude. He was a proud United...

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...

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