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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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Karen Woods

Karen Woods

Jun 2, 2022

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Linda Murphy

Linda Murphy

May 29, 2022

Linda Mary Murphy (nee Howat), age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 29, 2022, after battling pulmonary issues for many years. She was born in St. Paul, MN on March 30, 1945 to Albert and Beata Howat. She married the love of her life, William "Bill" in December 1966, and they remained happily (for the most part,...

Michael Swift

Michael Swift

May 27, 2022

Michael "Mike" J. Swift "Swifty" passed unexpectedly on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the age of 67. He was born in Green Bay, WI, the son of the late Leonard W. and Imogene R. (nee Sanders) Swift. Mike was raised in West Bend, attending East High School. He worked for many years as a mechanic in the West Bend area...

Martha Hahn

Martha Hahn

May 25, 2022

Martha J. Hahn (nee Hamm), age 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Cedar Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 15, 1945 to Henry and Dorothy (nee Hahn) Hamm. Martha is survived by her husband of 54 years, Erwin; daughter, Katherine and her brother-in-law, Richard (Linda) Hahn. She is further survived by other relatives...

David Aiuppa

David Aiuppa

May 25, 2022

David Aiuppa escaped this mortal realm on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Those who loved him will take comfort in the knowledge that he departed exactly the way he wanted — in his own home, and not long after enjoying a delicious slice of pizza. He will be sorely missed by the friends and family he left behind — wife Joyce;...

Betty Baldwin

Betty Baldwin

May 21, 2022

Private Services will be held.

Howard Hoffman

Howard Hoffman

May 20, 2022

Our beloved Howard passed away on May 20, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Josephine, loving daughter, Kathryn and treasured son-in-law, Drew. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews. Howard had a passion for mathematics that never waned. Even beyond high school teaching, and into retirement, he studied mathematics every day. He was an avid reader and...

John Russell

John Russell

May 19, 2022

John "Russ" Russell, age 78, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on January 4, 1944 to Daniel and Mary (nee Hassett) Russell. John's first love was to spend time with his family. John shared his love of fishing with his late son Brett. His grandson's football was a passion...

Sandra Geier

Sandra Geier

May 15, 2022

The soul of Sandra "Sandi" Jean Geier was called to her home with Jesus on Sunday May 15th, 2022. By God's grace she was able to face her final challenge with calm and courage. Sandra was born May 11, 1979 in Manitowoc, WI to Steven and Linda Graczykowski. She was made a child of God at her baptism on June...

Allen Held

Allen Held

May 15, 2022

Allen "Butch" E. Held Age 82 of Slinger, WI peacefully passed away at his home early Sunday morning, May 15th 2022. He was born in Slinger, WI on June 14th, 1939 to Raymond and Clara (Kramer) Held. He graduated from Slinger High School in 1957 and has been a lifelong resident of Slinger and member of St. Peter's Catholic Church....

Cheneile Smith

Cheneile Smith

May 11, 2022

Cheneile D. Smith passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2022 at the age of 39. Cheneile was born in Menomonee Falls to Brent and Paula Smith. She attended West Bend East High School. Cheneile had a love of Cosmetology and pursued her dreams by attending Paul Mitchell School of Hair. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends,...

Carol Noll-Dunning

Carol Noll-Dunning

May 10, 2022

Carol Noll-Dunning Date of Death: May 10, 2022 Carol loved to dance. In her youth, she left Milwaukee for New York City for a couple of years to take professional dance lessons, after which she returned to Wisconsin and taught dance at the Adele Artinian School of Dance.Concurrently, Carol worked for many years at Northwestern Mutual's downtown home office, where...

John Canales

John Canales

May 9, 2022

John R. Canales Passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022, at the age of 87. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of John J. and Mary M. (Nee Martinez). He is preceded in death by his wife Gloria (Nee Wicklund) Canales. John is lovingly survived by his children Jackie (Patrick) Hayes, Alan (Fiancé Jenni Cramer) Canales, and Gail...

Kimberly Ragsdale

Kimberly Ragsdale

May 7, 2022

Kimberly "Kym" Ann Ragsdale, age 44, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022. She was born on July 11, 1977 to George and Shirley (Stevenson) Ragsdale. Kim enjoyed hanging out with her friends and taking her daughter to waterparks whenever possible, as she loves the water as much as Kim did as a little girl. As a youth, Kim had...

Donald Hemauer

Donald Hemauer

May 7, 2022

Donald "Don" Anthony Hemauer, age 81, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his home in Kewaskum, with family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1940 in Appleton, WI to Alfred and Anita (nee Zahringer) Hemauer. Don married his love, Gloria Weiss on May 25, 1963 at St. Frances Cabrini. Don loved to build models that...

Ashley Gerlat

Ashley Gerlat

May 6, 2022

Ashley L. Gerlat, of West Bend, Entered into Heaven on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the age of 35. She was born in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of Richard Gerlat and Michelle (Nee Zelle). Ashley graduated from West Bend High School. She married Matthew A. Schoenbeck on July 31, 2013. Ashley loved spending time with her children, being a stay...

Timothy Wiedmeyer

Timothy Wiedmeyer

May 2, 2022

Timothy J. Wiedmeyer "Tim" Passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at the age of 55. He was born on August 22, 1966, in Hartford, WI to Ralph and Dianne. Timothy was a 1985 graduate of Slinger High School. He also graduated from Moraine Park Technical College in 1988 and made his career in Industrial Sales. Timothy enjoyed fishing, ice...

Robert Wolter

Robert Wolter

Apr 29, 2022

Robert (Bob) Wolter was born and raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin. He attended Riverside High School and graduated as part of the class of 1952. After high school Bob joined the Army based primarily at Ft Bliss Texas and spent 1 year in Japan. After his discharge he was accepted at the Milwaukee School of Engineering and began classes in March...

Steven Vogt

Steven Vogt

Apr 28, 2022

Steven "Steve" C. Vogt was called home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2022 with his family lovingly by his side. Steve was born on September 15, 1958 to Carl and Helen (nee Schneider) Vogt in West Bend. Steve graduated from Slinger High School in 1976 and Moraine Park Technical College in 1978. He was employed as a...

James Roe

James Roe

Apr 24, 2022

James A. Roe "Jim" Passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the age of 70. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of the late James P. and Bernadette D. (Nee Motowski) Roe. Jim was a Supervisor at Blower Application Corporation for 43 years. He was an avid hunter and fishermen; he...

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