Obituaries

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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Leland Kaehny

Leland Kaehny

Jul 16, 2022

Born nearly 10 weeks early and weighing only 3 lbs., 8 oz., Leland Andrew Kaehny decided to come into this world at 7:31 in the morning on July 16, 2022 in Minocqua Wisconsin while his parents, Peter and Jacquelyn (Schreier), were visiting the family cottage at Doc's Bay in Onieda County, Wisconsin. Leland, our super hero, passed away unexpectedly shortly...

Brenda Herther

Brenda Herther

Jul 14, 2022

Brenda V. Herther May 11, 1956-July 14, 2022 West Bend, WI Brenda V. Herther, age 66, of West Bend, WI, a caring, patient, loving, kind servant of the Lord was called to glory by her Savior on July 14 in the presence of her family at home. Brenda was born on May 11, 1956 the daughter of Clarence and Esther(Neitzel)...

Louise Rozenberger

Louise Rozenberger

Jul 13, 2022

Louise Rozenberger (nee Barts), age 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at her daughter and Son-in-law home in Hartford. She was born on February 22, 1949 in Louisiana to Frank and Edna (nee Iaasek) Barts. On August 16th, 1969, she married the love of her life, John Martin Rozenberger. Together they raised one daughter. Lousie was raised on...

Kenneth Habeck

Kenneth Habeck

Jul 12, 2022

Kenneth A. Habeck, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, July 12. He was born on September 8, 1944, in Sheboygan. He married JoAnne (nee Dostal) on December 23, 1977. Ken served honorably in the United States Air Force and then worked as a farmer. Later, he was employed at Grede Foundry in Wauwatosa for 35 years. He collected Allis-Chalmers antique...

Jimmie Luedtke

Jimmie Luedtke

Jul 12, 2022

Jimmie "Jim" William Luedtke, age 81, passed away on July 12, 2022. He was born on February 4, 1941, in Ludington, WI to Jesse and Bernadette Luedtke. He was a proud United States Army Veteran serving from 1958 until 1964. He married Judith (nee Eddy) on June 23, 1962. Jim worked at William Beaudoin & Sons Construction for 40 years,...

James Heritsch

James Heritsch

Jul 10, 2022

James "Jim" N. Heritsch, age 75, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center of Washington County. He was born on December 6, 1946 in Milwaukee to Carl and Marie (nee Bauer). Jim is survived by his brother Carl (Carol); nieces Yvette (Jake) Geissinger, Sarah (Ron); great nephews Christopher and Michael, and great niece Kala. He...

Brigitte Schmidtke

Brigitte Schmidtke

Jul 10, 2022

Brigitte E. Schmidtke (Buchholz), age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on December 2nd, 1930, in Königsberg, Germany to Arthur and Frieda Buchholz. Brigitte lived a life full of love and laughter, as well as loss and pain. In Germany, she and her family became refugees, fleeing...

Suzanne Martin

Suzanne Martin

Jul 9, 2022

Suzanne "Susie" Mary Martin, age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Jackson WI surrounded by her family and friend. Susie was born February 27, 1962 at Misericordia Hospital in Milwaukee WI. Susie graduated from Brown Deer High School in 1983. Susie loved being with people. She began working with Goodwill Industries in 1983 where she met...

Travis Schram

Travis Schram

Jul 9, 2022

Travis Lee Schram age 43 of West Bend, WI.Passed away surrounded by his family on July 9, 2022, from injuries he received in a motorcycle accident.Travis is survived by wife Traci (Nee Vanselow); son Tegan and daughter Taryn; parents Todd & Sue Schram; brother Chad. He is further survived by Roger & Kim Vanselow, Aaron (Becky) Vanslow, Ryan (Lindsay) Vanselow,...

Don Dolan

Don Dolan

Jul 7, 2022

Don E. Dolan Jr. Passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born in Missouri, the son of the late Don and Ercel Dolan. Don was a proud United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed socializing at his favorite Pub, playing pool, and of course playing the "Machines". Most of all he loved seeing and...

James Heipp

James Heipp

Jul 7, 2022

James (Jim) E. Heipp Jim, 77, entered eternal life peacefully July 7, 2022 at St. Joseph's Hospital, West Bend. He was born April 1, 1945 in Shorewood to Dr. Edwin Heipp and Florence (Geisenheimer). Jim and his family spent their summers on Silver Lake. He lived and stayed in that area for the rest of his life. This is where...

Eva Hornburg

Eva Hornburg

Jul 5, 2022

Eva L. Hornburg (Nee Scheels) Passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at the age of 98. She was born in Rome, WI, the daughter of the late William and Adelheit (Nee Backus) Scheels. Eva was raised in Sullivan, WI, and graduated from Jefferson High School. She married the late Allan H. Hornburg in 1949. Eva got her Registered Nurses...

Lyle Mantz

Lyle Mantz

Jul 4, 2022

Lyle Herbert Mantz, passed away July 4th at the age of 89. He was born December 30, 1932 to Herbert and Hilda Mantz (Sponholz). Lyle graduated from Hartford High School in 1951. He married Janis Vinz on April 23, 1955. Lyle farmed a number of years and after he quit farming, he worked at Mercury Marine and then later was...

Jerold Wagenknecht

Jerold Wagenknecht

Jul 2, 2022

Jerold "Jerry" Roland Wagenknecht August 28, 1944 – July 2, 2022 Jerold "Jerry" Roland Wagenknecht passed away at Hospice Home of Hope on July 2, 2022, with family by his side. He was 77. Jerry was born on August 28, 1944, in Milwaukee, to Roland and Marie Wagenknecht (Hornig). He graduated from Washington High School in Germantown in 1962 and...

Linda Winter

Linda Winter

Jun 26, 2022

Linda Winter (Nee Bonlender) Of Campbellsport passed peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the age of 69. She was born in the Town of Wayne, WI, the daughter of Andrew and Margaret Bonlender. She was a 1970 graduate of Kewaskum High School. Linda married Peter E. Winter on October 30, 1999. She worked for West Bend Corporation for over...

Andrew Kaul

Andrew Kaul

Jun 24, 2022

Andrew T. Kaul "Andy" Born to Eternal Life on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the age of 41. He was born in Menomonee Falls, WI, the oldest child of Tom and Connie (Nee Kreuser) Kaul. Andy graduated from Germantown High School, and continued that thirst for knowledge by gaining many Bachelors and Associates degrees from Marian University and Moraine Park...

Suzette Sproehlich

Suzette Sproehlich

Jun 23, 2022

Suzette Margaret Sproehlich (nee Whitler), age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the Froedtert of West Bend. She was born on June 9, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI to Everett and Marion (nee DeGray) Whitler. Suzette married her husband Francis Carl Sproehlich in December of 1963 and together they had 13 children. She was the mom that...

Mervyn Rafko

Mervyn Rafko

Jun 22, 2022

Mervyn "Merv" Michael Rafko, age 78, passed away on June 22, 2022 at The Pavilion in Slinger. He was born on December 27, 1943 in IL to Michael and Linda (nee Bartelt) Rafko. He was raised in Kennan, WI on a small farm where he learned from his dad how to hunt, fish and trap. Merv married his soul mate,...

Leonard Mckay

Leonard Mckay

Jun 19, 2022

Leonard "Lenny" G. McKay, age 83, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at the Accent Care Hospice/Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa. He was born on May 3, 1939 in West Bend to Oliver and Bernice (nee Zahn) McKay. Lenny served his country in the Navy aboard the USS Dunn County. He was employed...

James Wollner

James Wollner

Jun 18, 2022

James "Jim" Wollner, 74, of West Bend returned to his Pa and Ma, unexpectedly on Saturday, June 18th, 2022 over Father's Day weekend. Jim is a member of St. Augustine Church in the Town of Trenton. Jim was born September 19th, 1947, in West Bend. West Bend is where he choose to carry out his life. He was blessed to...

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