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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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Betty Trombetta

Betty Trombetta

Jun 17, 2022

Betty Z. Trombetta (Nee Zinzow) Betty Z. Trombetta passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the age of 98 in West Bend, WI. Betty was born on October 20, 1923 in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin. She was the loving daughter of Albert and Viola (Fenner) Zinzow. She was united in marriage to Guido P. Trombetta, on July 23, 1963....

Richard Baker

Richard Baker

Jun 17, 2022

Richard "Dick" Baker Passed peacefully on June 17, 2022, at the Clemet J. Zablocki VAMC, at the age of 78. Richard was born in Milwaukee, the son of the late Robert and Luella Baker. He graduated from Custer high School, and worked at Pabst Brewery, and later at Kreilkamp Trucking in Allenton. Richard was a proud United States Air Force...

Kathleen Carlson

Kathleen Carlson

Jun 14, 2022

Kathleen A. Carlson "Kathy" (Nee Auer), age 85, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 14, 2022. She was born on December 17, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI to John and Margaret (nee Buehner) Auer. She attended St. Michael's Grade School and St. John's Cathedral High School. She married the late Glenn Carlson and they celebrated 52 years together. Kathy...

Rose Marie Nelson

Rose Marie Nelson

Jun 13, 2022

Rose Marie Nelson "Rosie" (Nee Abraham), age 84, passed away on June 13, 2022. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 27, 1937, to Charles and Jean (Nee Hensiak). Rosie married Arnold in April 1968. Together, they owned and operated Arnie & Rosie's Silver Key Resort on Kettle Moraine Lake for seven years where they enjoyed meeting the campers...

Matthew Bloom

Matthew Bloom

Jun 13, 2022

Matthew A. Bloom died unexpectedly of natural causes on June 13, 2022 at age 45. Matt was a life-long resident of West Bend and 1995 graduate of West Bend West High School. After high school, he worked most of his career in material handling. Matt loved movies and went back to school in his late 20s to pursue that passion....

Michael Freitag

Michael Freitag

Jun 12, 2022

Michael Henry Freitag "Mike" Passed peacefully on June 12, 2022, at the age of 63. Born in Hartford, WI, the son of Robert and Patricia Freitag. Mike was raised in Slinger, WI, He was a 1977 graduate of Slinger High School. Mike worked for Midas International Stamping for 21 years, and Froedtert Health & MCW for 11 years. Many would...

Wagner Riley

Wagner Riley

Jun 10, 2022

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Donna Mae Kahlscheuer

Donna Mae Kahlscheuer

Jun 9, 2022

Donna Mae A. Kahlscheuer (Peters), age 85, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on September 17, 1936 to the late Raymond J. and Eleanor M. (Theisen) Peters. Donna enjoyed gardening, playing cards, spending time with family and friends and various activities with her condo friends. Most of all she...

Mary Krueger

Mary Krueger

Jun 8, 2022

Mary E. Krueger (nee Grass) She passed away peacefully on June 8, 2022, to join her husband Bob in heaven. She is lovingly survived by her daughters, Cari (John) Wandrey and Lori (Nick) D'Acquisto. She is also survived by her grandchildren Thomas, Robert, Maria Wandrey, Gavin, Aidan, and Ellah D'Acquisto; Siblings William (Jo) Grass and Michael Grass. Mary is further...

John Mckay

John Mckay

Jun 6, 2022

John F. McKay Passed peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born in Milwaukee, WI, the son of late Oliver L. and Bernice O. McKay. John attended Menomonee Falls High School and was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He married Carol A. (nee Habrat) on March 22, 1980. John worked as a Lithographer...

Karen Woods

Karen Woods

Jun 2, 2022

Please share your favorite memory of Karen to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

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....

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