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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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Louise Schwartz
Aug 15, 2022
Louise A. (nee Sterr) Schwartz"Weezie/Tudy"Age 81 years passed away Monday August 15, 2022 in West Bend. She was born on May 29, 1941 in Leroy, WI to Roman and Erna (nee Keller) Sterr. She graduated from Lomira High School. Louise married Edgar Schwartz on September 7, 1963 and began their family.Like it or not you always knew where you stood...
Kevin Windischman Sr.
Aug 14, 2022
Windischman Sr., Kevin F. passed away in his home on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Jeanine (nee Schmitz). Loving father of Jeremiah (Jennifer), Ryan and the late Kevin Jr. Proud grandfather of Jesse, Joshua and Jayden. Dear brother of Laura (Scott) Manley and the late Leann Diedrich. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other...
Keith Cleven
Aug 12, 2022
Keith "Beaver" James Cleven of Cedarburg passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 12, 2022. Keith was born on December 9th, 1963 and was 58 years old at the time of his passing. Keith enjoyed spending time outside, with one of his favorite outdoor activities being hunting with his sons, Eric and Travis. Together, they enjoyed turkey and deer hunting up...
Robert Machnik
Aug 11, 2022
Robert John Machnik, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at his home in Rhinelander. He was born in Milwaukee, WI to Richard and Dolores(Baumgartner) Machnik on May 5, 1952. Robert attended schools in Milwaukee and graduated from Pius XI High School in 1970. After high school Robert completed his teaching degree at the University of Wisconsin...
Tilaine Sheff
Aug 9, 2022
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Thomas Kessler
Aug 9, 2022
Kessler, Thomas D. passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Robbin (nee Bell) for 50 years. Loving father of Kristy (Rob) Deming, Tammy Kessler and Lee (Dana) Kessler. Proud Grandfather of Alexandria Lance, Samantha Alliet, Savannah Kessler, Kaelynn Kessler, Bryce (Madeline) Deming & Briana Deming and Great Grandfather to Graham Deming. Further survived...
William Matheus
Aug 9, 2022
William MatheusJuly 27, 1935 - August 9, 2022Bill passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, August 9th at the age of 87.He was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to William and Anne (Feggestad) Matheus. He graduated in 1954 from Medford High School and enlisted in the US Army. On January 18, 1958, he...
Sandra Anzia
Aug 7, 2022
Sandra Kay Anzia"Sandy"Of West Bend passed peacefully surrounded by her family on August 7, 2022, at the age of 75. She was born in Port Washington, WI, the daughter of Raymond and Jeanne (Nee Lanners) Noster. Sandy graduated from West Bend High School and married the love of her life, Michael J. Anzia, on August 24, 1968, at Our Savior...
Ruth Schweitzer
Aug 7, 2022
Ruth F. Schweitzer (Nee Rahlf)Of St. Anthony passed away at the age of 99 years, on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Ruth was born on September 1, 1922, in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Tillie (Nee Frietag) and Alex Kolva. She was united in marriage to Clemens Schweitzer on April 30, 1946. They had a loving marriage for 57 years.Ruth was...
Charles Bernarde
Aug 5, 2022
Charles "Chuck" E. Bernarde, age 77, of Hartford Wisconsin passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 16, 1945 in Milwaukee to the late Theodore and Delores (nee Schmidt) Bernarde. Chuck attended St. Nazarene Seminary for 2 years before graduating from Menomonee Falls high. On June 3rd, 1967 he married Mardell "Mardi" (nee Heppe)....
Lorraine Schodron
Aug 3, 2022
Lorraine Louise Schodron, 91 of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on August 3, 2022. She was born on September 18, 1930 in Slinger, Wisconsin to Harry and Wilhelmina (Werner) Obermeyer. She married Alfred "Sonny" Schodron in 1953. Lorraine was predeceased by her parents, her husband, their infant daughter, Joan, brothers Melvin (the late Eva Jane Schodron) Obermeyer and Warren Obermeyer,...
James Beistle
Aug 2, 2022
James Beistle, 85, of Centuria, Wisconsin, passed away on August 2, 2022, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Wisconsin. James was born on December 29, 1936, in Westbend, Wisconsin the son of John and Marie (VanBeek) Beistle. James was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marie, five brothers, John, Rayner, Howard, Peter, and Paul, a sister, Jeanette Weinberger,...
Sonny Kearns
Aug 1, 2022
Our precious little angel, Sonny Steven Kearns, beloved 3-month-old son of Austin and Samantha Kearns, unexpectedly went to Heaven on Monday, August 1, 2022. Sonny passed away in the arms of his favorite person on Earth, his mommy, at Children's Hospital of Milwaukee. Sonny was born on April 29, 2022 into a family of so much love. He was the...
Gerard Ginaine
Jul 29, 2022
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Michael Dewane
Jul 28, 2022
Michael D. Dewane "Mike" of Kewaskum, formerly of West Bend passed peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the age of 90. He was born on June 24, 1932, in Morris, MN, the son of John P. and Margaret V. (Nee Foley) Dewane. Mike was a member of Holy Angels Catholic church in West Bend. He remained single throughout his...
Martha Bush
Jul 27, 2022
Martha Jane Bush, (Née Schanbacher), age 85, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving children. She was born September 8, 1936, to George and Viola Schanbacher. She married George W. Bush on October 14, 1957. They spent most of their lives in West Bend. Martha is survived by her five children, Kimbra (Steve) Keith, George...
Brian Mcdonald
Jul 26, 2022
Brian William McDonald "Bigmac", 71 of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Froedtert in Wauwatosa after a 20-year battle with cancer. He was born on October 26, 1950 in North Dakota to Ralph and Donna (nee Hatton) McDonald. Brian graduated from Greendale High in 1968. Brian was a U.S. Vietnam Air Force Veteran and a proud...
Maria Barboza
Jul 24, 2022
Of West Bend passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the age of 56 after fighting a long hard battle with cancer. She was born in Santiago Papasquiaro Dgo, Mexico, the daughter of Jesus and Isabel Salazar. Maria was raised by her grandparents Paula and Francisco Sanchez. She came to the United States at the age...
John Latz
Jul 24, 2022
John Charles Latz of Jackson Wisconsin, age 91, passed away Sunday, July 24th, 2022. John was born in Jump River Wisconsin on September 11th, 1930 to John and Lily Latz. He was married to his partner in life Patricia Ann Wallner on September 29, 1951. John was a highly skilled self-employed contractor /carpenter. He was the proud father of nine,...
Ann Saugstad
Jul 24, 2022
Ann Marie Saugstad (nee Incha), our angel, was born March 2, 1941, in Antigo, WI to Michael & Henrietta (Wachal) Incha. She passed peacefully on July 24, 2022, at the age of 81. Her elementary education was at Eau Claire School in the Town of Ackley & graduated from Antigo High School in 1958. She went on to receive her...
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