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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Leroy Reed
Apr 21, 2022
LeRoy Arthur Reed, age 54, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022. He was born on May 2, 1967 to LeRoy A and Diana (nee Kopp) Reed. He attended Slinger Schools and graduated in 1985. He married Jean Reed (nee Schmidt) on September 12, 1998. LeRoy leaves behind his loving wife Jean, and their children...
Jo Ann Wolf
Apr 19, 2022
Jo Ann E. Wolf (Nee Langenecker) Of West Bend was taken home by her Lord on Tues., April 19, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born in Hartford, WI, the daughter of Norbert and Anita Langenecker. Jo Ann graduated from Hartford High School and worked for over 20 years at the Clothes Clinic. She married the love of...
Kathleen Olinske
Apr 18, 2022
Kathleen Rosalie Olinske "Kathy" (Nee Rustick) Passed peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022, at the age of 79. She was born in Elcho, WI, the daughter of Stanley and Lorraine (Nee Baade) Ruszczyk. Kathy attended Elcho High School. She worked for 44 years at Tecumseh Power Products. Kathy could always make people smile, and she loved her family. She enjoyed...
Robert Henke
Apr 18, 2022
Robert "Bob" John Henke Sr., age 88, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Linden Grove in New Berlin. He was born on November 29, 1933 to Bruno and Marie (nee Bayer) Henke. Robert Henke Sr. met Janice Ione Henke (nee Marx) at Marquette University, and they were married on May 3, 1958. After a four year stint in...
Lucy Wagner
Apr 18, 2022
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Joanne Fitzsimons
Apr 14, 2022
***SERVICES FOR 5/10/22 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED**** ******* SERVICE ARE RE-SCHEDULED, SEE BELOW******** Joanne S. Fitzsimons (Nee Horky), Entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the age of 86. The daughter of the late Louis B. and Rose (Nee Schneider) Horky. Beloved wife of Walter A. Fitzsimons Jr. Loving mother of Patricia (Mark) VandenHeuvel, Jacqueline (William) Barnett, Cynthia...
Bernard Schaefer
Apr 13, 2022
Bernard "Bernie" Robert Schaefer, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Aurora Medical Center in Summit. He was born on October 10, 1939 to Bernard and Roseadele (nee Cohoon) Schaefer. Bernie started as a young teen with his father's business, The Schaefer Organ Company, working side-by-side with his dad. He was, for many years, a...
Linda Hedrick
Apr 12, 2022
Linda J. Hedrick (nee Reed), age 66, of Theresa, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Linda was born on March 12, 1956 in Milwaukee to Louis and Patricia (nee Brandt) Reed. She is survived by her sons Rick and Tim. Linda is further survived by her sisters Carol, Helen, brother David, their families, mother-in-law Rose and...
Rebecca Waschitz
Apr 9, 2022
Rebecca J. Waschitz (Nee Storm) Passed peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the age of 73. She was born and raised in Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Jane Storm. Rebecca married Robert F. Waschitz and moved to the New Lisbon, WI area. She worked for many years at the Juneau County Court House. Rebecca enjoyed Farmette Living; having...
Mary Snyder
Apr 9, 2022
Snyder, Mary L. (nee Wagner) went home to Jesus Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the age of 82. She was born May 4th, 1939 and was 1 of 12 brothers and sisters. She was married to her husband Robert in November 1982. Loving mother of Cindy (Val) Salmins. Proud grandmother of Andrea Salmins. Beloved aunt of Jackie King. Dear sister...
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