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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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Peter Michalski
Jan 26, 2022
Peter J. Michalski of West Bend, WI was called home to eternal life on January 26, 2022. He was 31 years old. Peter was born to David and Cindy (nee Herbst) Michalski on July 16, 1990, in Milwaukee, WI. Peter was raised in West Bend, WI. He played West Bend Little League and was a member of the West Bend...
James Zimdars
Jan 26, 2022
James (Jim, Jimmy, "J") Michael Zimdars was born in (Hartford) WI on November 20, 1959 and passed away peacefully surrounded by his siblings and nephew on January 26, 2022 after a long illness. Jim was an amazing communicator. His funny recounting of life's events were greatly enjoyed at family functions and at meals with friends. His skill as a speaker...
Kenneth Troedel
Jan 25, 2022
Kenneth A. Troedel, 69, of West Bend passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his home in Waupaca, WI. He was born in West Bend, WI on September 27, 1952 to the late Kenneth L. Troedel and Joan McLaughlin. Ken was a graduate of the first class of West Bend West High School in 1971 and was the school's...
Gene Knoske
Jan 24, 2022
Gene E. Knoske – at age 86 truly lived life with a "happy-go-lucky" attitude and enjoyed life to the fullest. He passed peacefully shortly after midnight on Monday, January 24, 2022, at his home. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 16th, 1935 to the late Elenore and John Knoske. He was proceeded in death by his brother and...
Duane Kreuziger
Jan 22, 2022
Duane "Papa" L. Kreuziger age 92 of Allenton passed away on Saturday January 22, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1929, in Watertown to Albert and Emma (nee Schuster) Kreuziger. He was raised at first in Clyman but spent most of his adult life in Milwaukee and Allenton. He attended Watertown High School and MATC Barber College. On September...
David Grintjes
Jan 22, 2022
David Joseph Grintjes, age 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, January 22, 2022, after fighting a long battle against Covid-19. David was born on March 26th, 1965, in Menomonee Falls, WI, a son of Ervin and Anne (Wilson) Grintjes. David was raised in Menomonee Falls, WI, and attended Menomonee Falls East High School,...
Carla Weinert
Jan 20, 2022
Carla Weinert (nee Haack), age 68, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Froedtert of West Bend. She was born on September 13, 1953 to LaVonne (Marv) Haack. Carla is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ronald; children, Chad, Justin (Kelli), and Jessica; grandchildren, Hailey, Shyann, Ashlyn, Phoenix and Luka; her mother, LaVonne; siblings, Kim (Ron) Hendricks, Gil...
Lynn Aasen
Jan 19, 2022
Lynn David Aasen "Ozzy", age 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home in West Bend. He was born on September 17, 1942 in Sartell, MN. Lynn Aasen, or to anyone that knew him called him Ozzy or Oz truly loved his family and was married to the love of his life Mary Ann for over 50...
Todd Carlson
Jan 19, 2022
Todd Harold Carlson, 70, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side, Wednesday, January 19th, after a brief battle with cancer. Blessed with an endless tapestry of family, in-laws, and friends, Todd lived with vigor until the very end. Among his many passions were the peace of the outdoors, from teaching his son and grandchildren to fish,...
Jeanette Mccaigue
Jan 18, 2022
On Tuesday evening, January 18, 2022 Jeanette Norlene McCaigue (nee Peterson) age 87, departed this world and entered into life everlasting. Jeanette was a godly woman who loved Jesus and her family and set an example for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that will lead them all their lives. She was born on April 2, 1934 in Milwaukee, WI to...
Jeffrey Bauer
Jan 18, 2022
Jeffrey A. Bauer, 57, of West Bend, WI passed unexpectedly Jan 18, 2022 at his home. Jeff and his twin brother James were born August 25, 1964 to Steven and Dorothy (nee Volland) Bauer in Milwaukee, WI. Jeffrey attended John Marshall High School and later took carpentry classes through MATC. He found his passion working for David J. Frank Landscaping...
Shirley Peters
Jan 17, 2022
Shirley Peters was reunited with her beloved husband Sylvester on January 17, 2022. She is also preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters. Survived by her children David (Pam) and John (Terri); grandchildren Michelle, Chrissy, Steven, Jacob, Brandon (Sam), Jesse, Rebecca (Jonathan), Natasha and Korey and numerous great grandchildren. Further survived by her sister in law Eleanor. Visitation...
Paul Karpowicz
Jan 17, 2022
Paul "Karpy" Karpowicz, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on December 11, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI to Vincent Karpowicz and Dorothea Karpowicz (Grisham). Paul served in the Army Reserves and worked as an electrician for more than 30 years as a member of Local Union 494 (IBEW)....
Clyde Ehlert
Jan 17, 2022
Clyde Albert Ehlert, 94, of West Bend WI, passed away at Froedtert Hospital on January 17, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family. Clyde was born to Albert and Bernice (Thwing) Ehlert on November 26, 1927, in Neenah, WI. His family lived in several locations in North Central WI. He graduated from Loyal High School where he was an all-state...
Eleanor Stern
Jan 16, 2022
Eleanor "Ellie" J. Stern (nee Krahn) passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was born on April 9, 1934, in Beechwood to Ervin and Marie (nee Kreutzinger) Krahn. She attended Kewaskum High School and later married Wesley Kopp on September 2, 1972, and unfortunately lost him on July 20, 1974. On October 9, 1982, she married Sylvester Stern. Eleanor...
Wesley Krahn
Jan 16, 2022
Wesley Earl Krahn, 84, of Random Lake joined his parents, siblings, and friends in his Heavenly home on January 15, 2022. Wesley was the 8th child of 13 born to the late Ervin and Marie (nee Kreutzinger) Krahn just outside of Beechwood on March 2, 1937. He lived most of his life within a mile of his birthplace in the...
Robert Freitag
Jan 14, 2022
Robert F. (Bugs) Freitag age 85, passed away at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend on January 14th, 2022. He was born on September 4th, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Henry and Mary (nee Habel) Freitag. He was united in marriage to Patricia (nee Geldnich) Freitag for 60 years. He worked for the Village of Fox Point for almost 40 years...
Shirley Zurn
Jan 12, 2022
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Grant Haskins
Jan 12, 2022
Grant Lee Haskins was born in Moline, Illinois on August 27, 1942. He passed on January 12, 2022, at 79 years old and was surrounded in love by his family. He was the eldest son of Frank Lee Haskins and Vivian Lucille Haskins. His siblings were Roger Haskins, Jerry (Flycka) Haskins, David Haskins, and Trudy Harper. Grant served on active...
Kay Chalifoux
Jan 11, 2022
Kay F. Chalifoux (nee Wichtoski) passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Froedtert of West Bend. She was born on October 22, 1952 to Walter and Marion (nee Bogenschild) Wichtoski. Kay is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Robert; 5 siblings, Mary Ellen Blohm, Rose Ann (Tom) Martin, James (Holly) Wichtoski, Helen (George Schwartz), Susan (Ed)...
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