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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 Strohmeyer
Dec 19, 2021
Betty Louise Strohmeyer (nee Christensen), age 77, passed away at The Waterford of West Bend on Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was in the care of hospice from sudden health complications since December 13, 2021. She was born June 18, 1944 in the town of Port Washington to Roland and Laura (nee Paape) Christensen. She was married to Harold on...
Dorothy Hinrichs
Dec 17, 2021
Dorothy Helen Ester Hinrichs (Nee Janke) of the town of Polk passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Lawlis Family Hospice at the age of 96 years. She was born March 8, 1925, in Milwaukee to Edwin and Hazel Janke. Dorothy was raised in Milwaukee graduating from Rufus King High School Class of 1943. As a young woman she...
Edith O'Connell
Dec 13, 2021
EDITH O'CONNELL Edith M. O'Connell, of West Bend, WI, age 94, passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born February 2, 1927, in Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by her parents Oswald Fred Grimm and Else (Mittelstaedt), sister Dorothy (Harold) Lamp and son Paul. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia (Duane) Dickhut...
Jane Schwichtenberg
Dec 13, 2021
Jane (nee Gilbert) Schwichtenberg passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugo and Linda Gilbert and her sister Carol Gilbert. She was born on April 29, 1951, and grew up in Jackson WI. She was a graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High School, and her career was full of various roles, including library...
Barbara Stoffel
Dec 13, 2021
Barbara A Stoffel, age 92, went to join her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 13. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She had 8 loving sons, 6 loving daughters, and was cherished by their spouses and significant others. She was treasured by many and never met a stranger. She leaves behind a legacy that everyone...
Marilyn Kempf
Dec 11, 2021
Marilyn Marion Kempf (nee Schwartz), age 79, passed away at home in West Bend on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was born on September 24, 1942 in West Bend to Leo and Mildred (nee Schaefer) Schwartz. Marilyn enjoyed spending time with family, playing board and card games, watching the gameshow channel and playing Mahjong on her tablet. She was strongly...
Donald Zitlow
Dec 10, 2021
Donald "Captain" Duwayne Zitlow, age 72, passed away on December 10, 2021 at his home in West Bend. He was born on March 29, 1949 to Lester and Ruth (nee Halle) Zitlow. Donald served in the United States Army from 1967-1970 with 2 tours in Vietnam. He worked at Mayville Metal for 25 years, then he went to Matenaer Corporation...
Virginia Yde
Dec 10, 2021
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Michael Wolford
Dec 9, 2021
Michael James Wolford, age 46, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Froedtert of West Bend. He was born on June 22, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Roger Wolford and Maureen (nee Smith) Schweitzer. Michael proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. His passion was Jeeps and dogs. Michael's life was his...
Tyrell Peters
Dec 9, 2021
Peters, Tyrell J. passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of over 50 years to Priscilla (nee Bullard). Loving father of Wendy (William) Burdick and Scott Peters. Proud grandfather of Brandon, Briana, Brittany, Kendall and Delaney. Proud great-grandfather of 5 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Kerry (the Late Jackie) Peters. Fond brother-in-law of Kim (James)...
Michael Lehto
Dec 9, 2021
Michael D. Lehto, age 60, passed away at his home in West Bend on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was born on January 19, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI to Frederick and the late Kathleen (nee Malone) Lehto. Michael is survived by his wife of 32 years, Donna (nee Schield); children, William (Katelyn) and Nicole; and grandchildren; his father Frederick; siblings,...
Marguerite Boyer
Dec 9, 2021
Marguerite "Carol" Boyer (nee Ortman), age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at The Pavilion in Slinger. She was born on November 10, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI to Percy and Mary (nee Murray) Ortman. Carol enjoyed gardening, watching her sports-Packers and Brewers, the fact that her birthday is the same date as when the United States Marines...
Richard Jacklin
Dec 9, 2021
Richard "Richie" A. Jacklin age 79 passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was born on March 15, 1942, in Milwaukee to Lester and Arcella (nee Neuberg) Jacklin. He loved hunting and fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Richie belonged to the Operating Engineers Local #139 for over 25 years. He faithfully served his country in the...
Tammy Scott
Dec 8, 2021
Tammy Lynn Scott (nee Harbison) passed away on December 8, 2021, at the age of 37. She was born on March 19,1984 to James and Agnes (nee Steinbach) in West Bend raised in Random Lake. Tammy graduated from Moraine Park Technical College. Tammy and was employed at Mission Creek in Waukesha. On November 20, 2003, she married David Scott. Her...
Joan Schuppel
Dec 7, 2021
Joan Louise Schuppel (nee Mielke), age 75, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1946, in West Bend, WI. To Roy & Louise (Luepke) Mielke. She graduated from Slinger High School class of 1964. She married Richard Schuppel on January 7, 1967. Joan loved to garden &...
Francis Sullivan
Dec 5, 2021
Frank A. Sullivan of West Bend, age 84 passed away on Sunday December 5, 2021,surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 9, 1937, in Fond du Lac to Arthur and Margaret (nee Roble) Sullivan. Frank graduated from St. Mary's Springs High School Class of 1955 and attended the University of Wisconsin Madison. On September 5, 1959, he...
Bruce Kippenhan
Dec 5, 2021
Bruce J. Kippenhan age 69, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Bruce was born on June 13, 1952, in West Bend. He was the son of the late William and Carrie (nee Teeselink) Kippenhan. Those Bruce leaves behind to cherish his memory include three siblings, Barbara (Thomas) Minz, Brenda (Patrick) Walsh, Steven...
John Staniszewski
Dec 2, 2021
John Staniszewski, 75, died Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 doing what he did in life, working hard. He was born July 31, 1946 to John P. and Evelyn (Palash) Staniszewski who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving daughters, Nicole Grumley and Virginia Staniszewski, and his loving sister, Rita (Roger) Weis. Proud Grandpa to Manus and Gwendolyn Grumley....
John Theisen
Dec 2, 2021
John went willingly to Jesus on December 2, 2021, age 59. He will be forever cherished by his wife of 25 years, Ginny (nee Sprengeler) Theisen and his dog, Sky. John was born into a busy Allenton dairy farm family and learned the value of hard work and faithfulness from his parents, Walter and Victoria (Schellinger) Theisen. John was the...
Edward Stelzner
Dec 1, 2021
Edward J. Stelzner passed away December 1, 2021, at the age of 82, in his home with his beloved wife Dolores at his side, after a three year battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Ruth, and his brother Russell (Ruth). Survived by his wife of 52 years Dolores, children Jennifer (Jeff) Krueger and...
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