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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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Henry Prom

Henry Prom

Feb 4, 2022

Henry M. Prom passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at the age of 89. Henry was raised in Belgium, WI and attended St. Mary's Catholic School. He served in the US Army in France during the Korean Conflict. Following discharge he was employed at Rice Pump and at Kiekaefer in Cedarburg. Following his marriage on April 28, 1956 (66 years),...

Donald Schultz

Donald Schultz

Feb 4, 2022

Donald H. Schultz Sr. was born on November 17, 1933 in Saukville passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, Age 88. Son of Herbert and Mamie (nee Meyer) Schultz. He was raised in Saukville and graduated from Port Washington High School. Don was a member of the US Army from 1954 until 1956. On August 25, 1956 he married Karen Glander...

Dennis Benn

Dennis Benn

Feb 4, 2022

Dennis Benn: 1956-2022 On February 4, 2022, Dennis Benn was united for eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was also reunited with his beloved father, Larry Benn, his grandparents, his godmother and many relatives and friends that preceded him. Dennis is survived by his beloved mother, Elaine Benn (Ed Dubsky), siblings Preston (Kim) Mangan, Dean Benn, Nona...

Dawn Moericke

Dawn Moericke

Feb 2, 2022

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Patricia Lennartz

Patricia Lennartz

Feb 1, 2022

Patricia Ann Lennartz, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2021 at the Waterford in West Bend. She was born on November 3, 1945 to Joseph and Virginia (nee Martin) Lennartz. Patricia enjoyed volunteer work, back in her days, in Jackson, enjoyed doing yard work and loved spending time with her family. Patricia is survived by daughter, Elizabeth "Beth"...

Irene Brenner

Irene Brenner

Jan 31, 2022

Irene Emma Brenner (nee Ronnei), age 90, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at New Perspective in West Bend. She was born on December 26, 1931 in Eau Claire, WI to Oscar and Mabel (nee Bonnesville) Ronnei. Irene married Donald Brenner and they raised their family in Wauwatosa. She was an elementary school teacher in the Elmbrook School System...

Terence Taylor

Terence Taylor

Jan 30, 2022

Terence "Terry" Daniel Taylor, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the Wellington Place in Hartford. He was born on October 11, 1942 in Milwaukee to Daniel and Clara (nee Manz) Taylor. Terry enjoyed sports, sports, and more sports! He played tennis and basketball at the high school and collegiate level, and he was an avid...

John Tennies

John Tennies

Jan 29, 2022

John "Jack" Leo Tennies Sr., 76, passed away very unexpectedly while "up north" at the cottage. Many of us knew Jack as a quiet, gentle, and caring man who would give you the "shirt off his back" if you needed it. The times you spent with him left you with sports and hunting knowledge that you didn't even know you...

Ruth Whyte

Ruth Whyte

Jan 29, 2022

Ruth Marie Jacoby Whyte, 100, died January 29 at Cedar Bay West in West Bend, Wisconsin. Born August 21, 1921, in Waukesha to Robert and Anna Jacoby. She lived most of her life in rural Waukesha. Ruth was married for 70 years to Gordon H. Whyte whom she married August 31, 1941. She served as Waukesha County Extension Homemaker and...

Nicole Felten

Nicole Felten

Jan 28, 2022

Nicole Desireé Felten (Martinez) was born on June 16th, 1986 and raised in Brown Deer Wisconsin where she attended Brown Deer High School and graduated in 2004. She was employed at Gustave A. Larson as a warranty claims coordinator. Nicole delighted in watching sports of all kinds and talking about sports. She especially appreciated those conversations with her brother Tony...

Peter Michalski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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