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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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Robert Ott

Robert Ott

Nov 30, 2021

Robert Ott, age 80, passed away November 30, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. He was born April 16, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI. to Fred and Rose Ott formerly of Hartford. He is survived by his wife Judy, Son Rory (Heather) Ott, Son Brien (Diane) Ott, Grandchildren Cody (Janelle) Ott, Tyler Ott, Hunter Ott, Kacey Ott, Gavin Ott and brother Don (Maria)...

Phyllis Lubahn

Phyllis Lubahn

Nov 29, 2021

Phyllis L. Lubahn, (nee Zanto) passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at the age of 73 years after a lengthy battle with cancer. Phyllis was born on July 24, 1948 in Breckenridge, MN to George and Leone (nee Darnick) Zanto. On February 14, 2013, Phyllis married Bob Lubahn in West Bend. A few of Phyllis's favorites were watching TLC, playing...

David Smukowski

David Smukowski

Nov 29, 2021

David R. Smukowski was born to eternal life on November 29, 2021 at the age of 78. He is Lovingly survived by his wife Sandra. Beloved father of Michelle (Terry) Kringel and Beth (David) Brehm. Proud grandfather of Alycia Kringel, Braedon and Reegan Brehm. He is further survived by other family and friends. David is preceded in death by his...

Doris Stabelfeldt

Doris Stabelfeldt

Nov 28, 2021

Doris Elva Stabelfeldt (nee Schmidt), age 90, passed away at her home in West Bend on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born on October 1, 1931 in Grafton, WI to Kurt and Elsie (nee Krause) Schmidt. Mom was a wonderful, caring, loving woman. She would always take the time to listen and shared her wisdom with us. She was...

Barbara Steigerwald

Barbara Steigerwald

Nov 27, 2021

Barbara Steigerwald (nee Tiedemann) passed away peacefully On Saturday, November 27, 2021with her family at the age of 72. She had a long-term battle with a rare kidney disease and is finally at rest. Thank you to all of her caregivers over these years, she loved and appreciated you all and enjoyed trying to bribe you with treats. Honoring her...

Elaine Paustian

Elaine Paustian

Nov 26, 2021

Obituary Elaine I Paustian May 9, 1927 – November 26, 2021 (age 94) On Friday, November 26, the Lord summoned Elaine I. (Shelvik) Paustian, 94, of West Bend to himself in heaven. She passed away at Ivy Manor in West Bend. Elaine was born May 9, 1927 to Sivert and Martha Shelvik. She was baptized and confirmed at Holy Cross...

Katrina Hulbert

Katrina Hulbert

Nov 25, 2021

Katrina Marie Hulbert (nee Garbrecht), age 43, passed away found Eternal Peace on Thursday, November 25, 2021. She was born on June 28, 1978 in Milwaukee. She graduated from Slinger High School Class of '96 and then earned her CNA license. She worked as a CNA for many years before becoming the Administrator of Bridges Home Health Care in Hartford....

Gerald Johnson

Gerald Johnson

Nov 25, 2021

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Dennis Peters

Dennis Peters

Nov 25, 2021

Dennis James Peters, age 80, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Froedtert of West Bend, surrounded by his entire family. He was born on October 11, 1941 to Raymond and Eleanor (nee Theisen) Peters. Dennis was raised on a farm in Rubicon along with his sister and 3 brothers where they learned the value of hard work. Growing...

"Jack" Weier

"Jack" Weier

Nov 25, 2021

"Jack" Clarence J. Weier, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation in West Bend after a two week stay. He was born in Independence, WI on October 24, 1924 to August and Rose (nee Smeija) Weier. Jack is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Hundt), of 69 years, 4 children, Debra...

Alfred Hennecke

Alfred Hennecke

Nov 20, 2021

Alfred "Al" Richard Hennecke Jr., age 87, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at The Cornerstone Assisted Living in West Bend. He was born on December 14, 1933 to Alfred and Beatrice (nee Fenske) Hennecke. Alfred served in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed with the Milwaukee Police Department and a member at St. Frances Cabrini. Among his...

Brian Bielinski

Brian Bielinski

Nov 19, 2021

Brian Patrick Bielinski, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his home on Thursday, November, 18th 2021. Born into life December 1st, 1951 to Hubert and Viola (Starr) Bielinski in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of their four children. Colleen (Hambly) preceded him in death. He is survived by Kittie (Kollmansberger) and Sharon (Huber). Hubert went on to marry Annie...

Mary Jane Aulenbacher

Mary Jane Aulenbacher

Nov 15, 2021

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Stefan Balasch

Stefan Balasch

Nov 15, 2021

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Richard Backhaus

Richard Backhaus

Nov 15, 2021

Richard "Richie" Otto Backhaus, age 86, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Samaritan in West Bend. He was born on September 28, 1935 in Kewaskum, WI to Herbert and Selma (nee Miller) Backhaus. He is known in West Bend for owning M&R Bar for 41 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trap shooting. He loved his Packers...

Susan Wittenberg

Susan Wittenberg

Nov 14, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, niece, cousin and friend Susan Lee Wittenberg departed her loving family unexpectedly, at 71 years old, on November 14, 2021. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 19, 1950 to her parents Florence and Claude Schickert. Susan grew up in Slinger, Wisconsin where she attended St. Peter Catholic school until 8th grade and then graduated from...

William Meier

William Meier

Nov 14, 2021

William R. "Bill" Meier passed away on November 14, 2021 at the age of 99 years. He was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on May 27, 1922 to William F. and LaVerne M. (Hastie) Meier. He grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Memorial High School. After graduation, he spent two years at the University of Wisconsin in Eau...

Mary Grotelueschen

Mary Grotelueschen

Nov 13, 2021

Mary Grotelueschen (nee Gottsacker), age 63 passed away on November 13, 2021 at her home in West Bend. She was born on November 28, 1957. Mary is survived by her two daughters Jenny (Adam) Limbach and Amy (Jeremy) Hendricks and grandson Jimi Hendricks. Along with five brothers, two sisters, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Mary is preceded in death...

Dolores Hensen

Dolores Hensen

Nov 11, 2021

Dolores "Del" Rose Hensen (nee Ramthun), age 90, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Froedtert of West Bend. She was born on September 8, 1931 in Farmington on her grandfather's farm. She was born to Arnold and Clara (nee Stern) Ramthun. Dolores enjoyed knitting, gambling, shopping, dancing and polka music. Dolores is survived by husband of 68 years,...

Lawrence Mehrens

Lawrence Mehrens

Nov 8, 2021

Lawrence Richard Mehrens of Jackson, passed away on Monday November 8, 2021. He was born on March 30, 1925, in Hibbing Minnesota to Albert and Lillian (nee Andrecht) Mehrens and was raised in Milwaukee. He left High School to join the Military. He served in the US Army during WWII from 1943 and discharged in 1945. He volunteered for the...

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