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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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Jeffrey Bauer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shirley Zurn

Jan 12, 2022

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Grant Haskins

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

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)...

Thomas Ruetten

Thomas Ruetten

Jan 11, 2022

Thomas Leigh Ruetten age 72 passed away on 1/11/22. Tom was born March 30, 1949, in Sparta Wisconsin to Fredrick Ruetten and Leona (Von Ruden). He grew up in Waukesha graduating from St Joseph's grade school and Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha. He worked at Sentry Foods as an assistant produce manager and paid his own way through high...

William Lynch

William Lynch

Jan 11, 2022

William "Wild Bill" J. Lynch, age 78, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday January 11, 2022, surrounded by his favorite girls. He was born on May 26, 1943 and served in the United States Army. He was an avid outdoors man who loved hunting, fishing and taking naps in the sun. He was known for his MacGyver...

Conrad Schmidt

Conrad Schmidt

Jan 8, 2022

Conrad Raffay Schmidt, age 23, of West Bend, WI died January 8, 2022, from injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. He was born August 7, 1998, to Dale and Jill Schmidt. Conrad was raised in West Bend and graduated from Slinger High School. Conrad loved spending time with his family, especially Monday night dinners with his grandma and grandpa Raffay...

James Koehn

James Koehn

Jan 8, 2022

James "Jack" Martin Koehn age 90, passed away with his family by his side on January 8, 2022. He was born August 5, 1931 to Walter and Frances (nee Wanner) Koehn in Milwaukee, WI. His family later moved to West Bend where Jack graduated from West Bend High School in 1949. Jack enlisted in the United States Air Force after...

Jonathan Becker

Jonathan Becker

Jan 8, 2022

Jonathan R. Becker, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2022. He was born on September 26, 1972.He was raised in Allenton WI and attended Slinger High School, Class of 1990. He was married to the love of his life Jennifer Lea Fitzwilliams on November 10, 2017. Jon was happiest when he was at home spending time with his...

Matthew Ziesemer

Matthew Ziesemer

Jan 7, 2022

Matthew Christian Ziesemer, age 18, passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022 at home in West Bend. He was born on January 19, 2003 in Green Bay, WI. Matthew enjoyed his acoustic guitar, skateboarding, fishing, boating, archery and anything with nature. Matthew is survived by his parents Mark and Debra (nee Zink) Ziesemer; sister Jenna Ziesemer; dog Toby; grandpa, William...

Janet Guyant

Janet Guyant

Jan 5, 2022

Janet Margaret Guyant, age 90, entered into eternal rest with her Savior on January 5, 2022. Janet was born on March 23, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI to Hilda and Raymond Kircher, Sr. She married John Edward Guyant on Oct. 11, 1952, and together they had 8 children, all who will miss her dearly: Linda (Glenn) Staehler, Vickie (Joseph) Brochu, Jean...

Frances Mueller

Frances Mueller

Jan 2, 2022

Frances "Fran" Mueller (nee Harris) of Hubertus entered into Eternal Life at the age of 88. Fran was born March 1, 1933, in Beloit, WI to William and Clara Harris. Beloved wife of Francis Mueller for 19 years until his passing in 1977. Devoted and loving mother of Richard, John and Lisa (Dave) Brainerd. Preceded in death by her brother...

John Rozenberger

John Rozenberger

Jan 1, 2022

John Martin Rozenberger, age 79, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center Summit. He was born on August 21st, 1942, to Martin and Armella (Winter) Rozenberger. John was raised on a farm in Slinger along with his siblings where they learned the value of hard work. John had a large passion for vintage cars that he...

Linda Nelson

Linda Nelson

Jan 1, 2022

Linda M. Nelson (nee Bernloehr), 87, of West Bend, died peacefully Saturday, January 1st, 2022, at Froedert Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born May 5th, 1934, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, to the late Johnny and Minnie (nee Fredrickson) Bernloehr. Linda grew up on a small farm in southwestern Minnesota. As a young woman working at the local...

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