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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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Angeline Plzak

Angeline Plzak

Oct 19, 2021

Angeline B. Plzak (nee Bremser) Age 91, of West Bend, WI passed into the arms of the angels on October 19, 2021. Angeline was born on February 14, 1930 youngest of 9 children to John and Susan (Berres) Bremser in the Town of Farmington. Angeline graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1949. She worked several jobs before she married. Her...

Neil Ostberg

Neil Ostberg

Oct 18, 2021

Neil John Ostberg, age 85, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on March 10, 1936 to Walter and Helen (nee Buschmann) Ostberg. Neil was a member of the Wisconsin Archeological Society, enjoyed making instruments such as guitars and violins, he was a blacksmith and a gunsmith. He had a...

Donna Stockhausen

Donna Stockhausen

Oct 17, 2021

Donna was born on November 29, 1935, in Milwaukee to Milton and Bernice (nee Leach) Schumacher. She attended Congress Grade School and graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee. United in marriage on November 6, 1954, to Merlin Stockhausen at Holy Angels Catholic Church. She was a volunteer at many organizations including the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1393 and making meals...

Antonia Buddenhagen

Antonia Buddenhagen

Oct 17, 2021

Passed away unexpectedly October 17, 2021. She was born on May 23, 1950, to William Walter Key Jr. and Bernadette Theresa (nee Kohler) Key in West Bend, Wisconsin. Toni grew up in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and graduated from Kewaskum High School. She married Ralph Buddenhagen, September 8, 1973, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Barton, WI....

Beryl Mauritz

Beryl Mauritz

Oct 16, 2021

Beryl Eldora Mauritz (nee Karnitz), age 98, was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, October 16th, 2021 at Cedar Community in West Bend. She was born on January 15th, 1923 in Gladstone, Michigan to Harvey and Ellen (nee Lillquist) Karnitz. Beryl was a long-standing member of Peace Lutheran Church in Neenah, Wisconsin and a current...

Peter Kolettis

Peter Kolettis

Oct 15, 2021

Peter W. Kolettis (07/31/1932 - 10/15/2021) Peter W. Kolettis (89) was called by the Lord to be with his beloved wife Marge, and his son Greg. He passed away at Kathy Hospice in West Bend WI. He was born in Chicago, IL, son of William and Artemis Kolettis. Peter served in the 101st Airborne Division from 1953-1954. He was united...

Judy Severson

Judy Severson

Oct 15, 2021

Judy Ann Severson (nee Lutz), age 80, was met in heaven by the waiting arms of her loving husband and surrounded by the grace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 15, 2021 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Judy was born on October 9, 1941 in West Bend, WI to Frederick and Meta (nee Lisko)...

Marvin Banse

Marvin Banse

Oct 14, 2021

Marvin Ralph Banse "Marv" Of Germantown passed peacefully on Thurs., Oct. 14, 2021, surrounded by his family at the age of 73. He was born in Milwaukee, the son of the late Ralph C. and Marcella A. (nee Bunzel) Banse. Marv grew up in Glendale, WI, attended Nicolet High School, and was a proud United States Army Veteran. He married...

Rachel Freiberg

Rachel Freiberg

Oct 12, 2021

Rachel Renee Freiberg, age 34, passed away suddenly on Tuesday October 12, 2021 at Froedtert of West Bend. She was born on May 7, 1987 to Keith and Wanda (nee Ward) Freiberg. Rachel enjoyed baking cookies, arts & crafts and photography. Rachel was passionate and loved her work as a CNA, helping the elderly and the disabled. Rachel is survived...

Arlove Diges

Arlove Diges

Oct 11, 2021

Arlove Diges (nee Hillman), age 73, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on July 26, 1948 to Bert and Sylvia (nee Stenman) Hillman. Arlove is survived by her husband, Tony Gonzales; children, Renie (Joshua) Meier, Joel (Monica Sanz) Diges and Fred Diges; grandchildren, Marissa, Zachary, Samantha Meier, Ana and...

Kim Backhaus

Kim Backhaus

Oct 10, 2021

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Thomas Czuppa

Thomas Czuppa

Oct 10, 2021

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Cynthia Cichosz

Cynthia Cichosz

Oct 10, 2021

Cynthia "Cindy" J. Cichosz (Krueger) passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, WI. She was born on December 5, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to Paul and Alice Krueger. Cindy's passion for 42 years was being a Payroll Professional, earning Certified Payroll Professional designation. Member of APA National Speakers Bureau. Founding member...

Gale Davis

Gale Davis

Oct 7, 2021

Gale Emerson Davis 1948-2021 Gale Emerson Davis of Saukville, WI, age 73, died on October 7, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born to Morris Emerson & Rebecca Ann Davis on May 10, 1948, in Dayton, OH; married to his beloved Glenda on April 26, 1975, in East Lansing, MI. He graduated from Centerville High School and...

Annette Bienlein

Annette Bienlein

Oct 6, 2021

Annette F. Bienlein (nee Barwick) age 76 of West Bend passed away peacefully at home, as she wished surrounded by her family. She was born on March 9, 1945, to Leon and Frances (nee Bertram) Barwick and raised in West Bend and Port Washington. Annette attended grade school at St Mary's School in Barton and graduated from Port Washington High...

Susan Megal

Susan Megal

Oct 4, 2021

Susan "Susie" Lynn Megal passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2021. She was born on June 25th, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Gordon "James" and June (Stevenson) Feyrer. Susie attended Slinger High School, graduating in 1975. She was a proud owner and partner of Craftsman Siding and Windows family business and was presently employed at Kohls Corporate Office. Susie developed...

Darlene Lehn

Darlene Lehn

Oct 2, 2021

Darlene E. Lehn (Henke), 82, of Slinger, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, peacefully. It was all very sudden and unexpected. She woke up with a headache and was diagnosed with a brain hemorrhage that could not be repaired . Darlene is survived by her four children, Jimmy (YeVette) Lehn of Gales Ferry, CT, Michael (Rose) Lehn, Dewitt, MI, Bonnie...

Nancy Wahnschaffe

Nancy Wahnschaffe

Oct 1, 2021

Nancy Ann Wahnschaffe (nee Gerhard), age 83, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, surrounded by family. She was born on December 5, 1937 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Dorothy (nee Berndt) Gerhard. Nancy was a long-time member of the Great Milwaukee St. Bernard Club, St. Bernard Club of America and involved...

Richard Cline

Richard Cline

Oct 1, 2021

Richard "Rick" Lee Cline, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021 at his home in West Bend, surrounded by family. He was born on April 3, 1947 in Milwaukee to Robert and Colleen (nee McGovern) Cline. Rick graduated from Arrowhead High School in Hartland and Milwaukee Area Technical College-Culinary School. He married his high school sweetheart and...

Susan Limbach

Susan Limbach

Sep 30, 2021

Susan K Limbach, 64, of West Bend, died Thursday September 30, 2021. She was born in Madison, WI to Riley and Donna Mincy (Hempel). Sue married Kurt Backhaus and had two children, Jesse and Jacki Backhaus. Later, Sue married Tom Limbach. Together they enjoyed Big Cedar Lake, the labyrinth garden at Regner, bike rides, and walks. She also had a...

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