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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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Dennis Schoenborn

Dennis Schoenborn

Mar 21, 2022

Dennis V. Schoenborn "Denny" Of West Bend passed on March 21, 2022 at the age of 79. Born in Milwaukee, Denny graduated from Pius High School. He married the love of his life, Geraldine "Geri" Schoenborn on June 6, 1964. Denny worked at Arandell Corporation for many years. He enjoyed listening to Rock-N-Roll music, selling things on eBay, and collected...

Jeffrey Yahr

Jeffrey Yahr

Mar 19, 2022

Jeffrey L. Yahr, age 68, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the Corner Stone in West Bend. He was born on October 7, 1953 in West Bend to Clifford and Elizabeth Yahr. He enjoyed watching the Packers and Badgers, taking care of his yard and his pick-up truck. Jeffrey and his late wife, Shirley loved to travel up...

Sherry Athey

Sherry Athey

Mar 19, 2022

Sherry Athey of West Bend passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022. She joined her forever 11-year-old son Jason in Heaven and was deeply loved to her last breath. In January, 2016, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She relied on her strong faith in God, devoted family and friends to guide her through this difficult journey. Sherry was born on...

Janet Kannenberg

Janet Kannenberg

Mar 14, 2022

Janet Mae Kannenberg (nee Adam) Janet, age 88, went to be with her eternal savior on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. She was born on May 19, 1933 in Wisconsin Rapids to Clarence Otis Adams and Linnie Elizabeth (nee McIntire). She was baptized and confirmed on March 28, 1956 by Pastor Paul J. Burkholz at Siloah...

Diane Dittmann

Diane Dittmann

Mar 14, 2022

Diane Margaret Dittmann (nee Liebenstein), age 78, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 at the St. Agnes Hospital in Fond Du Lac. She was born on November 13, 1943 in Milwaukee, WI to Howard and Lillian (nee Manz) Liebenstein. Diane enjoyed gardening, yard work and reading. She especially loved time with family - cookouts and family gatherings. Diane is...

Leonard Dunn

Leonard Dunn

Mar 13, 2022

Leonard "Lenny" E. Dunn, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at The Pavilion at Glacier Valley. He was born on May 16, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Phillip and Joan (nee Osten) Dunn. Lenny enjoyed accomplishing things in life, so that his family would have security. Lenny is survived by his wife, Karen; their children Cheryl,...

Phillip Middleton

Phillip Middleton

Mar 8, 2022

Phillip Victor Middleton, Town of Richfield, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, with his wife by his side. He was born on December 1, 1938, in Madison, WI, the son of the late Ferdinand and Joyce (Myers) Middleton. Phil was a jack-of-all trades. You could put any tool in his hand, and he would...

Tom Oelhafen

Tom Oelhafen

Mar 7, 2022

Tom Oelhafen, age 76, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on August 27, 1945 to Harvey and Helen (nee Vogt) Oelhafen. Tom was a hardworking, dedicated farmer his entire life. He put his heart and soul into his land. Tom is survived by his wife Darleen (nee Lingbeek); daughter,...

Darrell Bishop

Darrell Bishop

Mar 6, 2022

Darrell Claud Bishop November 21, 1935 – March 6, 2022 Darrell Claud Bishop, "Deke", age 86, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, March 6, 2022 in West Bend, Wisconsin. Darrell is survived by his sons, Jim (Sharon) Bishop of Austin, Texas and Jeff (Lisa) Bishop of Richfield, Wisconsin; his sisters, Sherry (Sung Kyu) Kim, of Saint Paul, Minnesota,...

Rita Koller

Rita Koller

Feb 28, 2022

Rita Pearl Koller (nee Ciske) Age 88, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022. She was born on December 17, 1933, in Milwaukee, WI to Albert and Pearl (nee Walczak) Ciske. Rita enjoyed and loved her family dearly. She enjoyed the visits, and all the gatherings we had over the years with her. My mom also loved her chocolate -...

Michael Ramos

Michael Ramos

Feb 28, 2022

Michael "Mike" Anthony Ramos passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born on November 3, 1955 in Duluth, Minnesota to Angel and Carole (nee Ashmore) Ramos. Mike is survived by his loving wife of many years, Rosemary (nee Hanrahan) Ramos; stepchildren, Heather Hahn (Danielle Sawyer), Timothy Hahn (Terri); sons Paul (Katie), Joe (Laura), and Hunter (Vannessa); grandchildren,...

Michael Miracola

Michael Miracola

Feb 25, 2022

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Marion Ehrlich

Marion Ehrlich

Feb 24, 2022

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Leon Maahs

Leon Maahs

Feb 22, 2022

Leon "Lee" O. Maahs, age 85, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Froedtert of Menomonee Falls Hospital. He was born on October 21, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to Otto and Esther (nee Frahm) Maahs. He retired from the Menomonee Falls Police Department after 26 years. He loved his police family. Lee enjoyed playing golf, hunting, cards with...

Charles Stehlik

Charles Stehlik

Feb 20, 2022

Charles W. Chuck "Tuna" Stehlik Age 80 of West Bend passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 20th, 2022. Dad was born on February 14th, 1942 to Casimira (Szyjakowski) and Charles Stehlik in Milwaukee. The family would later move to Iron Mountain, Michigan where Dad learned to ski jump. He would eventually return to West Bend and on a...

Daniel Maciejczak

Daniel Maciejczak

Feb 20, 2022

On Sunday, February 20, 2022 we lost a great man way too soon. A man who touched every person he ever met with kindness and respect. A man who lived in the grace of God. Daniel R. Maciejczak, of Kewaskum passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 58. Beloved husband of 34 years to Melyssa (nee Theesfeld)....

Donald Wilson

Donald Wilson

Feb 19, 2022

Donald "Don" Wilson, age 58, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Froedtert in West Bend. He was born on May 1, 1963 in Minnesota to Randall and the late Sandra (nee Larson) Wilson. Don was passionate about working on his on classic cars and models, swap meets, car shows and mudding. His love was spending time with his...

David Mertzig

David Mertzig

Feb 16, 2022

David "Dave" Mertzig, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his home in West Bend. He was born in his grandparents' home in Fillmore, on September 3, 1939 to Oliver and Leona (nee Mueller) Mertzig. Raised on that farm, he grew to be the man that anyone who knew him, loved. His Catholic upbringing taught him to...

Stephanie Bailey

Stephanie Bailey

Feb 15, 2022

Stephanie Bailey, age 38, passed away on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was born on October 6, 1983 in Milwaukee, WI to Lisa Horvath. Stephanie enjoyed art and theater, dancing and being with her friends and family, but most of all spending time with her daughter Bella, the brightest part of her life. Stephanie is survived by...

Alice Verhaalen

Alice Verhaalen

Feb 13, 2022

Alice H. Verhaalen (Nee Korneli) Found peace and joined her Lord on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the age of 80. She was born in the Town of Cedarburg, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Korneli. Alice was a 1959 graduate of Cedarburg High School. She married the love of her life, Roger R. Verhaalen, on August 11, 1962. Alice...

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