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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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Scott Gumm
Sep 10, 2021
Scott Henry Gumm, age 71, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 in West Bend. He was born on November 14, 1949 in Hartford to Marvin and Kathleen (nee Casper) Gumm and was raised in Jackson (Gumm's Corner) graduating from West Bend High School Class of 1967 and then Technical College. On June 20, 1987 Scott married Audrey Ruplinger and...
Carol Budiac
Sep 9, 2021
Carol A. Budiac (nee Zimmermann) age 85 passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021, in West Bend. She was born on May 3, 1936, in Milwaukee to Frank and Marion (nee Anderson) Zimmermann. Carol attended Girls Tech and later on June 8, 1955, she married Richard S. Budiac. Carol had a deep faith that led to an infectious loving and...
Steven Philippi
Sep 9, 2021
Steven J. Philippi, age 54, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee with his loving family by his side. Steven was born in West Bend on November 5, 1966, son of Donald and Patricia (nee Flasch) Philippi. He graduated from West Bend High School Class of 1985. He was united in...
Kathleen Fies
Sep 8, 2021
Kathy Fies a life-long resident of Washington County passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 24, 1962, in West bend to Sylvester and Shirley (nee Gahlman) Stern, graduated from West Bend West High School and later went back to school and received an Associate Degree in Business from Moraine Park Technical Institute. In 2007/2008...
John Krisel
Sep 8, 2021
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Maxine Bauer
Sep 8, 2021
Millie "Maxine" (Marti) Bauer, 86, of West Bend, WI, formally of Rosewood Heights, IL, passed from the loving arms of her daughter into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Her beloved granddaughter and faithful dog Max also at her side. She was born on August 3, 1935, in Vandalia, Il to Mildred and Eldon Marti. She...
John Creed
Sep 8, 2021
John Craig Creed age 74 of Kewaskum was called home to our Lord on September 8, 2021. He was born on November 7, 1946, in Seattle, WA to William and Betty Ellen (Wells) Creed and was raised in Concrete, WA and graduated from Concrete High School Class of 1964. John served in the US Navy from September 1964 to September...
Janice Van Roosenbeek
Sep 7, 2021
Janice L. Van Roosenbeek (nee Schuppie) age 80 passed away on Tuesday September 7, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1940, in Milwaukee to August and Mildred (nee Hoffman) Schuppie. She graduated from Custer High School Class of 1958 and received an Associate Degree in Nursing from MATC in 1978. Janice was Registered Nurse at St Joseph Hospital in...
Nicholas Miller
Sep 7, 2021
Nicholas Kenneth Miller, age 33, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was born on January 3, 1988 in West Bend, WI to the late Michael Miller and Susan Buboltz. Nicholas had an interest in the criminal system obtaining a political science degree and becoming a Correctional Officer. He enjoyed sports and loved all animals, especially his dog Honey....
Joyce Strauss
Sep 5, 2021
Joyce L. Strauss (nee Harasimchuk), age 63, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at the Hawthorn Manor in West Bend. She was born on November 14, 1957 in Illinois to Roman and Pearl (nee Kestian) Harasimchuk. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her children, walking, crafts and playing games. She is survived by her son Matthew. She is further survived...
Adam Bartley
Sep 4, 2021
Adam S. Bartley age 38 passed away on Saturday September 4, 2021. He was born on April 17, 1983, in Menomonee Falls to Joel and Dagmar (nee Schmidtke) Bartley. Throughout his life he enjoyed things such as hunting, fishing and all genres of music. He loved being with family and friends and often joined in on annual horseshoe and pool...
Joan Droege
Sep 4, 2021
Joan G. Droege, 89 Joan G. Droege, nee Klug, beloved wife of the late Charles W. "Charlie" Droege, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Joan was born March 3, 1932, and grew up in Wauwatosa raised by her parents, Raymond and Hilda Klug. She loved sailing in her youth. Her dad had a boat made for her, and she...
David Teufel
Sep 2, 2021
David L. Teufel, of Hartford, Wisconsin, loving husband, amazing father, and a true friend to many, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Dave was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 10, 1978, son of Larry and Sharon (nee Genova) Teufel. Dave is survived by his wife of 13 years, Annie (nee...
Ricky Rusch
Sep 2, 2021
Ricky "Rick" Lawrence Rusch, age 62, passed away on September 2, 2021 at his home in West Bend. He was born on January 2, 1959 in West Bend to Roger and Darlene "Peggy" (nee Mack) Rusch. Rick is survived by his 2 sons, Collin and Taylor Rusch; Aunt Charlotte Hoffman; cousins Sherie (Jack) Kruse, Lisa (Steve) Schroeder, Debby Schultz, Christi...
Ralph Schmidt
Sep 1, 2021
Ralph Robert Schmidt, age 95, lived independently at Cedar Ridge Community, and was grateful to have lived through the COVID lock-down, to again en-joy playing Sheepshead with his friends there. He passed of natural causes on September 1, 2021 after a brief hospice stay. Grandson of: Henry and Caroline (nee Sperber). Son of: William G. and Ida (nee Stagemann). Born...
Mary Ann Treichel Kjornes
Aug 31, 2021
Mary Ann (Fischer) Treichel Kjornes passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Cedar Community in West Bend. She was a Mayville native, born in the home that her father built at 214 Grove Street. Parents were Alvina (Lindemann) & Walter Fischer. Mary Ann is survived by her son Ralph Kjornes; daughter Roberta Treichel; grandchildren, Gerald (Kari) Kjornes, Steven (Christine)...
Kyle Blecha
Aug 30, 2021
Kyle M. Blecha, age 28, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at his home in West Bend. He was born on July 12, 1993 to Ronald Blecha and Danielle Berry. Kyle had a passion for the culinary field. He loved to cook and try new foods, and especially enjoyed Asian cuisine. He loved to play online computer games, and tabletop...
Elva Schall
Aug 30, 2021
ELVA LYDIA BAERENWALD SCHALL Elva Schall (92) passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, Aug 30. Elva was born Feb 14, 1929 in Grafton, Wisconsin to Erna Pipkorn and Herman Baerenwald. She was one of three children. Elva drove school bus for 25 years for the Konrath Bus Service in Slinger. She worked an additional 5 years...
Carol Maertz
Aug 27, 2021
Carol J. "Toots" Maertz, 90, of West Bend, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Lawlis Family Hospice, Mequon, WI. She was born on August 3, 1931, in Milwaukee to the late Arthur and Agnes (Freitag) Kabelowsky, and graduated from Rufus King High School in the class of 1950. On May 30, 1952, Carol was united in marriage to Robert...
Kelina Schulz
Aug 25, 2021
Kelina "Keli" L. Schulz, age 31, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her home in Hartford. She was the firstborn child, born on August 12, 1990 to Robb and Katherine (nee Rehberg) Schulz. After 26 ½ hours of labor—it should have warned us—THIS ONE was the one we needed to watch out for. Kelina was mischievous, yet shy...
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