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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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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...

Loran Schultz

Loran Schultz

Nov 8, 2021

Loran Schultz, West Bend - Went to his eternal home in heaven on Monday, November 8, 2021, at age 88. He was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia Schultz (nee Klug), his parents, 10 brothers and sisters, and 3 great grandchildren. Loran was born on January 6, 1933, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was given saving faith at his baptism on...

Katherine Anderson

Katherine Anderson

Nov 8, 2021

Katherine A. Anderson (neeTeufel) Born to Eternal Life on November 8, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dwight, and her parents Jake and Lois. Survived by her wonderful children Richard and Dawn, grandchildren Nicole, Christa, Jennifer, Victoria and Kianna, great- grandchildren, Hailee, Sean, Emily, Kollin, Jacob, Violet and great-great-granddaughter Alayna. Further...

James Greenwald

James Greenwald

Nov 8, 2021

James "Jimmy" Greenwald, age 58, passed away on Monday, November 8th, 2021. He was born on November 19th, 1962, in Milwaukee, WI to James and Evelyn (nee Woycke) Greenwald. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. He loved gardening, playing fetch with the dogs, and spending time outdoors, especially trips to Pepin and to the family's land in Alma....

Frank Lukasavitz

Frank Lukasavitz

Nov 7, 2021

Frank V. Lukasavitz age 91 passed away on Sunday November 7, 2021. He was born on April 11, 1930, in Custer, WI to Felix and Josephine (nee Lepinski) Lukasavitz and spent his teenage years in South Milwaukee. He attended Boys Tech High School and the Layton School of Art. On August 9, 1959, Frank married Kathleen Sprader in Waukesha, WI....

Mark Goeden

Mark Goeden

Nov 7, 2021

Mark Steven Goeden "Sluggo" age 65, passed away on Sunday November 7, 2021, at home surrounded by family after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born April 22, 1956, in West Bend to Matthew Goeden and Audrie (Wolfe) Sherman. He graduated from West Bend High School class of 1974 where he enjoyed playing baseball, football and swimming. Mark married...

Patrick Gliniecki

Patrick Gliniecki

Nov 6, 2021

Patrick Gliniecki, age 61, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in West Bend. He was born on May 28, 1960 to Roman and Dorothy (nee Brzozowski) Gliniecki. He graduated from Milwaukee Tech High School. Patrick served honorably in the United States Navy and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Cardinal Stritch University. He was employed in IT...

James Klass

James Klass

Nov 5, 2021

James Alan Klass 63 passed away on Friday, November 5th, 2021, at Aurora Grafton surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born October 15th, 1958. He retired as a Superintendent from CG Schmidt. He enjoyed Bass tournament fishing for many years. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters Stefanie Stevens (Nick) Evergreen, CO and Lindsey Klass...

John Kumrow

John Kumrow

Nov 3, 2021

John E. Kumrow, 56, of Campbellsport passed away on November 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. John was born on September 15, 1965, a son of Mary and David Kumrow. John was born and raised in West Bend Wisconsin and graduated from West Bend East. He loved to spend time with his family, especially when it involved a good meal....

Theresa Hron

Theresa Hron

Nov 3, 2021

Theresa M. Hron (nee Spaeth) age 88, of West Bend, WI passed away peacefully on November 3, 2021. Theresa was born on July 6, 1933. She was the third child born to Frank and Anna (Melder) Spaeth in the Town of Polk. Theresa attended Holy Angels Catholic School. She worked on the family farm before her first job at Badger...

Elizabeth Bina

Elizabeth Bina

Nov 2, 2021

Irish Writer, Poet and Songstress Elizabeth Jean Bina Overby Bennett McMahon has passed from The Old Sod. Born to George and Inez Overby in 1926, "Betty," "Bets" Bina lived a full life. Student Athlete and Scholar as a Menasha High School Blue Jay Back in the Day, Betty loved swimming best, but also excelled in golf, field hockey – anything...

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