Joseph Walter Hefter was born on July 3, 2006 to Cheyenne (née Griffin) and Neil Hefter. Joe died unexpectedly on June 30, 2025. He should be remembered for his beautiful smile, quick wit and his unconditional loyalty to friends. Joe loved and excelled at snowboarding, known for his unique way of crossing the finish line. He never outgrew his brotherly...
Larry Spoerl, 74 years young, of West Bend, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025. Born on October 15, 1950, Larry lived a life marked by quiet strength, loyal service, and an unwavering devotion to his family and community.
A proud graduate of Kewaskum High School, Larry went on to dedicate 37 years of his life...
Marilyn Ann (Sturdevant) Terrill, age 89, of West Bend, WI, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Visitation will be held at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095) on Sunday, August 3rd from 11:30am until 12:45pm. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home at...
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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Richard G. "Dick" Kruse of West Bend, WI. A loving husband, proud father and treasured grandfather. Dick went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025 at the age of 85, surrounded by his family. His greatest blessing was being married to his beloved wife of...
Judy McKillip (nee Kiessling), of Slinger, WI, was born into eternal life on June 21, 2025. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her children, children-in-law, and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by many beloved family members, including her loving husband. Judy also leaves behind many extended family members and friends who were...
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William Ewald Nielsen, age 87, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on October 9, 1937 in Racine, WI to Ewald and Dagny (nee Nelson) Nielsen. "Gator Bill" loved his time in Florida. He enjoyed kayaking and bicycling and was a sky dive pilot. He was a man that was...
Kim Raymond Kohl, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Virginia Highlands in Germantown after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 25, 1947, to Jerome and Virginia Kohl. After graduating from West Bend High School. He then joined the Air Force. He worked at Wisconsin Bell in Port Washington & Menomonee Falls until...
Didier Herbert Pérez , of West Bend, WI passed away at The Kathy Hospice, age 90, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Didier was born on September 1, 1934, in San José, Costa Rica to Alberto Pérez-Pantoja and Odalia Vargas de Pérez. Didier met his future wife, Alice Nancy (nee Daffinee) Pérez, when she came to Green Lake WI to work...
Philip Edward Bohn, age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at the Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on October 19, 1952 to Philip and Marian (nee Kocher) Bohn. Philip was born and raised in West Bend, graduating from West Bend East High School in 1971. Philip enjoyed coin collecting, gardening and watching Nascar and...
We share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Jay W. Riederer, 64, of West Bend. He passed away peacefully with Denise by his side on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, after a 3 1/2-year courageous fight against cancer. Jay was born to James and Jenny Riederer in Watertown, WI on August 23, 1960. He graduated from Watertown High School in...
Lillian Cecilia Erna Hollmann (nee Backhaus) of West Bend, WI passed away peacefully at Ivy Manor on Monday, June 16 th , 2025 at the age of 93. Lillian was born on August 25, 1931 in Kewaskum, WI to Ben and Louisa (nee Nienow) Backhaus. She was baptized on September 13, 1931 by Pastor Kneiss of St. Lucas Lutheran Church....
Terrance "Terry" Kiekhaefer, 73, of West Bend passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2025. Terry was born to Merlin (Pete) and Evelyn on August 9, 1951, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1969 and joined the US Marine Corps on August 19, 1969. When asked how long he served he would say,...
Phillip Charles Scalish, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with family by his side. He was born on November 19, 1928 to Anthony and Viola (nee Wirtenan) Scalish. Phillip married his love, Shirley Waddell, on November 3, 1962. Phil is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley; daughters Michele (Don) Klister and...
Jessica Stana Rinto (nee Schmitt), age 44, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Monday, June 9, 2025 at her at home in West Bend. She was born on January 11, 1981, to Steven Schmitt and Kristine (nee Gradinjan) Schmitt. Jessica enjoyed many hobbies including diamond art, being a shark enthusiast, building Legos, reading, puzzles, watching movies and singing. Jessica is...
Carol Jean Hennarichs (nee Towne), 89, of Slinger, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend. Carol was born on January 2, 1936 in Fond du Lac to Floyd and Verna (nee Irwin) Towne. She graduated from Waupun High School in 1953, then went on to earn her Bachelor of Education with a focus...
Shirley Ann Wolf (née Sonnenberg), age 89, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 4, 1936, to Austin Sonnenberg and Florence Roecker (née Schubert). Shirley devoted her life to caring for those she loved. Whether mending clothes, baking homemade treats, or tending to her vibrant flower and vegetable gardens,...
Doreen Fay Miller (nee Boyung), age 87, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home in West Bend. She was born on September 2, 1937, to Edwin and Edna (nee Ruhnke). Doreen married her love, the late Abraham L. Miller, on August 18, 1956, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Newburg. Doreen enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers and Westerns...
Lynn Ruth Pasbrig (nee Gamm), age 80, was called home to her Savior's side on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at The Kathy Hospice, surrounded by family. Lynn was born on August 12, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI to Martin and Emily (nee Schafer) Gamm. She was welcomed into the Christian faith by baptism on September 10, 1944. She reaffirmed that faith...