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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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Aaron Haug
Nov 2, 2021
Aaron Garrett Haug of West Bend, 48 years old, died on November 2nd, 2021, at Aurora Medical Center, Grafton, WI. Aaron was born on September 6, 1973 and was the firstborn child to Dr. Gary and Glenda Haug. Aaron was married to Amy (Steiner) on May 29, 1999. Aaron was born in Madison, WI. Raised in the Northwoods of Minocqua,...
Kathleen Corey
Oct 30, 2021
Kathleen Marie Corey (nee Otterson) was born on May 8, 1941to John and Angeline (nee Ziemendorf) Otterson. Kathleen was a devout Catholic at Holy Angels Catholic Church, whose unwavering faith allowed her to battle Multiple Myeloma with grace and dignity for 19 years. She was called home on Saturday, October 30, 2021 to be with her savior. In any way...
Elizabeth Felt
Oct 26, 2021
Elizabeth "Betty" Felt (nee Peotter), age 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on June 1, 1930, to Edward and Marion (nee Smith) Peotter. She married her love, James "Jim" Felt, December 26, 1951, in Seymour, Wisconsin. Betty was the valedictorian of the Seymour High School Class of 1948 and...
Eugene Sterr
Oct 26, 2021
Eugene "Yuti" Sterr, age 84, found eternal peace with Sue by his side on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at his home in West Bend. He was born on April 5, 1937 to Peter and Lucille (nee Moser) Sterr. He served in the United States Army from June 1954 to 1957. Yuti was an employee of the Washington County Highway Department...
Mary Panko
Oct 25, 2021
Mary Beth Panko, nee Weinreich, 59, of Kewaskum, Wisconsin, formerly of Leesville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. Born in West Bend, Wisconsin, on February 23, 1962, Mary was the daughter of Lola Weinreich (Checketts) and Vernon Weinreich. She graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1980. Mary lived a life of love...
Carol Wilson
Oct 24, 2021
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Sheila White
Oct 23, 2021
Sheila "Lala" White, age 42, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She was born on July 11, 1979 in Milwaukee, WI to Michael and Melissa (nee Meyer) White. Sheila enjoyed spending time with her children, going to sporting events and camping. She loved anything Star Wars and always being comfy wherever she went. Her smile and laughter (snort)...
Joy Wilds
Oct 22, 2021
Joy Hagen Wilds, 56, passed away peacefully Friday, October 22, 2021, at her home in West Bend, Wisconsin. She was born January 27, 1965, to Candace Hoffman and Peter Hagen in Appleton, Wisconsin. She graduated from James Madison High School in 1983 and went on to attend the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee to earn her degree in Education. She married...
Ronald Patasius
Oct 22, 2021
Ronald J. Patasius age 80 passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. He was born on August 7, 1941 in Port Washington to Anthony and Catherine (nee Hansen) Patasius. He finished 8th grade and quit to help work the farm. On May 5, 1960, Ron married Audry Ann Wicke and they began their family. Audry passed away in April. He...
Anna Schwendimann
Oct 19, 2021
Born in the Township of Oak Grove, Wisconsin, Anna was the daughter of cheesemaker Karl Berger and Martha (Moser) Berger, and stepmother Rosa Winkler Berger, all born in Switzerland. Loving wife of the late Ernst Schwendimann for over 53 years. Cherished mother of the late Elizabeth "Betty" (the late James) Busse of Weyauwega; Barbara (Dean) Molstad of Sussex; and Linda...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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