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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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Ned Vanderbunt

Ned Vanderbunt

Sep 19, 2021

Ned Carlyle Vanderbunt, age 75, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in West Bend with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Ned was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on February 4, 1946, son of Ned Chester and Helen Mae Vanderbunt (nee Washburn). He was united in marriage to Barbara Janet...

Bonnadeen Kutchera

Bonnadeen Kutchera

Sep 19, 2021

Bonnadeen "Bonnie" Mary Kutchera (Sweek) of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, age 78, left her Earthly home to live with Jesus on Sunday, September 19, 2021. There will be a private family celebration of her life on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, service at 12:00, which will be live-streamed on Facebook through Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend. Bonnie was born to Evelyn (Steffen)...

Kevin Christman

Kevin Christman

Sep 18, 2021

Please share your favorite memory of Kevin to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Robert Mccaigue

Robert Mccaigue

Sep 17, 2021

Born October 14, 1967, to Daniel and Jeanette McCaigue (nee) Peterson. He entered enteral life at home on September 17, 2021. Robert was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. He loved his family, his pets and God. He enjoyed playing chess, feeding the birds and growing plants. His love of life and carefree spirit will be missed by all who...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

Sep 17, 2021

Dorothy "Dot" P. Miller (nee Schroeder), age 96, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 in West Bend. She was born on May 11, 1925 in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Esther (nee Heidtke) Schroeder. She graduated from Rufus King High School, attended the Business Institute, worked for the Federal Government during WWII, then worked at Briggs & Stratton for...

Jeanette Bagocius

Jeanette Bagocius

Sep 16, 2021

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Michael Mundt

Michael Mundt

Sep 14, 2021

Michael James Mundt, age 59, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls with his loving wife and sister by his side. Mike was born in Milwaukee on February 23, 1962, son of James and Marlene (nee Schumacher) Mundt. He graduated from West Bend West High School Class of 1981....

John Hespe

John Hespe

Sep 12, 2021

John (Jack) O. Hespe was called home to our Lord, passing away peacefully on September 12th, 2021. He was born on December 13th, 1935. Jack was a unique character with a lot of spunk, sassiness and one-liners in his 85 years. You will forever be in our hearts, giving all of us so many memories to share, we are so...

Christine Calenberg

Christine Calenberg

Sep 12, 2021

Christine Calenberg, a life-long resident of West Bend, passed away after a 10 year battle with liver and kidney disease. She was born on June 18, 1956 in West Bend to Allen and Lila Stahl. She attended St. Francis Cabrini grade school and in 1974 graduated from West Bend East High School. Kris met her future husband Tom at an...

Jack Mclean

Jack Mclean

Sep 12, 2021

Jack Allington McLean passed away on September 12, 2021 at 87 years of age. Jack was born to Howard and Opal McLean on February 19th, 1934 in Scottsbluff Nebraska, where he was raised, attended high school and then earned a degree from the University of Nebraska. Prior to graduating college Jack served in the United States Army. He married Barbara...

Scott Gumm

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

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

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

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

John Krisel

Sep 8, 2021

Please share your favorite memory of John to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Maxine Bauer

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

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

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

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

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...

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