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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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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...
Nels Harvey
Aug 25, 2021
Nels Walter Harvey 87 of Mequon, died peacefully and comfortably in hospice care on 08/25/2021 following a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. Nels was born on September 23, 1933, to the late Walter and Hazel (nee Lund) Harvey. He grew up in Milwaukee where he attended Rufus King High School and graduated in 1952. Nels was preceded in death by...
Carol Roeske
Aug 22, 2021
Carol Elizabeth Roeske (nee Knitter), age 80, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her home in Jackson. She was born on December 31, 1940 to Steve and Helen (nee Krezminski) Knitter. Carol's favorite pastime was spending time at their cottage in Eagle River. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting, baking, playing bingo and the lottery, but mostly spending time...
Ralph Wiedmeyer
Aug 22, 2021
Ralph J. Wiedmeyer age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Kathy Hospice. He was born on August 13th, 1937, in Richfield, WI to John and Julia (nee Barbian) Wiedmeyer. Ralph graduated from Slinger High School class of 1956. On December 10th, 1969, Ralph married the love of his life Dianne M. Schemenauer and began their family. Ralph...
Brian Kienbaum
Aug 21, 2021
Brian K. Kienbaum "Uncle Hero" age 63 passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021. He was born on July 18, 1958, in Slinger to Gerald and Joan (nee Dominguez) Kienbaum. Brian graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1976 and later married Sally Pagel on September 12, 1992. He was employed at Universal Metrics Inc. Brian's interests were grabbing a...
Michael Groshek
Aug 20, 2021
Michael "Mike" Groshek, age 63, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 15, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Richard and Judith (nee Steffen) Groshek. Mike was employed at Sentry Equipment in Oconomowoc as a Project Manager for over 13 years. He previously had worked for Rockwell Automation for over 20 years...
Wyatt Schwarz
Aug 19, 2021
Wyatt Ethan Schwarz was an adorable little warrior who was born on August 5, 2021. Every moment we had with him was a gift from God. He was loved deeply by family and friends. Everyone who saw him was amazed by his full head of hair, some were a little jealous. Wyatt enjoyed hours of cuddling in his parent's arms,...
Pat Horlamus
Aug 18, 2021
Pat Horlamus, age 73, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Froedtert Hospital of Milwaukee. He was born on January 27, 1948 to John Paul and Eleanora (nee Reetz) Horlamus. Pat enjoyed going to the Omicron Restaurant where, with friends and family, they celebrated birthdays and special occasions. He also enjoyed many years of going to George Webbs. Pat loved...
Lydia Engelman
Aug 16, 2021
Lydia C Engelman, 76, formerly of Englewood, FL; Baldwin, WI; Scottsdale, AZ; Milwaukee, WI, passed away from a ruptured aortic aneurysm on Mon, August 16, 2021, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. Born to Clarence and Georgia (Sprague) Oldeen, September 25, 1944, in Ladysmith, WI, Lydia was one of 13 children. From her childhood on the farm, she gathered material so...
Julia Stettler
Aug 16, 2021
Julia Beth Stettler (nee Schueffner), age 77, died on August 16, 2021, at her home in Cedar Ridge, West Bend, WI. She was born to Dora Froehlich on October 4, 1943, in Oconomowoc, WI. Julia was the adoptive daughter of Arno and Doris (nee Limberg) Schueffner and raised in Sheboygan Falls, WI. Julia graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School and...
Joseph Budiac
Aug 14, 2021
Joseph Michael Budiac age 93 passed away on Saturday August 14, 2021, in Grafton. He was born on March 23, 1929, to Vincent and Rose (nee Filo) Budiac. On August 12, 1950, Joe married Phyllis Kundert and they began their family. Joe loved his family and friends. Joe is survived by his children Joseph (Deborah), Leonard (Sandi), Mary Ellen (Jeff),...
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