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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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Kathleen Schaefer
May 30, 2021
Kathleen "Kay" C. Schaefer (nee Malone) passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the age of 81 years. She was born on December 19, 1939, in Milwaukee to Gerald E. and Gertrude G. (nee Fagan) Malone. She graduated from Messmer High School Class of 1957. On January 30, 1959, Kay married Harvey A. Schaefer and began her family. She...
Carleen Larson
May 27, 2021
Carleen "Cas" Larson, of West Bend (Cedarburg), Wisconsin died with her family by her side on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born August 17, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI; the daughter of Carl and Irma (Jaeger) Swenson. She earned a teaching certificate from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, in 1948 when she did a short stint as a teacher in a one...
Kellie Kendall
May 26, 2021
Kellie Jean Kendall (nee Willis), age 43, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in West Bend. She was born on August 23, 1977 in Milwaukee, WI to William Willis and the late Debbie (nee Vitella) Bruni. Kellie was a dedicated wife, mother, homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She loved homeschooling and...
William Wuebben
May 26, 2021
William David Wuebben, on a warm and sunny Wednesday, May 26, 2021at his home in West Bend, passed peacefully through the Lord's eternal gates, at the age of 78. He was born on August 1, 1942 in Hancock, MI to William and Martha (nee Hiltunen) Wuebben. Having grown up in Dollar Bay, MI, Bill, a very proud "Yooper", migrated south...
Scott Van Hierden
May 25, 2021
Scott "VH" R. Van Hierden age 51 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 23, 2021. He was born on August 10, 1969 in Waupun to Ronald and Darlene (nee Molz) Van Hierden. His favorite color was green, he enjoyed watching the Packers, Brewers, fishing, hunting, his 2013 Polaris Victory motorcycle and his Cadillac boat. But mostly, he loved spending time...
Carl Schmitz
May 23, 2021
Carl H. Schmitz, age 86, died peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 13, 1934 to Carl and Catherine (nee Jaspers) Schmitz. Carl married his love, Audrey A. Schmitz (nee Reinke) on July 9, 1955. Carl served in the United States Navy as a Sonar Specialist on a Destroyer after which he...
Lillian Kritz
May 23, 2021
Lillian M. Kritz (nee Weasler) age 91 passed away on Sunday May 23, 2021 in West Bend. She was born on August 25, 1929 in the Town of Scott to Joseph and Polly (nee Warden) Weasler. On July 1, 1950 Lillian married Martin C. Kritz and began her family. After marriage, the couple lived in the West Bend area. She...
Arnold Carlson
May 22, 2021
Arnold K. Carlson Jr. age 52 passed away suddenly on Saturday May 22, 2021 in Racine. He was born on February 21, 1969 to Arnold K. Carlson Sr. and Arnell B. (nee Neu) Carlson. He was raised in the Slinger and Jackson area and was a carpenter by trade. He was employed by the Carpenters Union. Arnold enjoyed playing the...
Cynthia Lahr
May 22, 2021
Cynthia A. Lahr (nee Rocque) age 68 of West Bend, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Germantown. She was born on April 21, 1953 in Milwaukee to Richard and Jean (nee Marquardt). She attended Messmer High School and was a licensed cosmetologist. On June 23, 1973 Cynthia married the love of her life, Paul J. Lahr. Cindy spent...
Maureen Otten
May 20, 2021
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Logan Gochenaur
May 20, 2021
Logan Allen Wayne Gochenaur of Slinger, age 18. Born January 7th, 2003. Died May 20th, 2021. Preceded in death by his Grandmother Marlene Gochenaur, Grandpa Allen and Nana Ann Lambert, many Aunts and Uncles and by his cousin Shellie Becker. Son of Jeff & Lisa Gochenaur, Slinger. Logan was loved dearly. His call home to heaven produced a giant missing...
Jon Paul
May 18, 2021
Jon C. Paul, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. He was born in Illinois to Bruno and Betty (nee Heib) Paul. He worked in private law enforcement for 50 plus years as director of security for Marshall Field & Company, Mount Sinai Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin before starting a private security consulting practice. He...
Robert Fuchs
May 17, 2021
Robert Paul Fuchs "Bob" passed away on Monday May 17, 2021 at the age of 66 years. He was born on January 26, 1955 in Milwaukee to Raymond and Lydia (nee Freudigmann) Fuchs. He was raised in Milwaukee and attended Messmer High School. Bob was employed at Keith's Marina in West Bend. He enjoyed spending summer days on Big Cedar...
Walter Wojciuk
May 16, 2021
Walter "Wally" J. Wojciuk, age 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Port Washington. He was born on February 5, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI to Peter and Natalia (nee Tyminski) Wojciuk. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Barbara Wojciuk (nee Wood), on February 9, 1946 in Milwaukee. He served in the United States Army...
Eileen Cawley
May 15, 2021
Eileen Mae Cawley (nee Wolff), was called to her Savior's side on Saturday, May 15, 2021 in West Bend at the age of 87. She was born on March 3, 1934 in Kewaunee, WI to Karl and Amanda (nee Schmidtke) Wolff. She was baptized on June 14, 1934 and confirmed May 16, 1948 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kewaunee,...
Rosemary Paul
May 9, 2021
Rosemary Catherine Paul was born to eternal life on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at age 85. She was born in Bear Creek, WI on May 10, 1935 to William and Mabel (nee Roberts) Spence. Rose grew up on a farm in Bear Creek where she picked a lot of cabbage, giving her incredibly strong fingers as she would always mention...
Lois Waedekin
May 9, 2021
Lois Mae Waedekin (nee Sawotka) passed away on Sunday May 9, 2021 at the age of 86 years. She was born on March 19, 1935 in Milwaukee to Arnold and Mabel (nee Haut) Sawotka. Lois graduated from Lutheran High School Class of 1953 and later married Jerold Waedekin at Jerusalem Ev. Lutheran Church in Milwaukee on February 1, 1958. Lois...
Robert Flasch
May 1, 2021
Robert "Bobby" Leo Flasch, age 84, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Bobby was born on November 10, 1936 in West Bend, WI to Kilian and Gertrude (Nee Becker) Flasch. A lifelong resident of West Bend, Bobby was the youngest of eleven children. He grew up on Wallace Lake Road where he...
Craig Pearson
Apr 29, 2021
Craig Pearson passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1980 in McPherson, Kansas to Thomas and Patricia (nee Bowman) Pearson. He married Stephanie Pearson on November 23, 2001. Craig was a loving father of four children; Adeline, Brookelyn, Cadence, and Andrew. He proudly served active duty in the United States Marine Corps as...
William Gauger
Apr 28, 2021
William "Bill" C. Gauger was called to join his wife Marlene in their eternal resting place on Wednesday, April 28. 2021 at the age of 78. Bill was born on October 24th, 1942 in Milwaukee to Alvin Charles Gauger and Pearl (Kiehnau). He grew up in Rockfield being the second of three boys. Bill graduated from Germantown High School in...
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