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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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Larry Schneider

Larry Schneider

Mar 14, 2021

Larry Ernest Schneider West Bend WI-Larry found peace on March 14, 2021 at the age of 77. Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Patricia Schneider, Mother Virginia Box, of Lincoln, Nebraska, sons Brad (Camie) Schneider of West Allis Wisconsin, Randy Schneider (Leslie) of Jackson, Wisconsin, brothers Gary Schneider, Steve Schneider of Lincoln Nebraska, four grandchildren Dakota, Stefanie, Samantha, Jordan....

Jerome Wertz

Jerome Wertz

Mar 12, 2021

Jerome "Jerry" Alex Wertz of West Bend, Wisconsin entered into eternal peace on Friday March 12, 2021 at the age of 85. Jerry was born April 12, 1935 to Alex & Martha (nee Knaub) Wertz in Milwaukee, where he was also raised. He graduated Custer High School in 1954. Soon after, he began work at Aring Equipment in part sales...

Jewel Butzke

Jewel Butzke

Mar 12, 2021

Jewel J. Butzke (nee Graef) of Richfield, WI died peacefully surrounded by family and caregivers at home on March 12, 2021. Born in Richfield, WI on February 19, 1925 to John and Esther Graef. Beloved wife of Cliff Butzke married on May 22, 1965 at David Star Lutheran Church. Born and spent her life on the family farm homestead. She...

Gerald Knoblauch

Gerald Knoblauch

Mar 8, 2021

Gerald A. "Curly" Knoblauch, of Lomira, age 59 passed away on Monday March 8, 2021 at St Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. He was born on March 11, 1961 in Milwaukee to James and Geraldine (nee Jacobi) Knoblauch. Curly attended Custer High School Class of 1979, Moraine Park Technical College for small engine repair and John Deere Academy. He...

Jon Ostrom

Jon Ostrom

Mar 8, 2021

Jon E. Ostrom age 49 passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2021. He was born on September 8, 1971 to James and Faith "Sue" (nee Dawson) Ostrom. He was raised in Kewaskum and West Bend and graduated from West Bend High School Class of 1989. Jon was an enthusiastic photographer and fisherman. He enjoyed nature and loved feeding the wildlife...

Heather Dorsey

Heather Dorsey

Mar 8, 2021

Dorsey, Heather L. (nee Allen) passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at the age of 53. Beloved mother of Riley and Miranda Dorsey. Loving daughter of Tom (Zita) Allen. Dear sister of Brian Allen and Bridget (Joe) Ciurlik. Loving aunt of Declan Ciurlik. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation at Phillip Funeral Home (1420 W Paradise Dr. West...

Delores Ward

Delores Ward

Mar 8, 2021

Delores "Dee" M. Ward (nee Stump), age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 8, 2021 at her home in Kewaskum, surrounded by family. She was born on September 7, 1951 in Illinois to W. Austin and Margaret (nee Kaufman) Stump. Dee enjoyed family time, volunteering, quilting, needle point, reading and traveling. Dee is survived by her step-son, Steve Ward...

Loretta Kleinmann

Loretta Kleinmann

Mar 7, 2021

Loretta Kleinmann died peacefully surrounded by family on March 7, 2021. Born in Germantown, WI on June 22, 1922 to Andrew and Catherine Steger, one of 4 children, she grew up on a farm during the Depression. In her early 20's she met the love of her life, Gerald "Jerry" Kleinmann, who lived on a nearby farm. Jerry was a...

Barbara Trautman

Barbara Trautman

Mar 7, 2021

Barbara J. Trautman March 5, 1933-March 7, 2021 Barbara J. Trautman, 88, of Germantown entered into eternal peace Sunday, March 7, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 5, 1933 in Mauston and lived in Menomonee Falls, Hartland, Saxeville, and New Lisbon before moving to Germantown. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, and doing...

Marjorie Mack

Marjorie Mack

Mar 5, 2021

Marjorie (Margie) K. Mack, 71, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at home surrounded by family. Margie was born February 17, 1950 in Ashland, WI to Clara and Lyle Simington. She married Charlie Mack on August 3, 1968. Margie was preceded in death by her father, mother and one sister, Sandy Bullock. Margie is survived by her 3 children. Her...

Mary Lindsey

Mary Lindsey

Mar 5, 2021

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Faith Ostrom

Faith Ostrom

Mar 3, 2021

Faith "Sue" Ostrom age 79 passed away on Wednesday March 3, 2021 in West Bend. She was born on December 6, 1941 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Harold and Lucille Dawson. She was raised in North East, Pa and graduated from North East High School Class of 1959. On September 14, 1963 she married James R. Ostrom at The Baptist Church...

Margo Semon

Margo Semon

Mar 2, 2021

Margo (Marty) Elaine Semon, 78, of West Bend, Wisconsin, died at Froedtert Hospital on March 2, 2021. She was born December 2, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to Margaret Emma and Roy Charles Semon. She graduated from high school in Zion, Illinois. Then she received her teaching degree from Eastern Illinois University and later received her master's degree. She had a...

Merle Henke

Merle Henke

Feb 28, 2021

Merle Ann Henke (nee Meyer), age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home in Kewaskum. Merle was born on May 6, 1943 in Mellen, Wisconsin to Merlin (her namesake) and Laverne (nee Kennedy) Meyer. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Henke, in 1960 and the young couple moved to West Bend where Charles began...

Helen Mueller

Helen Mueller

Feb 28, 2021

Helen Kathryn E. Mueller (nee) Weinert found eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, February 28 at Serenity Villa where she had resided for the last year and a half. Helen was born on September 14, 1922 in Cedar Creek Wisconsin, to the late William John Edward and Anna Catherine (Spaeth) Weinert. She grew up on the family farm and...

Chad Michaels

Chad Michaels

Feb 27, 2021

Chad A. Michaels (formerly Henn), passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2021 at the age of 50. Chad was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 20, 1970. Chad had a big heart and would help anyone in need, but he could not help himself. He fought a long battle with his demons (drugs and alcohol). Chad is preceded in death...

David Fuller

David Fuller

Feb 24, 2021

David Alan Fuller age 81 passed away on Wednesday February 24, 2021. He was born July 20, 1939 in Black Earth, WI to Thomas S. and Agnus (nee Baumgardener) Fuller and was raised there. He served in the US Marine Corp from 1957-1962. On June 3, 1972 he married Adeline (nee Drotzur) and they began their family. Adeline passed away...

Patricia Kachelmeyer

Patricia Kachelmeyer

Feb 22, 2021

Patricia J. Kachelmeyer (nee Ramseyer), age 89, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021. She has reunited in heaven with her loving husband of 54 years, George. Pat was born in Milwaukee on December 11, 1931 to the late Fannie (nee Menz) and Ferdinand Ramseyer. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Marquette University and married...

Mary Schulz

Mary Schulz

Feb 22, 2021

Mary Ellen Schulz (nee Ritger) passed away on Monday February 22, 2021 at the age of 85 years. She was born on February 26, 1935 in Allenton to Gerhard and Gertrude (nee Aufdermauer) Ritger. On August 25, 1962 she married Donald R. Schulz and together they farmed in the Town of Wayne. She enjoyed gardening, quilting (member of "Addison Hand...

Luke Heppe

Luke Heppe

Feb 19, 2021

Luke Paul Heppe, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Froedtert of West Bend Hospital. On October 3, 1932, Luke was born to Arthur and Olive (nee Mueller) Heppe and grew up on the family dairy farm outside of Jackson, WI. He assumed the family farm business from his father and continued until his retirement in...

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