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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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Mark Wanninger

Mark Wanninger

Feb 16, 2021

Mark A. Wanninger March 7, 1962- February 16, 2021 Mark A. Wanninger, age 58, formerly from West Bend, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Merton, WI on February 16, 2021. Mark was born March 7, 1962 in Milwaukee to George and Deborah (nee Gravenstine) Wanninger. He grew up in West Bend, and graduated from West Bend East High School,...

Robert Butler

Robert Butler

Feb 15, 2021

Robert Allen Butler, age 78, unexpectedly passed away on February 15, 2021. Robert A. Butler is survived by his brother Larry Butler; 4 daughters; Lisa Spaeth, Genina Butler (Travis Thorp), Debra Feggestad (Ron Feggestad), Cara Rescheske (Ryan Rescheske). 11 grandchildren: Heather, Briana, Scott Jr (Jessica), Stephanie (Nate), Austin (Shawna), Jared, Ethan, Logan, Brenna, Mason, and Nolan. 11 great grandchildren: Matthew,...

Donna Wanke

Donna Wanke

Feb 15, 2021

Donna Lynn Wanke age 71 passed away on Monday February 15, 2021; She was born on December 13, 1949 in Milwaukee to Donald and Shirley (nee Sutton) McHale. Donna was raised in Jupiter, Florida and graduated from Jupiter High School Class of 1968. On June 28, 1980 Donna married James Wanke and began her family. She worked for years at...

Ronald Klein

Ronald Klein

Feb 14, 2021

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

Bernice Schultz

Bernice Schultz

Feb 11, 2021

Wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, Bernice Mary Schultz passed away on February 11, 2021, at the age of 77. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Bernice was the youngest of two. Her older brother, Ray Powalish who remains misses her greatly. Bernice loved flowers, birds, crocheting, traveling, and most of all her family. Bernice married Eugene Schultz in May of...

Donald Rundberg

Donald Rundberg

Feb 7, 2021

Donald B. Rundberg, age 81 passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021. He was born in Aland, Finland and came to the United States with his family at the age of 8. He lived in the Bronx of New York until adulthood. Don joined the US Marine Corps and while he was a Marine, he became a US citizen on...

Ronald Hepponstall

Ronald Hepponstall

Feb 7, 2021

Ronald Wilfred Hepponstall entered into the born-again world of our Heavenly Shepard the Lord our God. He was the son of the late Bertram Francis Hepponstall, he was a retired postmaster of Ceylon and was a naval intelligence officer of the British Royal Navy. Ronald's Mother was Jamima Frances Young. Ronald was the fifth descendent of Sargent William Hepponstall of...

Daniel Loker

Daniel Loker

Feb 6, 2021

Daniel "Dan" L. Loker, age 66, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Born on November 17, 1954 to Lester and Helen (nee Rolph) Loker. Dan worked in Maysteel's paint department for 47 years. He enjoyed tending to/"putzing around in" his lawn & garden, following & attending Badger sports (especially football), & spending time with his family. He will...

Carl Halvorsen

Carl Halvorsen

Feb 4, 2021

Carl N. Halvorsen (aged 77) died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 3rd, in Kewaskum, WI. He was born in Sheboygan, WI to Ralph and Joan (nee Landwehr) Halvorsen. Carl is survived by his love Cindy Rebstock, sister Betsy Wasmer (Edward), sons Noel Halvorsen and Jeremy Halvorsen, daughter Lisa DeBlaey, stepchildren Jason Sobczak (Michelle), Justin Brinkman (Jenny), and Jessica...

Diane Spredemann

Diane Spredemann

Feb 4, 2021

Diane "Nana" L. Spredemann, (nee Kowalski), age 72, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 unexpectedly at her home in West Bend. Diane was born June 7, 1948 to Robert and Arlene (nee Taylor) Kowalski. She was a graduate of Custer High School. Some of the many things that Diane took pride in was her beautiful backyard, playing dominoes with...

Kathleen Fralick

Kathleen Fralick

Feb 3, 2021

Kathleen Fralick, 58 Former Wisconsin resident Kathleen A. Fralick, 58, died Feb. 3, 2021, at her home, peacefully, surrounded by family in West Bend, Wisconsin after a strongly fought battle with cancer. She was born June 13, 1962, in West Allis to the late Clayton and Joyce Fralick. A pilar of strength for her family, she was a very open-minded,...

Joyce Kudek

Joyce Kudek

Feb 1, 2021

Joyce Evelyn Kudek (nee Kempf), age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021 at her home in Kohlsville. She was born on July 2, 1941 in Barton, WI to Otto and Marie (nee Koenings) Kempf. Joyce graduated West Bend High School in 1959. Joyce is known for her comfy crocheted slippers and mittens which warmed the feet and...

Russell Lemke

Russell Lemke

Jan 31, 2021

Russell John Lemke of Random Lake ended his 6 yearlong battle with cancer on January 31, 2021. With his wife, Debra by his side, he went to visit his son Shane in Heaven. He was born on November 7, 1959 to Warren and Norma (Didier) Lemke. Russ was a graduate of Kewaskum High in 1977 and went on to Tech...

Kay Sarauer

Kay Sarauer

Jan 31, 2021

Kay L. Sarauer (nee Schuppel) age 74 passed away at her home on Sunday January 31, 2021. She was born on July 9, 1946 in West Bend to Earl W. and Marion (nee Molter) Schuppel and was raised in West Bend. She graduated from West Bend High School Class of 1964. On April 24, 1965 she married Arlyn A. Sarauer...

Esther Radocha

Esther Radocha

Jan 29, 2021

Wonderful wife, mother, aunt and great Aunt Esther Radocha passed away on January 29, 2021 at the age of 105. She lived an amazing, long life with travels around the world to all 7 continents, telling great stories of her adventures and having a loving family who adored her. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Esther was the oldest of her...

Ethel Schulz

Ethel Schulz

Jan 29, 2021

Ethel June Schulz, age 97, entered eternal rest on January 29, 2021. A beloved sister and aunt, she is survived by two of her siblings, Fred Schulz and Ellen (Edward) Stephens, as well as multiple nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her lifelong friend Doris Ladwig, and two of her sisters, Alice (Robert) Molitor and Eileen (Ralph)...

James Spurgin

James Spurgin

Jan 28, 2021

James Spurgin, age 93 years young, left us to be with his loving wife Muriel surrounded by his family on his mother's birthday, January 28. He was born on June 29, 1927 to Betsy and James Spurgin Sr. James attended Boys Tech, joined the Merchant Marines and served one year with the US Army. Upon returning home, he met and...

James Lentz

James Lentz

Jan 26, 2021

James Lentz, Jr. of Slinger passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 after a long-fought battle of diabetes and kidney failure at age of 42. James was born on September 30, 1978, in Brookfield, WI to James & the late Dianne Lentz. Big brother to Sister Catherine, TOR (Angela), Steve (Carolyn), & Father Anthony, OFM (Dominic). Uncle...

Arthur Luther

Arthur Luther

Jan 26, 2021

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

Norma Chitwood

Norma Chitwood

Jan 24, 2021

Norma Jean Chitwood, loving wife and mother, was called home by our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born on February 17, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Norman and Marie (Weichert) Harris. Norma married John (Jack) Chitwood on June 30, 1951. They were married for 60 years, and they raised six...

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