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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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William Wuebben

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maureen Otten

May 20, 2021

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Logan Gochenaur

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Yvonne Weninger

Yvonne Weninger

Apr 25, 2021

Yvonne Carol Weninger (nee Parson), age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered for her beautiful smile and bubbly personality. Yvonne was born in Milwaukee on March 28, 1961 to Mildred Edith (nee Logemann) and James Harvey Parson, Sr. She was named after the movie star, Yvonne DeCarlo. The Parson...

Susan Ihrcke

Susan Ihrcke

Apr 25, 2021

Susan M. "Sue" Ihrcke age 69 passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in West Bend. She was born on August 6, 1951 in Milwaukee to Charles F. and Arlyle M. (nee Kohls) Heppert Jr. Sue graduated from Washington High School Class of 1969 and later married Lester Ihrcke on March 27, 1981 in Illinois. Sue was a retired bookkeeper....

Arlene Dejong

Arlene Dejong

Apr 24, 2021

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