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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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Mary Lindsey

Mary Lindsey

Mar 5, 2021

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

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...

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...

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