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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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Dennis Gutzke

Dennis Gutzke

Nov 23, 2020

Dennis L. Gutzke age 74 passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 in West Bend. He was born on October 8, 1946 in Milwaukee to Edward F. and Leone M. (nee DeBarge) Gutzke. Dennis graduated from John Marshall High School and was later drafted into the US Army and served in Vietnam. He married Charlotte M. Roeske on April 19,...

Kevin Pike

Kevin Pike

Nov 21, 2020

Kevin J. Pike age 56 years passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 2, 1964 in Milwaukee to David J. Pike Jr. and Evelyn A. Pike (nee Zastrow). Kevin was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School Class of 1982. On September 7, 1991 Kevin married Kathleen "Katie" M....

Janine Paczelt

Janine Paczelt

Nov 20, 2020

Janine "Neen" M. Paczelt (nee Neeman) passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the age of 64 years. She was born on September 1, 1956 in Milwaukee to Harold and Elizabeth (nee Ezold) Neeman. Janine was raised in Mequon and graduated from Homestead High School. On July 9, 1977 Janine married Joseph A. Paczelt and began her family. Janine...

Eileen Sukawaty

Eileen Sukawaty

Nov 19, 2020

Eileen Sukawaty (nee Condon) joined Bernard, her husband of 40 years, on Thursday Nov. 19th, 2020. Eileen was 92. She is survived by her devoted children; Michael (Randy Kunkel) Sukawaty, Patricia (Patrick) McIntee, David Sukawaty and Steven (Lisa) Sukawaty, and granddaughter Nya Sukawaty. Eileen is also survived by her brother William (Marlene) Condon, nieces; Geralyn (Joel) Laufer, Laurie (Doug) Greiten,...

Thomas Shelby

Thomas Shelby

Nov 18, 2020

Thomas L. Shelby, age 75, went home to the Lord's house on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Felice Szulczewski. Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Judy; devoted father to Steven (Luann) Shelby, Daniel (Kim) Shelby, Jennifer Shelby (Matt), Michael Ramstack (Marianne), Daniel Ramstack (Beth); proud grandfather to Jessica, Nick, Ryan,...

Barbara Beine

Barbara Beine

Nov 17, 2020

Barbara Joanne (Harrison) Beine was surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 17 when she passed away peacefully at the age of 86 years old after a short and courageous battle against lung cancer. She was born in Waldo to Foster and Marguerite Knabe Harrison on September 23, 1934. She graduated from Waldo High School in 1952 as a proud...

Ella Schleif

Ella Schleif

Nov 17, 2020

Ella Ann Schleif (nee German), age 88, passed away peacefully on November 17 at Cedar Bay East surrounded by her family. She was born on March 11, 1932 in Campbellsport to George and Katherine (Ruddy) German. Ella graduated from West Bend High School in 1950. Following high school, she graduated from Theda Clark Nursing School in Neenah as a licensed...

Robert Becker

Robert Becker

Nov 15, 2020

**Live streaming of the service will be on the Phillip Funeral Home Facebook page. Robert "Bob" John Becker, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home in Beaver Dam. He was born on October 23, 1934 in the Town of Trenton, WI to Paul and Marie (nee Thelen) Becker. Bob was united in marriage to...

Kenneth Yahr

Kenneth Yahr

Nov 15, 2020

Kenneth Raymond Yahr died peacefully on Sunday November 15 at the age of 86. He was born on May 24,1934. And was raised in the City of West Bend. He went to West Bend High School and graduated in 1953. Ken went to California and worked for the Parks Department for a few years. He met and married Elizabeth Radtke...

Ryan Schmick

Ryan Schmick

Nov 12, 2020

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

Marilyn Heimermann

Marilyn Heimermann

Nov 11, 2020

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

Lucy Wolf

Lucy Wolf

Nov 10, 2020

Lucy Katherine Wolf passed away on November 10, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born to Peter and Rose Schweitzer on June 9th, 1922. She married the love of her life Wilmer Wolf on October 29th, 1946. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Stephen and Mary Wolf, Eugene and Karen Wolf, Peter Wolf and Janet...

Jeffrey Hamilton

Jeffrey Hamilton

Nov 9, 2020

Jeffrey Patrick Hamilton, age 63, passed away on November 9, 2020 at his home in Richfield. He was born on March 10, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI to Warren and Muriel (nee Dondero) Hamilton. Jeffrey was raised in Richfield, WI and graduated from Germantown High School in 1976. He enjoyed his time with M.G. Industries and later with June Tailor where...

Grady Matthews

Grady Matthews

Nov 9, 2020

Grady Edward Matthews, age 97, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Serenity Villa in Campbellsport. He was born on March 9, 1923 in Toccoa, Georgia to William and Beulah (nee King) Matthews, and raised near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Grady was a Radioman First Class for the U.S. Navy in World War II. He served 6 years in active...

George Herro

George Herro

Nov 8, 2020

G. Victor Herro of West Bend passed away on Saturday November 7, 2020 at the age of 84 years. He was born on January 14, 1936 in Oconomowoc, WI to George H. and Bedelia Herro. He was the founder, and was still active, at the family tax practice George H. Herro CPA SC since 1954. He also served at Thule...

Catherine Weninger

Catherine Weninger

Nov 8, 2020

Catherine "Katie" M. Weninger (nee Vogt) passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family, at Serenity Villa in Slinger. She was born on June 20, 1931 in West Bend to Nicholas and Helena (nee Jansen) Vogt. She was raised in West Bend, graduating from West Bend High School Class of 1949. In 1951 Catherine married Jacob...

Beverly Debroux

Beverly Debroux

Nov 7, 2020

Beverly D. Debroux age 86, passed away on Saturday November 7, 2020 in West Bend. She was born on July 22, 1934 in Antigo, WI to Raymond and Arlene (nee Fondow) Weix. On February 14, 1953 she married Joseph D. Debroux. Beverly loved her pets and shopping. Beverly is survived by her loving husband Joseph of 67 years, daughter Debra...

Arthur Melius

Arthur Melius

Nov 6, 2020

Arthur John Melius, age 95, of the Town of Polk, died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on November 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Betsy (nee Wadewitz). Arthur is survived by his four daughters: Susan, Jane, Judith (Gary) Kurer and Nancy (Philip) Sutter. He is also survived by five grandchildren:...

Ralph Stern

Ralph Stern

Nov 4, 2020

Ralph C. Stern, age 80, of West Bend was called home to be with God on November 4, 2020. He was born on February 10, 1940 in Farmington, WI to the late Henry and Sabena (nee Schultz) Stern. He married Diane Reichert (Ruhnke) in May of 1971 at St. Francis Cabrini Church. Ralph worked 50+ years as a heavy equipment...

Richard Zimmerman

Richard Zimmerman

Nov 4, 2020

Captain Richard C. Zimmerman, MC, USNR Dr. Richard Zimmerman of West Bend was born into eternal life on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Richard was born to Lawrence and Lucille (nee Risse) on January 21, 1932 in Appleton, WI. Richard married the love of his life for 58years, Kathleen (nee Dennis) and together raised seven children. Richard was preceded in death...

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