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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jan 26, 2021
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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...
Hildegard Winkler
Jan 24, 2021
Hildegard Winkler (nee Zacharias) age 91 passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 in West Bend. She was born on November 8, 1929 in Wolhynien, Ukraine to Adolf and Hulda (nee Fech) Zacharias. In January 1951 she married Emanuel Winkler. Hilde worked for Rock Tenn for years. Her pastimes were cooking, knitting, walking with "Opa". She loved spending time with...
Richard Keener
Jan 23, 2021
Richard F. "Dick" Keener of Slinger, age 90 died peacefully in the Lord's loving care, in the presence of his sons and family of natural causes. Dick was a loving, caring, and thoughtful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and a true gentleman in our community and world. His friendship was honest, sincere, and loyal to all he befriended. His...
Delores Anadell
Jan 23, 2021
Delores Lee Anadell (nee Franklin), age 86, born into Eternal Life on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home in Richfield. She was born on July 7, 1934 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Cleo Lee and Edith (nee Goodwin) Franklin. Delores and her husband Terry owned a pet store for many years and after Terry's passing, Delores spent her time in...
Douglas Goodman
Jan 22, 2021
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Kelly Graef
Jan 21, 2021
Kelly Jean Graef (nee Jurgensen), age 55, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born on October 26, 1965 in Milwaukee, WI to Richard Jr. and Audrey (nee Pankow) Jurgensen. Kelly is survived by her loving husband, Chris; sisters, Kathy Bissell (Jeff Illies), Rhonda (Paul) Slack, Cynthia Byer, and Tracy (Michael) Barnes; brothers, Glen (Chris) Roethle, Scott (Michelle)...
Ralph Williams
Jan 21, 2021
Ralph L. Williams, Age 84 passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Linden Grove in Menomonee Falls, WI. He was born on March 10, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to Louis and Emeline (Pehoski) Williams. Ralph was united in marriage to Caroline (Yogerst) Williams on June 22, 1957 At St. Mary's in Richfield. Ralph opened up his towing and repair...
Robert Mckillip
Jan 20, 2021
Robert Dennis "Bob" McKillip, age 79, was born into Eternal Life on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls, WI. Bob was born December 15, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI. He was the only child of Porter and Marcella (nee Hemmer) McKillip. He attended St. John's School in Milwaukee. In 1965, he met his loving and dedicated...
Brycen Smith
Jan 19, 2021
Brycen Oliver Smith, born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Brycen is survived by his loving mother, Cheneile Smith; his grandmother Paula Smith, 3 older brothers Nathan, Landyn, Coltyn and twin sister Emma and her special Aunt Andrea (UncleTaran). Brycen is preceded in death by his great-grandpa Herb Smith, great-grandpa Oliver Fleischmann, great-grandma Emma Fleischmann and cousin Elizabeth...
Jerome Skrentny
Jan 18, 2021
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