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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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Marie Schotzko
Oct 5, 2020
Marie Ida Schotzko, 89, passed away peacefully at Kettle Moraine Gardens, Kewaskum, WI on Monday October 5, 2020. She was born on January 7, 1931 to Frank and Lydia Ida Maria (nee Maerz) Schotzko in Eau Claire, WI. After graduating with a teaching degree, Marie moved to California where she taught kindergarten through third grade at South Ranchito School in...
Helen Yogerst
Oct 4, 2020
Helen L. Yogerst (nee Lane) passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the age of 92 years. She was born on July 2, 1928 in Delevan to William and Melissa (nee Goff) Lane. Helen lived a very active life and enjoyed many hobbies and other activities. She was very involved in her churches and enjoyed teaching Sunday School and...
Doris Falter
Sep 30, 2020
Doris Adelia Falter, age 95, passed away on September 30, 2020, at New Perspective Senior Living, in West Bend, WI. She was born on November 13, 1924, to Edwin and Julianna Endlich, on the family farm, in the Town of Germantown. On July 14, 1945, Doris married George Falter, in Newburg; they enjoyed 61 years of marriage together, prior to...
Desire Lutz
Sep 28, 2020
Dr. Desire Thomas "Doc" Lutz On Monday, September 28, 2020, our family lost our hero, Desire Thomas "Doc" Lutz, age 94. He was born on January 21, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Hazel (nee Bell) Lutz. Doc grew up as a devout Catholic, with his faith guiding him throughout his entire life. He enlisted in the Air Force...
Amber Pflughoeft
Sep 28, 2020
Amber Rose Pflughoeft of West Bend was born to life on November 9th, 1999. Amber earned her forever wings on September 28th, 2020 at Children's of Wisconsin. Amber was an amazing daughter, granddaughter, sister and friend to so many people. She is survived by her mom, Tiffany Pflughoeft, her biological father Matthew Kubicki, brother Ayden Brazeau, sisters Alexis and Alana...
Renee Wendt
Sep 27, 2020
Renee D. Wendt (nee Weniger), age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2020. She was born on December 13, 1934 in Milwaukee to Joseph and Dorothy (nee Goldsmith) Weniger and graduated from West Division High School class of 1953. She married Bernard Wendt on June 9, 1956 at St. Catherine Church in Milwaukee. Renee excelled at knitting, creating...
Carol Gallett
Sep 27, 2020
Carol Marie Gallett (nee Gabert), age 71, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 27, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 23, 1949 at St. Anthony Hospital in Milwaukee to Milton and Loraine (nee Potts) Gabert. She was raised in Gilman, WI and married Larry Gallett on August 23, 1969 at St. Peter &...
Muriel Spurgin
Sep 25, 2020
Muriel Lois Spurgin (nee Brunow), age 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Friday, September 25, 2020. She was born on October 22, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Andrew and Francis (nee Heidrich) Brunow. After marring her love, James "Jim" Spurgin II they moved to Germantown, WI where they raised their family. Muriel loved life and her...
Mason Holbrook
Sep 23, 2020
Mason Jeffrey Holbrook, age 6, passed away from unexpected complications on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Children's Hospital in Milwaukee. He was born on March 28, 2014 in the Town of Polk to Kevin and Kay (nee Brost) Holbrook. Mason loved the tv show called The Masked Singer, super heroes, music, ketchup, taking walks, Christmas was his favorite holiday and...
Gary Palmer
Sep 22, 2020
Gary Wayne Palmer, age 71 years, passed away on Monday September 21, 2020. He was born on December 22, 1948 in Michigan to John T. and Annie M. (Nee Palmer) Palmer. He was raised in Waukegan, Il., spent his summers in Alabama, and graduated from Waukegan High School Class of '67'. He served in the US Army, and later retired...
Gerald Ruetten
Sep 22, 2020
Gerald W. Ruetten (Jerry), 79, passed away on September 22, 2020 at Froedtert Memorial Hospital-West Bend. Jerry was born in Sparta, WI in 1940. His parents, Frederick H. Ruetten and Leona (VonRuden) Ruetten moved the family to Waukesha, WI in 1952. Jerry graduated from Waukesha South High School in 1959. He attended one year of college at UW-Madison and one...
Margaret Tennies
Sep 21, 2020
Margaret "Marge" Katherine (Lawton) Tennies, 73, of Jackson, WI, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 21, 2020. Many of us knew Marge for her warm heart, her limitless conversation, and fun-loving spirit. The times you spent with Marge left you with a smile and memories to cherish. Marge showed us the importance of accepting the curves on...
Letha Murray
Sep 21, 2020
Letha "Ann" Murray (nee Way), age 76, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at her daughter's home in Hartford. She was born on February 27, 1944 in Whitwell, TN to Lewis and Eunice (nee Bryant) Way. Ann loved gardening, bird watching, collecting thimbles from places traveled, everything Christmas and especially reading. Her happiest times were with her children and...
Lonny Borns
Sep 19, 2020
Lonny H. Borns, age 74, passed away unexpectedly while spending time with his family outdoors. He was born on June 4, 1946 in Watertown, SD to Herbert and Anna (nee Kannas) Borns. He enjoyed stained glass, hunting, golfing and traveling over the winter months. Lonny was active in multiple card clubs, his church Good Shepherd in West Bend, and was...
Jonathan Bruemmer
Sep 15, 2020
Jonathan "Jon" Keith Bruemmer, age 21, sadly passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He was born on April 9, 1999 in West Bend. Jon is survived by his loving mother, Lynette Bruemmer; stepfather, Rick McMahon; siblings, Randy (Celina) Mapes and Travis Bruemmer; girlfriend, Autumn Sauer; nephews, Tyler Ostrowski, Dominik Bruemmer; niece Kernian and his beloved...
Caroline Wagner
Sep 13, 2020
Caroline Wagner (nee Pivonka), age 89 of Hartford, WI passed away peacefully Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Compassionate Heights in West Bend, WI. She was born April 13, 1931 in Pound, WI to Wencil and Agnes (nee Kust) Pivonka. Carole married Donald Wagner on October 11, 1952 in Klondike, WI. After their marriage Carole worked on the family farm with...
Helen Kenfield
Sep 13, 2020
Helen Madalyn Kenfield (nee Schuster), age 94, passed away on September 13, 2020 in her home at Jackson Crossings. She was born on September 29, 1925 in Elizabeth, CO to Frank and Eva (nee Castonia) Schuster. Helen was united in marriage to Richard Kenfield on June 7, 1949 in Moscow, Idaho. Helen was a caring and compassionate woman so it's...
Donald Frohmader
Sep 13, 2020
Donald E. Frohmader, age 90, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center Washington County. He was born on January 1, 1930 in Clifton, WI to Irvin and Frances (nee Kruppe) Frohmader. Don is preceded in death by the love of his life Mary Frohmader (Thoennes) whom he married on June 3, 1961. Together they dedicated...
Carol Rowe
Sep 12, 2020
Carol Lynn Rowe (nee Meinhardt) age 66 years, passed away at her residence on Saturday September 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 1, 1954 in Davenport, Iowa to Wayne and Nalda (nee Bluedorn) Meinhardt. She graduated from Davenport Central High School Class of 1972. On August 6, 2006 Carol married Chris Rowe in West Bend....
Michael Wise
Sep 12, 2020
Michael J. Wise passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Ft. Jackson South Carolina during basic training. He was born on July 25, 1991 in Leominster, MA to James and Wendy (nee Wallace) Wise. Mike graduated from Kewaskum High School Class of 2009. On December 17, 2017 he married Ashely M. Christenson and they began their family. Mike...
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