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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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Donald Sanford

Donald Sanford

Oct 20, 2020

Donald "Roger" Sanford, age 84, passed away on October 20, 2020 of COVID. He was born on April 20, 1936 in Albion, NY to Donald and Margaret (nee Bigelow) Sanford. He grew up in the Hollywood, FL and Port St. Lucie, FL area all of his adult life. Roger was an electrician. He then moved to Jackson, WI in February...

Ralph Kohlwey

Ralph Kohlwey

Oct 20, 2020

A Private Family Service will be at a later date.

Ralph Thomas

Ralph Thomas

Oct 20, 2020

Ralph was born on the family farm in the Town of Cedarburg to Edward and Barbara (Hentges) Thomas. He received his schooling at a one room schoolhouse. After graduating 8th grade he worked side-by-side with his father tilling the land, planting crops and caring for his Holsteins. Ralph eventually took over the farm and along with his wife, provided for...

Anthony Adornato

Anthony Adornato

Oct 15, 2020

Anthony "Tony" John Adornato age 79, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home in West Bend. He was born on October 28, 1940 in Milwaukee to Lorenze and Frances (nee Spinnato). Tony married his love, Sally Marie (nee Spredemann) on April 4, 1964 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Milwaukee. Both were longtime members of St. Mary's...

Harold Disler

Harold Disler

Oct 14, 2020

Harold Raymond Disler, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa with his wife and family by his side. Harold served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Harold enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing, working in his shed, vacationing, and spending time with grandchildren. He worked at Gehl's for many years. Harold is...

David Wilson

David Wilson

Oct 13, 2020

David T. Wilson age 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Peshtigo. He was born at home on May 17, 1945 in Onalaska, WI to Howard and Frances (nee Henry) Wilson. David graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1963 and was an auto body technician for 25 years at Goeden's Auto Body and then a welder at...

Joyce Gatzke

Joyce Gatzke

Oct 12, 2020

Joyce Lucille Gatzke (nee Ludwig) of West Bend went to her eternal home on Monday October 12, 2020 at the age of 87. Joyce was born on February 11, 1933 in the town of Auburn, Fond du lac County, Wisconsin to Vilas & Evelyn (nee Schulz) Ludwig. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Dundee, Wisconsin. She...

Herbert Brace

Herbert Brace

Oct 10, 2020

Herbert Harry Brace, age 89, passed away suddenly, due to a head injury, on October 10, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, with his daughter Kay by his side. He was born on February 27, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Herbert and Augusta (nee Woldt) Brace. Herb enjoyed woodworking and a good manhatten! He also enjoyed gardening and doing yardwork....

Shirley Kreiter

Shirley Kreiter

Oct 8, 2020

October 2, 1926 – October 8, 2020 Shirley K. Kreiter (nee Roesler), 94, of West Bend died peacefully on October 8, 2020 at The Waterford at West Bend assisted living facility. She was born on October 2, 1926 to Edwin and Charlotte (Hartkopf) Roesler in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Roger Kreiter on May 31, 1947. Roger passed away on April...

Dr. Arthur Fliss

Dr. Arthur Fliss

Oct 6, 2020

Dr. Arthur John Fliss, age 94, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer's Disease on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Samaritan in West Bend. He was born on July 21, 1926 in Milwaukee to Paul and Valeria (nee Kosobucki) Fliss. Arthur graduated from Messmer High School and joined the United States Army serving during WWII. He was very instrumental in Hunters...

Marie Schotzko

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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