Obituaries

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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Dieter Buschmann

Dieter Buschmann

Jun 5, 2020

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Darlene Nehrbass

Darlene Nehrbass

Jun 4, 2020

Darlene L. Nehrbass (nee Geschke) of West Bend, age 77, found peace in her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at home with family by her side. She was born on January 26, 1943 to Gustave and Virginia (nee Schaefer) Geschke. Darlene was a strong lady that faced so many struggles and could still find joy. Darlene knew...

Sharon Frantl

Sharon Frantl

Jun 4, 2020

Sharon Lynn Frantl (nee Weyland), passed away at Community Memorial Hospital on Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at the age of 66. She was born in Milwaukee on October 12th, 1953 to parents Jack and Harriet Weyland. On December 2nd, 1978 she married the love of her life, Gary Frantl. She was raised in Bark Lake, Wisconsin, and attended Washington High...

James Steinke

James Steinke

Jun 4, 2020

James "Jim" E. Steinke, age 71, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on September 9, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI to Edward and Louise (nee Travis) Steinke. Jim is survived by his former wife and best friend Mary J. Steinke of New Berlin, WI; 2 children, Jennifer (Nate) Weibye...

Donald Pflieger

Donald Pflieger

Jun 4, 2020

Donald Francis Pflieger, passed away at his home in West Bend on Thursday, June 4th, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born in Milwaukee on May 10th, 1940 to parents Henry and Ruth Pflieger. He was raised in Wisconsin and graduated in 1958. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War. Donald spent many years working for...

Austin Owsley

Austin Owsley

Jun 3, 2020

Austin Michael Owsley, age 19, tragically passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 in Milwaukee. He was born on October 31, 2000. He attended West Bend East High School. His hobbies included skateboarding, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, fishing, four-wheeling, hiking and any outdoor sports. He is survived by his loving parents, Melissa (Mark Smith) Sherman and Chad Owsley, his loving girlfriend, Leslie...

Suzanne Jensen

Suzanne Jensen

Jun 3, 2020

Suzanne "Sue" Christine Jensen (nee Hoyt), age 69 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI. She was born on February 14, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI to John and Catherine (nee Borens) Hoyt. Sue is survived by her husband, Dennis; her daughter, Sherri; her sister, Kathy; 2 brothers, David and James and many...

Marion Schoenbeck

Marion Schoenbeck

Jun 1, 2020

Marion Alma Schoenbeck (neé Konrad) of West Bend, WI passed away peacefully June 1st, 2020 at Serenity Villa surrounded by her loving family at the age of 94. Marion was born February 14, 1926 in Richfield, WI to George and Emilie Konrad. She was the youngest of 3 siblings. In 1942 she met the love of her life, Maynard Schoenbeck,...

Delores Brace

Delores Brace

May 31, 2020

Delores "Dee Dee" Irene Brace (nee Carstens), age 89, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at The Cottages in West Bend. She was born on May 27, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI to Henry and Hilda (nee Erdmann) Carstens. Dee Dee is survived by her sons, John (Jean), Robert "Bob" (Linda), Neil (Tom Hage); grandchildren, Karri (Chris) Tait, Ryan (Meghan)...

Barbara Gallegos

Barbara Gallegos

May 30, 2020

Barbara Jo Gallegos (nee Beaupre), age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at her home in West Bend. She was born in Two Rivers on December 20, 1950 to Cletus and Marcella Beaupre. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers in 1969. Barbara and Roberto were married in 1983 and moved to Germantown shortly thereafter....

Kathleen Kreilkamp

Kathleen Kreilkamp

May 30, 2020

Kathleen (Katie) Kreilkamp, 60, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2020 at her home in Allenton, WI. Katie, daughter of Paul and Ruth (nee Lukehart) White was born on October 17, 1959 in West Bend, Wisconsin. She attended West Bend West High School. Katie married her husband, Michael "Mike" Kreilkamp, on October 22, 1994. She spent her life as a...

Anthony Holl

Anthony Holl

May 22, 2020

Anthony "Tony" G. Holl passed away from complications following surgery on Friday, May 22nd at the age of 64. He was born in Hartford on December 12th, 1955 to Henry and Helen (nee Barchent) Holl. He was united in marriage to Laura Giencke on October 4, 1980 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Slinger. Tony enjoyed small engine and lawn...

Joan "Joanie" Hartley

Joan "Joanie" Hartley

May 20, 2020

Joan "Joanie" Mary Hartley (nee Robinson), age 84, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Crossroads in Mayville. She was born on March 15, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI to James and Eleanore (nee Bohlmann) Robinson, and married Thomas P. Hartley May 24, 1958 at St. Margaret Mary's in Milwaukee. Joanie spent most of her life just being...

Marion Beine

Marion Beine

May 20, 2020

Marion Ann Beine (nee Ritger), age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on April 6, 1936 on the family farm in West Bend to Alex and Julia (Felton) Ritger. Marion is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Norbert; children, Cindy (Keith) Gierach, Jim (Rochelle), Sandy...

Thomas Landvatter

Thomas Landvatter

May 18, 2020

Thomas F. Landvatter, 86, of West Bend passed away on Monday, May 18. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Annette; children, Becky (Mark) Hausmann, Scott (Edith) Landvatter; Step-Children Elizabeth (Brian) Sterling and David Perretz; seven wonderful grandchildren Thomas (Elizabeth) Landvatter, Bronwyn Landvatter, Callie (Peter) Helfrich, Kelsey Hausmann, Max Hausmann, Blake Sterling and Logan Sterling; and two amazing great-grandchildren (Susie,...

Roger Cross

Roger Cross

May 16, 2020

Roger Cross, 73, was called Home by his Lord and Savior on Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2020. Born to Melvin and Verna Cross, Roger grew up in Barton, Wisconsin. Upon graduating from high school Roger enlisted in the Marines and was promptly sent to Vietnam. During the course of 15 months he was involved in 18 major operations. Upon...

Wilfred Lisko

Wilfred Lisko

May 10, 2020

Wilfred "Willie" Lisko Wilfred Carl Lisko passed on Sunday, May 10th at the age of 89 at Virginia Highlands in Germantown after suffering from a stroke on April 2nd. He was born on December 28th, 1931 in Lebanon to Harry and Paula Lisko and remained in the area his entire life. He was drafted into the Korean War in January...

Francis Tenfel

Francis Tenfel

May 6, 2020

Francis "Frank" J. Tenfel of West Bend passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 93. He was born in Burlington, Wisconsin on December 8, 1926, to Frank and Helen Tenfel. His biological father, Frank Tenfel, was killed in a tragic train accident along with 5-year-old brother, Francis, prior to his birth. His mother, Helen, then married Charles...

Maryann Kress

Maryann Kress

May 6, 2020

MaryAnn Theresa Kress (nee Kruszyna) age 88 years, passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2020. She was born on June 9, 1931 in Milwaukee to Walter and Eva (nee Zgrajek) Kruszyna, was raised in Cudahy, graduated from St Mary's Academy and also attended Marquette University. On October 7, 1950 MaryAnn married Richard Harold Kress and began her family. She was...

Annette Egan

Annette Egan

May 4, 2020

Annette Jane Egan (nee Vite), age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 4, 2020 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on December 26, 1941 to Anthony and Teresa (nee Sartori) Vite. Annette is survived by her children Michael (Yvonne), Cathy (Dale), Peter (Donna Immekus), Nancy (Mark); grandchildren, Karen (Billy), Alicia (Jay), Nick (Cassidy), Toni...

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