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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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Janet Baumgart

Janet Baumgart

Jul 16, 2020

Janet L. Baumgart (nee Happel), age 78, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born to Elmer and Edna (nee Mixdorf) on June 28, 1942 and was raised in the Town of Polk. Janet graduated from Slinger High School Class of 1960 and later attended UW-Madison studying Home Economics. She was...

Gilbert Derler

Gilbert Derler

Jul 16, 2020

Derler, Gilbert A. (Gil) Born January 11, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Albert P and Alphonsa (Stuckenhoff) Derler. He entered the gates of heaven on July 16th, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife, Lucille (Limbach) Derler. Next month they would have been married 66 years. His daughter, Ruth Holdener, sons,...

Bernice Kertscher

Bernice Kertscher

Jul 14, 2020

Bernice M. Kertscher (nee Stemper), age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the Ivy Manor in West Bend. She was born on September 27, 1925 in Waubeka, WI to Michael and Catherine (nee Walters) Stemper. She graduated from Waubeka grade school. Bernice married her love, the late Melvin Kertscher on May 1, 1942. While married she...

Harriet Peters

Harriet Peters

Jul 13, 2020

On Monday, July 13, 2020, Harriet G. (Herriges) Peters, at the age of 90, passed away peacefully, fulfilling her life-long wish, remaining in her home. Harriet was born on December 31, 1929 in St. Michaels, WI to the late Anton and Ann (Staehler) Herriges. She grew up on the family farm in St. Michaels. On August 29, 1951 she was...

Annette Macfarlane

Annette Macfarlane

Jul 13, 2020

Annette H. (Williams) MacFarlane of Mission Texas and Almond, Wisconsin, formerly of West Bend, WI died at the age of 83 on Monday, 13 July 2020 at her 2nd home in Texas. Annette was born in August of 1936 in Miller, SD to John (JJ) Williams and Margaret (Rishor) Williams. Annette had three brothers and two sisters who were raised...

"Beth" Schaub

"Beth" Schaub

Jul 13, 2020

Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Schaub, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Ivy Manor of West Bend at the age of 83 following a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born on February 27, 1937 at her home in the Village of Campbellsport to John and Eva (nee Brown) Pesch. On November 26, 1960, after a whirlwind...

John Apalsch

John Apalsch

Jul 10, 2020

John "8-Ball" Apalsch, 61, of Allenton, passed unexpectedly Friday July 10th, 2020. John was born August 5th, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI to Anatolijs (Tony) and Irene (Young) Apalsch; the second of five children. He graduated from Milwaukee Boys Tech at the age of 16 and worked as a ranch hand and then as a diesel mechanic when he met his...

Dellora Blanchard

Dellora Blanchard

Jul 9, 2020

Dellora Margaret Blanchard entered into eternal life on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at the age of 99 years. Dellora was born on February 17, 1921 to her parents, Charles and Mary (Kauth) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She attended high school in Milwaukee and in her senior year was picked Wisconsin's Cherry Queen which led her to bake pies at Wrigley's in...

Myrtle Phillips

Myrtle Phillips

Jul 8, 2020

Myrtle Marie Phillips (nee Walter) of West Bend passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Cedar Community Nursing Home at the age of 91. She was born in Kewaskum and raised in Washington and Ozaukee Counties and graduated from Kewaskum High School. Myrtle was employed in her early years at American Can Company, was a stay at home mom...

Terrance Pocian

Terrance Pocian

Jul 7, 2020

Terrance "Terry" Pocian, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 7 at his residence. He was born to Anthony and Dorothy (nee Pietrowiak) in Milwaukee on August 8, 1953. He was raised in West Bend and moved to Adell while in High School. He graduated from Random Lake High School, class of 1971. Terry married Bonnie Jaeger on December 16,...

William "Bill" Knepel

William "Bill" Knepel

Jul 6, 2020

William "Bill" J. Knepel of Jackson, passed away at Froedtert Hospital/West Bend on Monday, July 6, 2020 at the age of 63. William was born on November 25, 1956 in Hartford to Alvin "Pat" and Lucille (nee Kleiner) Knepel. Graduated from Slinger High School and married Vanessa (nee Paul) on February 15, 1990 in West Bend. Bill worked at a...

Margaret Feyrer

Margaret Feyrer

Jul 5, 2020

Margaret Madeline Feyrer (Salamone). The aromas...delicious smells of freshly frosted Italian cookies, bubbling sugu on the stove, fresh meatballs baking in the oven...these are among the first sensations experienced when walking into Margaret's home. The second sensation is the feeling that you are loved. She greeted all who entered with a hug, a kiss, and that question we all loved...

Refugio Coronado

Refugio Coronado

Jul 5, 2020

He was a proud and dedicated brother, husband, father and grandfather. Always willing to help anyone in need. Born in Cotulla, Texas on July 4th, 1941 to Dionicio & Alcaria (nee Velasquez) Coronado. He attended school in Cotulla and started working at an early age which helped him develop an exceptional work ethic and many skills. He started doing seasonal...

Shirley Weston

Shirley Weston

Jul 2, 2020

Shirley M. Weston (nee Asmus) of West Bend, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2020 at the age of 82 years. She was born on February 15, 1938 in West Bend to Albert and Leona (nee Ewert) Asmus and was raised in West Bend. Shirley graduated from West Bend High School and later married Burke Weston and began her family....

Sandra Hults

Sandra Hults

Jul 1, 2020

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P. Weynand

P. Weynand

Jun 30, 2020

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Thomas Driggett

Thomas Driggett

Jun 30, 2020

Thomas Robert Driggett Sr, passed away at his home in Hubertus on Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born in Milwaukee on May 29th, 1940 to parents George and Eda Driggett. He was raised in Wisconsin and graduated from Shorewood High School in 1958. On June 12th, 1965 Thomas married the love of his life,...

Ruby Kertscher

Ruby Kertscher

Jun 28, 2020

Ruby A. Kertscher (nee Meyer), passed away on Sunday June 28, 2020 at Kathy Hospice at the age of 89 years. Ruby was born on January 2, 1931 in the Town of Scott to George and Anna (nee Halb) Meyer, and was raised in the surrounding area. On July 31, 1948, Ruby married Raymond H. Kertscher at St. Martin's Church...

Shelly Puestow

Shelly Puestow

Jun 26, 2020

Shelly R. Puestow, age 52, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at the Hartford Aurora Medical Center. She was born on March 17, 1968 in West Bend to Gerald and Bonnie (nee Hafemeister/Styne) Puestow. Shelly had a great love for animals especially dogs, cats and her horse Mystic Jade. She enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. She was very artistic...

Duane Lloyd

Duane Lloyd

Jun 25, 2020

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