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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jul 1, 2020
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P. Weynand
Jun 30, 2020
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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
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
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
Jun 25, 2020
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