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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Velma Casey

Velma Casey

Feb 15, 2020

Velma Y. Casey, (AKA – Casey / Velma Baby) 83, of West Bend, entered the arms of God, Leo, Pat and Mickey on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She passed away at home surround with the love of family. Velma was born on July 24, 1936 in Lone Rock, WI. to the late Anthony and Elnora (nee Updyke) Shulka. On November...

Deanna Branske-Beaudry

Deanna Branske-Beaudry

Feb 13, 2020

Deanna J. Branske-Beaudry (nee Scheller), passed away on Thursday February 13, 2020 at the age of 81 years. She was born on May 30, 1938 in Prentice, WI. To Harry and Alvera (nee Meyer) Scheller. She attended Rufus King High School and graduated from Custer High School Class of 1956. On October 2, 1999, she married Paul F. Beaudry Jr....

Karen Swiertz

Karen Swiertz

Feb 12, 2020

Karen Swiertz (nee Pik), passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2020 at age 63. She was a loving wife of 39 years to her husband, Donald Swiertz, and a loving mother to sons Steven (Megan) and Daniel (Allison) Swiertz. She was blessed with four grandchildren; George, Holland, Kate and Elle and she loved nothing more than being their grandma. Karen...

Brenda Galewski

Brenda Galewski

Feb 12, 2020

Brenda S. Galewski (Kraus) passed away after a sudden medical emergency at the age of 53. Brenda is survived by her husband Steve, son Benjamin and daughter-in-law Katie of Steven's Point, her daughters Andrea and Lauren, her mother Sharon Kraus (Milwaukee), father Erv Kraus and step mother Patti (Nekoosa), sister Kim McLaughlin (West Bend), many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends,...

Glenn Burke

Glenn Burke

Feb 10, 2020

Glenn Burke, age 46, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at his home in Allenton. He was born on May 5, 1973 in Janesville, WI to William and Janice (nee Rook) Burke. He graduated from Milton High School in Milton, WI in 1991. Glenn served 5 years in the U. S. Army 101st Battalion Military Police/Airborne. Glenn married his...

Gail Krueger

Gail Krueger

Feb 9, 2020

Gail L. Krueger passed away on Sunday February 9, 2020 at the age of 67 years. She was born on March 15, 1952 in Muskegon, MI and was raised in Milwaukee. Gail graduated from Riverside High School Class of 1970. On June 2, 1973, Gail married Charles A. Krueger and they were married 46 years. She loved camping at her...

Shirley Kissinger

Shirley Kissinger

Feb 5, 2020

Shirley A. Kissinger (nee Thornsberry) age 84 of Jackson passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020 at Advocate Aurora Hospital in Grafton. Born 11/3/1935 to William and Elsie (Filter) Thornsberry on the family homestead in Bayside, Wisconsin Shirley grew up around Milwaukee and graduated from Shorewood High School Shirley worked as a waitress while still in school and after graduation...

Janet Ehn

Janet Ehn

Feb 3, 2020

Janet B. Ehn, (nee Lein), passed away on Monday February 3,2020 at her home at the age of 75 years. She was born on December 20, 1944 in Milwaukee to Harold and Lucille Lein. Janet graduated from Rufus King High School Class of 1962. On June 12, 1965, Janet married Alan R. Ehn at Hephatha Church in Milwaukee. Janet loved...

David Scheffler

David Scheffler

Jan 31, 2020

David Ray Scheffler passed away on January 31, 2020. He was born May 15, 1931 in Shelbyville, Indiana to Charles August and Mary Frances (nee Ray) Scheffler. He grew up on a farm near Shelbyville, graduated from Shelbyville High School and in 1953 obtained his B.S. degree in Agricultural Engineering from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. On May 8,...

Floyd Cook

Floyd Cook

Jan 30, 2020

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Joyce Spurgin

Joyce Spurgin

Jan 29, 2020

Joyce A. Spurgin (nee Dressler), age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home in West Bend. She was born on April 9, 1927 in Milwaukee to Lawrence and Lucille (nee Pleyte) Dressler. Joyce is survived by her children, Larry (Bonnie) Spurgin, Peggy (John) McClain, Sue (Rich) Tucker, Sheila (Lenny) McGinnis, and Betsy (John) Ovadal; 13...

Cecilia Frigge

Cecilia Frigge

Jan 28, 2020

Cecilia "Celie" M. Frigge (nee Schickert) age 97, was born to eternal life on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in Hubertus, WI. She was born on September 11, 1922 in Hubertus to Andrew and Margaret (nee Hennes) Schickert. Celie met Herbie at her family's general store, Schickert's, in downtown Hubertus. They later married on June 14th, 1941, together raising 5 children....

Kathryn Decker

Kathryn Decker

Jan 27, 2020

Kathryn Lorraine Decker age 94 passed peacefully with family at the Cedar Community Cottages on January 27. Lorraine, as she had been called since childhood, lived a great portion of her life in Illinois where she and her husband Max of 58 years raised their family: Deanna McClain (Roger) of West Bend WI, Larry Decker (Carol) of Plymouth MN, and...

Marlene Otte

Marlene Otte

Jan 26, 2020

Marlene H. Otte, (nee Jorns), passed away Sunday January 26, 2020 at the age of 79 years. She was born on August 19, 1940 in the Town of Herman to Erwin and Emma (nee Hillman) Jorns. On June 3, 1961, Marlene married Donald W. Otte at Trinity Lutheran Church in Huilsburg, WI. Marlene was retired from St. Mary's Hospital in...

Sallie Strobel

Sallie Strobel

Jan 24, 2020

Sallie A. Strobel (nee Taylor), passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the age of 65 years. Sallie was born on November 29, 1954 in Milwaukee, to Henry and Marnie (nee Cook) Taylor. Sallie enjoyed spending time with family, going camping and going out to dinner with friends. Sallie is survived by her loving husband Fred; sons Andrew (Christine)...

Virginia Schwaab

Virginia Schwaab

Jan 23, 2020

Virginia Ann "Jinny" Schwaab, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her home in West Bend. Her last days were spent with her loved ones nearby. She was born on July 28, 1926 in Plymouth, WI to the late Lawrence and Frances Erterlemeyer Schwaab . She attended St. John the Baptist grade school, and graduated from...

Elaine Gust

Elaine Gust

Jan 21, 2020

Elaine E. Gust (nee Rode), age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born on April 8, 1940 in Hartford, WI to Frederick and Esther (nee Marth) Rode. Elaine is survived by her stepchildren Maynard (Cathy) Gust of Sheboygan, Lorie (Blase) Peksa of Milwaukee, Christy Gust of West Bend and Melissa...

Judith Ooton

Judith Ooton

Jan 21, 2020

Judith "Judy" K. Ooton (nee Hansan), age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on April 24, 1951 in Sparta, WI to Casper and Lorraine (nee Mashak) Hansan. Judy enjoyed shopping, the casino and sitting outside chatting with neighbors. She especially loved her work family and spending time...

Arlene Fechter

Arlene Fechter

Jan 19, 2020

Arlene F. Fechter (nee Theisen) passed away Sunday January 19, 2020, at Cedar Community Rehab Center, at the age of 90. She was born June 10, 1929 in Campbellsport to John and Bernadine (Meise) Theisen. She married the love of her life, Raymond Fechter on June 18, 1949 at St. Mathews Catholic Church in Campbellsport, WI. Arlene was born and...

Susan Hackbarth

Susan Hackbarth

Jan 19, 2020

Susan "Sue B." Hackbarth (nee Boerschinger), age 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home in West Bend. She was born on January 18, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Elmer and Sophie (nee Kraft) Boerschinger. She earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration and later retired from Workforce Development. Sue B loved volunteering and then being...

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