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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Patrick Pischke Sr.
May 2, 2020
Patrick John Pischke, age 69, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in West Bend. He was born in West Bend on December 8, 1950 to James and Lucille (nee Vujnovich) Pischke. He attended St. Mary's Grade School and West Bend High School, graduating in 1969. Patrick married Mary (Elaine) Pischke...
Stephen Potyandy
Apr 30, 2020
Stephen Potyandy age 85, went home to our Lord and Savior after a brief illness on April 30th, 2020 at his home in West Bend, WI surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 19, 1934 in Milwaukee to Steven and Vernice (nee Jahnke) Potyandy. Stephen is survived by his 3 beautiful daughters, Kimberley (Randy) Schettkoe of Middletown,...
John Dressel
Apr 29, 2020
John Ernest Dressel, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home in West Bend. He was born in Milwaukee on September 19, 1935 to Ernest and Catherine (nee Kern) Dressel. John was retired from Johnson Controls where he worked for many years as a millwright. John was a member of Friends of Nature, and he...
Wilma Hyde
Apr 23, 2020
Wilma Selma Hyde (nee Schipper), passed away on Thursday April 23, 2020 at the age of 94 years. She was born on May 12, 1925 in Litchfield, Minnesota to Albert and Selma (nee Bjornstad) Schipper. Wilma married Paul F. Shepard on November 23, 1946 and together they had six children; Paula (Tony) Russano, Mary (Bill) Womack, Danny (Laurie) Shepard, Thomas...
Charles "Chuck" Pischke
Apr 21, 2020
Charles "Chuck" P. Pischke, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Froedtert of West Bend Medical Center. He was born on March 16, 1955, in the Village of Barton to James and Lucille (nee Vujnovich) Pischke. He attended St. Mary's Grade School, Silverbrook Jr High and West Bend East High School graduating in 1973. Chuck was an...
Betty Kohlwey
Apr 19, 2020
Betty Ann. Kohlwey (nee Kleinschmidt), age 73, born to eternal life on Sunday, April 19, 2020 peacefully at her home in West Bend. She was born on November 13, 1946 in Wausau, WI to Carl and Adelia Kleinschmidt. Betty was a loving wife to her husband, and great mother to her children. Betty is survived by her loving husband of...
Nancy Hammen
Apr 16, 2020
Nancy Mae Hammen (nee Fulmer), age 75, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Froedtert West Bend Medical Center. She was born on August 7, 1944 to Chester and Frances (nee Locker) Fulmer. Nancy was raised in Chenequa, WI and attended Hartland Arrowhead class of 1962. She married her love, Robert "Bob" Hammen on May 2, 1964 at...
Mark Catarozzoli
Apr 14, 2020
Mark Anthony Robert "Catar" Catarozzoli, born December 4, 1959, to Domenic and Mary Catarozzoli, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2020, at the age of 60. This was not a result of Covid19. Mark graduated from Slinger High School and was a self-employed excavation demolition contractor under the name of M.A. Catarozzoli Company. He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time...
Christopher Daly
Apr 13, 2020
Christopher James Daly, age 63 years, passed away from complications of the Coronavirus on Monday, April 13 , 2020, in an ICU in Brooksville, Florida. He was born on September 2, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, raised in South Milwaukee and graduated from South Milwaukee High School with the Class of 1974. After High School, Chris joined the US Navy and...
Miriam Baumann
Apr 12, 2020
Well–known teacher, Miriam (Golightly) Baumann, age 93, entered eternal life on Easter morning. It was the completion of a journey with dementia but also the culmination of a life well lived. Miriam was born in the family home in Wilkes-Barre, PA. to Helen and Arthur Golightly. She loved school, worked hard, and graduated from G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic)...
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