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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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Richard Oppermann

Richard Oppermann

Mar 10, 2020

Richard F. "Dick" Oppermann passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the age of 72 years. He was born on October 13, 1947 in Milwaukee to Donald and Betty (nee Klever) Oppermann and was raised in Cedar Creek, WI. He graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High School. Dick was the manager of Stuckey's, drove truck for Protein Express, independent owner/operator...

Donna Panko

Donna Panko

Mar 9, 2020

Donna Mae Panko (nee Pospisiel), age 82, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Froedtert of West Bend Hospital. She was born on March 25, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids to Walter and Florence (nee Kath) Pospisiel. God was number one in Donna's life followed by her family. Donna was the Valedictorian of Rudolph High School class. She loved music...

Rita Pintor

Rita Pintor

Mar 7, 2020

Rita Alice Pintor (nee Swenson), age 68, passed away peacefully at her home in West Bend on Saturday, March 7, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born on December 30, 1951 in Rice Lake, WI to Lonnie and Carole (nee Elftman) Swenson. She attended both Cedarburg and Kewaskum Schools growing up. She married her love, James Pintor, on August 9,...

Hope Dalzin

Hope Dalzin

Mar 4, 2020

Hope "Beverly" M. Dalzin (nee Lubahn), age 75, passed away on March 4, 2020 at the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford. She was born on November 6, 1944 in Hartford to Arnold and Emilie (nee Marks) Lubahn. She was raised on a farm near Allenton attending school in Kewaskum, WI. She was active in her church for many years teaching...

Ronald Mccann

Ronald Mccann

Mar 2, 2020

Ronald A. McCann "Ron" Ron was reunited with his beloved son, Steve, in their heavenly home on March 2, 2020 at the age of 82. Preceded in death by his parents Bob and Irene McCann, father-in-law and mother-in-law Rudy and Billie Gasper and his best pal and brother-in-law Jerry Gasper. Ron is survived by his sweetheart and beloved wife of...

Karl Taylor

Karl Taylor

Mar 1, 2020

Karl "Bud" Taylor Jr., of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with his family and friends Irv and Terri Schroeder at his side. He was born December 19, 1941 in West Bend to Karl Sr. and Marie (nee Jansen) Taylor. He attended St. Mary's Grade School in Barton and graduated in...

Julia Zellmer

Julia Zellmer

Mar 1, 2020

Julia M. Zellmer (nee Pivonka), age 96, passed away peacefully at Compassionate Heights in West Bend. She was born March 23, 1923 in Klondike, WI to Wencil and Agnes (nee Kust) Pivonka. Julia liked to be outside gardening and taking walks. She enjoyed visiting with people and just loved life! Julia is survived by sisters, Caroline Wagner, Elizabeth Landvatter, Frances...

Robert Sprinkman

Robert Sprinkman

Mar 1, 2020

*NOTE: Please do not feel obligated to attend due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The family completely understands that you are with them in spirit. Feel free to send a note, card, or call a family member to express condolences in lieu of your attendance. Thank you. Robert "Bob" Sprinkman of West Bend passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at...

Abigail Simpson

Abigail Simpson

Feb 26, 2020

Abigail Elise Simpson September 30, 1998 – February 26, 2020 Abigail passed away on February 26, 2020 as a victim of homicide at the age of 21. Abigail was born on September 30, 1998 in West Bend, Wisconsin. Abigail was a deeply loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend. Her bright beautiful smile and blue eyes lit up a room....

Frances Stoffel

Frances Stoffel

Feb 25, 2020

Frances Stoffel "Fran" (nee Koenings), age 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. She was born on December 17, 1952 in West Bend, to Anthony and Mathilda (nee Bahr) and graduated from West Bend West, Class of 1971. She married Wayne on August 14, 1971 at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Fran was employed at the West Bend Company...

Frances Crass

Frances Crass

Feb 24, 2020

Frances Crass (nee Mergenthaler) passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020 in Slinger at the age of 88 years. She was born on May 1, 1931 in Slinger to Fredrick and Mary (nee Scharfenberg) Mergenthaler. She attended school until 8th grade which was common in those years. On September 11, 1948 Frances married Roy Crass and began her family. She...

Egbert Strohwig

Egbert Strohwig

Feb 24, 2020

Egbert "Egi" Strohwig, of Slinger, passed away on Monday February 24, 2020 at the age of 82 years. He was born on March 1, 1937 in Riga, Latvia to Herbert and Bronislava (nee Bakinovski) Strohwig. . On January 22, 1966 Egbert married Beverly Ninke and the couple began their family. Egi's hobbies were flying planes (he had a pilot's license),...

Geraldine Cibik

Geraldine Cibik

Feb 23, 2020

Geraldine B. Cibik (nee Zetting), "Jeri", age 92, West Bend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, at her home, on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Jeri was born August 17, 1927 to Joseph and Jane (nee Hagemann) Zetting in Milwaukee, WI. On June 28, 1958 she married Emil Cibik in Milwaukee. Jeri worked at JCPenney's for over 23 years before...

Aaron Nickel

Aaron Nickel

Feb 19, 2020

Aaron John Nickel, AJ, age 39, Mayville, passed away unexpectedly at home with his dad, Darvin, by his side. AJ was born June 24, 1980 and was the sunshine that put a smile on all who met him. AJ loved to sing Elvis songs with his mom, Jane Kocher Nickel, for years before she passed. He enjoyed doing projects, taking...

Germaine Zebrasky

Germaine Zebrasky

Feb 17, 2020

Germaine "Geri" U. Zebrasky (nee Rosenthal), age 90, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the New Perspective in West Bend. She was born on October 27, 1929 to Fred and Ursula (nee Lemense) Rosenthal. Geri was an excellent sewer and porcelain doll maker. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for hospitals, oil painting, baking and playing Pinochle. Geri was known...

Judith Belling

Judith Belling

Feb 16, 2020

Judith "Judy" A. Belling (nee Schwenkner), age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. She was born on March 31, 1943 in Watertown, WI to Emil and Dorothy (nee Little) Schwenkner. She married her love, Carlton Belling on August 30, 1969 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Watertown. Judy enjoyed working...

Marcella Schultz

Marcella Schultz

Feb 15, 2020

Marcella L. Schultz (nee Voigt), entered her eternal home on Saturday February 15, 2020 at the age of 91 years surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1928 in Jackson to Herbert and Meta (nee Frank) Voigt. She married the love of her life Vernon Schultz on August 25th, 1951 in Richmond, Virginia. Marcella worked at...

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...

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