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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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Mary Bowersox

Mary Bowersox

Dec 31, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Louise Bowersox (Kodell). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Ralph Harth

Ralph Harth

Dec 29, 2019

Ralph "Minnow" F. Harth, age 94 years of West Bend, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Waterford of West Bend. Ralph was born on September 7, 1925 in Mayfield "Katzenbach" to Miles and Mable (nee Worden) Harth. He attended West Bend High School and then joined the US Army from 1944 to 1946 as a tank gunner,...

Norbert Clune

Norbert Clune

Dec 27, 2019

Norbert J. Clune, age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Milwaukee with his loving wife by his side. He was born on July 4, 1943 in Milwaukee to Clarence and Anna (nee Warren) Clune. Norbert was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served in the US Army from 1964 to 1967 in the...

Daniel Swope Sr

Daniel Swope Sr

Dec 24, 2019

Daniel Joseph Swope Sr. age 54 years passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 24, 2019. He was born in York, Pennsylvania on February 27, 1965 to Joseph D. Swope Sr and Ruth Swope (nee Wonders). He was raised in Jackson, graduating from West Bend High School Class of 1984. Dan had been employed with Gruber Tool and Die, Metal Spinners...

Laverne Laubenheimer

Laverne Laubenheimer

Dec 23, 2019

La Vern A. "Torchy" Laubenheimer (nee Schaefer) age 91 found enteral peace December 23, 2019. She was born August 7, 1928 at the family homestead in Jackson to the late Walter and Martha (nee Habeck) Schaefer. On September 17,1949 she married Stanley (Bloof) Laubenheimer and together nearly 60 years, they spent their time vacationing up north at their cabin. Torchy...

Charles Curtis

Charles Curtis

Dec 23, 2019

Charles "Chuck" J. Curtis, age 72, passed away Monday December 23, 2019 at the Clement J. Zablocki Regional Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was born on December 11, 1947 in Antigo, WI to James C. and Edna L. (nee Kakes) Curtis. Charles was retired from the Milwaukee Public Schools as an engineer/boiler operator. Charles served in the US Air Force....

Louis Jenz

Louis Jenz

Dec 22, 2019

Louis "Butch" P. Jenz, age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on September 2, 1946 in Port Washington, WI to Louis Jr. and Irene (nee Hoverson) Jenz. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1968. Butch is survived by his children,...

Ida Beduhn

Ida Beduhn

Dec 22, 2019

Ida M. Beduhn (nee Koehler), age 98, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2019 in West Bend. She was born on August 13, 1921 in Shawano, WI to Albert and Marie (nee Katschor) Koehler. Ida was raised in West Allis and graduated from West Allis High School Class of 1939. On January 27, 1943, Ida married Glen A. Beduhn in...

Wayne Bublitz

Wayne Bublitz

Dec 19, 2019

Wayne E. Bublitz, age 88, found eternal peace on Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was born on June 30, 1931 to Alex and Irene (nee Tews) Bublitz. He married Nancy (nee Kent), who preceded him in death in 1987. He then married Alice (nee Moody), who also preceded him in death in 2002. In his earlier years, he enjoyed trap...

Minerva Nokes

Minerva Nokes

Dec 19, 2019

Minerva "Min" L. Nokes (nee Engeleiter), age 85, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1934 in West Bend, WI to Clarence and Adela (nee Schulz) Engeleiter. Min is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Wayne; sisters, Leatrice Strupp, Delores Fischer, Lou Ann (Gary) Riley. She is further survived...

James Sims

James Sims

Dec 18, 2019

James E. Sims, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He was born on April 15, 1960 in Chicago, IL. James retired from Wisconsin Insulation Services. James was the most loving and caring husband, father and proud grandfather. He was an avid Harley rider, member of the West Bend Chapter. James enjoyed traveling, woodturning, casinos, the Brewers...

Laverne Williams

Laverne Williams

Dec 18, 2019

LaVerne (Verne) Williams, a former Bolivar, Missouri resident, passed away peacefully at age 89 on December 18, 2019 in Jackson, Wisconsin. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 27, 1929 and was the last surviving member of her family of origin, who are all buried in Bedford, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Verne and Doug were married on December...

Roger Thompson

Roger Thompson

Dec 18, 2019

Private Services will be held at a later date.

Edward Brown

Edward Brown

Dec 17, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Edward Henry Brown. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Perry Paul

Perry Paul

Dec 15, 2019

Perry James Paul, age 61, of West Bend, Wisconsin met his heavenly father on December 15, 2019. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 23, 1958, the son of Allen and Rosemary (née Spence) Paul.He is survived by his mother Rose Paul, son Peter (Emma) Giove, siblings Allen (Laurie), Mary (Tom) Stodola, Mickey, Tom (Diana) and Joan Paul. He...

Dorothy Lieg

Dorothy Lieg

Dec 14, 2019

Dorothy L. Lieg, (nee Schlessinger), age 89, died December 14, 2019. She was born on July 22, 1930 in Milwaukee to the late Charles and Meltitta (nee Rudolphson) Schlessinger. On May 1, 1954, she was united in marriage to Richard S. Lieg. Dorothy was a retired employee of the JC Penney Company after 25 years of service. Mom and Dad...

Bernard Doyle

Bernard Doyle

Dec 12, 2019

Bernard "Bernie" E. Doyle Jr., devoted husband and father, selfless relative and friend, and respected veteran passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at his home in West Bend, while doing what he loved. He was born on November 15, 1949 in Milwaukee to Bernard and Cornelia (nee Davids) Doyle. At 17 years old, he enlisted in the United States...

Amporn Heitman

Amporn Heitman

Dec 11, 2019

Amporn Heitman (nee Nernrach), age 72 passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend. She was born on March 4th, 1947 in Thailand to Saow and Dun Nernrach. Amporn loved her culture, everything Thailand. She frequently cooked Thai food, went to Thai restaurants when she could, and her favorite dish was the Papaya Salad....

Theodore Walters

Theodore Walters

Dec 11, 2019

Theodore Alan Walters (Theo) Theo passed away on December 11, 2019 after succumbing to multiple injures which were sustained in a car accident. Theo was born on April 20th 1999. Theo was a young man who embodied the seven virtues, sang with the muses and lived a life of quiet wisdom. He shunned the ideas of greed and possession. He...

Marvin Stabelfeldt

Marvin Stabelfeldt

Dec 10, 2019

Marvin F. Stabelfeldt, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Waterford at West Bend. He was born in Fox Point, WI to Ferdinand and Erma (nee Mueller) Stabelfeldt. Marvin loved serving MPS for over 36 years. He also enjoyed dart ball, his hobby farm and had the best sweet corn! Marvin is survived by his...

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