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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Mary Bardoel

Mary Bardoel

Oct 28, 2019

Mary M. Bardoel (nee Haischer) of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the age of 82. Mary was born on May 21, 1937 in Hancock, MI to Theodore and Margaret (nee Eva) Haischer and raised in Atlantic Mine, MI and later in Mequon, WI. Mary's childhood was deeply rooted in faith. Her faith was her...

Dale Becker

Dale Becker

Oct 28, 2019

Dale P. Becker, age 63 years, passed away on Monday October 28, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 11, 1956 to Phillip and Dorothy (nee Hassinger) Becker in Hartford and was raised in Hartford graduating from Hartford Union High School Class of "76". Dale loved farming and working with animals. He loved to feed the stray cats...

Damion Garcia

Damion Garcia

Oct 27, 2019

Damion J. Garcia, "Kenny", (AKA Kenneth Christopher Motzko) of Jackson, age 38 years, passed away on October 27, 2019 in Mequon. He was born on November 28, 1980 in Milwaukee to James J. and Agnes A. (nee Taylor) Motzko and was raised in Milwaukee and Jackson. His interests were body building, spending time with family and friends, making people laugh...

Harold Seyfert

Harold Seyfert

Oct 27, 2019

Harold (Henry) Seyfert, a prominent Allenton area farmer, died early October 27. It was the completion of a challenging journey with dementia and the culmination of a life of working farm-land that has been in his family for many generations. Harold took a simple family farm and turned it into a productive dairy business with his wife Mar-gie, and daughter...

Clarice Basing

Clarice Basing

Oct 27, 2019

Clarice Lorraine Basing (nee Mulholland) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 27, 2019 at age 96. She is now with her beloved husband Art, where they will waltz and polka together for all eternity. She was the loving mom of Nedra (John) Ohm, and Garry (Shelly) Basing. She was the very proud grandma of John (Becky) Ohm, Jeffrey...

Anthony Worzalla

Anthony Worzalla

Oct 27, 2019

Anthony J. "Sonny" Worzalla, age 74 years, passed away on Sunday October 27, 2019. He was born on August 13, 1945 in Stevens Point, WI to Anthony A. and Margaret (nee Skrzypkowski) Worzalla, was raised in Milwaukee, and graduated from South Division High School. Anthony joined the US Marine Corp on November 3, 1967, served in Viet Nam, and was...

Charlotte Johnson

Charlotte Johnson

Oct 27, 2019

Charlotte J. "Char" Johnson (nee Schneider), passed away on Sunday October 27, 2019 at her residence with her family surrounding her. She was born on January 11, 1943 in Milwaukee to Alexander and Ida (nee Wrobbel) Schneider. She graduated from Washington High School Class of 1962. On September 14, 1963, Charlotte married Roland Johnson at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Lucy Wiedmeyer

Lucy Wiedmeyer

Oct 27, 2019

Lucy Louise Wiedmeyer (nee Cash), 90 years old, formerly of Allenton, passed away on Sunday, October 27th, 2019, at St. Francis Home in Fond du Lac, with loving family at her side. Lucy and her identical twin sister, 'Tootie', were born to Herbert and Frieda Cash in the town of West Bend, on December 30, 1928. On September 14, 1948,...

Sally Adornato

Sally Adornato

Oct 26, 2019

Sally Marie Adornato (nee Spredemann) age 74 of West Bend passed away on Saturday October 26, 2019. She was born on October 12, 1945 to Walter and Florence Spredemann in Milwaukee, where she was raised. Her summers growing up were spent on Big Cedar Lake. Sally attended Rufus King High School, going on to work at St. Joseph's Hospital in...

Virginia Zimmerman

Virginia Zimmerman

Oct 26, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" M. Zimmerman (nee Klahn) formerly of Slinger, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 at the Gardens of Hartford Assisted Living. Virginia was born to George and Anna (nee Cudworth) Klahn on April 1st, 1925 in the town of Greenbush. On May 19, 1945 she married Norman E. Zimmerman, of Slinger, at...

Richard Reichel

Richard Reichel

Oct 24, 2019

Richard J. Reichel, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2019. He was born on January 20, 1940 to Richard and Doris Reichel. He was an avid fisherman, and served his country in the Army National Guard. He was a devoted husband to his wife Ileen for 39 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. He is...

Roland Moericke

Roland Moericke

Oct 23, 2019

A Warriors Tribute: Roland H. Moericke of West Bend WI, surrounded by his loving family lost his last battle on October 23 2019. His frail body could no longer fight as hard as his mind. He was born to this world on Aug 27th 1927 the son of Gerhardt Moericke and Hattie (Lueke) Moericke-Jasman. Enlisting during WWII he was reborn...

Helen Yenter

Helen Yenter

Oct 22, 2019

Helen C. Yenter (nee Pflugradt) on October 22, 2019 lost her courageous battle for life, and was taken by our Lord to her eternal reward. Helen was born on April 23, 1933 to Arden and Barbara (nee Sommers) Pflugradt in Stevens Point. She married the late Chester Yenter on May 19, 1956 and renewed their vows for their 15th wedding...

Joseph Bina

Joseph Bina

Oct 20, 2019

Loving Son, Soldier, Husband, Father and Grandfather, Joseph R Bina passed away peacefully – just before Reveille - October 20. The only child of Joseph and Arlene (nee Werner), Joey was born January 6, 1926 in Milwaukee, then moved to Rockford IL. Upon graduation from Rockford East High, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and served until...

Leo Smith

Leo Smith

Oct 20, 2019

J. Leo Smith, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Fond Du Lac at the Agnesian Hospice House of Hope. He was born on December 30, 1942 in Clovis, New Mexico to George and Myrtle (nee Widner) Smith. Leo graduated high school in 1961 and then was in the U. S. Army National Guard of New...

John "Jack" Puerling

John "Jack" Puerling

Oct 19, 2019

John "Jack" A. Puerling, 91, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 while in hospice care in Ormond Beach, Florida. Jack was born October 15, 1928 in Grafton, Wisconsin. Witty, charming, and an avid hunter, he enjoyed travel, numbers, math, musical instruments, playing cards, ping pong, chess, tennis, golf, building architecture, and business....

Stephanie Pearson

Stephanie Pearson

Oct 19, 2019

Stephanie Marie Pearson (nee Paalman) of Slinger, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2019. She was born on May 11, 1981 to William and Carol Paalman in Appleton, WI. Stephanie attended Lake Holcombe High School, graduating in 1999. She married Craig Pearson on November 23, 2001. Stephanie was a loving mother of four children; Adeline, Brookelyn, Cadence, and Andrew....

Carol Gutenkunst

Carol Gutenkunst

Oct 15, 2019

Carol L. Gutenkunst (nee Stock) of Grafton, formerly Estero, FL passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019 at the age of 92. Carol was born on December 21, 1926 to Edward and Lucille (nee Meyers) Stock in Milwaukee, WI. She was raised in Whitefish Bay and graduated in 1944 from Milwaukee University School and Northwestern University in 1948 with a...

Alvin Stepniewski

Alvin Stepniewski

Oct 14, 2019

Obituary is pending.

Pasquale Dimatteo

Pasquale Dimatteo

Oct 13, 2019

Pasquale DiMatteo, age 90, passed away on October 13, 2019. He was born June 3, 1929 in Naples, Italy to Francesco and Vincenza DiMatteo (nee Liquior). He came to the United States at the age of 28. He married Tina Miracola in 1957. He was an avid soccer fan and loved to cook. Family was everything to him. He was...

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