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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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Marilyn Olson

Marilyn Olson

Sep 30, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Marilyn Joan Olson (Wright). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Marjorie Seyfert

Marjorie Seyfert

Sep 29, 2019

Marjorie Seyfert, a beloved matriarch, died on Sunday, September 29 at Aurora Medical Center - Washington County in her way of gentle acceptance. She was born Marjorie Margaret Lofy on December 11,1930 into a family with deep farming roots near Richfield, Wisconsin. Those roots grew ever deeper and wider in the soil of Washington County, where she and her husband...

Thomas Ryan

Thomas Ryan

Sep 28, 2019

Thomas "Tom" F. Ryan, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. He was born on September 18, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Gladys (nee Erickson) Ryan. Tom will be greatly missed but he is now with his wife Susan Ryan in heaven. Tom enjoyed watching westerns, the...

Miriam Smith

Miriam Smith

Sep 28, 2019

Miriam Louise (née Clark) Smith went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 28, 2019. She was born May 18, 1929, in Centerville, Pennsylvania, to John R. and Pearl (née Decker) Clark. She was employed at General Electric in Erie, PA, and later graduated from the Erie Infants Home and Hospital. She loved caring for babies, many...

Helen Mills

Helen Mills

Sep 26, 2019

Helen Margaret Mills (nee Wittman), passed away peacefully in West Bend, Wisconsin on Thursday evening September 26, 2019. She was surrounded by her three children, Craig Mills, Lisa Mills Chladek, and Ross Mills. A lifetime resident of Wisconsin, Helen was born October 27, 1924 in Merrill, Wisconsin to Carl and Edna Wittman. She graduated from Downer College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin...

Maggie Bedenbaugh

Maggie Bedenbaugh

Sep 26, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Maggie M. Bedenbaugh (Giedd). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Lorraine Puestow

Lorraine Puestow

Sep 26, 2019

Lorraine L. Puestow (nee Frey), age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Cedar Community in West Bend. She was born on March 20, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI to John and Alvina (nee Ulrich) Frey. She enjoyed working over 35 years for the Oster Company. She loved fishing, bird watching, gardening, flowers and playing Sheepshead. Lorraine made...

Janet Roberson

Janet Roberson

Sep 25, 2019

Janet M. Roberson passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 with her family present. She was born in Milwaukee on June 28, 1926 to Oswald and Anna Lietzau (Joecks). She graduated from Rufus King High School in 1944. She moved to Washington D.C. briefly and worked as a clerk typist for the FBI. She returned to Milwaukee and fell in love...

Reverend Frank Bauman

Reverend Frank Bauman

Sep 24, 2019

Reverend Frank A. Bauman, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Serenity Villa in Slinger. He was born on November 18, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York to Frank and Gertrude (nee Weiss) Bauman. Frank's religious awaking happened early in life during high school. As his faith in Christianity grew complete, he felt a calling to lead,...

Nicholas Kane

Nicholas Kane

Sep 23, 2019

Found peace on Monday, September 23, 2019. Nicholas is survived by his dearest wife Alyssa Kane. Beloved son of Nathan and Sandra Kane. Loving brother of Wesley Kane and Rebecca (Lucas) Ledger. Proud uncle of Melody Ledger. Further survived by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and other family and friends. He is preceded in death by maternal grandfather Frank "Jerry"...

Richard Budiac

Richard Budiac

Sep 22, 2019

Richard S. Budiac "Rich", passed away Sunday September 22, 2019 at the age of 83 years. He was born on February 9, 1936 in Wauwatosa to Vincent and Rose (nee Filo) Budiac. Rich served in the US Army from May 1954 until February 1956. On June 6, 1955 he married Carol A. Zimmermann at Jesu Church in Milwaukee and they...

Jane Nickel

Jane Nickel

Sep 16, 2019

Jane Louise (nee Kocher) Nickel, Mayville, went to be with her Lord, September 16th, 2019 after a brave, strong battle with cancer and MS. She passed peacefully at home with her husband, Darvin, by her side. Jane was born March 2, 1959 to Ronald and Mary Kocher. Jane and Darvin united in marriage August 2,1984. Jane's most important job was...

Mara Scherbarth

Mara Scherbarth

Sep 15, 2019

Mara Scherbarth, (nee Maczollek) age 59 years, passed away on Sunday September 15th. She was born on November 2, 1959 in Milwaukee and was raised in Brookfield. Mara graduated from Brookfield East High School Class of "77". On July 28, 1979, Mara married Michael Scherbarth at Gloria Dei Bethesda Church in Wauwatosa and they began their family. She was employed...

Susan Trudell

Susan Trudell

Sep 14, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Susan L. Trudell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Robert Mueller

Robert Mueller

Sep 12, 2019

Robert Donald Mueller, age 70 of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully on September 12, 2019. He was born on June 29, 1949 to Hildegard Mueller in Kempten, Germany. He married Carol Behling on July 4, 1997 in Ashford, Wisconsin. He attended West Bend High School, graduating in 1967. He proudly served in the US Army from 1970-71. Robert loved hiking...

Leo Trepes

Leo Trepes

Sep 12, 2019

Leo E. Trepes, age 85 years, passed away Thursday September 12, 2019 at his residence. He was born on June 18, 1934 in Wilton, WI to Frank and Margaret (nee Sweeny) Trepes and was raised in Kendall, WI. On December 14, 1973, Leo married Karen M. Schoedel and spent 45 years of marriage together. Leo was a mechanic by trade...

Adeline Ovenshire

Adeline Ovenshire

Sep 12, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Adeline E. Ovenshire (Rosenthal). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Jack Taylor

Jack Taylor

Sep 10, 2019

No obituary will be provided. Private Services will be held.

Elaine Walker

Elaine Walker

Sep 9, 2019

Elaine J. Walker (nee Ragen), passed away Monday September 9, 2019 at the age of 77 years. She was born on September 3, 1942 in West Allis to Vincent and Marjorie (nee Storck). She graduated from West Allis Hale High School Class of "60". On September 30, 1961, Elaine married Jack Walker in West Allis. Elaine interests were sewing, quilting,...

Joan Butz

Joan Butz

Sep 9, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Joan M. Butz (Malek). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

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