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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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Arleen Forsythe

Arleen Forsythe

Sep 8, 2019

Arleen Joyce Forsythe (nee Melinski), age 90, passed away Sunday September 8, 2019 at the Samaritan Home in West Bend. She was born on April 19, 1929 in Milwaukee to Edward and Anna (nee Willmann) Melinski. She was married to Armand Forsythe for sixty-two years before he passed away on June 29, 2010. Arleen worked for Briggs & Stratton before...

Laurine Karow

Laurine Karow

Sep 7, 2019

Laurine "Lari" Mary Karow (nee Gehrs), age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. Lari was born on March 25, 1932 in Milwaukee, WI to Warren and Anne (nee Aukofer) Gehrs. Lari attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison and County Medical College where she graduated with her nursing degree. After obtaining...

Sandra Bowman

Sandra Bowman

Sep 5, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Sandra Marie Bowman (Gustafson). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Oscar Hetzel

Oscar Hetzel

Sep 5, 2019

Oscar " Ozzie" Hetzel, age 93 passed away peacefully on September 5, 2019. He was born in Slinger on June 20, 1926. Ozzie had a lifelong passion for traveling, history, hunting and fishing. He was a general contractor and built many houses. He didn't just build houses, he helped create homes. At the center of his life was the love...

John Torma

John Torma

Sep 3, 2019

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

David Schall

David Schall

Sep 2, 2019

David L. Schall, age 76 of West Bend, passed away on September 2nd, 2019. He was born to Leroy and Viola Schall on February 28, 1943. David loved spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. He loved woodworking, racing, and operating construction equipment. He would often be found tinkering on lawnmowers and snowblowers. He never missed a day of...

Richard Zurn

Richard Zurn

Aug 31, 2019

Richard D. Zurn, age 70 years, passed away Saturday August 31, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1948 in Milwaukee to Robert and Mildred ( Pederson) Zurn. Richard graduated from Slinger High School Class of "66". On June 22, 1968, he married Karen Kay Porath at Holy Hill. His profession was a self employed floor installer....

Donald Gnewikow

Donald Gnewikow

Aug 31, 2019

Donald H. Gnewikow, age 88 years, passed away Saturday August 31, 2019. He was born on July 30, 1931 in Tomah, WI to Harold and Florence (nee Schmeckel) Gnewikow. Don served in the US Army and was a plasterer by trade. He was always remodeling the house, painting, puttering around, helping anyone that needed help, was called on to do...

Marlea Sechtig

Marlea Sechtig

Aug 30, 2019

Marlea Ann Sechtig (nee Dietrich), age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Cedar Bay West in West Bend. She was born on November 10, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Mary (nee Burke) Dietrich. Marlea taught at MPS grade schools for many years. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and traveling. Marlea loved spending time with her...

Ronald Stradal

Ronald Stradal

Aug 29, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronald Francis Stradal. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall.

Charles Johnson

Charles Johnson

Aug 29, 2019

Charles Harold Johnson, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on 8/29/19. He was born on February 3, 1930 to Aaron & Edna (Schacht) Johnson. Charles married Rose Ann Isselman on May 8, 1954 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Newburg. Chuck was born and raised in West Bend, WI, graduating from West Bend High School in the class of...

James Bernarde

James Bernarde

Aug 28, 2019

James "Snarly" Bernarde, age 73, passed away on August 28, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born on May 28, 1947, in Menomonee Falls, WI to Delores and Theodore "Ted" Bernarde and was one of eight children. Jim is survived by his wife Sandy (nee Hensel) Bernarde, son Jeff (Laura) and granddaughters Olivia and Gabby. He is further survived by...

Robert Calhoun

Robert Calhoun

Aug 28, 2019

Robert (Bob) Calhoun, 74, of West Bend went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with family by his side on Wednesday August 28, 2019. He was born in Milwaukee on November 30, 1944, and at an early age moved to Silver Lake in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1963. His love...

Cathryn Ducharme

Cathryn Ducharme

Aug 27, 2019

Cathryn "Cathy" A. Ducharme, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at her home in West Bend. She was born on March 25, 1965 in Michigan to Roger Ducharme and Cheryl (nee Swatek) Fedder. Cathy is survived by her children, Bradley (Samantha), Heather (PJ) Gloege; grandchildren, Noah, Addilynn and Paslee; father Roger (Suzie) Ducharme; mother Cheryl (Fred)...

Audrey Mueller

Audrey Mueller

Aug 24, 2019

Audrey Jane Mueller (nee Raymond), age 89 and 11/12ths , formerly of Franklin, WI, passed away on August 24th, 2019 at Cedar Community in West Bend. She was born on September 24th, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Walter and Edna Raymond (nee Lemmerhirt). She was married to the love of her life Clarence for 57 years. Audrey is survived by...

Gregory Resler

Gregory Resler

Aug 24, 2019

Gregory Joseph Resler passed away peacefully, early Saturday Morning, August 24th, 2019, after suffering from the complications of a major stroke. Gregory was born in 1931 and lived a very full life right up until he passed. He began his career as a Milwaukee Firefighter, before moving on to start his own trucking company. His trucking company, Tall Trucking, continued...

Chester Woerishofer

Chester Woerishofer

Aug 23, 2019

Chester B. "Chet" Woerishofer, age 83 of Slinger, passed away on Friday, August 23rd. He was born on September 17, 1935 to Chester and Cathryne Woerishofer (nee Berthold) in West Allis, WI. He attended Milwaukee West Division High School. Chester married Betty J. Knaack on February 8, 1958 in Milwaukee. He worked at Woerishofer Bakery, the family bakery, and then...

Philip Lococo

Philip Lococo

Aug 22, 2019

Philip J. LoCoco, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 22, 2019 at Regency of Brookfield.. He was born on April 26, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI to Joseph and Rose LoCoco. Philip is survived by his loving daughters; Rose (Mike) Worthington, JoAnn LoCoco (Jim Literski), Phyllis (the late Willie) Martinez, and Annette (Pete) Kajuch. Proud Grandpa of Gina, the...

Ronald Kriefall

Ronald Kriefall

Aug 20, 2019

Ronald F. Kriefall, age 81, passed away Tuesday August 20, 2019 at Kathy Hospice.He was born on November 12, 1937 in Milwaukee to Walter W. and Evelyn T. (nee Wolf). He attended Custer High School and Boys Tech in Milwaukee. Ron was a former member of the Army National Guard and a member of the West Bend Moose Lodge #1398....

Shirley Devona

Shirley Devona

Aug 17, 2019

Shirley A. DeVona, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was born on November 1, 1949 in Rhode Island to Philip and Gladys (nee Gentile) DeVona. Shirley is survived by her son, Louie Masciarelli III, and grandson Lucian Masciarelli. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and...

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