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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
Alice Stahl
Oct 13, 2019
Alice Emily Stahl (nee Slater), age 94, passed away peacefully at The Waterford Assisted Living in Oshkosh on October 13, 2019. She was born on July 2, 1925 to Herman and Melitta (nee Janke) Slater in Wheatland, Wisconsin. Alice married Roger H. Stahl on April 28, 1945. She loved to play sheepshead, trapshoot with Roger, go out for a "Tavern...
Bernadine Zielinski
Oct 12, 2019
Bernadine B. Zielinski (nee Yenter), passed away October 12, 2019 at the age of 81 years. She is survived by her husband James, children Ron (Debbie) and Cheryl (Ted) Schultz, grandson David Zielinski, 4 sisters, 1 brother, 7 sisters-in law, 7 brothers-in law, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, grandson Michael Zielinski, 1 sister and 3...
Bernard Hoppa
Oct 10, 2019
Bernie Hoppa passed away on October 10, 2019. He was born to Edward and Frances Hoppa in Stevens Point, WI on November 1, 1933. He was educated in Stevens Point grade and high schools and was a graduate of the Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science in Milwaukee in June 1959. He held a funeral director and embalmer license ever since....
Scott Heinen
Oct 9, 2019
Scott Alan Heinen of the town of West Bend passed away at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on October 9, 2019. He was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in December 2015. He did extensive research on this disease and made it his mission to raise awareness for others. He was born September 11, 1965 in Milwaukee, son of...
Anton Bild
Oct 8, 2019
Anton Lawrence Bild, age 96, of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the Samaritan Health Center. He was born to Joseph and Elizabeth Bild on April 1, 1923 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Anton served in the United States Army's 14th Armored Division, was a Judge Advocate, and participated in World War II war crimes investigations....
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