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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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Elizabeth Quandt

Elizabeth Quandt

Jul 15, 2019

Elizabeth Jeanette Quandt began her new journey on Monday, July 15, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. She was born to David and Christine (Mack) Quandt on October 6,1987 at Hartford Memorial Hospital. In her short life she accomplished many things. Always a brilliant student, she graduated as valedictorian from Lomira High School in 2006. She then went on to UW...

Thomas Legate

Thomas Legate

Jul 12, 2019

Thomas C. Legate, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 12, 2019 at his home in West Bend. He was born on April 6, 1946 in Hartford, WI to Robert and Laura (Nee Pitts) Legate. Thomas served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam. Thomas is survived by his siblings, Roberta Zastrow, Fred (Charlotte) Legate, Patricia Legate, Genevieve (James)...

John Stewart

John Stewart

Jul 11, 2019

John David "David" Stewart, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 10, 1939 in West Hartlepool, England to Andrew and Elsie (nee Laykin) Stewart. David then moved to Kalamazoo, MI in 1953 and ordained by The Salvation Army College for Officers Training in 1957. He married his love,...

Francis Matenaer

Francis Matenaer

Jul 10, 2019

Francis "Frank" S. Matenaer, passed away after battling cancer on Wednesday July 10, 2019 at the age of 82 years. He was born on May 9, 1937 in West Bend to Albin and Sylvia (nee Schwabenlander) Matenaer. Frank graduated from West Bend High School Class of 1955, and then served in the US Air Force from 1956-1960. He met the...

Miles Melius

Miles Melius

Jul 9, 2019

Miles "The Mouse" Melius Miles Milton Melius passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019 at the age of 95 years. Miles was born to Milton and Linda (nee Gerhardt) Melius in the Town of Scott on January 17, 1924. Miles married June W. Schneider on May 20, 1944 at St John's UCC of Silver Creek and moved to Slinger, Wisconsin....

Cassandra Staver

Cassandra Staver

Jul 8, 2019

Cassandra Bee Staver, 59, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 8th 2019. Cassie was born to Demosthenes and Lois Staver on December 24, 1959 and was the youngest of 4 children. She had a special relationship with each of her siblings. Family was important to Cassie and she made it a point to spend time together –...

James Felt

James Felt

Jul 8, 2019

James "Jim" Albert Felt, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2019, at his home in West Bend. He was born on November 10, 1929, in Galesburg, IL to Seth and Maude (nee James) Felt. He married his love, Elizabeth "Betty" Peotter December 26, 1951 in Seymour, WI and served in the United States Army from 1951-1953. Jim...

Joanne Courtney

Joanne Courtney

Jul 7, 2019

Joanne N. Courtney (nee DeSantis), passed away Sunday July 7, 2019 at the age of 90 years. She was born on in Milwaukee on June 25, 1929 to Louis and Agnes (nee Martinek) DeSantis. She graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee. On June 17, 1972, Joanne married Thomas Courtney in Milwaukee. She worked with her husband Tom in his...

Warren Lehman

Warren Lehman

Jul 7, 2019

Warren T. Lehman, "Bud", age 81, passed away Sunday July 7, 2019. He is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Huljak), his son Scott (Kathy) and daughter Carrie (Chris) Carrillo, grandchildren; Alexandra Lehman, Dylan, Tanner (Larissa), Isabella, Cole, Braden and Danica Carrillo, siblings; Carole Lehman, Virginia (Dave) Sturm, James "Jim" Lehman, Linda (the late Steve) Styop, Michelle (the late Rick)...

John Shoupe

John Shoupe

Jul 5, 2019

John J. Shoupe, age 52 years, passed away Friday July 5, 2019 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He was born on April 5, 1967 in South Bend, IN to Richard and Lois Shoupe. He was raised in South Bend, attended Culver Military Academy and earned an Associate Degree from Holy Cross Junior College in South Bend. He was employed at Basco Development...

Deborah Garrity

Deborah Garrity

Jul 2, 2019

Debbie Garrity of Kewaskum, WI (formerly of Grafton, WI) ended her struggle with ALS on Tuesday, July 2 at age 66. Beloved wife of DJ (Donald) Godfrey. Debbie was born on June 14, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI to Margaret (Sullivan) and Thomas Garrity and was raised in Grafton, WI where she graduated from GHS in 1971. Debbie worked as a...

Edna Preston

Edna Preston

Jun 30, 2019

Obituary is pending.

Audrey Brumm

Audrey Brumm

Jun 30, 2019

Audrey E. Brumm, (nee Wendelborn), life-long resident of the West Bend area, passed away on Sunday June 30, 2019 at Cedar Community in West Bend. She was born on September 20, 1926 in West Bend to Chester and Louise (nee Hacker) Wendelborn. Audrey was a life-long member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, and a seamstress at John's Decorators. She enjoyed...

Timothy Daly

Timothy Daly

Jun 28, 2019

Timothy J. Daly, age 75 years, passed away unexpectedly on Friday June 28, 2019. He was born on September 27, 1943 in Milwaukee to Robert and Eleanor (nee Kropidlowski) Daly and was raised in South Milwaukee. Tim graduated from South Milwaukee High School Class of 1962. Tim served in the US Air Force for 33 years serving with the 34th...

Patricia Rosenthal

Patricia Rosenthal

Jun 28, 2019

Patricia A. Rosenthal (nee Melby), age 87 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2019. Patricia was born on March 14, 1932 in Westby, WI to Olaf and Ida (nee Solberg) Melby. Graduated from Cedarburg High School class of 1950. She married the late Ralph Rosenthal on April 19, 1952 and lived in California. The couple moved to Cedarburg...

Lois Shine

Lois Shine

Jun 27, 2019

Lois June Shine (nee Zachow), age 84 years, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019. Lois was born on June 10, 1935 in Milwaukee to William A. and Lillian (nee Fisher) Zachow, and later raised by stepmother Leona Zachow. She went to Carlton Grade School in Milwaukee, graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee. Lois was the head cook at North...

Catherine Grosz

Catherine Grosz

Jun 26, 2019

Catherine G. Grosz (nee Bigge), passed away Wednesday June 26, 2019 at the age of 93 years. She was born on June 4, 1926 in Armour, South Dakota to Joseph and Gertrude (nee Mengenhausen) Bigge. On October 19, 1950, Catherine married Norman W. Grosz at St Georges Catholic Church in Armour, SD and they began their family. The couple moved...

Paul Svien

Paul Svien

Jun 23, 2019

Paul E. Svien, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday June 23, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa. He was born on May 30, 1955 in Milwaukee to Elmer and Mary Jane. On November 3, 1984, he was united in marriage to Sharen Ehlke at David's Star Ev. Lutheran Church in Jackson. Paul retired from WE...

Bernice Johnson

Bernice Johnson

Jun 22, 2019

Bernice Johnson entered God's loving arms peacefully on June 22, after a brief stay at Kathy Hospice in West Bend at the age of 98. Bernice was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Walter and Margaret Arndt. Loving wife of the late Edwin Johnson. Dear mother to Diane, Carol, Nancy, Judy, Tom and Barbara. Together raising their family Bernice and Edwin...

Barbara Baird

Barbara Baird

Jun 22, 2019

Barbara Lee Baird(Pietruszynski) aged 77 and born on the Fourth of July. Barbara Passed away peacefully the morning of June 22. She left to be with her Lord Jesus. Barbara was born and raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Pulaski High School. She furthered her education and went to work for Johnson Controls where she worked until retirement. She loved...

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