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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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Jacquelynn Wilkes

Jacquelynn Wilkes

May 5, 2019

Jacquelynn Wilkes (née Reik),age 81, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 5th, 2019. She was born February 6th, 1938 and raised by Milton & Betty Reik (née Pastore) in Hartford. Jacquelynn is survived by her daughter Shari-Lynn Herbert, son Scott Wilkes (Dena), grandchildren Jennifer Irby (Charles), Koty Nyleen, Kaden and Kailee Wilkes, as well as other friends and relatives. Jacquelynn spent...

Lotti Conaway

Lotti Conaway

May 3, 2019

In Loving Memory Lotti Conaway 1928-5/3/2019 Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glint on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you are awakened in the morning's hush, I am the...

Donald Patasius

Donald Patasius

May 1, 2019

Donald A. Patasius of West Bend, passed away on May 1, 2019 at the age of 77. Donald was born on August 7, 1941 in Port Washington to Anthony and Catherine (nee Hansen) Patasius. He married Jeanette (nee Rauscher) July 21, 1962 at St. Frances Cabrini Church in West Bend. Donald worked at Norstar Aluminum Molds (Kelch Corp.) for over...

Keri Ihlenfeld

Keri Ihlenfeld

Apr 30, 2019

Keri A. Ihlenfeld, age 39, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 26th, 1980 in Korea. Keri arrived to join Richard and Linda (nee Sitter) Ihlenfeld's family in January 1981. She was a very outgoing person and loved being of service to people. Keri's goal was to work in a...

Donald Becker

Donald Becker

Apr 27, 2019

Donald L. Becker passed away on Saturday April 27th at the age of 82 years. He was born June 17, 1936 in West Bend to Paul and Marie (nee Thelen) Becker and was raised in Newburg. He graduated from West Bend High School Class of 1954. Don served in the US Army from 1959-1961 spending 19 months in Germany. He...

Karen Pieniazek

Karen Pieniazek

Apr 22, 2019

Karen Beth Pieniazek, age 63 years, passed away Monday April 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born on January 25, 1956 to Owen and Virginia (nee Williams) Rexford. She was born in Milwaukee and graduated from Messmer High School. Karen was an International Documentation Coordinator for Manitou Corp (formerly Gehl Company). Her hobbies were vacations at the beach, doing...

Maryellen Hawes

Maryellen Hawes

Apr 21, 2019

MaryEllen Marie Hawes, age 60 years, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 11, 1958 in Hartford to Alphonse and Daphne (nee Getter) Janzer. She was raised in Richfield and graduated from Hartford Union High School Class of 1977. On October 9, 1983, MaryEllen married Phil Hawes and began her family....

Donald Christenson

Donald Christenson

Apr 21, 2019

Donald "Don" A. Christenson January 10, 1922—April 21, 2019 Don Christenson, 97, formerly of West Bend, passed away peacefully on Easter at his home in Montgomery, Alabama. On May 1, 1943 he married his wife, Betty, had their daughter, Linda and 74 memorable years together that included many travel adventures. Don was president of the specialty steel division of the...

Thomas Otto

Thomas Otto

Apr 18, 2019

On April 18, 2019, surrounded by his family, Thomas W. Otto passed away at the age of 59. Tom was born on July 20, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI to Norbert and Lorraine (nee Haeflinger) Otto. He grew up on Milwaukee's north side where he started his family. In 1989 Tom moved to Coventry, CT to be closer to his parents...

William Howard

William Howard

Apr 17, 2019

William "Bill" John Howard, age 59 passed away on April 17th, 2019. He was born on February 16th, 1960 to James and Shirley Howard. Bill worked and spent his days at Waukesha Training Center, Goodwill and Wisconsin Adult Center, and he enjoyed going to Camp Pow Wow every summer. Bill loved sports, especially Wisconsin teams. Bill is survived by his...

Andrea Merkt

Andrea Merkt

Apr 12, 2019

Andrea Lynn Merkt Andrea Lynn Merkt (nee Neumann), 40, formerly of West Bend, entered her heavenly home Friday, April 12, 2019. She was born October 5, 1978, to the late John Jr. and Kathleen (Shaw) Neumann in West Bend. She is survived by her husband, Paul; two sons, Gage (fiancée Alexis) and Corbin; two daughters, Grace and Savannah; one granddaughter,...

Richard Brei

Richard Brei

Apr 11, 2019

Richard R. Brei, age 74, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2019 at the Cornerstone in West Bend. Richard was born on February 22, 1945 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Raymond and Lucille (nee King) Brei. He was made a child of God through baptism. He confessed his faith in Christ his Savior at his confirmation. Richard married Janelle (nee Sievers)...

Alan Bohn

Alan Bohn

Apr 6, 2019

Alan Richard Bohn, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his home in the Town of Trenton. He was born on January 4, 1950 in West Bend to Francis and Marion (nee Becker) Bohn. He grew up in Kewaskum, attended Holy Trinity Catholic School and graduated Kewaskum High School in 1968. Alan married Joan (nee Lamp)...

Raymond Martens

Raymond Martens

Apr 5, 2019

Raymond E. Martens Jr. "Ray" joined his beloved parents in heaven on April 5, 2019. He was born on April 3, 1948 in Aurora, Illinois, moved later with his family to Pardeeville, Wisconsin to help on his father's dairy farm, graduated from Pardeeville High School and the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, and subsequently taught for many years for...

William Anderson

William Anderson

Apr 5, 2019

William "Bill" A. Anderson, age 78, passed away on Fri., April 5, 2019. Born on June 22, 1940 in Menomonee Falls, WI. Survived by son David (Karen) Anderson; grandchildren, Michael (Sharla) Bale, Nichole (Jeff) Karrels and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his daughter Shellie Mardak. The Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 11AM at...

Margueritte Boglitsch

Margueritte Boglitsch

Apr 3, 2019

Margueritte "Margie" Bernadette Ladwig Boglitsch passed away peacefully due to complications from a stroke on April 3rd, 2019. She was born on June 30th, 1935 to William and Rose (nee Nadolski) Ladwig in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married Joseph Boglitsch on March 31st, 1961. Margie was an amazing mother, wife, friend, cardgiver, and woman to everyone she met. She was always...

Leonard Demerath

Leonard Demerath

Apr 3, 2019

Leonard J. Demerath Jr., age 89, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 3, 2019. He was born on October 28, 1929 in Milwaukee to Leonard J. Sr. and Emma (nee Ruthenberg) Demerath. Leonard married Hattie Ann Walders on August 15,1959 in Milwaukee at the Church of Incarnation. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Leonard is survived by...

Zachary Schmoldt

Zachary Schmoldt

Mar 29, 2019

Zachary B. Schmoldt age 16, passed away on March 29th, 2019. Zachary was a junior at West Bend West High School. Zachary gave the best and biggest bear hugs. He was sweet and funny! He had an unconditional love for everyone from playing with young children to helping the elderly. He cherished all his friends and family. Zak enjoyed playing...

Norvin Lehman

Norvin Lehman

Mar 29, 2019

Norvin E. Lehman, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Joseph's Hospital on Friday, March 29th, 2019. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and never missed any sporting or school events. He retired from Wacker Corporation in 1997, and was with the St. Lawrence Fire Department, Moose Lodge #1398, a Leader in 4H, and was...

James Shafer

James Shafer

Mar 28, 2019

James Mathew Shafer, age 75 of West Bend, passed away on March 28th, 2019. He was born on November 15th, 1943 to James and Helen (nee Effortz) Shafer. James graduated from Nicolet High School in 1962. He received his Bachelors degree from Spencerian Business College in 1970, and from there became a developer at his own Shafer Construction. James married...

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