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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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Robert Harmant

Robert Harmant

May 21, 2019

Robert Gregory Harmant - A.K.A. Bob, Janitor Bob, O'Bob and Papa Robert G. Harmant of West Bend, WI, age 75 was born into eternal life May 21, 2019. Born to Raymond and Dorothy Harmant on March 14, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Germantown High School. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia (Garwood) Harmant, daughters...

Bruce Bellon

Bruce Bellon

May 20, 2019

Bruce Joseph Bellon, age 85 originally of Brown Deer, passed away on May 20th, 2019. He was born on December 2nd, 1933 to Joseph and Anna Bellon at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee. He attended Pius High School in Milwaukee. Bruce married his wife Joan Melk at St Michael's Church on April 11th 1953. He worked at Continental Can Company,...

Jeanne Rivard

Jeanne Rivard

May 17, 2019

Jeanne Marie Rivard, of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 17, 2019 in Chicago, IL. at the age of 57 years. She was born on November 16, 1961 in Ashland to Edward F. and Alice (nee Dick) Rivard. Jeanne was a graduate of Menomonee Falls High School Class of 1979 and Class of 1983 graduate of Mount Mary College...

Bernice Brehmer

Bernice Brehmer

May 14, 2019

Bernice "Ben" N. Brehmer (nee Schultz), age 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Samaritan Health Care Center of West Bend. She was born on May 10, 1928 to Samuel and Nettie (nee Barndt) Schultz. Bernice married the late Frank Brehmer in September of 1948. She later married Lawrence Brehmer on January 7, 1950. Together they farmed in...

Kathleen Hetebrueg

Kathleen Hetebrueg

May 11, 2019

Kathleen "Katy" Marie Hetebrueg (nee Niebauer) age 63 of West Bend, passed away at home on May 11th, 2019. She was born to James and Jean Niebauer on December 24th, 1955 in Hartford, then attended West Bend West High School, graduating in 1974. Kathleen married the love of her life Bob Hetebrueg on July 29th, 1977 at Holy Angels Church....

Debbie Bruni

Debbie Bruni

May 10, 2019

Debbie Jean Bruni (Vitella), age 65 years, passed away May 10, 2019, at the residence of her son, Chris Crane, in West Bend, WI. She was born on December 5, 1953, to James and Edith (nee Kizer) Vitella Sr. She was born in Portsmouth, VA, but was raised in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from James Madison Senior High School in...

David Lepage

David Lepage

May 9, 2019

David J. Lepage, age 45, of Campbellsport, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2019, after fighting a one-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He fought hard until the very end. Dave was the beloved husband of Lisa (nee Steiger) Lepage; loving father of Kylie, Nola, and Nathan Lepage and Samantha (Adam Rosenstiel) Schubring and Makaylah Schubring; grandfather of...

Gerald Droese

Gerald Droese

May 9, 2019

Gerald G. "Pops" Droese, found peace on May 9, 2019 at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce (nee Gerlach) of 47 years. He is the loving father of Craig, Brendt and Paul. Proud Papa of Caitlin Droese, Mandi and Paige Kurth. Also survived by siblings; Bernice Grams, Dale (Kris), Jim, Diane (La Vern)...

Robert Biron

Robert Biron

May 9, 2019

On May 9, 2019, Robert C. Biron died. If you're reading this wondering if you may have known him, you can quit now--you WOULD have remembered him. Bob was best known for his strong opinions (which he shared liberally), quick wit, unique ability to string swear words into complete sentences, and his innate ability to never be wrong….no matter if...

Douglas Olmschenk

Douglas Olmschenk

May 8, 2019

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Judith Kasten

Judith Kasten

May 8, 2019

Judy Ann Kasten (nee Weyer), age 63, of Richfield, WI, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side Wednesday May 8, 2019 after a hard fought battle against cancer. She was born on September 12, 1955 to the late James and Joyce (nee Loser) Weyer. Judy married the late Terry Kasten in 1980 and together they began the lifelong...

Terence Pizzino

Terence Pizzino

May 6, 2019

Terence J. Pizzino, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6th. He graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He spent three years in the Army, spending two and a half years in Germany. He married his wife Patty Roeder in October of 1966. Together they had two children, and were married for 37 years before she preceded him in...

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...

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