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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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Joan Schellinger

Joan Schellinger

Mar 28, 2019

Joan Leocadia Schellinger, 93, passed peacefully into eternal life on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Serenity Villa, Slinger, Wisconsin. Joan was born August 31, 1925 in West Bend, Wisconsin to Arthur and Olive Heppe. Her youth was spent on the family's dairy farm near Cedar Creek. She graduated from West Bend High School in 1946 then went on to work...

Kimberly Elander-Hanson

Kimberly Elander-Hanson

Mar 23, 2019

Kimberly Elander-Hanson (nee Elander), age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was born on March 11, 1960 in Hancock, MI to Donald and Patricia (nee Kinsman). Kimberly is survived by her husband, Larry "Lars" Hanson; son, Chris (Angie) Elander; grandchildren, Ethan and Lauren; her mother, Patricia Lerche; sister, Ramona...

Alice Derer

Alice Derer

Mar 23, 2019

Alice M. Derer (nee Harrison), age 90, passed away peacefully at The Kathy Hospice on Saturday, March 23, 2019 reuniting her with her husband Frank. She was born on September 9, 1928 in Alden, MN to Henry and Janet (nee Jordan) Harrison. Alice married the love of her life Frank J. Derer on September 4, 1948 at St. Bernard's Church...

Thomas Rintelman

Thomas Rintelman

Mar 23, 2019

Thomas D. Rintelman of West Bend ended his battle with colon cancer on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 49. Thomas was born in Mequon on April 26, 1969 to Dennis Rintelman and Marilyn (nee Pavlik) Rintelman. He graduated from Homestead High School, class of 1987. After high school, Thomas attended college in McPhearson, Kansas and was the...

Carol Kappler

Carol Kappler

Mar 22, 2019

Carol Lee Kappler (nee Wernicke) died peacefully surrounded by her family on March 22, 2019 in Stevens Point, WI at the age of 76. Carol is survived by her husband, Gerald "Jerry" Kappler of Plover, WI; her son Michael (Jody) Kappler of West Bend, WI; her son Jeffrey (Julie) Kappler of Oostburg, WI; her daughter Jennifer (Dennis) Schwinn of Stevens...

Jeffrey Shibinski

Jeffrey Shibinski

Mar 19, 2019

Jeff J. Shibinski, age 66 years, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2019. He was born on March 2, 1953 to David and Ann (nee Buhala) Shibinski. He married Maria "Ria" (nee Leigh) on a beautiful sunny day August 14, 1993 and they recently celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Jeff was a jack of many trades and also spent years as...

Louis Reed

Louis Reed

Mar 18, 2019

Louis "Jim" James Reed, age 86, died at home peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2019 in West Bend. He was born on March 10, 1933 in Houstonville, KY to John and Bettie (nee Pemberton) Reed. Jim served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1955. He met and married his first love Patricia (nee Brandt) Reed and together they raised their four...

Daniel Trapp

Daniel Trapp

Mar 17, 2019

Daniel C. Trapp, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2019. After a brief stint serving his county in the Army, Daniel returned home to his waiting love and remained married to his cherished wife Donna for 60 years. He retired from American Can Company after 35 years to pursue his loves of hunting, fishing, bowling, and visiting casinos....

Carolyn Smucker

Carolyn Smucker

Mar 17, 2019

Carolyn M. Smucker (nee Matters), age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. She was born on August 19, 1938 in Athens, Ohio to Edward and Leota (nee Montgomery) Matters. Carolyn is survived by her children, David (Lori) Smucker, Patty (Fred) Schommer and Jim Smucker; grandchildren, Samantha and Bradley Schommer, Amber...

William Krueger

William Krueger

Mar 16, 2019

Bill W. Krueger, age 93, passed away peacefully at his home on March 16th. He is survived by his wife Helen of 64 years, children Jane (Russ) Averill, Alan (Bonnie) Krueger, Nancy Lindmeyer and David Krueger; nine grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Leslie Howard

Leslie Howard

Mar 16, 2019

Les entered into eternal life on March 16, 2019 joining his beloved wife of 61 years, Kay Mathews, and his sister, Marion Howard. He was born on March 6, 1927 in Ashland Wisconsin, the eldest of five children, to the late Leslie A. and Margaret Howard. Les is survived by a loving family: daughters Linda Juech (Tom) and Kyle; a...

Joseph Rauch

Joseph Rauch

Mar 15, 2019

Joseph A. Rauch DDS was born to Eternal Life on Friday March 15, 2019 at the age of 90 years. He was the son of Anton and Klara (nee Martin) Rauch. Joe attended Marquette High School and Marquette Dental School. He practiced for over 30 years in Brown Deer in the Brown Deer Medical Building. He served 4 years in...

Arnold Zoesch

Arnold Zoesch

Mar 14, 2019

Arnold C. Zoesch, age 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 14th, 2019 in West Bend, Wisconsin. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 27th, 1928 to Bernard and Agnes Zoesch (nee Lundgren). He married Doris Schmitt on November 18th, 1950 in Milwaukee. They were married for 59 years before she preceded him in death....

Robert Stoffel

Robert Stoffel

Mar 12, 2019

Robert M. Stoffel, age 94, of West Bend, found eternal peace on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was born on March 30, 1924 in Allenton, WI to Roman and Marie (nee Mechenich) Stoffel. He attended St. Lawrence Seminary HS, St. Francis Seminary for 4 years and earned a BA in 1945 from the Milwaukee Business Institute. Robert served in the...

Delmar Kroon

Delmar Kroon

Mar 11, 2019

Obituary is pending.

Ronald Kusters

Ronald Kusters

Mar 8, 2019

Ronald J. Kusters Sr. passed peacefully on March 8, 2019 at the age of 75. He retired from J.I. Case in 1991 and served in Vietnam with the US Army. He was active in many clubs, including; The Crooked Lake Sports Club, of which he was an original member, The Crooked Trails Snowmobile Club, and IOOB. He was a past...

James Billert

James Billert

Mar 8, 2019

Private Service will be at a later date.

Jason Lisko

Jason Lisko

Mar 8, 2019

Jason M. Lisko passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the age of 43. Jason was born in Hartford on November 12, 1975 to Steven and Christine (nee Schulteis) Lisko. He was raised in Allenton/Hartford and graduated from Hartford High School class of 1994. Jason married Janelle (nee Freitag) Lisko on 8-9-2007. He worked as a Mason Foreman for...

Judith Groshek

Judith Groshek

Mar 6, 2019

Judith A. Groshek (nee Steffen), age 82 years, Wednesday March 6, 2019. She was born on August 21, 1936 to Ignatius and Florence (nee Almonrode) Steffen. Judy is survived by her husband Richard, children; Carrie (Peter) Halbauer, Mike, Jack (Sharon), Steve and Laurie (Mike) Williams, grandson Chris, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Jeannette Cardarelle

Jeannette Cardarelle

Mar 5, 2019

Jeannette O. Cardarelle (nee Mintzlaff) age 84, of West Bend, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Froedtert Hospital. She was born on February 28, 1935 in Burnett, WI to Erwin and Leona (nee Maaske) Mintzlaff. She married the late Donald G. Cardarelle on March 10, 1956 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church in West Bend. Her passion sewing...

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