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Carol B. Vogt
Jan 16, 2025
Carol B. Vogt, of Grafton, WI, formerly of Fox Point, WI, and Hollywood, FL, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the remarkable age of 105.
Born in Milwaukee on March 20, 1920, to Frederic and Hazel (née Lanpheer) Breithaupt, Carol was raised in Milwaukee and went on to graduate from Lawrence University with a...
Elizabeth G. Feith
Feb 11, 2026
Elizabeth G. Feith (nee Nass) passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2026. She was born on Aug. 8, 1925 in Xanten, Germany, the youngest in her family of 4 brothers and 1 sister. After living through the horrific years of WWII in Germany, she met the handsome Hungarian, John Feith in Heidelberg, and they were married in 1947. Before long,...
Betty Lou Knapp
Feb 10, 2026
Mrs. Betty Lou Knapp passed away at Forest Haven in Fredonia in the evening hours of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She had celebrated her 96th birthday recently.
Betty Lou was born on January 20, 1930, in Denver, CO, one of nine children born to George and Anna (nee Nagel) Carlson.
She was united in marriage with Billy B. Knapp in Longmont, Colorado...
Darlene A. Sukowski
Feb 10, 2026
Darlene A. Sukowski, Town of Cedarburg, went home to her heavenly home in the early afternoon of Tuesday, February 10, 2022. She was 79 years old.
Darlene was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin the daughter of Edward and Leona “Onie” (nee Schlegel) Ott. She married Michael Sukowski, of Milwaukee, on May 3, 1969, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grafton. They...
Carol A. Roska
Feb 10, 2026
Carol A. Roska went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was 88 years old.
She was born on November 10, 1937, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to Viola (nee Kultgen) Anderson. Carol was a graduate of Port Washington High School.
Carol loved quilting bedspreads for her family. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. Carol was a member of Pella...
Sue Chappell Rigby
Feb 6, 2026
Sue Chappell Rigby, of Mequon, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6th, at the age of 85. Born on June 13th, 1940, in Birmingham, AL, she was the beloved daughter of George and Mary Edna Chappell. She grew up with a spirit of determination and resilience that remained with her throughout her life.
Sue built a remarkable life centered on...
Vernon Wayne Forman
Feb 6, 2026
Vernon “Vern” W. Forman of the Town of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born the beloved son of Wayne and Geneva Jo (Matthews) Forman in Butler, PA on November 18, 1945. Vern was united in marriage to Anne Eggleston on Valentine’s Day, 1995.
Vern had a passion for helping...
Darren Lee Hess
Feb 5, 2026
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A Memorial Service and Celebration of Darren’s life will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Community United Methodist Church, W68 N563 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg, WI 53012. The family will receive friends and relatives at the church in a time of visitation from 10:00-11:30am.
Karlheinz Werner Scholz
Feb 4, 2026
Karlheinz Werner Scholz passed away at the age of 91, finding peace and comfort with Gott im Himmel, reuniting with family and friends who have gone before him, including his beloved son, Robert, and wife, Rita.
Karl (Heinz) was born in Glewitz, Germany, on March 7, 1934, to August Scholz and Anna Martha (nee Nowack). A jeweler and master goldsmith for...
Kathleen Barbara Zeh
Feb 4, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Barbara Zeh, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Kathy left this world peacefully in the presence of her loving family at the age of 82. She was born the beloved daughter of Raymond and Evelyn (Stowasser) Pabst in Milwaukee on May 30, 1943.
Kathy, just a sophomore at...
Monica E. Schmitz
Jan 31, 2026
Monica E. Schmitz, age 93, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
She was born on October 7, 1932, in Newburg, Wisconsin to parents Alois and Josephine (nee Michels) Weiland. Monica attended Port Washington High School and graduated in 1950. She was united in marriage with Cyril Schmitz on June 11, 1955, in Lake Church, Wisconsin and together they...
Stuart E. Engert
Jan 30, 2026
Stuart E. Engert, age 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 30, 2026.
He was born on May 28, 1965, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin to parents Richard and Marilyn Engert. Stuart graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1983 and went on to earn his associate degree from DeVry Technical College. He worked for many years as...
Charles F. Struck
Jan 28, 2026
Charles Fredrick Struck, of Mequon, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on June 7, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Charles was the son of Clarence F. Struck and Helen (nee Bremer) Struck. He spent much of his youth on the family farm in Mequon, Wisconsin, raising calves and riding tractors. Charlie always referred to...
Delores J. "Dee" Kossoris
Jan 27, 2026
Delores “Dee” Jeanne Kossoris passed away in the late evening hours of Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was 97 years old.
She was born on May 22, 1928, in Milwaukee, the only child of Alfred and Josephine Wargowsky (nee Pettingill). Dee was proud to have gone to Rufus King High School, being very involved in many activities. While in high school,...
Patricia K. Blobner
Jan 26, 2026
Patricia Blobner of Fredonia passed away at her home in the early morning hours of Monday, January 26, 2026. She was 82 years old.
Patricia was born in Salina, Kansas on March 19, 1943, the daughter of Herbert and Fairy Lundstrom (nee Brown). Following her education, Pat traveled to the west coast where she later met Frank Blobner. On January 19,...
Robert Aloysius Pfeffer, M.D.
Jan 26, 2026
Robert Aloysius Pfeffer, of Three Lakes, formerly of Port Washington, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 81. Bob lived a life characterized by dedication, thoughtfulness, and care for others. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to Robert and Cora Pfeffer, he carried these qualities with him throughout his life and into a long and meaningful career...
Joanne F. Speth
Jan 24, 2026
Mrs. Joanne Speth of Port Washington, passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her loving family on the morning of January 24th, 2026. She was 84 years old.
Joanne was born in Milwaukee on July 8, 1941, the daughter of Clemens and Frances (nee Gollnick) Doberneck. She attended St. Elizabeth's Catholic School, before graduating...
Gary Michael Demge
Jan 24, 2026
Gary M Demge, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2026, in Port Washington, WI. Gary was born in Port Washington on April 5, 1959. He was a 1977 graduate of Port Washington High School. Gary had a career as a quality technician for the Brady Corporation for 32 years, having retired in 2024.
In 1984...
David R. Erickson
Jan 23, 2026
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David Raphael Erickson, age 88, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 23, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1937, in Superior, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Clarice (nee Hogy) Erickson.
David was a graduate of Port Washington High School, class of 1956 where he was an...
Patricia A. Spiering
Jan 22, 2026
Patricia A. Spiering, age 87, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Pat was born on May 9, 1938, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to parents Roy and Magdalene (nee Campbell) Fischer. She attended Saint Peter Catholic School-Oshkosh and Oshkosh High School. Pat was united in marriage with Albert R. Spiering on February 4, 1956, at...
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