Jean Atchley Dugan
September 6, 2026
We said so long to our mom, Jean Atchley Dugan on September 6th. We take comfort knowing she’s with our dad, John, again and they’ll celebrate together on what would’ve been their 66th anniversary on September 10th.
She and Dad passed their love of travel along to their children, Mike Dugan and Melissa Frank(Richard). She was small but mighty and loved...
Betty R. Lanser
September 6, 2026
Betty Lanser, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 92 years old.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Betty was born in Fredonia, WI., on January 15, 1934, the daughter of Leo and Rose (nee Schanen) Paulus. She attended Port Washington High School and graduated with the class of 1952....
Patricia Ann Bialzik
September 4, 2026
Patricia Ann Bialzik, of Saukville, WI, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, September 4, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1952, to Orville and Marian (nee Olson) Fortney. In 1973, Patricia was united in marriage to Gene Bialzik, and together they raised three children.
Patricia was a devoted member of her community and a charter member of Christ...
David Mark Roidt
September 4, 2026
If you hear laughter coming from the skies, it’s because heaven has gained one of the wittiest guys around.
David Roidt was born and raised in Viroqua, Wisconsin, where he spent his childhood playing cowboys, listening to the Lone Ranger, and participating in just about every sport he could. He went on to attend UWM with plans to graduate, travel the...
James F. Tolle
September 3, 2026
James “Jim” Tolle, of Fredonia, WI, went to his heavenly home the morning of September 3, 2026. He was born on December 6,1938, to Everett and Marie (nee Mergen) Tolle. Jim graduated from Patch Grove High School in 1957. Jim was united in marriage to Colleen Roseman on September 15, 1962, and together they raised four children. They remained together...
Connie M. Didier
September 2, 2026
Connie M. Didier passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, after a short battle with illness surrounded by her loving family. She was 70 years old.
She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 16, 1956, to parents John and Barbara (nee Dix) Stechner. Connie graduated from Brown Deer High School in 1974 and shortly after met the love of her...
Chester Charles Swanson
September 1, 2026
Chester Charles Swanson, local veterinarian and farmer, passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after a brief period of hospice care. He was 90 years old.
Born on December 15, 1935, to Charles and Dagmar Swanson in Crystal Lake, IL, he spent his childhood on a farm with his parents and six siblings. Chester graduated from Crystal Lake...
Kay L. Hamann
August 27, 2026
Kay Hamann of Saukville went to her heavenly home the morning of August 27, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old.
Born in Milwaukee on May 30, 1941, to Henry and Harriet (nee Le Dain) Knapp, Kay attended local schools before graduated from Custer High School in 1959. She went on to attend Spencerian Business College...
Eleonore L. "Ellie" Tankovitch
August 25, 2026
Eleonore “Ellie” Tankovitch, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday afternoon, August 25, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 75 years old.
Ellie, affectionately known as “Nonnie” in her youth, was born in Milwaukee on December 7, 1950, the daughter of William and Ora (nee Drapp) Spiering. She grew up in Milwaukee...
Carroll H. Fink
August 24, 2026
Mr. Carroll Fink of Port Washington passed away at Belgium Gardens early Monday morning, August 24, 2026. He was 92 years old.
Carroll was born on June 10, 1934, in Owen, WI, the son of Elroy and Margaret (nee Cruthers) Fink. Following his schooling, Carroll served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard with the 32nd Division. As a young man, Carroll...
Werner Alfredson Jr.
August 23, 2026
Werner Alfredson Jr. passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Werner was born on July 16, 1937, in Menominee, Michigan, to Werner Alfredson Sr. and Hannah Martina Rasmussen Alfredson. He was raised in Menominee alongside his beloved older sister, Helen June.
He often spoke fondly of the idyllic and somewhat insulated childhood he enjoyed there. His father...
Rosemary Gavin
August 22, 2026
Mrs. Rosemary Gavin of Belgium was reunited with her loving husband on Saturday morning, August 22, 2026. She passed away peacefully at the home of her son & daughter-in-law where she had been residing since February.
Rosemary was born in Port Washington on November 19, 1953, the daughter of Lloyd and Joyce (nee Lemke) Schultz. Rosemary graduated from Grafton High School,...
Kenneth E. Wilkens
August 22, 2026
Kenneth Edward Wilkens of Random Lake passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the age of 73. Ken lived with curiosity, determination, and an adventurous spirit, always ready to pursue a new idea, fix what needed fixing, or share a story with the people he loved. He was a social butterfly with a generous heart, a natural mechanical...
Debbie M. Gans
August 20, 2026
Debra “Debbie” M. Gans, of Cedarburg, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. She was 72 years old.
She was born on March 5, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Elmer and Carol Ewig. Debbie graduated from Custer High School in 1972. She graduated from Alverno College and earned her Master’s degree in Instructional Design. Debbie was united in marriage with...
Thomas R. Klas
August 19, 2026
Tom Klas passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. He was 69 years old.
Thomas was born in Port Washington on April 8, 1957, the son of Daniel and Shirley (nee Verhulst) Klas. He grew up in Dacada with his five siblings and attended local schools.
Tom graduated from Random Lake High School in 1975. Eventually life lead him to Florida...
Kenneth Tews
August 18, 2026
Kenneth Tews, age 86, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
He was born to the late Frederick and Cora (Degner) Tews on December 2, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kenneth is survived by his children Scott (Paige) Tews and Jenny Rice; grandchildren Emily Rice, Emma Tews, Allyson Rice and Landon Tews; sister Carolynn Mawhinney and sister-in-law Shirley Tews. He is...
Gerald "Jerry" Bongard
August 13, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” A. Bongard, age 74, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 19, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Norman and Alice (nee Satre) Bongard. Jerry graduated from Pulaski High School. Jerry was a tool and dye maker for Pace Industries in Grafton for 40+ years. He...
Wayne J. Wunderlin
August 6, 2026
WAYNE J. WUNDERLIN
Mr. Wayne John Wunderlin of Saukville, WI, passed away Thursday evening, August 6, 2026, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, Ozaukee Campus in Mequon. He was 87 years old.
Wayne was born in Platteville, WI, on April 7, 1939, son of Joseph and Laura (Linden) Wunderlin. The youngest of ten children, Wayne loved growing up in a big farm...
Alex A. Peterson
August 4, 2026
Alex Peterson, of Cedarburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the age of 41.
Alex was born on February 6, 1985, in Rockford, Illinois, to Corey and Tina (née Smith) Peterson. During his childhood, he lived with his family in both Rockford, Illinois, and Athens, Georgia, before moving to Cedarburg in 1997. He graduated from...
Dale Joseph Sanem
August 3, 2026
Dale Joseph Sanem of Cedarburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 3, 2026, at the age of 55. He was born the dear son of Joseph and Audrey (Bahr) Sanem in West Bend, WI on June 1, 1971. Dale married the love of his life and best friend Alice Weirauch on May 23rd, 2003, and together they raised three incredible...
