Gail M. Becker
Apr 18, 2026
Gail M. Becker, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on April 18, 2026, at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls. She was 73 years old.
She was born on September 29, 1952, to the late Henry and Audrey (Young) Betzhold in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gail graduated in 1970 from Washington High School in Milwaukee.
Gail met her husband; Wayne, on a blind date...
James "Jim" H. Dhein
Mar 16, 2026
It is with a heavy heart to share that long time Cedarburg resident, Jim Dhein passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday March 16, 2026, at the age of 85.
James Hubert Dhein was born in Sheboygan on May 23, 1940, the son of Woodrow and Esther (nee Sommer) Dhein. After graduating in 1958 from Central High School...
Ricardo Luis Ortiz
May 27, 2026
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Ricardo Luis Ortiz, age 57, of Port Washington. On Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Ricardo passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones after a four-year battle with cancer.
Ricardo was born on April 13, 1969 in Milwaukee to Jorge and Brigida (nee Alvardo) Ortiz. Together they had five children: Jorge,...
Nadine T. Valerio
May 26, 2026
Nadine Valerio, of Port Washington and formerly of Bellingham, Washington, peacefully entered eternal rest in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her home. She was 84 years old.
Nadine was born on May 28, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Marshall and Alice (nee Reichert) Thompson. She was raised in Milwaukee and graduated from Custer High...
Frank Robert Chopp
May 24, 2026
After a long battle with cancer, Frank Robert Chopp passed away peacefully at his Port Washington, WI home on May 24th, 2026. He was 85 years old.
Frank was a proud Yooper born in the poor copper mining town of Painesdale, MI on July 8th, 1940. His parents were William Chopp of Painesdale and immigrant Mother Louise Enriette of Northern Italy....
Darrell Lee McCulley
May 23, 2026
Surrounded by family, Darrell McCulley, age 82, of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer.
Born in Okemah, Oklahoma, and raised in Ness City, Kansas, Darrell lived an adventurous and full life marked by deep love for family, unwavering faith, and a wonderful sense of humor. Darrell was preceded in death by...
Nicholas Thomas Bichler
May 21, 2026
Nicholas Thomas Bichler of Dacada, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born on December 7, 1936, in Sheboygan, Nic was the son of Nicholas D. and Susan (Mayer) Bichler. On January 21, 1961, he married Mary Ann Last. Together, they raised a loving family and built a life centered on hard work, faith,...
Dennis Norbert Race
May 18, 2026
Dennis Norbert Race, age 79, passed away on May 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis was born on November 16, 1946, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and an unwavering love for his family.
Throughout his life, Dennis worked many jobs before ultimately retiring from Simplicity, where he worked...
Patricia A. Kirkpatrick
May 16, 2026
Patricia Ann (Mulhern) Kirkpatrick, of Cedarburg, entered into Eternal Life on May 16, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of 62 years to Raymond and loving mother to Lisa (Kurt) Weisman. Grandmother to Sydney Weisman, Stacie (Chris) Zeman, Kory (Rachel) Weisman and great grandmother to Chase and Cade Zeman and Charlotte and Gabe Weisman. Sister to Mary DeAngelo...
Connie I. Backman
May 16, 2026
Constance “Connie” I. Backman, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Sheboygan surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 29, 1937, in Milwaukee to John and Elizabeth “Betty” Bischof.
Connie married her sweetheart Donald “Don” Backman on January 5, 1957, in Milwaukee. Don and Connie raised their children in Saukville and later moved to Cedar Grove....
Norman L. Christensen
May 15, 2026
Norman Lewis Christensen, fiercely loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his heavenly home on May 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Portland, Maine, on February 3, 1938, he was the oldest child of Christian “Cris” and Mildred “Millie” (nee Thomson) Christensen.
Norman married his high school sweetheart, Marcia (nee Burke), and together they built a wonderful...
Hermine Bichler
May 14, 2026
Hermine Bichler, 89, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Hermine was born in Hungary on September 5, 1936. She met her husband Eugene M. Bichler and was united in marriage on January 19, 1957, at St Mary's Catholic Church in Port Washington.
She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, music, bingo, and cherished her time with family and...
Marcia J. Schanen
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Marcia Schanen of Port Washington, formerly of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center – Grafton, surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old.
Marcia was born in Milwaukee on April 18, 1950, the daughter of Leonard and Marilynn (nee Kime) Jaastad. The family moved briefly to Illinois before returning to Wisconsin, and...
Emma Luz Ruiz
May 7, 2026
Emma Luz Ruiz Castillejos was born in Chiapas, Mexico, on October 8, 1938, and returned to her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2026, in Grafton, Wisconsin. Emma left this earth with a proud clan of more than 30 loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio, and her children, Alma Rosita, Alejandro, and Cesar...
Charles J. Schmit
May 7, 2026
Chuck Schmit of Port Washington passed away surrounded by his loving family at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls on Thursday morning, May 7, 2026. He was 90 years old.
Charles was born on January 10, 1936, in Sheboygan to Louis and Rose (nee Depies) Schmit. He grew up in Port Washington and attended St. Mary’s School before attending...
David E. Koslakiewicz
May 5, 2026
David E. Koslakiewicz of Port Washington, Wisconsin, entered eternal life on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to Edwin and Eleanor (née Hendrickson) Koslakiewicz.
After graduating from high school, David earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth and later received his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. A...
Dennis Earl Reimer
May 4, 2026
Dennis E. Reimer Sr. 70, passed away peacefully at his homestead on Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by those that loved him after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Dennis had the best cars in Little Kohler growing up. He had an affinity for Chevy’s and owned a few Camaros over his life. Dennis loved his German Shepard dogs and raised a...
Robert M. Krucky
May 4, 2026
Robert M. Krucky passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family after a quick battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bob was the devoted husband of the late Mary Krucky (Bloom) for 60 years. He was the loving father of Michael (Gene Lee) and Lisa (Bill) Rice; beloved grandfather of Bill (Cassie), Ryan (Elyse), and Kelsey; and proud great-grandfather of...
Carmen & Larry Brennan
May 4, 2026
Carmen Brennan, age 80, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and her beloved husband, Lawrence “Larry” Brennan, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. Married for 54 years, they shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and devotion to one another and their family.
Together, Larry and Carmen enjoyed listening to jazz music and meeting numerous jazz musicians. They...
