Kenneth John Schanen
November 2, 2026
Kenneth J. Schanen “Kenny”, 79, of Port Washington, WI, went to his heavenly home on November 2, 2026.
Ken was born September 3, 1947, in Port Washington, WI; son of Herman P. and Hilda Mayer Schanen. Ken graduated from Port Washington High School, later serving his country in the Army National Guard.
Ken worked for Simplicity for 35 years as a welder...
James Joseph Watry
November 1, 2026
Mr. James “Jim” Watry, 73, of Port Washington succumbed to his battle with diabetes and other health complications on Sunday evening, November 1, 2026, at 6 p.m. He passed peacefully at home while surrounded by his loving family. He would have celebrated his 74th birthday this Thursday, November 5th.
Jim Watry was born in Port Washington, Wis., on November 5, 1952,...
Joel P. Lanser
November 1, 2026
Joel P. Lanser, of Port Washington, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 1, 2026. He was 69 years old.
He was born on February 13, 1957, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to parents Gregory and Anna (nee Becker) Lanser. He attended Port Washington High School and graduated in 1975. Following high school, he worked as a meat cutter for Kohls...
Karen A. Gierach
October 30, 2026
Mrs. Karen Gierach or Port Washington passed away at her home early Friday morning, October 30, 2026. She was 82 years old.
Karen and her twin sister Sharon were born in Salem, SD to Edward and Dorothy (nee Feterl) Stiefvater on February 13, 1944, joining siblings Bernadette, Charles, DeWayne and Jerry. An unfortunate accident killed their mother, and Karen and Sharon...
Nathan J. Simms
October 30, 2026
Nathan Joseph Simms passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. He was 11 years old. Nathan was born on May 18, 2015, to parents Joshua (Angel) Simms and Jessica (Jeff) Simms. He was a 6th grader at Northern Ozaukee Middle School.
Nathan played football, baseball, and soccer. His knowledge of sports stats was expansive. Nathan was known to rattle off his...
Jeff "Moose" Ader
October 29, 2026
Jeff Ader, 72, of Random Lake was taken home by his Savior on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake.
Jeff was born on May 27, 1954, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Port Washington to Hugo and Florence (nee Lutzke) Ader. He grew up in Waubeka and resided there until November 2, 1985, when he married...
Marjorie Leopardo
October 22, 2026
Marjorie Rankin Leopardo, age 90 years of Cary, IL., formerly of Arlington Heights, IL. was born December 3, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Harry and Eugenia Jones Rankin, and passed away on October 22, 2026 in Cary, Illinois.
Marjorie’s life was marked by a deep Christian faith, a love of family, a curious mind, and a lifelong commitment to helping others....
Linda Marie Kies
October 21, 2026
Linda Marie Kies died peacefully on October 21, 2026, at home in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was 79. She has suffered for the last several years from Alzheimer’s, a disease which ended her life, but her spirit carries on.
Born Linda Marie Bichler on July 26, 1947, in north/central Illinois, her formative years were spent with extended family in Ft. Worth, Texas...
Paul H. Lemke
October 21, 2026
Mr. Paul Lemke of the Town of Saukville passed away Wednesday morning, October 21, 2026, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was 79 years old.
Paul was born in Port Washington on September 16, 1947, the son of Melvin and Dolores (nee Dohrwardt) Lemke. He grew up in Cedarburg and attended local schools, including Cedarburg High School where he participated...
Thomas M. Button
October 19, 2026
Thomas Matthew Button
We are deeply saddened to announce that Thomas (“Tommy”) Button entered Eternal Life on the evening of Monday, October 19, 2026. Tommy was 63.
Thomas was born on November 29, 1962, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Walter and Jean (née Lahey) Button. In 1966, his family moved to Arlington Heights, Illinois, where Tommy grew up. He attended St....
Brett Tyler Herwig
October 19, 2026
Brett T. Herwig, age 45, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, passed away on October 19, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born in Madison and raised in Cedarburg, Brett graduated from Cedarburg High School, where he played varsity soccer. He went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a double major in Finance and Marketing, including time spent studying abroad in...
Sandra Mary Patterson
October 18, 2026
Sandra Mary Patterson of Grafton passed away peacefully with her loved ones at her side on October 17, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born in Spencer, Massachusetts on December 1, 1934, the beloved daughter of Roger and Elsie (Lemoine) Lee.
In the 1950s, Sandra attended business administration school and became a department store buyer in New York City....
Lloyd L. Marquardt
October 17, 2026
Lloyd L. Marquardt, 68, of Random Lake, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, surrounded by his family at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.
He was born on April 5, 1958, in West Bend to Robert and Lorna (nee Stange) Marquardt. Lloyd grew up in rural Random Lake, and graduated from Random Lake High School in 1976. Lloyd married Renee...
Renee L. Siem
October 16, 2026
Renee L Siem, 62, passed away on October 16, 2026, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan, WI. She was born on June 16, 1964, in Duluth, MN to the Rychlak family.
In 1989, she married and had one child, Cassandra Siirila (Siem). In 2013, she was divorced and found the love of her life, in her good friend Michael...
Teresa Lynn Handeland
2026
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Teresa Lynn Handeland, affectionately known as Terry, who peacefully left this world in the comfort of her home on October 14, 2026, at the age of 64. A beloved wife, cherished friend, and valued member of the community, Terry touched the lives of many with her...
Kathryn M. "Kay" Wester
October 13, 2026
Kathryn “Kay” Wester, 91, of Port Washington, formerly of Fredonia, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. Her life was one of devotion to family, faith, community, and the simple joys of caring for those around her.
Kay was born on February 9, 1935, in West Bend, the daughter...
Sally L. Powers
October 12, 2026
Sally L. Powers entered into Eternal Life on Monday, October 12, 2026. She was 87 years old.
She was born on November 29, 1938, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania to parents Robert and Jean (nee Stein) Dutney. Sally graduated from Upper Darby High School. Following high school, she worked at Atlantic Refining Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was united in marriage with John...
Carole A. Sorgi
October 11, 2026
Mrs. Carole Sorgi passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Sunday evening, October 11, 2026, at the age of 74.
Carole was born December 30, 1951, in Vero Beach, Florida, the daughter of William and Mildred (nee Francis) Messal. She grew up in Milwaukee and attended local schools, graduating from Horace Mann High School.
Over the years, Carole worked in...
William H. "Bill" Bahrke
October 8, 2026
William H. “Bill” Bahrke, of Port Washington, passed away at his home peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026. He was 82 years old.
Bill was born in Milwaukee on December 29, 1943, son of Helmuth and Margaret (nee Nuss) Bahrke. The family lived in Shorewood. He attended local schools and graduated from Shorewood High School in 1962. On June 24, 1967,...
