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June A. Goetzke
Aug 8, 2025
Ms. June Goetzke of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Brown Deer, passed away in Bemidji , MN on August 8, 2025. She was 82 years old.
June was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 11, 1943, the daughter of Fredrick and Norma (nee Becker) Harlin. She attended local schools, graduating from Rufus King High School, where she...
Carol Ann Schwandt
Aug 8, 2025
Carol Ann Schwandt of Grafton passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born the beloved daughter of Glenn and Jeanette (Strietzel) Schwandt on July 17, 1950 in Milwaukee and was the older sister of Mary Jean Hammetter.
Carol received a Bachelot of Arts in 1972 in Elementary Education from...
Josephine "Jo" Conlon
Aug 8, 2025
Josephine "Jo" Conlon was Born to Eternal Life on Thursday August 8, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born in Calabria, Italy on May 28, 1935, the daughter of Serafino and Marianna (nee Purita) Calello.
Josephine was united in Holy Matrimony to Thomas Conlon on April 28, 1962.
Jo came to the United...
Robert "Bob" Bruce Burger
Aug 7, 2025
Robert "Bob" B. Burger of Grafton passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 26. He was born on February 22, 1999, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bob married the love of his life Anne Leiviska on November 12, 2019, in Port Washington, WI.
Bob graduated from Grafton High School....
Murray J. Heidtke
Aug 6, 2025
Murray J. Heidtke of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 95. His memory will be cherished by those who knew him best, his loving wife of 71 years Ruth (nee Lewin) Heidtke, his devoted children Linda Wendlandt, Shirley Crosslen, Edward Heidtke and Cheryl (Michael) Flaherty; adored grandchildren Matthew (June) Wendlandt, Michael Wendlandt, Jamie...
Gloria A. Prater
Aug 5, 2025
On August 5, Gloria A. (Villarreal) Prater, 94, of Fox Point, WI passed away as a result of Alzheimer's Disease and a recent stroke. Born on January 16, 1931 in San Antonio Texas, Gloria was the middle child born to her parents Sofia and Antonio Villarreal.
Gloria grew up loving her family and friends, as well as...
John H. Sigwart
Aug 5, 2025
He was often referred to by many in the community as Mr. Port Washington, or by his family as John Boy or TOUJ.
John Harold Sigwart loved Port Washington, and he devoted his life to making the community a better place.
John, 80, was active in the Greater Port Washington Kiwanis Club, serving in a...
Betty Lea Seefeld
Aug 4, 2025
Betty Seefeld, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, after a devastating diagnosis of CNS lymphoma, leaving little time to fight. Betty's life was defined by her giving nature, strong friendships, close family ties and advocacy for social justice.
Born on December 26, 1948, Betty grew up on a dairy farm with her family in...
Sarah S. Reiss
Aug 4, 2025
Sarah Reiss, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at Anita's Gardens in Grafton, WI on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 74.
Sarah was born on November 5, 1950, in Port Washington, WI, the daughter of Columbus and Ione Ratatori. She grew up in Port Washington, and graduated from Port Washington...
Corinne "Connie" A. Doedens
Aug 3, 2025
Corinne "Connie" A. Doedens, also affectionately called "Mimi" by her grand-children, of Grafton passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 100. She was married to the Rev. Dr. Paul B. Doedens for 64 years until his passing in 2015. Connie and Paul spent most of their time (35 years) in ministry...
Victoria "Vicki" L. White
Aug 3, 2025
Victoria "Vicky" Louise White passed away in her home on Sunday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 61. Vicky was born in Hammond, IN, the beloved daughter of Charles and Lillian (Zamd) White.
Vicky loved spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid animal lover, and being with her animals brought her great...
Edward "Eddie" R. Mytton
Aug 1, 2025
Born in Milwaukee on December 8, 1940, Eddie passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Kathy for 32 years, a loving father to stepdaughters Traci (Chellie) and Terri (Eduardo), and sons Mark, Jeff, and the late Andrew. Eddie was a cherished brother to Barbara and the late Susie (Gary),...
Carolyn M. Joss
Jul 29, 2025
Carolyn Mae (nee Happe) Joss, of Grafton, Wis, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Lumia Memory Care in Mequon, Wis. She was 83 years old.
Carolyn was born on June 2, 1942, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Leo and Jessie (nee Poyzer) Happe. She grew up in...
Samuel E. Demerit
Jul 29, 2025
Mr. Samuel E. DeMerit, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 99. Known to his family as Bud, Sam was born on May 17, 1926, in Beaver Dam, WI, to Samuel R. and Winifred M. (nee Olson) DeMerit.
He spent his youth in Port Washington, WI, where he developed a love...
Phillip C. Dimmer
Jul 28, 2025
Phillip (Toby) Dimmer, age 89 of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2025, at Village Pointe Commons. He was born on March 25th, 1936, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Joe Dimmer and Caroline Rasmussen. He grew up in Denmark, Wisconsin, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, obtaining a BS in Mathematics and Physical Education. On June 3rd,...
Patricia Ann (Turcotte) Dimmer
Jul 27, 2025
Patricia "Pat" Ann (Turcotte) Dimmer went home to see her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 28, 2025. She was 80 years old. Pat was born on August 3, 1944, the beloved daughter of Robert and Margaret (nee Feltz) Donaldson. On July 25, 1964, she was united in marriage to Ralph Turcotte at St. Casmir's Catholic Church in Milwaukee and...
Clare M. Daniels
Jul 27, 2025
Clare Margaret (St.Jean/Nienstedt) Daniels went to her heavenly home on July 27, 2025. She was 2 days shy of turning 93.
Clare was born in Gatineau, Quebec Canada on July 29, 1932. She was baptized in the Catholic faith and was one of thirteen children. She was educated in general studies learning both English and French. She...
Ward A. Weaver
Jul 27, 2025
Ward A. Weaver passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old.
Per Ward's wishes, a private service will be held.
James E. Armstrong
Jul 26, 2025
After an unexpected and unwanted journey of over two years living with Lewy Body dementia, Jim was born to eternal life on July 26, 2025. Jim passed at Hamilton House under the care of Vitas Hospice.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate, Jane, children, Laura Jones (Greg), their children Caleb and Chloe of Menomonee...
Thomas C. Biever
Jul 22, 2025
Mr. Tom Biever of the Town of Fredonia passed away Tuesday evening, July 22, 2025, at Froedtert Lutheran Medical Center in Wauwatosa. He was 83 years old.
Thomas was born in Port Washington on November 1, 1941, the son of George and Lucille (nee Lauters) Biever. He grew up on the family dairy farm in the Town...
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