Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Kenneth William Bruner
February 14, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” Bruner passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1947, in the town of Ogema, located in the “Northwoods” of Wisconsin to William “Bill” and Joyce (Peterson) Bruner.
Ken spent his early childhood growing up on a dairy farm. He graduated from UW-Milwaukee in 1971 with a master’s degree in statistics. In February...
Mark L. Lubner
February 13, 2026
Mark L. Lubner went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was 89 years old.
He was born on December 12, 1936, in Little Kohler, Wisconsin to parents Martha (nee Biever) and Herman Lubner Sr. Mark attended Port Washington High School and graduated in 1954. During high school and following graduation, he continued to work on their family...
Gerald "Jerry" G. Hubing
February 13, 2026
Gerald G. Hubing “Jerry”
Gerald “Jerry” G. Hubing, of Belgium, entered into eternal life in the evening hours of Friday, February 13, 2026. He was 92 years old.
He was born on November 27, 1933, to parents John and Sylvina (nee Rach) Hubing. Jerry enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 and served until being honorably discharged in 1956. On June...
Jeanette Mary Benton
February 11, 2026
Jeanette Benton, 83, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at home in Saukville, WI surrounded by her family. She was born on October 15, 1942, to George and Angeline Tebo in Green Bay, WI. Jeanette was a proud graduate of Pius XI in Milwaukee. She married Leslie J. Benton on January 25, 1963, and together they raised 8 children, 3 boys...
Elizabeth G. Feith
February 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,...
Victor Ivan Gaulke
February 10, 2026
Victor Ivan Gaulke, 72, of Port Washington, WI, passed away on February 10, 2026. Born in Ashland, WI on December 15, 1953, Victor lived a life defined by hard work, simple pleasures, and an immense heart.
For over 35 years, Victor was a dedicated face at Miller Brewing Company. He was the colleague you could always count on—the one who focused...
Betty Lou Knapp
February 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
February 10, 2026
Darlene A. Sukowski, Town of Cedarburg, went home to her heavenly home in the early afternoon of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. 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
February 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
February 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
February 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
February 5, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Darren Lee Hess. Darren, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly during a tragic accident in Ozaukee County on Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was 57. Darren was born the beloved son of Donald and Diane (Flerlage) Hess in Milwaukee on October 17, 1968. He was united in marriage to...
Karlheinz Werner Scholz
February 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
February 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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.
January 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...
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