Obituaries

Sep 22, 2019

Derrick Scott Durkee, of Fredonia, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly Sunday morning September 22, 2019 with family and friends at his side. A lifelong motorcycle lover, Derrick left this world the way he would've wanted – on two wheels. Derrick was born on February 8, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the second of George and Dorothy Durkee's three children. Derrick attended...

Sep 20, 2019

Paul W. Palen DDS passed away September 20, 2019 following a brief illness. Paul was born August 30, 1930 to Dr. Cyril and Inez Anderson Palen. He attended Holy Angels Grade School, Marquette High School and Marquette University Dental School. He practiced Dentistry in Whitefish Bay for 45 years. Paul enjoyed fishing at his summer home in Manitowish Waters Wisconsin...

Sep 19, 2019

Sue Caughey Plater, age 76, died Sept 19th at her home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. She was born on December 29, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin to DeWitt and Myrtle Baskerville, joining the family with her 2 older siblings, Sally and Dave. She grew up in both Madison and Elm Grove, going on to graduate from University of Wisconsin- Madison with a...

Sep 19, 2019

In the presence of her loving family, Cedarburg resident, Amy Lynn Piunti entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at the age of 43. Amy was born in Park Ridge, IL on April 20, 1976, the daughter of Jim and Nancy (Nee Williams) Gordley. After graduating from Whitefish High School, Amy attended Carroll College of Helena, MT where...

Sep 13, 2019

Rocco Daniel Dougherty, 35, of West Bend, formerly of Port Washington passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 13, 2019, with his family at his side. He waged a thirteen year battle with brain cancer. Rocco was born in Port Washington to Rocco and Judi (nee Reas) Dougherty on January 12, 1984. He married his loving and devoted wife...

Sep 12, 2019

Giuseppina "Pina" Mueller of Port Washington formerly of Grafton, WI passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 90. She was born in Parma, Italy to Francesco and Adele Spocci on July 28, 1929. She met her husband Lyman Mueller working in a hospital while he was stationed in Europe and married in Italy on August...

Sep 10, 2019

Longtime Port Washington resident Dorothy Ellen Fletcher outlived three husbands and one child, but remained a source of boundless faith and optimism. With a twinkle in her eyes, her frequent words of parting were, "Divine order on us all." Mrs. Fletcher, 95, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Ellen's Home Assisted Living Facility in Port Washington, from a series of health...

Sep 10, 2019

Kristen Ann Schmeling (nee Gessler), 53, met her mother and father in the Eternal Kingdom Tuesday, September 10, 2019, after battling multiple sclerosis for over 20 years. She is survived by her devoted husband, Eric, who cared for her diligently throughout her ordeal, and her loving and helpful children Patrick (Diedre), Tess (John) Wagner, and high schooler Lukas. They were...

Sep 9, 2019

Our beautiful mother, Viola, passed away peacefully into the arms of God on September 9, 2019. She was surrounded by the love of her three daughters. Viola was an incredibly kind, warm, and thoughtful person who always put others' needs before her own. Her energy and love of life radiated to all who knew her throughout her 93 years. Viola...

Sep 6, 2019

Bob Depies of Random Lake passed away at home September 6, 2019 at the age of 65 years. Robert was born on June 8, 1954 in Port Washington, son of Oliver and LaVerne Streff Depies. He grew up in Lake Church and attended St. Mary Grade School before graduating from Cedar Grove High School, Class of 1972. On August 13,...

Sep 4, 2019

Jodi M. Kleibel, nee Orlando, of Cedarburg, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at age 51. She was born December 4, 1967 in Silver Spring, Maryland to Frederick and Caryl Orlando. Jodi married Christopher Kleibel on July 15, 1995. Jodi was a devoted kindergarten teacher to hundreds of children whose first school experience was in her...

Sep 4, 2019

Bob Dreier of Port Washington passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 80 years old. Robert and his twin sister Betty were born on May 13, 1939 in Marinette, WI to Elmer and Jean Spoor Dreier. He attended local schools and graduated from Marinette High School, Class of 1957, before serving in the...

Sep 2, 2019

Dalton James Stipek of Saukville, WI passed away on Monday September 2, 2019 at the age of 27. Survivors include his mother, Sally Collins and his father, Mark George; siblings Chloe George, Peter George, Makayla Collins, Dylan Klaahsen and Halle (Josh Opat) Collins-George; niece Loralyn Morris; nephew Stanley Opat; grandparents Sherry Collins, Audrey George, Jeff Stipek and the Stipek family....

Aug 31, 2019

Leo E. Wiesman passed away at his home in West Bend, WI on Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was 91 years old. Leo was born on November 16, 1927 in Marion, WI to Albert and Lillian (née Radtke) Wiesman and grew up in Antigo, WI. He served in the U.S Army and was honorably discharged. Leo worked in varied fields...

Aug 29, 2019

Wesley R. Ruppel of Fredonia passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the age of 83. He was born in Sheboygan to David and Emily Ruppel on June 1, 1936. He married Judy Jessen on July 3, 1965 in Waukegan, Il and together they had four children. Wesley graduated from Sheboygan North High School in...

Aug 27, 2019

Of Random Lake, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was 72 years old. Jim was born in Milwaukee on July 26, 1947, son of Lawrence Mesarich and Francine (nee Nagy) Mesarich. He grew up in Milwaukee and attended St. Leo's Catholic Grade School and Milwaukee Washington...

Aug 25, 2019

David L. Springob passed away on August 25, 2019. He was 88 years old. David was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 2, 1930 to Norbert and Claris (Swanson) Springob. During his working years, David was the President of Catholic Family Life Insurance. He served on numerous boards including Badger Mutual Insurance, Ministry Healthcare, Milwaukee Catholic Home and others. In...

Aug 24, 2019

Aug 24, 2019

Grace M. Rollinger of Belgium residing recently at Harbor Campus of Port Washington passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Aug 24th, 2019. She was a member of St Mary's Lake Church now Divine Savior Parish-Holy Cross. Grace married Francis (Fritz) Rollinger (1918-2004) on June 1, 1946. She helped significantly on the family farm until it was sold....

Aug 23, 2019

Judith J. Lee Judith Lee, of Shawano, formerly of Holy Cross, passed away in the afternoon hours of Friday, August 23, 2019 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center in Green Bay. She was 75 years old. Judy was born in Milwaukee on July 3, 1944, daughter of Roy Cavett and Ruth (nee Marsh) Cavett. She grew in Grafton, graduating from Grafton...