Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Anna C. Lanser
February 18, 2020
Mrs. Anna Lanser, a lifelong resident of Port Washington, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Lincoln Village where she had been a resident. She was 89 years old. Anna Christina (Becker) Lanser was born on July 27, 1930 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer Peter and Margaret Anna (Lorge) Becker. She...
William J. "Joe" Redmond Iii
February 18, 2020
William Redmond, known to many as "Joe" went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the evening hours of Tuesday, February 18, 2020 after a tragic accident. He was 51 years old. Joe was born in Milwaukee on August 19, 1968, son of William J. Redmond Jr. and Susan Fricke Redmond. He grew up in Cedarburg/Grafton area, and...
Kenneth J. "Ken" Boesch
February 17, 2020
Mr. Ken Boesch of Grafton passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 17, 2020, at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, while surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Kenneth was born in Port Washington on November 29, 1936, son of Edgar and Mary Barth Boesch. Ken was raised on the family farm in Thiensville and attended local schools,...
Bernard "Spike" E. Schreiner
February 17, 2020
Bernard E. "Spike" Schreiner passed away at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee on Monday, February 17, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 72. He drifted peacefully into his eternal rest, leaving behind his fantastic legacy of humor, snark, teaching, photography, joy of family, and so much more. Bernard was born on April 22, 1947...
David Jon Olson
February 15, 2020
David Jon Olson was called home on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born to Russell and Ellen Olson on September 23, 1956. He married Anne Marie Abell on September 10, 1994 and together they have three children. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He later received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout....
David Jon Olson
February 15, 2020
David Olson of Fredonia, Wisconsin passed away on Feb 15, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Philip Kendall Olson
February 14, 2020
Philip Kendall Olson, age 92 of Belgium, Wisconsin passed away suddenly on February 14th surrounded by his family. Philip was born Feb. 9th, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the son of Edward and H. Manuelite (Kelley) Olson. Philip graduated from Washington High School in the winter of 1947. He attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated from Gustavus Adolphus...
Conni J. Marschke
February 13, 2020
Conni Jeanette Marschke, 58 of Saukville, Wisconsin, passed away February 13, 2020 surrounded by the love and comforts of family at Columbia St. Mary's in Mequon, WI. Conni was born December 24th, 1961 in Aurora, Illinois to her parents, Merrill Beck and Janet Goss. Conni grew up in California. Here she developed a love for the beach and the ocean....
Marlene Mary Sweet
February 12, 2020
Cedarburg resident Marlene M. Sweet passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 at the age of 79. Marlene Mary Andrew was born on October 23, 1940 in Brothertown, WI the daughter of Michael and Ethel (Nee Merten) Andrew. After graduating from Rosendale High School, she was united in marriage to Daryl D. Sweet on April 15, 1961. She is...
Violet A. Lindner
February 12, 2020
Violet A. Lindner of Port Washington passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the young age of 103. She was born in Milwaukee on July 1, 1916. She married Robert Lindner on February 16, 1936 and they moved to Port Washington from Milwaukee in 1937, and together had two children. At 103, Violet lived through a number of historical...
Bruce Earl Shumway
February 12, 2020
Bruce E. Shumway, 69, of Cedarburg, WI, died peacefully Feb 12, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Bruce has requested to be cremated and for his ashes to be brought back to Connecticut where he grew up and where a memorial reception will be held to celebrate his life. Bruce was born on March 28th, 1950. He graduated from...
Mary Jane L. Klein
February 9, 2020
Mary Jane L. Klein passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Belgium Gardens, her home of the past six months. Mary was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on November 16, 1931, the first of the five children of Frank and Ethel (Paschke) Lautenbach of Jacksonport, WI. Mary was born and raised in the scenic countryside of Door County on the...
Ashley Marie Hill
February 8, 2020
Ashley Marie Hill passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 after a lengthy and courageous battle with a neurological condition the Lord called her to His heavenly home. She was 29 years old. Ashley was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on June 2, 1990 to David and Lori (Weyker) Hill. Ashley was a 2008 Ozaukee High School graduate. She enjoyed...
Clara Kathleen Gillespie
February 4, 2020
Clara Kathleen Gillespie, beloved second daughter of Caitlin A. and Ryan C., and sister to Eloise was born and placed into an angels arms on February 4, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, WI. She will be greatly missed and will always be held deeply in our hearts. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we come...
William A. "Bill" Helm
February 3, 2020
Mr. William Helm, Of Kirchhayn, Town of Jackson, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the evening hours of Monday, February 3, 2020. He was 89 years old. Bill was born in Thiensville, WI on March 18, 1930, son of William C. Helm and Josephine Jahn Helm. Bill grew up in Thiensville and graduated from Cedarburg High School with...
Dennis J. Harry
February 2, 2020
Mr. Dennis Harry of Port Washington, formerly of West Allis, passed away at his residence Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the age of 75. Dennis was born in Milwaukee on August 18, 1944, son of Alvin and Phyllis Williams Harry. He attended local schools before enlisting in the United States Marine Corp., where he attained the rank of Lance Corporal....
Karen Ann Schubert
February 1, 2020
Grafton resident Karen Ann Schubert passed away unexpectedly at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Saturday February 1, 2020, at the age of 65. Karen was born in Milwaukee on March 29, 1954, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Nee Ehrlich) Ratzer. After graduating from John Marshall High in Milwaukee, she was united in marriage to Robert Schubert in...
James E. "Jim" Schwanz
February 1, 2020
James E. "Jim" Schwanz, formerly of Milwaukee, Minocqua, and Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 1, 2020. Jim was born in Milwaukee on October 9, 1941, to Elmer and Lois (nee Dehne) Schwanz. Jim graduated from Pius XI High School. He also attended St. Norbert College and Marquette University. After careers in sales and real estate in...
Marilyn A. Stayer
January 30, 2020
Mrs. Marilyn Stayer of Cedarburg, formerly of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Marilyn was born in Oscoda, MI on July 31, 1933, daughter of Joseph and Esther Clausing Morauski. The family moved to Port Washington when Marilyn was young, and attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High...
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