Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Patricia Ann Jancoski

Patricia Ann Jancoski

January 28, 2020

Patricia Ann Jancoski was peacefully carried home in the loving arms of her Savior during the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 28, 2020. She was 85 years old. Patricia was born in Milwaukee on October 16, 1934, daughter of Rudolph Kuehne and Marie Hacka Kuehne. Pat was grateful for the generous gifts her parents offered her, especially the gift...

Benjamin Donald Gawrysiak

Benjamin Donald Gawrysiak

January 24, 2020

Benjamin "Benny" D. Gawrysiak 86, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born to John and Helen (nee Stosik) Gawrysiak on May 4, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI. Benny married Janet Farrer on January 30, 1952 in Peterborough, England and together they had three children. Benny served his country in the United States Air Force as a Military Police...

Dennis Lee Hoffman

Dennis Lee Hoffman

January 23, 2020

Dennis Hoffman, of Port Washington, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was 68 years old. Dennis was born in Wausau, son of Carl Hoffman and Shirley McFarlane Hoffman. His family moved around the state in his youth but settled in Port Washington where Dennis attended Port Washington...

Lawrence L. "Larry" Bares

Lawrence L. "Larry" Bares

January 23, 2020

Mr. Larry Bares of the Town of Belgium passed away at Rocky Knoll Health Care on Thursday, January 23, 2020 surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren after battling Lymphoma for 15 months. He was 72 years old. Lawrence was born in Port Washington on August 9, 1947, son of Edwin and Betty Emley Bares. He grew up in the...

Steven  "Steve" Kenneth Stecker

Steven "Steve" Kenneth Stecker

January 22, 2020

Surrounded by his loving family, Cedarburg resident Steve Stecker was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday January 22, 2020, at the age of 70. Steve was born in Oshkosh, WI, on September 8, 1949, the son of Kenneth and Betty (Nee Butt) Stecker. He was united in marriage to Jill Gleisberg on July 20, 1974, at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church...

Dennis L. Haeuser

Dennis L. Haeuser

January 21, 2020

Town of Jackson resident, Dennis L. Haeuser passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at the age of 70. Dennis was born in Port Washington on June 10, 1949, the son of Earl and Marcella (Nee Helle) Haeuser. He was united in marriage with Eileen Schmit on June 5, 1971 at St. Mary's Parish in Menomonee Falls. Dennis began...

Walter William Raebel

Walter William Raebel

January 20, 2020

Walter William Raebel, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. Walt was born on March 30, 1928, in Milwaukee WI to William and Emma (Mathiak) Raebel. He married the love of his life, Lynn LeGrand, on October 3, 1964. Walt is survived by his loving wife Lynn; his children Ramona (Jim)...

Christine A. Huebner

Christine A. Huebner

January 18, 2020

Mrs. Christine A. Huebner (nee Plier), age 67 years of Cedarburg, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 surrounded by her family in her home after a difficult battle with cancer. Christine was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, cousin & friend. Christine was born in Port Washington, WI to Matthew & Geraldine Plier (nee Mireau) on November 20, 1952. She grew...

Mary Jane Kacerovsky

Mary Jane Kacerovsky

January 18, 2020

Mary Jane Kacerovsky, of Port Washington, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Lincoln Village, where Mary Jane and her husband Charles resided. Mary Jane was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 6, 1930 to Joseph and Mary (Valka) Rauko. In September of 1951, Mary Jane and Charles were united in marriage. Mary Jane loved her pets, volunteering for...

Lynne M. Hoffmann

Lynne M. Hoffmann

January 17, 2020

Lynne Mae Hoffmann, age 81, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. Lynne was born on September 23, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Carl and Mae (Murphy) Benz. Lynne graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and was married John Bark, who preceded Lynne in death in 1981. On December 17, 1983 Lynne was...

Stephen "Steve" Neil Davis

Stephen "Steve" Neil Davis

January 15, 2020

Stephen "Steve" Neil Davis, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Steve was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dennis and Lisa (Adams) Davis on July 15, 1990. Steve grew up in Mequon and attended Homestead High School. While in high school, he participated in varsity football and played the trombone in band. While in school, Steve worked...

R. Charles Ross

R. Charles Ross

January 14, 2020

Richard Charles Ross, known to all as Charlie, passed away surrounded by loving wife and all his children at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton On January 14, 2020. He was 89 years old. Charlie was born in Burlington, IA on October 5, 1930, son of Melvin Ross and Marjorie Johnson Ross. He grew up in Burlington, graduating from Burlington High...

Elizabeth P.  "Liz" Schaefer

Elizabeth P. "Liz" Schaefer

January 12, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth " Liz" Schaefer of Port Washington passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon early Sunday morning, January 12, 2020. She was 89 years old. Elizabeth was born on March 5, 1930 in Newport, Rhode Island, daughter of Harry and Elizabeth Oxx Probert. She attended local schools, graduating from Rogers High School in Newport before attending a...

Matthew "Matt"  Douglas Lewandowski

Matthew "Matt" Douglas Lewandowski

January 12, 2020

Matthew "Matt" D. Lewandowski of Cedarburg passed away too soon at home on Sunday January 12th at the age of 26. Matthew Douglas Lewandowski was born on December 12, 1993 in Port Washington, WI. The son of Mary (née Riewesthal) and Douglas Lewandowski. After graduating from Cedarburg High School in 2012, he had many opportunities in life. From auto mechanic,...

Becky Ann Steliga

Becky Ann Steliga

January 11, 2020

Becky Ann Steliga Becky Ann Steliga of Grafton passed away peacefully on January 11,2020 at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center after a 10-year battle with health issues. She fought with strength, courage and never-ending optimism. She was 49 years old. Becky will be missed for her smile, laughter and sense of humor. She is survived by her mother, Connie Niebauer,...

Robert A. Wenninger

Robert A. Wenninger

January 11, 2020

Bob Wenninger, of Fredonia, passed away at his residence Saturday morning, January 11, 2020 while surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old. Robert was born in Slinger on August 7, 1939, son of Clarence and Loretta Reinders Wenninger. He attended Boys Technical High School in Milwaukee and graduated with the Class of 1958. After serving in the US...

Nathan John Schmit

Nathan John Schmit

January 11, 2020

Nathan John Schmit passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his Port Washington home. Nathan was born on September 22, 1989, the only son of Jerome Klein and Tracy Schmit. Although Nathan had no siblings, he was never lonely. From the very start, his magnetic personality and infectious smile drew people to his side wherever he went. His...

Joan Van Ryzin

Joan Van Ryzin

January 4, 2020

Joan M. Van Ryzin, Cedarburg, died Saturday Jan. 4, 2020 approximately two weeks before her 90th birthday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday Jan. 21, 2020 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, north campus, Cedarburg, with visitation at 10 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m.. Private inurnment services will follow. Joan is survived by three daughters, Chris...

Harold W. George

Harold W. George

January 3, 2020

Harold George, age 98 years of Port Washington, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon. He was born September 26, 1921 in Staples, MN, son of Elmer and Flossie Rice George. Harold served in the U.S. Army during WW II. On May 30, 1944, he married Marvel Williams. She preceded him in...

Mary Margaret Stephan

Mary Margaret Stephan

January 2, 2020

Mary Margaret Stephan a resident of Saukville for 69 years passed away January 2, 2020 from heart failure at the age of 98. Mary was born in Knowles, WI to John and Agnes (Gruber) Lehner on June 7, 1921 and later settled in Mayville, WI graduating from high school in 1939. She married Harvey Stephan on June 7, 1947 and...

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