Thomas N. Depies
September 28, 2019
Tom Depies of Sherman Center passed away on September 28, 2019. His life will live on through the many people who will benefit from his participation in the UW Organ and Tissue Donation program. Tom was born on July 25, 1952 the son of Richard and Ethel Ann Depies. He was a proud graduate of St. Nicholas Grade School in...
Christine A. Pollari
September 27, 2019
Christine Pollari, of Port Washington, formerly of Random Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 66 years old. Christine was born in Milwaukee on July 18, 1953, daughter of Jerome Lubeck and Gertrude Bousley Lubeck. She grew up in Milwaukee and attended Milwaukee Custer High...
Arthur "Art" Frank Emig
September 27, 2019
Former Thiensville resident Arthur F. "Art" Emig passed away peacefully at the Hospice Center of the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Medical Center on Friday September 27, 2019. He was 89 years old. Art is survived by his children, Rose Wood, Jean Gill (Dan Engstrom) and Beth (Dan) Anzia and grandchildren of Daniel Wood and James (Emma) Wood. He was born...
Rick J. Schulz, Sr.
September 27, 2019
Mr. Rick Schulz of Saukville passed peacefully Friday, September 27, 2019, at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was 63 years old. Rick was born on August 29, 1956, son of Edwin and Grace Kirchen Schulz, and grew up in Port Washington. He graduated from Port Washington High School before obtaining his degree in Criminal Justice from Concordia University....
Harvey F. Wester
September 27, 2019
Mr. Harvey F. Wester passed away peacefully at his home in Fredonia on Friday, September 27, 2019. He was 91 years old. Harvey was born on May 25, 1928 in the Town of Belgium, son of Milton Wester and Mary Folz Wester. He grew up in the Holy Cross area and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Port Washington....
Cindy Benkowski
September 26, 2019
Cindy Benkowski of Sheboygan, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully September 26, 2019, at Froedert Hospital's Center for Advanced Care on Horizon's Hospice program after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 62 years old. Cindy was born to Donald and Nancy Schumacher, November 27, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She grew up in Muskego, WI, graduated from Muskego High School,...
Nancy Carol Witkowski
September 25, 2019
Nancy C. Witkowski age 74, lost her five-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She is pre-deceased by her parents Monicure and Beatrice Terry; brothers, Donald, Harold, James and Michael; grandson Michael; sister-in-law Susan and son-in-law Dan. Nancy is survived by her husband Steve Witkowski, her children, Tony (Chris), Tammy (Michael) and Dawn (Greg); brothers, Curtis, John, and...
Jamie L. Buser
September 23, 2019
Ms. Jamie Buser, formerly of Cedar Grove, was the victim of a violent crime that occurred in Cherokee County, South Carolina, on September 23, 2019. She was 35 years old. Jamie was born on December 14, 1983 in Port Washington, daughter of Dan Buser and Renee (Will) Buser. She grew up in Cedar Grove and attended local schools, graduating from...
Derrick S. Durkee
September 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...
Paul W. Palen
September 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...
Sue C. Plater
September 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...
Amy Lynn Piunti
September 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...
Rocco Daniel Dougherty
September 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...
Giuseppina "Pina" M. Mueller
September 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...
Dorothy Ellen Fletcher
September 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...
Kristen A. Schmeling
September 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...
Viola Meyer
September 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...
Robert N. Depies
September 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,...
Jodi Marie Kleibel
September 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...
Robert E. "Bob" Dreier
September 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...
