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Robert F. Karrels

Robert F. Karrels

Jan 5, 2019

Robert Karrels, of the Town of Port Washington, went to be with his Savior Jesus in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Harbor Campus. He was 73 years old. Bob was born in Port Washington on April 16, 1945, son of Cyril Karrels and Ann Valukas Karrels. He grew up on the family farm in the...

Ricky A. Smith

Ricky A. Smith

Jan 1, 2019

Ricky Smith, of Milwaukee, January 1, 2019, age 68 years. Loving son of the late John and Rose Mary Smith. Beloved brother of Gary (Pat), Kelly (Carleen) and Patrick (Lynn) Smith. Further survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services Friday, January 4th, 6 PM at the Funeral Home. Entombment Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation at the...

Cecilia M. Schueller

Cecilia M. Schueller

Dec 31, 2018

Cecilia M. Schueller, 83 years old, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee. She was born on January 25, 1935 in Port Washington, daughter to William and Olive (Berres) Schmitz from Saukville, WI. Cecilia attended Immaculate Conception School 1-8th grade then attended and graduated from Port Washington High School in 1953. She was...

Ronald P. Melichar

Ronald P. Melichar

Dec 30, 2018

Ronald P. Melichar, 70, of Saukville, formerly of Boltonville, passed away peacefully at Virginia Highlands Health and Rehab in Germantown on December 30th after a courageous fight with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Ronald was born September 3rd, 1948 in Port Washington, son of Leo and Mary Jane Klos Melichar. He grew up in Cedarburg, graduating from Cedarburg High School in 1966...

Ralph D. Luedtke

Ralph D. Luedtke

Dec 29, 2018

Mr. Ralph Luedtke of the Town of Cedarburg passed away peacefully at his home with his family Saturday morning, December 29, 2018, at the age of 92. Ralph was born in Milwaukee on September 19, 1926, son of Charles and Carrie Jahn Luedtke. He attended Keefe Avenue School and graduated from Rufus King High School before serving proudly in the...

William J. "Bronco" Ubbink

William J. "Bronco" Ubbink

Dec 26, 2018

Mr. William Ubbink of Sherwood, formerly of Random Lake, Saukville and Port Washington, passed away at Theda Care Regional Medical Center in Neenah on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. He was 76 years old. Bill was born in Milwaukee on May 4, 1942 and was raised in Port Washington, son of Arnold and Marjorie "Marge" (Hoff) Ubbink. He attended local schools...

Lois Marie Wittig

Lois Marie Wittig

Dec 25, 2018

Lois Marie Wittig (formerly Popp) of Port Washington was called home on Christmas morning, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born to Leroy and Jewel (nee Rogman) Wittig in Milwaukee on March 9, 1929. At Lois's request, there will be no formal memorial or funeral service. There was a family inurnment service to place Lois with her parents...

Richard J. Koteski

Richard J. Koteski

Dec 20, 2018

Mr. Richard Koteski, formerly of Neenah passed away at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on the morning of Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was 90 years old. Richard was born in Neenah on September 24, 1928, son of Peter and Marie Koteski. He graduated St. Mary's High School in 1946. On May 20, 1950 He was united in marriage...

Mary Lou D. Johnson

Mary Lou D. Johnson

Dec 17, 2018

Mrs. Mary Lou Johnson of Fredonia passed away at her home in the Town of Fredonia early Monday morning, December 17, 2018, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 66 years old. Mary Lou was born on May 21, 1952, daughter of Robert and Evelyn Sudbrink Schuh. She grew up in Cedarburg, graduating from Cedarburg High School, Class of...

Eugene J. "Gene" Glander

Eugene J. "Gene" Glander

Dec 15, 2018

Mr. Eugene Glander of Random Lake passed away at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan on Saturday, December 15, 2018, following a 14 year battle with cancer. He was 84 years old. Gene was born in Sheboygan on March 31, 1934, son of Erwin and Clara Hansen Glander. He attended local schools, graduating from Sheboygan Central High School in 1953. On...

Jeannette R.  "Jan" Badtke

Jeannette R. "Jan" Badtke

Dec 15, 2018

Mrs. Jan Badtke of Port Washington, formerly of Sheboygan and Sun City Center, Florida, passed away at her home Saturday evening, December 15, 2018, while surrounded by her family. She was 87 years old. Jan was born in Cato, WI on November 7, 1931, daughter of Raymond and Edna Schultz Schwoerer. The family moved to Sheboygan while she was young...

Kurt A. Grade

Kurt A. Grade

Dec 14, 2018

Kurt Grade, beloved husband, father, son and friends, passed away early Friday morning, December 14th, 2018 after a lengthy battle with multiple health issues. He was 50 years old ( but didn't look or act 50!) Kurt was born on September 30, 1968, son of David Grade and Penny Allen Waranka. He grew up in Grafton and graduated from Grafton...

Ruth A. Heiser

Ruth A. Heiser

Dec 14, 2018

Mrs. Ruth Heiser, of Port Washington, passed away Friday evening, December 14, 2018, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old. Ruth was born In Sheboygan on January 12, 1934, daughter of Arthur Mueller and Julia Deppiesse Mueller. She grew up on the family farm on Highway 57 and graduated from Random Lake High School with the...

Doris Olson

Doris Olson

Dec 11, 2018

Doris Goemer Olson, formerly of Saukville, passed to eternal life on December 11th, 2018. Born in Milwaukee in 1924 her family moved to Saukville where they farmed and later ran a tavern. She became a member of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church and played basketball in a county-wide church league. She graduated from Port Washington High School in 1943....

Patricia A. Benson

Patricia A. Benson

Dec 11, 2018

Mrs. Pat Benson, formerly of Buffalo, NY, Port Washington and Ocalea, FL, passed away at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg Monday morning, December 10,2018. She was 88 years old. Patricia was born in Buffalo, NY on November 5, 1930, daughter of James and Ethel Johnson Madden. On October 28, 1950 she was united in marriage with Elmer Benson in Buffalo....

Shirley L Dalske

Shirley L Dalske

Dec 8, 2018

Shirley, L. Dalske of Port Washington, found peace on the morning of Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the age of 86. She was born in Milwaukee to Adlor and Hildegard (nee Klein) Gagne on August 19, 1932. Shirley was a graduate of Port Washington High School, Class of 1950. She retired as a secretary from Modern Equipment in 1998. Shirley...

Diane L. Huber

Diane L. Huber

Dec 6, 2018

Diane L. Huber, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday December 6, 2018, at the age of 76. Diane was born in Milwaukee on April 10, 1942 the daughter of Lester and Mary Ann (Nee Graef) Weiss. Diane was united in marriage to Vernon "Vern" Huber at Mother of Good Counsel Catholic...

Elaine K. Miller

Elaine K. Miller

Dec 3, 2018

Elaine Miller, of Saukville, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, December 3, 2018 at Harbor Club in Port Washington. She was 93 years old. Elaine was born in Elcho, on May 20, 1925, daughter of Orain Langlais and Blanche Holmes Langlais. On March 12, 1942 she married Arnold Miller in Dubuque, IA. He preceded her in death...

Harold P. Huiras

Harold P. Huiras

Dec 3, 2018

Mr. Harold Huiras of Fredonia passed away peacefully early Monday morning, December 3, 2018, at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls. He was 87 years old. Harold was born at home on the family farm on February 13, 1931, son of Alois and Martha Pirrung Huiras. He attended local schools and Random Lake High School before proudly serving...

Thomas E. Schroeder

Thomas E. Schroeder

Nov 30, 2018

Mr. Tom Schroeder of Malone, WI, formerly of Port Washington, passed away Friday afternoon, November 30, 2018, at the Agnesian Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old. Thomas was born on August 5, 1946 to Eugene and Marcella Samz Schroeder. He grew up in Grafton, graduating from Grafton...

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