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Roman P. Kleckner

Roman P. Kleckner

Jan 14, 2019

Roman P. Kleckner, age 83, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. Roman was born in Belgium, Wisconsin on April 13, 1935 to Peter and Anastasia (nee Strauss) Kleckner. Roman was proud to be a lifetime farmer and owned a construction business. In his free time Roman enjoyed hunting. Roman is survived by his siblings, Virginella Gonwa, Delmar Kleckner, Francis...

Cynthia H. Keller

Cynthia H. Keller

Jan 13, 2019

Cynthia H. (nee Rismeyer) Keller of Port Washington passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born to Theodore and Lorraine Rismeyer on November 20, 1933 in Grafton. She was united in marriage with Roger Keller on November 23,1957 and together they had two children. Cynthia was a long-time active...

Rasma Brilts

Rasma Brilts

Jan 13, 2019

Our dear sister in Christ, Mrs. Rasma Brilts of Cedarburg, formerly of Jackson and Milwaukee, finally went home to Our Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton at the age of 99 years. Rasma was born in Archangelsk, Russia on April 2, 1919, daughter of Karlis and Jule (nee Ozols) Buziks. She grew up...

Esther Lucy Kintop

Esther Lucy Kintop

Jan 12, 2019

Esther Lucy Kintop (nee Hintz) of Cedarburg passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the age of 96. She was born on the family farm in Amherst Junction, WI on September 18, 1922 to Peter and Martha (nee Gladowski) Hintz. She was united in marriage to Harry "Chick" Kintop (1981) on August 17, 1946 and together they had...

Joyann M. Benz

Joyann M. Benz

Jan 10, 2019

Joyann Marie Benz of Saukville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the age of 58. She was born in Port Washington to Edward and Theresa Benz on January 24, 1960. Joy loved the outdoors. She spent much of her time on her ATV and could also be found fishing at various locations around the state. Joy was...

Henri P. Hess

Henri P. Hess

Jan 8, 2019

Henri P. Hess, age 68, passed away on January 8, 2019. Henri was born on August 8, 1950 to Henry Emil and Edna Dora (nee Traeger) Hess. Henri is survived by her son James Hess and two grandsons Logan James Hess and Antonio Jon Hansen. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Edna. A Funeral Service will...

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....

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