Obituaries

Oct 15, 2025

Sharon Thompson, of Port Washington, WI passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born the beloved daughter of Randall and Dorothy (Meier) Messmann in Milwaukee on January 24, 1944.

Sharon was a proud graduate of Whitnall High School in Milwaukee. She worked as a residential cleaner....

Oct 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Annie M. Stadler of Saukville, WI announce her passing after a three-year, hard-fought, courageous, battle with breast cancer. Annie passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 68. She married her high school true love, Ronald Stadler, at Holy...

Oct 12, 2025

Brenda (Gholson) Stevens found peace at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday evening, October 12, 2025, at her residence in Port Washington, WI. She was 60 years old.

Born on December 2, 1964, in Hoopeston, Illinois, Brenda was a bright light from the very beginning. She was the daughter of Bill Dale and Willia Mae...

Oct 12, 2025

Ms. Connie Miller passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her residence in Port Washington. She was 82 years old.

Connie was born in San Antonio, TX on April 27, 1943, the daughter of Arnold and Elaine (Langlais) Miller. The family moved to Wisconsin when Connie was young, and settled in Saukville. Connie attended Immaculate Conception School...

Oct 11, 2025

Ms. Judy Frank of Grafton passed away early Saturday morning, October 11, 2025, at Violet Meadows in Fond du Lac, where she had been residing since November. She was 85 years old.

Born in Park Falls, WI on September 19th, 1940, to Wesley and Doris (nee Englehart) Laskowski, Judy attended local schools. She worked at Briggs &...

Oct 10, 2025

GARY JAMES GWIDT, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves, retired

Retired U.S. Army Reserves Lt. Col. Gary James Gwidt passed away peacefully at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon in the early morning hours of October 10, 2025. He was 81 years old.

Born in Pulaski, Wisconsin, on August 29, 1944, to Adam and Ione (nee...

Oct 8, 2025

Harvey Hanson, of Port Washington, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away in the evening hours of Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 79 years old.

Harvey was born on October 30, 1945, in St. Paul, MN, the son of Helmer and Katherine (Jones) Hanson. Harvey's journey through life touched...

Oct 8, 2025

It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Neil Shaver, the kindest, sweetest man. Neil left this world peacefully on October 8, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on October 24, 1942, formerly from Port Washington, Neil was the beloved son of Donald H. and Eleanor (Mueller) Shaver, who both preceded him in...

Oct 8, 2025

Wayne J. Jelinski

Of Cedarburg, Wayne was born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 86. Wayne was born in Milwaukee on November 29, 1938, to Chester and Stella (nee Newton) Jelinski. Oldest of three, Wayne had a younger brother, Robert "Bob" Jelinski, and younger sister, Joni (Jelinski) Bongard.

He...

Oct 7, 2025

Mr. Brent Rambow of Milwaukee passed away, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his residence. He was 58 years old.

Brent was born in Milwaukee on May 19, 1967, son of Charles and Mildred (nee Block) Rambow. The family lived in Milwaukee and Brent attended local schools, graduating from Nicolet High School - Class of 1985.

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Oct 6, 2025

ANDREW I. SCHAFFER "DREW"

Taken too soon from this world, Drew Schaffer of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was 28 years old.

Andrew was born in Milwaukee on May 18, 1997, the son of Eunice Schaffer and Douglas Lemmer, Sr. . Drew moved with his father to Port Washington...

Oct 5, 2025

Bradley L. Bauschek of Port Washington passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the age of 86.  Per Brad's wishes, no formal service will be held.

Oct 4, 2025

Doris Mary (Tackes) May of Port Washington, WI passed away peacefully at her vacation home in Friendship, WI on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Doris was born on September 15, 1947, to George E. and Rosalie C. (Roob) Tackes. She was 78 years old.

Doris grew up on the family farm with her sisters Rita Mae and Carol...

Oct 4, 2025

Claudette (Smith) Otey, 87, of Mequon, died in Cedarburg, of Parkinson's disease on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Claudette was born in Fayetteville, TN to Annie Clark and William Smith. She was the youngest of 6 children and is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years James, mother Annie, father William, sister Judith, brothers Otis, Fred...

Oct 3, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved dad, Brian Amore, on October 3rd, 2025. He was not only our father, but our best friend, greatest role model, and constant source of laughter, strength, and love. He was the person who made life brighter just by being in it.

Born on...

Oct 2, 2025

Wayne Erwin Tietyen was peacefully called to his heavenly home on October 2, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family in his final moments—a reflection of the life he lived: full of faith, devotion, joy, and deep connection.

Born in Gillett, Wisconsin, Wayne entered the world as the...

Oct 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Christine "Chris" A. Depies, beloved wife, loving mother, caregiver and friend. Chris of Random Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born the daughter of Llewellyn and Cynthia (Hessler) Culbert in...

Sep 29, 2025

Karolina Karrels of the Town of Port Washington passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at Elizabeth's Residence in Bayside. She was 90 years old.

Karolina was born in Klosterlangheim, Germany, on March 7, 1935, the daughter of Johann and Margareta (Dinkel) Kraus.

Her life was hard during World...

Sep 26, 2025

John Kleckner, of Fredonia, formerly of Port Washington, a beloved husband, dad, and grandpa, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, at Anita's Gardens in Grafton. He was 81 years old.

He was born on December 20, 1943, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, son of Peter and Anastasia (nee Strauss) Kleckner. He grew up in Belgium, and attended...

Sep 26, 2025

Jim Blumenberg passed away at his home on September 26, 2025, in Port Washington, WI surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old.

Born in Port Washington, he was the only son of Walter and Viola (nee Greiveldinger) Blumenberg. Jim grew up in Port Washington and graduated from Port Washington High School with the class...