Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Nancy Ann Bosman
March 22, 2019
Nancy Ann Bosman (Kwiatkowski) 3/13/1943 - 3/22/2019 This epitaph in honor of our dear mother and grandmother and is being written as I hold her hand in the final moments of her journey. By the time you read this she will be gone. Please know that she has fought so very hard to the end. Cancer may have won but...
Michael C. Lorenz
March 21, 2019
Michael C. Lorenz, age 69 years of Milwaukee passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. He was born May 2, 1949 in Milwaukee, son of Phyllis and the late Michael R. Lorenz. Michael attended local schools and served in the U.S. Army from 1969 – 1971. He worked in informational services for Aurora Health Care until retiring. On September 2,...
August "Gus" F. Rankey
March 20, 2019
August (Gus) Frederick Rankey of Grafton passed away on the evening of Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the age of 78, surrounded by his family. He was born to August and Florence (nee Smith) Rankey in Milwaukee, WI on June 7, 1940. He married Darlene Ann Cera on April 4, 1964. When he married Darlene, her family became his. Together,...
John F. Ward
March 20, 2019
John Ward, beloved husband and father, age 85 years of Mequon, passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2019. He was born January 13, 1934 in Milwaukee, son of the late Harold and Loraine Ward. He was a resident of Mequon and Cedarburg for most of his life. John served on active duty in the US Army from 1956-1958 and was...
Dorothy Irene Wuestenhagen
March 18, 2019
Dorothy Irene Wuestenhagen of Port Washington was called home on Monday, March 18, 2019 at the age of 94. She was born to Arthur and Agnes (nee Heinecke) Rau in Sisseton, SD on April 24, 1924. She married Elwood Wuestenhagen and together they had three children. Dorothy leaves behind her children, Carol (Joe) D'Acquisto of Port Washington, Elwood Jr. Wuestenhagen...
Helen Mae Sekas
March 17, 2019
Helen Mae Sekas Lifelong Cedarburg resident, Helen Mae Sekas (nee Cunningham) passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born in Cedarburg on September 14, 1925 to Dr. Gregory E. Cunningham and Livia Cunningham (nee Wirth). She married William "Bill" Sekas on June 25, 1949 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, and together...
Janice W. Church
March 17, 2019
Mrs. Janice Church of Glendale found peace Sunday morning, March 17, 2019 in Mequon, WI. She was 80 years old. Janice was born in Findley, Ohio on June 22, 1938, daughter of Russell M. and Enid Benson Wiseman. She grew up in Mentor, OH and graduated from Mentor High School. Janice graduated with bachelor of arts degree from Lake Erie...
Michael N. Harrington
March 15, 2019
Michael N. Harrington, of Port Washington passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was 76 years old. Michael was born on March 8, 1943 in Port Washington to Michael and Dorothy (nee VandeBoom) Harrington. Michael was united in marriage to Dorothy (nee Bares) on August 19, 1967 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Michael and Dorothy resided in the same...
Charles R. "Chuck" Sheppard
March 12, 2019
Charles "Chuck" Sheppard, of Cedar Grove, formerly of West Allis, passed away in the evening hours of Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Cedar Grove Gardens where he had been a resident. He was 76 years old. Chuck was born in Cudahy on August 21, 1942, son of Harry Sheppard and Lucille Clanin Sheppard. He grew up in Milwaukee, graduating from...
Linda A. Hansen
March 11, 2019
Linda A. Hansen of Cedar Grove, passed away on March 11, 2019 at Aurora St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee. She was 67 years old. Linda was born in Milwaukee on November 1, 1951, daughter of Robert and Sophie Niemczyk Laska. She attended local schools, graduating from Menominee Falls High School, Class of 1969. She was united in marriage with Doug...
Darlene M. Glander
March 10, 2019
Darlene Glander, of Saukville, passed away in the afternoon hours of Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Heritage Health Services in Port Washington where she had been a resident. She was 86 years old. Darlene was born in Random Lake on August 15, 1932, daughter of Edward Best and Clara Pierron Best. Darlene was a member of St. John XXIII Parish...
Kenneth R. Drapp Sr.
March 10, 2019
Sunday March 10, 2019 age 80 years. Loving husband of Joan (Nee Voit). Dear father of Susan and Kenneth Jr.. Proud grandfather of Dylan, Ellie, Emily and their mother Sheree. Dear brother of Kathleen Neidert. Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Emily (Nee Platek). Also survived by other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday March 16th from 10:30 am-12...
D'Ann C. Schultz
March 10, 2019
Mrs. D'Ann Schultz of Port Washington, formerly of Hartford, passed away Sunday evening, March 10, 2019, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls following a battle with cancer. She was 56 years old. D'Ann was born in Hartford on October 30, 1962, daughter of Dean H. and Clara Kreuser Gahlman. She attended local schools and graduated from Hartford...
Jean Marie Bundy
March 10, 2019
Jean M. Bundy of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the age of 78. She leaves behind her sons, Scott and Kevin Bundy, other close family and friends. A Gathering of friends and relatives will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Eernisse Funeral Home (1167 Washington Ave. Cedarburg, WI 53012) from 1:00-3:00PM. The Eernisse...
Betty Edith Everson
March 9, 2019
Betty E. Everson of Cedarburg was called home on the evening of her 81st birthday, March 9, 2019. Her family and dear friends were at her side. Betty was married to Carl Everson just shy of 62 years. Together they had three children. Betty leaves behind, her husband Carl, her children, Bruce, Karen and Kathy (Steve) Jentges. She will be...
Raymond Paul Ingamells
March 9, 2019
Raymond P. Ingamells of Port Washington passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2019 at his home. He was 73 years old. Raymond was born on April 12, 1945 in Swindon - Wiltshire, England, son of Roland and Mary (nee Beard) Ingamells. On May 25, 1966 Raymond was united in marriage with Marsha Korup in Fargo ND. The couple lived in...
Suzanne H. Gorman
March 3, 2019
Sue Gorman, of Port Washington, passed away in the evening hours of Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Heritage Health Services. She was 84 years old. Sue was born in Port Washington, daughter of Walter Rismeyer and Gladys Mueller Rismeyer. She attended school in Port Washington, graduating with the class of 1952. On July 9, 1966, she married James "Jim" Gorman...
Roger V. Lecey
February 27, 2019
Roger V. Lecey passed away at Lasata Care Center on Wednesday February 27, 2019 at the age of 89. Born in Evanston, IL on March 16, 1929 the son of Roy and Lillian (Nee Paulsen) Lecey. After attending local schools, he honorably served his nation in the US Army during the Korean War. Roger was united in marriage to Pauline...
Betty Lou Ellefson
February 26, 2019
Betty L. Ellefson (nee Morrow) of Saukville, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the age of 80. She was born in Ontonagon, MI on March 27, 1938. Betty Married Edwin G. Ellefson on September 28, 1968 and together they raised two children. Betty enjoyed taking motorcycle trips with her husband. Their travels took them out West and to...
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