Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Kathleen Liebherr

Kathleen Liebherr

January 25, 2019

Kathleen S. Liebherr "Kay", passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019. She was 77 years old. Kathleen was born on March 4, 1941 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Harry and Mable (nee Schimelfenig) Willing. Kathleen was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church Fredonia. She was known to love chocolate and enjoy a good laugh. Spending time listening to hip...

Janet A. Lagrow

Janet A. Lagrow

January 24, 2019

Janet Ann (nee Sleik) La Grow, raised in Iron Mountain, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2019 at her home in Saukville, WI. Born in London, England to Frank Sleik Sr. and Kathleen (Kay) Dorothy (nee Day) Sleik, during World War II, on July 30, 1944. After the War they returned to Frank's home in Iron Mountain, MI....

George Gardner Clark

George Gardner Clark

January 23, 2019

Dr. George Gardner Clark, 83, of Oostburg, Wis., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 at Azura Memory Care in Sheboygan, Wis., following a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Diane, and their children, Michael (Jody) of Fort Collins, Colo., Todd (Debra) of Stevens Point, Wis., and Kristin (Kevin) Pisula of Titusville, Fla. Dr. Clark will...

Diana Shirley Mcgrew

Diana Shirley Mcgrew

January 22, 2019

Diana S. McGrew of Grafton, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the age of 65. She was born to Douglas and Phoebe Anderson on August 21, 1953 in Superior, WI. Diana was united in marriage to Dennis McGrew on July 12th 1997, and they were together 29...

Linda L. Schommer

Linda L. Schommer

January 21, 2019

Linda L. Schommer Linda Schommer, of Port Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 21, 2019 at her residence. She was 59 years old. Linda was born in Port Washington, the oldest child of Clifford Baumann and Catherine "LeeRaye" Wilmot Baumann. She grew up in Waubeka and graduated from Ozaukee High School with the class of 1978. On September 22,...

Wayne L. Mortimer

Wayne L. Mortimer

January 20, 2019

Mr. Wayne Mortimer of Fredonia, formerly of Chicago and Pennsylvania, passed away early Sunday morning, January 20, 2019, at Belgium Gardens where he had been a resident for the last year. He was 72 years old. Wayne was born in Sandy Hollow, PA on September 20, 1946, son of Guy and Betty Eddinger Mortimer. He attended local schools before enlisting...

Jonathan L. Diedrich

Jonathan L. Diedrich

January 20, 2019

Jon Diedrich of Saukville passed away early at his residence early Sunday morning, January 20, 2019, following a sudden illness. He was 45 years old. Jonathan was born in Milwaukee on May 3, 1973, son of Dennis and Elaine Wood Diedrich. Jon grew up in Saukville and attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High School, Class of 1991. He...

Roman P. Kleckner

Roman P. Kleckner

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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...

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