Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Jayne Catherine Micheln

Jayne Catherine Micheln

Oct 10, 2018

Jayne C. Micheln (nee Wishau) entered into Eternal Life with her Heavenly Father on October 10, 2018 at age 88. Devoted wife of Roger Micheln (1929-2015) of 61yrs. Loving mother of son, Douglas; daughter Ann (Dave) Heiden; grandchildren, Jonathan, Matthew, BJ (Cheryl), Jenny (Craig) Wenger, 5 great-granddaughters. Preceded in death by brother Cliff. Jayne was born in Racine, WI and...

Nancy L. Risch

Nancy L. Risch

Oct 9, 2018

Nancy L. Risch of Belgium passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the age of 81. She was united in marriage to James Risch on September 26, 1992 at St. Mary's Lake Church. Nancy graduated from Sterling Morton High School in Cicero, Illinois in 1955. One of Nancy's favorite past-times was playing bingo with her...

Peter J. Pfeffer

Peter J. Pfeffer

Oct 9, 2018

Pete Pfeffer, of Port Washington, formerly of Fredonia, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at his residence. He was 77 years old. Pete was born in Milwaukee on July 21, 1941, son of Robert Pfeffer and Margaret Siegel Pfeffer. Pete grew up in Brown Deer, graduating from Custer High School with the class of...

Mary E. Schroeder

Mary E. Schroeder

Oct 6, 2018

Mrs. Mary Schroeder of Cedarburg, formerly of Grafton and Glendale, passed away at Lasata Care Center Saturday afternoon, October 6, 2018. She was 83 years old. Mary was born in Milwaukee on August 7, 1935, daughter of Jerome and Florence Lynch Holzbauer. She was united in marriage with John Schroeder on October 14th 1958 and the couple lived in West...

Jean M. Doxtator

Jean M. Doxtator

Oct 6, 2018

Ms. Jean Doxtator of Cedarburg, formerly of Grafton, Fox Point and Whitefish Bay, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Saturday morning, October 6, 2018. She was 71 years old. Jean was born in Whitefish Bay on March 4, 1947, daughter of Harold and Pearl Johnson Byrne. She attended St. Monica's and St. Robert's Grade Schools and graduated...

Thomas H. Kuenstler

Thomas H. Kuenstler

Oct 5, 2018

THOMAS H. KUENSTLER Mr. Tom Kuenstler of Grafton passed away at his residence Friday morning, October 5, 2018. He was 89 years old. Thomas was born in Noble, IL on February 13, 1929, son of Frank and Frances Deimel Kuenstler. He attended local schools, graduating from Olney High School, Class of 1946 before serving proudly in the US Army during...

Patricia A. Dudek

Patricia A. Dudek

Oct 5, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Dudek of Grafton, formerly of Waukesha, passed away at Ellen's Home in Port Washington on Friday, October 5, 2018. She was 85 years old. Patricia was born in Waukesha on August 29, 1933, daughter of Peter and Leona Schmelling Pope. She attended local schools and graduated from Waukesha High School, Class of 1951. On September 29, 1956 She...

Harvey J. Kowalke

Harvey J. Kowalke

Oct 4, 2018

Mr. Harvey Kowalke of Port Washington passed away early Thursday morning, October 4, 2018, at Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in West Bend. He was 95 years old. Harvey was born in Milwaukee on October 19, 1922, son of George and Elsie Froeburg Kowalke. He attended local schools and graduated from North Division High School, Class of 1941. He...

Russel Joseph Noegel

Russel Joseph Noegel

Oct 3, 2018

Russel "Rusty" J. Noegel, 83, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Harbor Club, Port Washington, WI. Born March 3, 1935 in Rugby Junction, WI, Russel was the son of Joseph and Anita (nee: Fohl) Noegel. On July 30, 1955, he was united in marriage with Hildegarde Mog at St. Hubert's Catholic Church in Hubertus....

Dale E. Egerer

Dale E. Egerer

Oct 2, 2018

Mr. Dale Egerer of Fredonia passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 2, 2018, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton following a short illness. He was 69 years old. Dale was born in Port Washington on January 10, 1949, son of Edgar and Elsa Beimborn Egerer. He attended local schools and graduated from Port Washington High School, Class of 1967. On May...

Elizabeth J. Ackermann

Elizabeth J. Ackermann

Sep 30, 2018

Elizabeth J. Ackermann (Nee Koch), known to her friends as Betty, passed away peacefully September 30, 2018. Betty was born April 26, 1936 in Winona MN, one of 8 children of the late Alvin and Agnes Koch. Together with her loving husband Ron, who preceded her in death in 2014, Betty was a long-time resident of the greater Milwaukee area...

Richard James Harns

Richard James Harns

Sep 29, 2018

Richard J. Harns of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the age of 89. He was born in the Town of Trenton on April 23, 1929 to James and Reta Beatrice (Cole) Harns. Richard was raised with four sisters, Jeanette, Edith, Dorothy and Evelyn "Evie". He graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1948 and was...

Ron Butkus

Ron Butkus

Sep 27, 2018

Ronald Butkus, of Port Washington, formerly of Oconomowoc, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 27, 2018 at his residence. He was 68 years old. Ron was born in Chicago, IL, on April 30, 1950, son of Alphonse Butkus and Bernice Rupslaukus Butkus. Ron grew up in Chicago and graduated from St....

Arlene E. (Duwell) Arendt

Arlene E. (Duwell) Arendt

Sep 24, 2018

Arlene (Duwell) Arendt, of Fredonia, passed away in the evening hours of Monday, September 24, 2018 at Forest Haven in Fredonia, surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old. Arlene was born in Scandinavia, WI on April 10, 1933, daughter of Thomas and Esther Johnson. On April 11, 1953, Arlene married Joseph F. Duwell in Johnsburg, WI. He...

Major James E. Mcquinn, U.S.Army (Retired)

Major James E. Mcquinn, U.S.Army (Retired)

Sep 23, 2018

James McQuinn, age 79 years of 208 Wildflower Circle, Port Washington, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born November 6, 1938 in Columbus, Indiana, son of Gilbert and Helen (Souvikroop) McQuinn. James served in the U.S. Army from 1961 – 1981, retiring as a Major. On December 27, 1963, he married Barbara Smiley in...

Howard A. Pantle

Howard A. Pantle

Sep 23, 2018

Howard Arthur Pantle, age 88 of Fredonia, was surrounded by his family when he passed into eternal life Sunday, September 23, 2018, just 12 days after the love of his life, Ruth Ann Pantle. Howard was born March 24, 1930 in Highland Park, IL to Charles and Sophie (Henrichs) Pantle. He grew up and attended school in Highland Park. Howie...

William J. Schinner

William J. Schinner

Sep 23, 2018

William J. Schinner, age 59 years, of Mequon, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was born July 13, 1959 in Milwaukee, son of John and Ruth (nee Detienne) Schinner. Bill was a happy-go-lucky generous guy who loved flying model airplanes, watching birds at his birdfeeder, woodworking, and riding his motorcycle. He was...

Patricia Marie Raskiewicz

Patricia Marie Raskiewicz

Sep 22, 2018

Patricia M. "Pat" Raskiewicz, age 74 of Belgium, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Aurora Medical Center, Grafton, surrounded by her family. She was born October 8, 1943 in Milwaukee, daughter of Arthur and Helen Koscielniak. Pat lived a blessed life with time spent with children and grandchildren. She especially loved cooking, baking, gardening, crocheting, and cheering sporting...

John Carl Weiss

John Carl Weiss

Sep 22, 2018

John Carl Weiss of Port Washington passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the age of 80. He was born in Sparta, WI to Carl and Mernie (nee Day) Weiss on June 16, 1938. John was united in marriage to Mary Jane Jannsen in Caledonia, MN on June 26, 1965 and together they had four children. John was...

Ann D. Buonaccorsi

Ann D. Buonaccorsi

Sep 22, 2018

Ann Buonaccorsi, 68, of Grafton passed away on September 22, 2018 after a courageous battle with vascular disease. She is survived by husband of 48 years, Richard; children Andrew (Amy) and Karen (Craig); and grandchildren Griffin and Harper, as well as brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other family and many friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

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