Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Paul M. Michel

Paul M. Michel

December 13, 2025

Paul Martin Michel passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the age of 85, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Until the very end, Paul maintained his kindness, compassion, and deep appreciation for family and friends. He often expressed gratitude for a long life filled with meaningful experiences and cherished memories.

Paul was born on July 11,...

Edward R. Friede

Edward R. Friede

December 12, 2025

Mr. Ed Friede passed away peacefully at Pine Haven Christian Communities in Sheboygan Falls in the evening hours of Friday, December 12, 2025. He was 92 years old.

Edward was born in Thiensville on January 18, 1933, the son Arthur and Selma (nee Pipkorn) Friede. He grew up on the family farm, attended local schools and later...

Stanford T. Kraft

Stanford T. Kraft

December 12, 2025

Stanford T. Kraft, Sr. "Stan"

Mr. Stan Kraft of Cedarburg passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 88.  He was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 28, 1937 to Henry and Theresa (Bertz) Kraft.  Stan was preceded in death by his first wife Janet, who passed in 2017.

He is survived...

Dennis G. Aamodt

Dennis G. Aamodt

December 11, 2025

Mr. Dennis Aamodt of Saukville passed away at Vitas Ruth Hospice in West Allis on Wednesday evening, December 11, 2025. He was 76 years old.

Dennis was born in Milwaukee on February 27, 1949, the son of Alfred and Marion (nee Franzen) Aamodt. He attended local schools and graduated from Custer High School, Class of 1968. Following...

Herbert Douglas Templeman

Herbert Douglas Templeman

December 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts the family of Herbert D. Templeman announce his passing. Herbert, age 67, of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 11, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1958, in Port Washington to Elmer and Marie (nee Cline) Templeman.

Herbert worked at Legget & Platt Inc. for 35 years....

Harold George Tackes

Harold George Tackes

December 10, 2025

Harold George Tackes of Saukville, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born the beloved son of George E. and Rosalie C. (Roob) Tackes on October 28, 1945, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Port Washington and grew up on the family farm. He graduated from Random Lake...

Wendy Kay Trost

Wendy Kay Trost

December 9, 2025

Saying goodbye is never easy, but our hearts are at peace knowing you are finally at peace, Mom. On Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, our mother, grandmother, and friend, Wendy Kay (Stauff) Trost, passed away peacefully.

Mom lived life to the fullest. She had a deep connection to her family. She loved animals, gardening, cooking, decorating, walking, reading,...

Judith Ann Ernster

Judith Ann Ernster

December 8, 2025

Judith "Judy" Ann Ernster, 80, of Holy Cross and formerly of Cedarburg, entered into eternal rest peacefully at her home on Monday, December 8, 2025. The beloved daughter of Roy and Delores (Lenhoff) Klauk, Judy was born in 1945. She married her husband, Donald Ernster, on November 9, 1991, in Mequon.

Judy was a woman of dedication...

Marjorie P. Welky

Marjorie P. Welky

December 7, 2025

Marjorie Polivka Welky was born in Crystal Falls MI on December 11, 1928 but lived the majority of her life in Milwaukee WI. She was married to Emmett for 71 years until his passing in 2021.

She was the beloved mother of Deborah Miles (Mark), James Welky (Linda), Pamela Paul and David Welky. She was the perfect...

Paul Anthony Alex

Paul Anthony Alex

December 5, 2025

 Paul Anthony Alex 

Age 82 – Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Paul Anthony Alex, age 82, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (Parkinsonism).

Born on February 14, 1943, in Sheboygan, WI, on Valentine's Day – a fitting beginning for his life rooted in...

Elfride Buttner

Elfride Buttner

December 5, 2025

Elfride Buttner, age 89, of the city of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away on December 5, 2025, at Horizon's Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, Wisconsin. She was born on July 30, 1936, in Rio Grande Du Sul, Brazil, to Reinhold and Martha Soschinske.

She graduated from the German Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina and worked in the Hematology...

Gail Marie Cash

Gail Marie Cash

December 4, 2025

It is with great sadness the family of Gail Cash announce her passing. Gail, 77, of Saukville, died Thursday, December 4, 2025, in the warm glow of their family Christmas Tree. She passed peacefully with her devoted family at her side.

Gail was born in Milwaukee, the beloved daughter of Walter and Norma (Basel) Achterberg on January...

Shirley Lucille Large

Shirley Lucille Large

December 3, 2025

Shirley Lucille Large of Port Washington passed away peacefully on her 91st birthday on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born the beloved daughter of Alton C. and Leona D. (Rosewitz) Noll on December 3, 1934. Shirley married the love of her life Eugene "Gene" Large on March 2, 1957, and together they raised 5 children.

Shirley...

Gerald Marciniak

Gerald Marciniak

December 3, 2025

Mr. Jerry Marciniak, formerly of Port Washington and Milwaukee, passed away at his home in Belgium on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old.

Gerald was born in the Tippecanoe neighborhood of Milwaukee on January 10, 1938, one of nine children born to Cyprian "Frank" and Grace (nee Reeve)...

Lucille A. Wester

Lucille A. Wester

December 3, 2025

Mrs. Lucille Wester of Port Washington passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon while surrounded by her family. She was 95 years old.

Lucille was born in Milwaukee on August 2, 1930, the daughter of Dominic and Emily (nee Wetor) Schmitz. She grew up on the family farm in Dacada and...

Alfred Peter Pezzi

Alfred Peter Pezzi

December 2, 2025

Alfred Peter Pezzi "Al", 74, of Port Washington, died in the evening hours of December 2, 2025, at Azura Memory Care in Fox Point after a long journey with Primary Progressive Aphasia and Dementia.

Al was born on March 7, 1951, in Milwaukee to Alfred and Laura (Schultz) Pezzi. Al attended UW–Milwaukee, graduating in 1985 with a...

Richard "Lefty" G. Fowler

Richard "Lefty" G. Fowler

November 30, 2025

Richard "Lefty" G. Fowler, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Harbor Campus in Port Washington, where he had resided for the past five months. He was surrounded by his family and friends.

Lefty was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, on July 2, 1940, to James and Lydia (née Mueller) Fowler. A member of...

Jacqueline M. Jacobs

Jacqueline M. Jacobs

November 29, 2025

Jacqueline "Jacquie" Jacobs of Grafton entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 29th, 2025. She was 85 years old.

She was born in Wisconsin on June 24th, 1940, beloved daughter of John and Hedwig "Hattie" (nee Graff) Hilgart. She attended St. Joseph's Parish Elementary school, later graduating from Grafton High School. She attended MATC in Mequon studying...

Ruth Ann Parez

Ruth Ann Parez

November 28, 2025

Ruth Parez was born to eternal life on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 77 after succumbing to a yearlong fight against cancer.

Ruth was born on August 8, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati.

Ruth enjoyed sports, gardening, playing cards with friends and was an excellent cook. She...

David Roy Boehm

David Roy Boehm

November 26, 2025

David R Boehm, November 1, 1942 - November 26, 2025.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of an extraordinary man, David R. Boehm of Grafton, who left this world at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by love and held in the hearts of all who knew him,...

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