Obituaries

Aug 13, 2025

Randall "Randy" M. Holtz went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Froedtert Hospital ICU in Wauwatosa, WI. He was 76 years old.

Randy was born on October 30, 1948, in Plymouth, WI, to parents Walter Roy and Anita (née Alwardt) Holtz.

Randy graduated from Germantown High School in...

Aug 13, 2025

James Niswonger, of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with heart disease. He was 82 years old.

Jim was born in Cape Girardeau, MO, the son of Loomis and Thelma (nee Winkler) Niswonger.

Jim grew up in St. Louis, MO, where he attended local...

Aug 9, 2025

Mr. Ron Sommer of Fredonia passed away at his home August 9, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 78.

Ronald was born in Port Washington on April 11, 1947, the son of Roland and Ruth (nee Wick) Sommer. He grew up in Mequon and attended local schools, graduating from Homestead High School...

Aug 9, 2025

Robert "Bob" Yoho, of Grafton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 70 years old.

Bob was born in Sheboygan, on July 14, 1955, the son of Dean and Sylvia (nee Arndt) Yoho. He grew up in Belgium, and was a proud graduate...

Aug 8, 2025

Kevin Krueger, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, of Port Washington, WI, met his Heavenly Father, Friday evening, August 8, 2025, in his home.

Kevin was born in Port Washington on February 13, 1965, the son of Myron and Luella (Zocher) Krueger. He grew up within the town and graduated from Port Washington High School in 1983....

Aug 8, 2025

Ms. June Goetzke of Park Rapids, MN, formerly of Brown Deer, passed away in Bemidji , MN on August 8, 2025. She was 82 years old.

June was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 11, 1943, the daughter of Fredrick and Norma (nee Becker) Harlin. She attended local schools, graduating from Rufus King High School, where she...

Aug 8, 2025

Carol Ann Schwandt of Grafton passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born the beloved daughter of Glenn and Jeanette (Strietzel) Schwandt on July 17, 1950 in Milwaukee and was the older sister of Mary Jean Hammetter.

Carol received a Bachelot of Arts in 1972 in Elementary Education from...

Aug 8, 2025

Josephine "Jo" Conlon was Born to Eternal Life on Thursday August 8, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born in Calabria, Italy on May 28, 1935, the daughter of Serafino and Marianna (nee Purita) Calello.

Josephine was united in Holy Matrimony to Thomas Conlon on April 28, 1962.

Jo came to the United...

Aug 7, 2025

Robert "Bob" B. Burger of Grafton passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 26. He was born on February 22, 1999, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bob married the love of his life Anne Leiviska on November 12, 2019, in Port Washington, WI.

Bob graduated from Grafton High School....

Aug 6, 2025

Murray J. Heidtke of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 95. His memory will be cherished by those who knew him best, his loving wife of 71 years Ruth (nee Lewin) Heidtke, his devoted children Linda Wendlandt, Shirley Crosslen, Edward Heidtke and Cheryl (Michael) Flaherty; adored grandchildren Matthew (June) Wendlandt, Michael Wendlandt, Jamie...

Aug 5, 2025

On August 5, Gloria A. (Villarreal) Prater, 94, of Fox Point, WI passed away as a result of Alzheimer's Disease and a recent stroke. Born on January 16, 1931 in San Antonio Texas, Gloria was the middle child born to her parents Sofia and Antonio Villarreal.

Gloria grew up loving her family and friends, as well as...

Aug 5, 2025

He was often referred to by many in the community as Mr. Port Washington, or by his family as John Boy or TOUJ.

John Harold Sigwart loved Port Washington, and he devoted his life to making the community a better place.

John, 80, was active in the Greater Port Washington Kiwanis Club, serving in a...

Aug 4, 2025

Betty Seefeld, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, after a devastating diagnosis of CNS lymphoma, leaving little time to fight. Betty's life was defined by her giving nature, strong friendships, close family ties and advocacy for social justice.

Born on December 26, 1948, Betty grew up on a dairy farm with her family in...

Aug 4, 2025

Sarah Reiss, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at Anita's Gardens in Grafton, WI on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 74.

Sarah was born on November 5, 1950, in Port Washington, WI, the daughter of Columbus and Ione Ratatori. She grew up in Port Washington, and graduated from Port Washington...

Aug 3, 2025

Corinne "Connie" A. Doedens, also affectionately called "Mimi" by her grand-children, of Grafton passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 100. She was married to the Rev. Dr. Paul B. Doedens for 64 years until his passing in 2015. Connie and Paul spent most of their time (35 years) in ministry...

Aug 3, 2025

Victoria "Vicky" Louise White passed away in her home on Sunday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 61. Vicky was born in Hammond, IN, the beloved daughter of Charles and Lillian (Zamd) White.

Vicky loved spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid animal lover, and being with her animals brought her great...

Aug 1, 2025

Born in Milwaukee on December 8, 1940, Eddie passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 84. He was the beloved husband of Kathy for 32 years, a loving father to stepdaughters Traci (Chellie) and Terri (Eduardo), and sons Mark, Jeff, and the late Andrew. Eddie was a cherished brother to Barbara and the late Susie (Gary),...

Jul 29, 2025

Carolyn Mae (nee Happe) Joss, of Grafton, Wis, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Lumia Memory Care in Mequon, Wis. She was 83 years old.

Carolyn was born on June 2, 1942, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Leo and Jessie (nee Poyzer) Happe. She grew up in...

Jul 29, 2025

Mr. Samuel E. DeMerit, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 99. Known to his family as Bud, Sam was born on May 17, 1926, in Beaver Dam, WI, to Samuel R. and Winifred M. (nee Olson) DeMerit.

He spent his youth in Port Washington, WI, where he developed a love...

Jul 28, 2025

Phillip (Toby) Dimmer, age 89 of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on July 28th, 2025, at Village Pointe Commons. He was born on March 25th, 1936, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Joe Dimmer and Caroline Rasmussen. He grew up in Denmark, Wisconsin, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse, obtaining a BS in Mathematics and Physical Education. On June 3rd,...