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Sfc Dustin W. Brede

Sfc Dustin W. Brede

Sep 23, 2017

Sergeant First Class Dustin Brede died as the result of a tragic motorcycle accident September 23, 2017 in Phenix City, AL, just days after celebrating his official retirement from the US Army. He was 42 years old. Dustin and his twin brother Dennis were born on February 14, 1975 in Milwaukee to William and Vickie Hintz Brede. The family moved...

G. Andrew "Andy" Larsen

G. Andrew "Andy" Larsen

Sep 22, 2017

G. Andrew (Andy) Larsen, age 78, passed away at home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, September 22, 2017 after a 30-year challenge with Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Thelma (Jeffers) Larsen. Andy was born and grew up in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where he attended public Schools. A graduate of Carleton College in Minnesota and...

Alan J. Schommer

Alan J. Schommer

Sep 22, 2017

Alan Schommer, age 57 years of Waubeka died at his residence on September 22, 2017. He was born January 2, 1960 in Sheboygan, son of James and Barbara (nee Schmidt) Schommer. Alan worked as a design drafter at various local companies. He is survived by his wife Linda (nee Baumann) of Waubeka, his son Kurt (Rachael) Schommer of Chula Vista,...

James C. Mcnall

James C. Mcnall

Sep 21, 2017

James "Jim", C. McNall of Saukville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2017. He passed away at his residence with family members present. He was born on May 15, 1947 in Waukegan, IL to Jay and Ella McNall. Jim was united in marriage to Patricia (nee Smolos) on May 17, 1969 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Holy...

Donald A. Zirtzlaff

Donald A. Zirtzlaff

Sep 21, 2017

Donald A. Zirtzlaff, "Don" age 53, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 25, 1964 to Gary and Kathleen (nee Sperber) Zirtzlaff. Don is survived by his loving wife Claudette (nee Kopecky) Zirtzlaff, parents Gary and Kathleen Zirtzlaff, brother Andy Zirtzlaff, step-son Dan (Kristin) Kopecky, grandchildren, Autumn, Mickey, Jack, Emilie and James,...

Daniel Charles Harp

Daniel Charles Harp

Sep 21, 2017

Daniel C. Harp of Fredonia, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. He was 78. Daniel was born to Herman and Ethel (nee Keen) Harp on August 7, 1939 in Antigo, WI. He married his first wife, the late Mary Jackson and together they had one daughter. Daniel later married Mary Zinda Dettmann and they were wed sixteen years. Daniel...

Henry Gary Gall

Henry Gary Gall

Sep 21, 2017

Henry Gary Gall was born at 9:45pm on September 13th, 2017 at a perfect 7lbs 11 oz and 20.5 inches. Over the eight days of his life, Henry brought a tremendous amount of love and joy to his parents Andrew and Anne Gall. He passed peacefully in the arms of his parents at 8:45pm on September 21st, 2017 as they...

James L. Kailas

James L. Kailas

Sep 18, 2017

Went to Heaven on September 18, 2017 in Grafton, WI at age 81. James was born on September 26, 1935, son of Michael and Juliana Asmann Kailas. Jim showed interest and promise in the field of womens dress design, spending time in Chicago at design school. He then began his long and distinguished teaching career in California in the Millbrae...

Geralyn S. Dineen

Geralyn S. Dineen

Sep 17, 2017

Geralyn S. Dineen passed away on Sunday September 17, 2017 at the age of 61. Survived by her daughter Christina (Lance School) Hackbarth, siblings Robert (Elizabeth Kramer) Dineen Jr., Thomas (Susan) Dineen, Terry (Diane) Dineen and Gary Dineen, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, her good friend Sally Farnsworth, along with other relatives and friends. There will be a Memorial...

Thomas Raymond Wenzel

Thomas Raymond Wenzel

Sep 16, 2017

Thomas R. Wenzel of Cedar Grove passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was 84. Thomas was born on January 15, 1933 to Raymond and Ruby Wenzel. He married Diane Monfre November 23, 1957 in Milwaukee and together they had three children. Tom was often in his workshop making furniture...

Geraldine M. Egerer

Geraldine M. Egerer

Sep 14, 2017

Ms. Geraldine Egerer passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon early Thursday morning, September 14, 2017, at the age of 87. Geraldine and her twin brother Gerald were born in Port Washington on July 5, 1930 to Henry and Anna Meirsch Egerer. Ms. Egerer grew up on the family farm in the Town of Port Washington. When she...

Christopher  L. Mcclendon

Christopher L. Mcclendon

Sep 14, 2017

Christopher L. McClendon, age 56, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Christopher was born September 8, 1961 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Kenneth and Lois McClendon. He was united in marriage to Debra (nee Boll) on July 14, 1984. Christopher is survived by his wife Debbie, daughters Lauren and Chloe, parents Ken and Lois McClendon, brother Mark (Caroline) McClendon, sister...

Ann Marie Sicilia Thompson

Ann Marie Sicilia Thompson

Sep 13, 2017

Ann M. Sicilia Thompson of West Allis, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 13, 2017 at the age of 64. Beloved wife of Richard Thompson. Loving mother of Dr. Alex (Adrienne) Small PhD and Andy Small. Dear daughter of Catherine (nee Banks) and the late Alex Sicilia. Sister of Margaret Sartor, Nancy (Bob) Lee, Alex (Patty) Sicilia, Anthony (Kathleen...

Thomas Henry Zimmermann

Thomas Henry Zimmermann

Sep 13, 2017

Thomas H. Zimmermann of Fredonia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the age of 77. He was born to Frederick and Sylvia (nee Nelson) Zimmermann on February 14, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI. He married the late and beautiful Sandra Mae Ochowicz on October 31, 1959 and together they had 3 daughters....

Dolores M. Mertz

Dolores M. Mertz

Sep 12, 2017

Dolores Mertz, age 85, passed away on September 12, 2017. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 3, 1931 to Peter and Grace (nee Goodman) Lemanczyk. Dolores was united in marriage to William Mertz on February 27, 1954 and they were married for 21 years before his passing in 1975. Dolores enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and...

Gerald J. Wagner

Gerald J. Wagner

Sep 10, 2017

Mr. Gerald Wagner of Saukville passed away early Sunday morning, September 10, 2017, at Sarah Chudnow LTC in Mequon. He was 76 years old. Jerry was born in Sheboygan on July 11, 1941, son of Elaine (nee Jung) and John M. Wagner, Jr. . The family lived in Fredonia and Jerry attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High School...

Kelly Frederick Green

Kelly Frederick Green

Sep 2, 2017

We lost our beloved Kelly F. Green on September 2, 2017. Throughout his life, he was our husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. He blessed our lives by being our soul mate, best friend, teacher, coach, leader, golfing buddy, and comedian. We are better people for knowing him, having loved him and having been loved by him. Kelly was a...

Gene Edward Wilfer

Gene Edward Wilfer

Sep 1, 2017

Gene E. Wilfer, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, September 1, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born to Edward and Minerva (nee Bates) Wilfer on June 18, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gene grew up in the town of Trenton and attended West Bend schools. On July 20, 1957 he...

Gilbert "Stan" Stanowsky

Gilbert "Stan" Stanowsky

Aug 28, 2017

Longtime Cedarburg resident Gilbert "Stan" Stanowsky, passed away at Lawlis Hospice in Mequon on Monday August 28, 2017 at the age of 88. He was born and raised in Milwaukee, the son of Roy and Catherine (nee Doll) Stanowsky Sr. While attending Washington High School he enlisted in the Marines at age 17. He was united in marriage to Leona...

Rita  P. Rothman

Rita P. Rothman

Aug 25, 2017

Rita Rothman, 81, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017. She was born on August 22, 1936 to Harry and Helen (nee Rausch) Rothman in Milwaukee. Rita attended St. Joseph Catholic Parish School in Grafton and continued her dedication to the church as a lifelong parish member. Rita was a member of the Red Hat Society for several years. For...

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