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Christopher I. Lesar

Christopher I. Lesar

Dec 17, 2017

Mr. Chris Lesar, of the Town of Cedarburg, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, December 17, 2017, at Aurora Medical Center- Grafton. He was 57 years old. Chris was born in Milwaukee on September 8, 1960, son of Mark and Sharon Spowart Lesar. When he was six, the family moved to Baraboo. Chris attended local schools, graduating from Baraboo High...

Donald R. Buettner

Donald R. Buettner

Dec 16, 2017

Donald Buettner, 82, of Cedarburg, passed peacefully into Jesus' arms on December 16, 2017 at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon. Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen; son David (Joanne) Buettner, daughter Laura (Gary) Mortag; grandchildren: Jennifer Mortag, Elizabeth Buettner, Jacob (Elizabeth) Mortag, Emily (Aaron) Hilgendorf and Alexander Buettner; great grandchildren Rosemary Mortag and Avalon Mortag....

Harvey Robert Gruenwald

Harvey Robert Gruenwald

Dec 12, 2017

Harvey, a longtime Cedarburg resident, through God's grace combined with his faith, was born to eternal life on Tuesday, December 12th at the age of 91 years. He was the beloved husband of Virginia for over 70 years; loving father of Cheryl Moulds (Peter); sons Karl and Curtis (Deborah) Gruenwald. Cherished and loving Grandfather of Jon C. Gruenwald (Erika) of...

Helen Delores Perkins

Helen Delores Perkins

Dec 9, 2017

Helen Delores Perkins (nee DeBord), passed away peacefully at home with her family and was reunited with her beloved husband Carmen on Saturday, December 9, 2017. She was 83 years old. Delores was born on May 30, 1934 to Millard and Lorraine (nee Powell) DeBord in Two Price, Wisconsin. Delores was the loving mother of Mike (Jean), Jeff and Perry...

Donald "Don" A. Veloon

Donald "Don" A. Veloon

Dec 6, 2017

Donald "Don" A. Veloon, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Don was born in Bayview, Wisconsin on December 3, 1928 to Christ and Leokadia (nee Syperko) Veloon. Don proudly served in the United States Army from 1951 until the time of his honorable discharge in 1953. He was a graduate of MSOE, where he obtained a technical...

Edward Ray Ruffin

Edward Ray Ruffin

Dec 1, 2017

Ed Ruffin, of Port Washington, formerly of Bettendorf, IA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 1, 2017 at his residence. He was 75 years old. Ed was born in Matthews, MO on March 20, 1942, son of Ronald Ruffin and Stella Cates Ruffin. He grew up in Bettendorf, graduating from Bettendorf High School with the...

Chester P. Wisinski

Chester P. Wisinski

Nov 29, 2017

Chester Wisinski of Port Washington passed away in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the age of 85. Chester was born to Alois and Margaret (nee Wojtalewicz) Wisinski in Stevens Point on March 15, 1932. He married Leona Ganski on August 30, 1958 at St. Ladislaus, Bevent, WI and together they had 2 children. Chester...

Michael D. Leitl

Michael D. Leitl

Nov 27, 2017

Mike Leitl, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Miami, Florida, over the weekend. He was 34 years old and is remembered and loved as a selfless, brilliant, quirky, and loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. Mike was born in Milwaukee on February 6, 1983, son of David and Lori Murphy Leitl. The family moved to Cedarburg...

Scott T. Callies

Scott T. Callies

Nov 18, 2017

Mr. Scott Callies of Port Washington passed away in his sleep on November 18, 2017, while up at deer camp with his sons. He was 45 years old. Scott was born on September 3, 1972 in Milwaukee, son of Thomas and Cathy List Callies. He grew up in Saukville, and attended local schools. On July 22, 2000 Scott was united...

Virginia "Gina" R. Lee

Virginia "Gina" R. Lee

Nov 18, 2017

Virginia Lee, 80 years old, died suddenly of a massive heart attack on November 18, 2017 at St. Clare's Hospital, Baraboo, while visiting with her daughter Lorie. A 54 year resident of Port Washington, she had moved-in with her daughters Lucy and Linda in Monticello, WI, 2 years ago due to failing health. Virginia "Gina" was born on September 21,...

Margaret Mary Mcgurk

Margaret Mary Mcgurk

Nov 18, 2017

Margaret M. McGurk (nee Gall, nee Fechter) passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the age of 89 surrounded by her family. She was born to Alois and Susan (Fleissner) Fechter Sr. in the town of Saukville on January 20, 1928; and was a graduate of Holy Trinity Catholic grade school in Newburg. On May 7, 1949 she married Oliver...

William J. "Bill" Filo

William J. "Bill" Filo

Nov 17, 2017

Found peace and eternal life on November 17, 2017 at the age of 71 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Merry (nee Matthews), very proud father of Tracey (Robert) LeGrand and Todd (LaShauna), and loving and playful "Papa" to Elizabeth, Emma and Portia LeGrand. He is also survived by his sister Kathi (William) Seiler, LaShauna's daughter Lyric Chavez, sisters-in-law...

Emery A. Medinger

Emery A. Medinger

Nov 16, 2017

Mr. Emery Medinger, age 89, passed away in Sun City West, AZ on November 16, 2017. Emery was born in Belgium on April 3, 1928, son of Joseph J. and Adeline Wellenstein Medinger. He grew up in Belgium and attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High School, Class of 1946. Emery enlisted in the US Army and served in...

Mark R. Jeske

Mark R. Jeske

Nov 13, 2017

Mr. Mark Jeske of Mequon passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning, November 13, 2017. He was 45 years old. Mark was born in Milwaukee on April 4, 1972, son of Ray and Christine Becker Jeske. He grew up in Germantown where he attended local schools, graduating from Germantown High School in 1990. In 1992, Mark was united in marriage with...

Patsy May  Roeske

Patsy May Roeske

Nov 13, 2017

Patsy May Roeske of Cedarburg, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 13, 2017. She was 84 years old. Patsy was born on May 25, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Earl and Clara (nee Druminski) McCullough. Patsy is survived by her children Kurt (Cindy) Roeske, Eric (Kelly) Roeske, Beth (Rev. David) Speers and Karl...

Darrell P. Bretl

Darrell P. Bretl

Nov 13, 2017

Darrell P. Bretl of Port Washington passed on November 13, 2017 surrounded by his family. Darrell was 88 years old. He was born November 5, 1929 in Sturgeon Bay, WI, son of Andrew and Elda (Laubenstein) Bretl. Darrell grew up in Sturgeon Bay and graduated High School in 1947. He worked a few jobs until he joined the US Army...

Jack Calvin Daehling

Jack Calvin Daehling

Nov 11, 2017

Jack Calvin Daehling formerly of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at Horizon Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the age of 90. He was born to Herman and Irma (nee Luedke) Daehling in South Milwaukee on January 1, 1927. He married Carolyn Hortvet on December 11, 1967 in Whitefish Bay, WI. Jack graduated from South...

Barbara M. Schiller

Barbara M. Schiller

Nov 9, 2017

Barbara M. Schiller Barbara Schiller, formerly of McHenry, IL and Cedarburg, WI found peace in the evening hours of Thursday, November 9, 2017, surrounded by loved ones, at Silverado in Brookfield. She was 68 years old. Barb was born in Mason City IA, on July 13, 1949, daughter of Oscar James Olson and Louise Jones Olson. She grew up in...

Teresa "Terry" Webb

Teresa "Terry" Webb

Nov 9, 2017

Teresa "Terry" Webb, of Port Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was 90 years young. Terry was born in London, England on March 15, 1927, daughter of Marcel Jarrett and Lilian Brock Jarrett. She grew up in the London area as the second oldest child of 10 siblings. After...

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