Obituaries

Dec 29, 2017

Brian K. Miskowski of Port Washington, WI was called home the morning of December 29, 2017 at the age of 52. He was born to Gerald and Alice (nee Brighum) Miskowski on July 25, 1965 in Milwaukee WI. Brian graduated from Pleasant View School in 1986. Brian was involved with the Special Olympics during his education and continued involvement through...

Dec 24, 2017

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." Mark Twain Diana Kay Whealon (née Sorenson), age 60, of Shawano, Wisconsin passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017 after a long 2 year battle with bile duct cancer. Diana fought until the end and was surrounded by her husband...

Dec 21, 2017

Sharry Lee Laven, 63, of Port Washington, passed away on December 21, 2017. Sharry was born in Milwaukee to Hollis and Shirley Puza on January 18, 1954. She spent her youth growing up in Wauwatosa surrounded by a large family. Sharry moved up to Port Washington in 1974 to be with her soon-to-be husband, Michael Laven. Michael and Sharry were...

Dec 18, 2017

Betty Klinter, of Port Washington, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away in the morning hours of Monday, December 18, 2017 at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 90 years old. Betty was born in St. Catherine, Ontario on October 9, 1927 to Roy and Marguerite Mandley. Betty came to the United States in 1945, settling in Wisconsin. Betty worked as...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 24, 2017

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...