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Donna B. Bichler
Jul 24, 2017
Donna B. Bichler of Greenfield, formerly of Belgium and New Berlin, passed away Monday evening, July 24, 2017, following a tragic motorcycle accident. She was 49 years old. Donna was born in Sheboygan on October 10, 1967, daughter of Charles Jr. "Skip" and Margaret "Peg" Bichler. She grew up on the family farm in Belgium and attended Northern Ozaukee High...
Larry R. Brumm
Jul 23, 2017
On July 23rd, 2017, Larry Brumm passed away after battling Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Larry Brumm was born to Arnold & Florence (Swanson) Brumm in Milwaukee, WI on March 2nd, 1946. Larry taught biology & chemistry at Port Washington High School for over 30 years, followed by several years of substitute teaching. In addition to teaching, Larry spent many summers running a...
Raymond Erwin Merzdorf
Jul 22, 2017
Raymond E. Merzdorf passed away peacefully on July 22, 2017 at Dekora Springs Assisted Living in Saukville, where he had lived the past 5 years. He was 95 years old. Ray was born to Paul and Lena (nee Parnitzke) Merzdorf on October 20, 1921 in the Town of Fredonia. He lived in the Waubeka-Fredonia area nearly his entire life. Ray...
Virginia Agnes Riewesthal
Jul 21, 2017
Virginia A. Riewesthal (nee Hoffmann) of Cedarburg passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, July 21, 2017. She was 96. Virginia was born to Walter L. and Agatha (nee Bay) Hoffmann in Cedarburg on January 19, 1921. She married the late Arnold Riewesthal on February 5, 1944 at St. Peter's Church in Saukville. Virginia married Arnold...
Joseph Edward Reimbold
Jul 20, 2017
Joseph E. Reimbold "Bud" of Cedarburg, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the age of 91. He was born to Joseph and Marie (nee Olson) Reimbold on February 4, 1926. Joe was WWII Army Veteran. He was named the Wisconsin State Featherweight Weightlifting Champion as a young man in the 1950's. Joe was a charter member of the...
Judith A. Bartkowski
Jul 16, 2017
Judy Bartkowski, of Grafton passed away surrounded by her loving family at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Sunday, July 16, 2017. She was 77 years old. Judy was born in Milwaukee On November 19, 1939, daughter of Steve Bartkowski and Gladys Grayson Bartkowski. She grew up in Milwaukee, and attended high school at Riverside High School. In the early...
Ronald L. Dudkiewicz
Jul 15, 2017
Ronald L. Dudkiewicz, age 61, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2017. He was born to Leonard and Lois (nee Camlek) Dudkiewicz on June 14, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ronald enjoyed playing and competing in his volleyball league and had an interest in collector cars. Ronald said his nieces were his whole world and he truly loved his family. He...
Eugenia "Jean" Hintz
Jul 13, 2017
Eugenia "Jean" Hintz (Nee Ash) was born on July 14,1942 in Dahlonega, Georgia, and passed away peacefully on July 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Jean relocated from Georgia to Milwaukee with her family when she was a teen, and then attended Pius XI High School in Milwaukee. Jean made countless friends while working for more than three decades...
Ruth "Rudy" M. Shully
Jul 11, 2017
Ruth "Rudy" Shully (nee Bachmann), 91, died peacefully on July 11, in the comfort of family. Rudy epitomized the warmth, friendliness and good cheer of Gemuchlichkeit and her proud German and Milwaukee heritage. Coming from a large family of 11 brothers and sisters Rudy was frequently the initiator, the organizer and eventually evolved into the guiding force for her own...
Elenore L. Schaefer
Jul 11, 2017
Elenore L. Schaefer, age 97 passed away at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. She was born on December 15, 1919 in Saukville, Wisconsin to Edgar and Alma (nee Seyfert) Opitz. Elenore was a resident of Port Washington for 95 years. She was united in marriage to her husband Walter "Iggy" Schaefer on...
John C. "Sonny" Mikyska, Jr.
Jul 10, 2017
Mr. John Mikyska of Saukville, passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon early Monday morning, July 10, 2017. He was 74 years. John was born in Tony, WI on April 27, 1943 to John C. and Verene Timblin Mikyska. He grew up in Ladysmith, attending local schools and graduating from Flambeau High School with the Class of 1961,...
Daniel L. Rabuck
Jul 8, 2017
Daniel Rabuck of Fredonia, passed away unexpectedly on July 8, 2017. He was 26 years old. Daniel was born to Ronald and Sandra (nee Pascavis) Rabuck on May 13, 1991 in West Bend, WI. Dan graduated Kewaskum Community High School in 2009 and attended Lakeshore Technical College and Moraine Park Technical College. Dan will always be remembered as a friendly,...
Dolores C. Kultgen (Anzia, Watry)
Jul 7, 2017
Mrs. Dolores Kultgen of Belgium passed away peacefully on Friday evening, July 7, 2017. She was 90 years old. Dolores was born on the family farm in Dacada on October 9, 1926, daughter of Nicholas and Adelia Wetor Gonwa. She attended St. Nicholas Catholic School and later graduated from Random Lake High School. Dolores was united in marriage with Harvey...
Bonnie R. Hunstad
Jul 6, 2017
Former Grafton resident Bonnie R. Hunstad died on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Simpson Healthcare Center, in Fort Dodge, IA. She had relocated to Fort Dodge in 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Sacred Heart Church in Fort Dodge. A Graveside Committal Service for family and friends will be held at 11:15...
Gerald "Jerry" E. Gall
Jul 5, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" Edward Gall, age 82, of West Bend, entered into eternal life on July 5, 2017. He was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin on April 17, 1935 to Erwin and Clara (nee Stieg) Gall. He graduated from Port Washington High School in 1953. Jerry was married to Kathleen Leach in 1961. He later united in marriage to Melvina (nee...
Doreen B. Thill
Jul 5, 2017
Mrs. Doreen Thill, of Port Washington, passed away unexpectedly following an auto accident on the afternoon of July 5, 2017. She was 59 years old. Doreen was born in Port Washington on November 30, 1957, daughter of Adolph and Jean Barnes Dieringer. She attended local schools and graduated from Port Washington High School with the Class of 1976. On May...
Douglas P. Surges
Jul 1, 2017
Douglas P. Surges passed away peacefully on July 1, 2017. He was born to Thomas Sr. and Marie (nee Lex) Surges on May 26, 1950 in Milwaukee. He is survived by his brother Thomas Jr. (Jean) Surges, and nieces and nephew. Private family service.
Marie Margaret Weyker
Jun 30, 2017
Marie M. Weyker of Grafton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 30, 2017. She was 88. Marie was born to Henry and Mary (nee Welter) Bittner on January 29, 1929 in Belgium. She has two children. Marie loved her family, often spoiling them with meals and sweet treats. She took pride in no one ever leaving her...
Nikki Jo Roos
Jun 29, 2017
Nikki Jo Roos of Cedar Grove passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2017. She was 39 years old. Nikki was born to David and Karen (nee Huberty) Roos on August 1, 1977. Nikki was a beautiful soul. She showed endless dedication to her family and friends. She loved her nieces like they were her own. Nikki made everyone feel special...
Robert "Bob" J. Hackbarth
Jun 24, 2017
Robert Hackbarth, age 58, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Bob was born to Robert and Mary (nee Wieland) Hackbarth on September 20, 1958 in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Bob was a professional car salesman for many years. Bob could be found enjoying the outdoors year-round whether he was up North in Phillips, deer...
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