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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...

Bruno V. Nordberg

Bruno V. Nordberg

Aug 22, 2017

Bruno V. Nordberg Born to eternal life on Tues., August 22, 2017, age 95. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Steckel) for 71 years. Loving father of William (Christine) Nordberg, Richard (Kathleen) Nordberg, Mary Jo (Randall) Conklin, Jean Cobb, and John Nordberg. Proud grandfather of Katherine (Brandon) Luisier, Linnea, Peter, Anna, and William Nordberg; Brian, Kevin (Jennifer), and Jeffrey Nordberg. Special...

Judith M. Lepold

Judith M. Lepold

Aug 20, 2017

Judith Marie "Judi" (Jochem) Lepold passed away unexpectedly and went to the loving arms of our Lord on August 20, 2017, at Lasata Senior Living in Cedarburg. She was 77 years old. Born in Tipler, Wisconsin on March 16, 1940, Judi moved to Milwaukee and become a hairdresser in 1959. After 35 years of bouffants and beehives, Judi switched gears...

Bernadine Grace Karabon

Bernadine Grace Karabon

Aug 16, 2017

Bernadine G. Karabon (nee Kashuda) was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday August 16, 2017 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Karabon. Loving mother of Steve (Annie) Karabon, Sherry (Mike) McLeod and Tony (Pat) Karabon. Proud grandmother of Nicholas (Kerry), Jenna (fiancé Matt), Matthew, Kristin and Sarah McLeod, Christopher (Megan), Alex, Andrew and Katherine Karabon....

Grace Spehr

Grace Spehr

Aug 16, 2017

Grace Spehr of Grafton died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday August 16, 2017 at the age of 86. She was born in Milwaukee on August 11, 1931 the daughter of Louis and Santa (nee Sabbatini) Gobbi. After graduating from Riverside High School she was united in marriage to Robert Spehr on September 24, 1955. Grace and Bob were also longtime...

Verna-Lou P. Moschella

Verna-Lou P. Moschella

Aug 13, 2017

Ms. Verna-Lou Moschella of Port Washington, formerly of Grafton and Milwaukee, passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon on Sunday, August 13, 2017, following a tenacious battle with cancer and Multiple Sclerosis. She was 48 years old. Verna-Lou was born in Hawaii on July 25, 1969, daughter of Marvin Goodhue and Joy (nee Winklbauer) Ulseth. She moved to...

Paul M.  Thomas

Paul M. Thomas

Aug 11, 2017

Paul M. Thomas of Plymouth, passed away at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice with all his family by his side on Friday, August 11, 2017. He was 80 years old. Paul was born on May 18, 1937 in the town of Belgium to Ivo and Martha (nee Hansen) Thomas. Paul was united in marriage to Ruth (nee Weyker) Thomas on...

Sandra Sue Navarre

Sandra Sue Navarre

Aug 11, 2017

Sandra Sue Navarre (nee Andrus) age 71, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida. She was born in El Dorado, Kansas August 27, 1945 to Roy Justus and Mildred Colleen Andrus. Beloved wife of Roger Lee Navarre for almost 49 years. She was raised in Kansas and spent most of her adult...

Olive Hellen Schommer

Olive Hellen Schommer

Aug 9, 2017

Olive H. Schommer (nee Krick) passed away peacefully at Belgium Gardens on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the age of 100 years old. She was born to Nicholas and Catherine (nee Rodisch) Krick on July 30, 1917 in the town of Belgium. Olive married Julius Schommer on October 29, 1938 and together they had 5 children. Olive was able to...

James W. Swanger

James W. Swanger

Aug 8, 2017

James W. Swanger, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was 74 years old. James was born in Middletown, OH on February 13, 1943 to Wilbur and Blanch (nee Scholly) Swanger. He married Carol Brahm and together they had three children. Jim found great joy in farming the land and caring for his animals. He had an artistic...

Kathleen L. Oppermann

Kathleen L. Oppermann

Aug 8, 2017

Kathleen Louise Oppermann went home peacefully to the Lord on Tuesday August 8, 2017 at the age of 75. Kathy was born February 4, 1942 in Port Washington, WI, the daughter Edward and Helen (nee Ahlers) Kleist. She was united in marriage to Harold Oppermann on November 10, 1962 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton, WI. She is survived...

Dora Elizabeth Ward

Dora Elizabeth Ward

Aug 6, 2017

Dora E. Ward (Nee Maynard) entered into Eternity with our Lord on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the age of almost 100 years. She was born on August 24, 1917 in Trenary, MI to Rufus and Laura (nee Finch) Maynard. She was a strong, assertive woman who loved her family completely and unconditionally. Throughout her life her patience, wisdom, deep...

John F. Clark

John F. Clark

Aug 6, 2017

John Fredric Clark passed away on Sunday, August 6th at the age of 76. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. John was born on June 12th, 1941 in Eustis, Florida and was the son of Harry A. Clark and Jeannette H. Clark. He graduated from Mount Dora High School and was furthering his education in Florida when he...

Benjamin "Ben"  Scott Bergman

Benjamin "Ben" Scott Bergman

Aug 1, 2017

Benjamin "Ben" S. Bergman, age 19, found peace on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Ben enjoyed skateboarding and had a passion in all aspects involving cars. He was mechanically inclined and excelled throughout the years in his knowledge of vehicles. Ben had attended Milwaukee Area Technical College and was enrolled in the upcoming semester welding program. He liked to surround himself...

Clyde Daniel  Burke

Clyde Daniel Burke

Jul 31, 2017

Clyde Daniel Burke passed away on Monday July 31, 2017 at his Cedarburg residence after a prolonged illness, he was 81. Clyde was born in Milwaukee on May 24, 1936, the son of Ervin and Frances (nee Ziller) Burke. He was united in marriage to Jane Bresina in Milwaukee on February 16, 1963. Clyde and his brothers were standout athletes,...

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