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James W. Thompson

James W. Thompson

May 12, 2017

Obituary Written by Ozaukee Press James W. Thompson of Port Washington loved hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and cooking. "He put 95 years of life into 75 years. He did a lot of living," son-in-law Jeff Barber said. Mr. Thompson, 75, passed away at his home in Port Washington on Friday, May 12, from natural causes. He was born in Milwaukee...

Marvin Nicholas Krier

Marvin Nicholas Krier

May 12, 2017

Marvin N. Krier of Port Washington passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017. He was 92. Marvin was born to Ernest and Anna (nee Jacoby) Krier on August 14, 1924 in Milwaukee, WI. Marvin is survived by his daughter Kathy (Peter) Perazzo of Nevada, his best friend and life partner, Adeline Schmitz of Port Washington; sister, Betty (Dave) Hucke of...

Robert L. Hmircik

Robert L. Hmircik

May 12, 2017

Mr. Robert L. Hmircik "Bob", age 94, passed away on May 12, 2017. He was born on November 4, 1922 in Hartford, Wisconsin to Ludwig and Anna (nee Fritche) Hmircik. Bob was a member of the 150th Army Band and his love of music continued to carry over throughout his life. Later Bob was the proud leader of his band...

Jerold "Jerry"  G. Debroux

Jerold "Jerry" G. Debroux

May 11, 2017

Jerold "Jerry" DeBroux, a lifelong resident of Port Washington, passed away in the morning hours of Thursday, May 11, 2017 at his residence. He was 86 years old. Jerry was born in Port Washington on November 9, 1930, son of Leon DeBroux and Mildred Vanprice DeBroux. He attended school in Port Washington, graduating from Port Washington High School in 1950....

Rosella H. Mcmanus

Rosella H. Mcmanus

May 9, 2017

Beloved matriarch of the large McManus family, Rosella Hedwig Hirsch McManus died just short of her 97th birthday on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. In 1997, she and her late husband, Dr. Terence McManus, moved to Port Washington from Spicer, Minnesota, to be near the families of their son, Douglas and daughter, Kassie. Rosella was born on June 2, 1920, in...

Leroy F. "Lee" Zwick

Leroy F. "Lee" Zwick

May 6, 2017

Longtime Cedarburg resident LeRoy F. "Lee" Zwick passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Saturday May 6, 2017 at the age of 81. Lee was preceded in death by his best friend and girlfriend, Jannes (nee Fredrick) Zwick. Survivors include his children; David (Laura Nowak) Zwick and LeAnn (Kevin) Kuhagen, grandchildren; Sam, Brady and Max Zwick and Lydia...

Al W. Duhr

Al W. Duhr

May 6, 2017

Al Duhr, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Saturday, May 6, in Bradenton, Florida, at age 78. He is survived by his wife, Peggy; his eight children, Paul, Kim (Noel) Neefe, Susan (David) Kravitz, Stephen (Dawn Jefferson), Lisa, Kellie, David (Justine Duhr) and Sarah; his five grandchildren, Cassidy, Lindsay and Carrie Neefe, and Sarah and Naomi Kravitz; his...

Robert D. Patterson

Robert D. Patterson

May 4, 2017

Robert Patterson, of Grafton, formerly of Pewaukee and South Milwaukee, passed away surrounded by his family on May 4, 2017. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Bob was born on May 22, 1927 in Racine, son of Alexander Patterson and Edith Pawasarat Patterson. He grew up in Racine and Bay View, graduating from Bay View...

Jennifer L. Fitzgerald

Jennifer L. Fitzgerald

May 4, 2017

Ms. Jennifer Fitzgerald of Chestnut Street in Port Washington, age 37, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 4, 2017. Jen was born in Waukesha on June 18, 1979, daughter of Patricia and John Szyjewski. She grew up in the Milwaukee area and attended local schools. Jen worked as a General Manager for many different restaurants throughout the...

Lynne Ellen Ebert

Lynne Ellen Ebert

May 3, 2017

Lynne Ellen Ebert of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at Lawlis Hospice in Mequon on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. She was 58. Lynne was born to Harvey and Lorraine (nee Keinert) Ebert on August 15, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI. She graduated from Homestead High School in 1976. After high school, Lynne attended MATC and studied the Art of Culinary Science. She...

Gene Richard Linden

Gene Richard Linden

Apr 29, 2017

Gene R. Linden of Saukville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was 86 years old. Gene was born to Mathew Sr. and Lydia (nee Ellenbecker) Linden on December 12, 1930 in Thiensville. He married the late Phyllis Irwin at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Saukville on May 19, 1963. Gene was a member of...

Christine (Tina) Carolyn Maskala

Christine (Tina) Carolyn Maskala

Apr 28, 2017

Christine "Tina" Maskala (nee Petrishe), of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on Friday, April 28, 2017. Christine was 72 years old. She was born to Rudolph and Anna (nee Twardowski) Petrishe on November 24, 1944 in Chicago, IL. She married Joseph Maskala on July 9, 1966 and together they had three children. Tina's greatest passions...

Joan L. Linderoth

Joan L. Linderoth

Apr 25, 2017

Joan L. Linderoth (nee Evrard) Brown passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 after residing at the Harbor Club for the past four years. She was 90 years old. Joan was born on June 30, 1926 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Edward and Cora (nee Anderson) Evrard. Joan was united in marriage to Glen D. Brown on September 15, 1944...

Donald (Fiss) Roman Peiffer

Donald (Fiss) Roman Peiffer

Apr 23, 2017

Donald (Fiss) R. Peiffer of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 23, 2017 after a long battle with COPD. Donald was 82 years old. He was born to Clarence and Marcella (nee Remich) Peiffer on January 20, 1935. He married Carol Greisch on August 4, 1956 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in...

Anita Gengler

Anita Gengler

Apr 18, 2017

Lifelong Mequon resident Anita Gengler passed away at Luther Manor at River Oaks in Mequon on Tuesday April 18, 2017 at the age of 92. She was born in Mequon on September 28, 1924, the daughter of David and Anna (nee Glaess) Frank. Anita married Kenneth "Ken" Gengler on February 2, 1946 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mequon....

Curtis J. Verish

Curtis J. Verish

Apr 18, 2017

Curtis J. Verish passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. He was 87 years old. Curtis was born on January 15, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to James and Adele (nee Schnittke) Verish. Curtis was united in marriage to his wife Marilyn "Mousie" (nee Wick) on Valentine's Day in 1953. Curtis was a...

Ann Marcella Hoppe

Ann Marcella Hoppe

Apr 18, 2017

Ann Hoppe (nee Nett), of Random Lake, formerly of Fredonia, passed away during the early morning of Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. She was 74 years old. Ann was born on May 29th, 1942 in Fond du Lac Township, WI. She was the daughter of Arnold Nett Sr. and Lucille Faul Nett. Ann graduated from Fond...

George J. Eischen Jr.

George J. Eischen Jr.

Apr 18, 2017

George J. Eischen Jr., age 70 of Random Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 under the care of the Sharon Richardson Hospice Center. He was born March 20, 1947 in Sheboygan, son of the late George J. Eischen Sr. and Estelle M. (nee Bittner) Eischen. George was a 1965 graduate of Random Lake High...

Bernice L. Fellenz

Bernice L. Fellenz

Apr 16, 2017

Bernice Fellenz, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at her residence. She was 98 years old. Bernice was born in Port Washington on January 24, 1919, daughter of John Decker and Anna Flerchinger Decker. She grew up in Port Washington, graduating from Port Washington High School in 1937. On July...

Bernice B.  Dembiec

Bernice B. Dembiec

Apr 7, 2017

(nee Czecholinski) Born to Eternal Life on Friday April 7, 2017 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Dennis Dembiec, Janice (Richard) Konkol and Jim (Lynne) Dembiec. Dear grandmother of Christian (Courtney) Dembiec, Scott (Jennifer) Dembiec, Daniel (Christina) Dembiec and Steven (Kelly) Konkol. Proud great-grandmother of Harper, Graham, Hayden, Levi, Henry and Sloane....

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