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Ernest W. Kellar

Ernest W. Kellar

May 28, 2017

Mr. Ernest Kellar, formerly of Waubeka, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 90 years old. Ernest was born in Wilton, ND on May 3, 1927, one of 16 children born to Charles and Louisa Koch Kellar. Pinky grew up in North Dakota, and following his schooling enlisted in the US...

Bernard "Bernie" N. Risch

Bernard "Bernie" N. Risch

May 27, 2017

Mr. Bernie Risch, of Mink Ranch Road in the Town of Port Washington, passed away at his home on May 27, 2017. He was 68 years old. Bernard was born in Sheboygan on January 12, 1949, son of Bernard B. "Bennie" Risch and Theresa Kirst Risch. Bernie was united in marriage with Joyce Weber on April 11, 1970 at St....

John M. Dugan

John M. Dugan

May 27, 2017

Mr. John Dugan of Thiensville passed away May 27th, 2017, at Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon. John is survived by his wife Jean and other family members. At his request, cremation will take place and no services will be held.

Michael  G.  Wegner

Michael G. Wegner

May 18, 2017

Michael G. Wegner of Port Washington, WI passed away on May 18th, 2017 at Horizon Lawlis Hospice in Mequon, WI and is finally at peace. He was 69 years old. Michael was born September 25th, 1947, the son of Walter "Bob" and Lorraine (nee Barth) Wegner. Michael married Marie (nee Mauch) Wegner January 8th, 1972. They grew their family of...

Edward P. Neuens

Edward P. Neuens

May 15, 2017

Edward Neuens, of Fredonia, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 83 years old. Ed was born in Fredonia on August 2, 1933, son of Oliver Neuens and Florence Jacque Neuens. He grew up in the Fredonia area and attended high school in Port Washington. In 1952, Ed joined the United...

Barbara Ann Niemczyk

Barbara Ann Niemczyk

May 15, 2017

Surrounded by her family, Barbara Ann Niemczyk of Grafton passed away at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Monday May 15, 2017 at the age of 81. She was born in Milwaukee on August 12, 1935, the daughter of Carl and Bernadette (nee Strebig) Rogge. Barbara was united in marriage to Robert John Niemczyk in Milwaukee on September 12,...

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...

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