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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,...

Jewel  V. Hajny

Jewel V. Hajny

Jul 31, 2017

Jewel V. Hajny was Born to Eternal Life on Monday July 31, 2017 at the age of 98. She was born January 13, 1919 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Charles and Libby (nee Krainik) Marshalek. She was united in marriage to Charles Hajny on April 1, 1944 in Ventura, CA where Charles was stationed with the US Navy. Charles...

Manuel T. Diaz

Manuel T. Diaz

Jul 28, 2017

Manuel Diaz, of the Town of Fredonia, passed away suddenly early Friday morning, July 28, 2017, just a few days shy of his 21st birthday. He was born in Milwaukee on July 31, 1996, son of Lennette Pintor and Lionson Diaz. Manuel grew up in Fredonia and attended local schools, including Random Lake High School where he participated in Wrestling...

Paul (Pj)  D. Jones

Paul (Pj) D. Jones

Jul 27, 2017

Paul (PJ) D. Jones, of Cedarburg/Jackson passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 27, 2017. He was 70 years old. Paul was born on September 20, 1946 to Gilbert and Violet (nee Tibbetts) Jones. Paul grew up in Delafield and graduated from Oconomowoc High School in 1965. He has been married to his best friend and...

Carmella C. Kacheris

Carmella C. Kacheris

Jul 26, 2017

Carmella C. Kacheris (nee Scaffidi), passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the age of 91. Carmella was born March 1, 1926 in Cudahy, Wisconsin to Samuel and Rose (nee Piccioni) Scaffidi. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" Kacheris on September 24, 1949 in Chicago. Carmella worked in customer service at Sears Roebuck and after their retirement...

Dolores M. "Mutz" Freitag

Dolores M. "Mutz" Freitag

Jul 26, 2017

Dolores "Mutz" Freitag, formerly of Grafton, passed away at Milan Estates in Saukville early Wednesday morning, July 26. She was 86 years old. Dolores was born in Saukville on January 14, 1931, daughter of Raymond and Adelaide "Hattie" Thielen Rausch. On May 13, 1950, she was united in marriage with Harold "Smokey" Freitag at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Saukville....

Thomas (Big Tom)  B. Atkielski

Thomas (Big Tom) B. Atkielski

Jul 24, 2017

Thomas "Big Tom", B. Atkielski, age 84, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at the Harbor Club in Port Washington. He was born on February 26, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Vincent and Rose (nee Szafranski) Atkielski. Big Tom was united in marriage to Kathleen (nee Kebbekus) in Bedford, Indiana on February 1, 1969. Big Tom enjoyed working on...

Donna B. Bichler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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