Obituaries

Jun 3, 2025

Roland Otto Meyle was born in Ludwigsburg, Germany, on June 7, 1935, and passed away in Grafton, Wisconsin, on June 3, 2025. After a difficult pregnancy, his mother, Hedwig, vowed he would become a pastor—a sentiment reinforced by his grandmother, who noticed him folding his hands even as an infant. In 1942, Roland's father, Otto, died on the Russian...

May 29, 2025

Alice J. Broehm (nee Dziak), 87, of Saukville, Wisconsin, passed away on May 29, 2025.

She was born on May 13, 1938, to the late John and Katherine (Zielonko) Dziak.

Alice graduated from Mosinee High School. She worked at Allen Bradley for 40 years. After retirement from Allen Bradley, she worked at Walmart in Port...

May 26, 2025

Mary A. Hockinson (Nee Lindemann), 81, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025.

Born on December 16, 1943, the daughter of the late Anthony and Edna Lindemann, she grew up in Milwaukee. Mary wed her high school sweetheart, John "Jack" Hockinson, and they raised their family in Grafton. Mary and Jack celebrated almost 61 years of wedded...

May 24, 2025

Carol G. Schommer passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, after a courageous 5-year battle with cancer. She was 74 years old.

Carol was born on October 11, 1950, in Port Washington to the late Frederick and Lorraine (Miller) Kaltenbrun. She graduated from Port Washington High School with the class of 1969.

On October 31,...

May 24, 2025

Joseph (Joe) Tippy of Saukville passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 92 years of age.

He was born on January 5,1933, in Cherokee, Iowa to Roy and Marie (Fuhrman) Tippy. He graduated from Immaculate Conception School in Iowa with the class of 1951. Joe proudly served in the United States Army. On May 28, 1960,...

May 22, 2025

THEODORE F. "TED" BARON, JR

Mr. Ted Baron passed away at Harbor Campus in Port Washington on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was 86 years old.

Theodore was born in Milwaukee on January 6, 1939, son of Theodore and Madelyn (nee Mastel) Baron. He attended local schools before serving proudly in the US Navy.

May 22, 2025

Bernadette "Bernie" Annette Mary Catherine (née Dargo) Brodzeller, 87, formally of Grafton, WI, earned her angel wings on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at her home in West Bend, WI with many loved ones by her side.

A loving mother, grandmother, companion and friend, Bernie was born on February 11, 1938, to Edward and Clara Dargo of Milwaukee,...

May 21, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Nehmer (nee Lohman) of Port Washington, formerly of Milwaukee, went home to her Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, May 21, 2025. She was 87 years old.

Margaret was born in Milwaukee on August 3, 1937, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (nee Beckmann) Lohman. She attended local schools and graduated from West Division High...

May 16, 2025

Daniel A. O'Connor of Belgium, formerly of Milwaukee passed away May 16, 2025, at the age of 82 year. He was the son of Arthur D. O'Connor and Kathleen M. (nee Morley) O'Connor. He retired from Wisconsin Telephone after 32 years. Danny is survived by his beloved son, Mike O'Connor; grandchildren Kayle LePage, Michael O'Connor, and Matthew O'Connor; great-grandchildren...

May 14, 2025

James William Purdy, of Lannon, WI, formerly of Port Washington, WI, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 14, 2025, He was 90 years old.

Jim was born in Milwaukee on September 28, 1934, the son of Harvey and Mabel (nee Ogden) Purdy. He grew up in Milwaukee...

May 13, 2025

Thomas "Willie" Willman of Random Lake Wisconsin passed away May 13, 2025, at the Aurora Medical Center, Grafton Wisconsin, spending his final moment with his wife and daughters.

Tom was born January 10, 1943 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He was the 7th child of Anton Willman and Eva (Payne) Willman. After attending local schools in Marshfield, he did...

May 9, 2025

Joan Rooney, a longtime resident of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, at the age of 97. She was born on September 23, 1927 to Matthias and Ida (Poull) Sturm. She was the last survivor of 72 first cousins and was deeply proud of her Luxembourger heritage. She was a...

May 9, 2025

William "Bill" E. Boyd of Saukville passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, May 9, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born the beloved son of Sampson and Grace Boyd in Monroe, WI on May 15, 1939. He married Nancy Coffel (1940-1997) on April 11, 1964 and together raised two children. Bill later married Sherry...

May 9, 2025

Maxine Charmoli of Cedarburg, passed away at the age of 91 on Friday, May 9, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church, 1375 Covered Bridge Rd., Cedarburg, WI 53012. The family will receive relatives and friends from 11:00am-12:50pm. Maxine will be laid to rest...

May 8, 2025

Scott W. Hartmann of Dacada passed away on Thursday May 8, 2025, after a work accident. He was 53 years old.

Scott was born on August 19, 1971, in Sheboygan, WI to William and Judith (Feider) Hartmann.

Scott was known for his passion for building model cars and trucks, dedicating countless hours to this cherished...

May 7, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Weyker of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Dacada, WI, passed away on May 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 87 years old.

Ken was born in Sheboygan on January 26, 1938, to William and Loretta (Schmitz) Weyker. He attended Dacada grade school and graduated from Port Washington High School. On October 18, 1958,...

May 6, 2025

Shirley Birenbaum of Cedar Grove passed away Tuesday evening, May 6, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 92 years old.

Shirley was born in Fredonia on April 29, 1933, to William and Lena (nee Jungers) Biever. She attended local schools and graduated from Random Lake High School, Class of 1952. Following her...

May 4, 2025

Maryanne M. Seyfert of Saukville passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Lawlis Family Hospice. She was 62 years old.

Maryanne was born on May 28, 1962, in Buffalo, New York to the late Elmer and Patricia (Madden) Benson. She graduated from Port Washington High School with the class of 1980.

May 2, 2025

George W. Krodinger of Saukville passed away with his family by his side at Lawlis Family Hospice on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was 84 years old.

George was born November 23, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Karl and Elsa (Lang) Krodinger. On November 16, 1968, he was united in marriage to Ellen Moser. They...

May 1, 2025

John "Jack" C. Chenery IV, a longtime resident of the Town of Grafton passed away peacefully on Thursday May 1, 2025. Jack was born on January 11, 1945, the beloved son of Jack and Barbara (nee Griswold) Chenery in Natick, Massachusetts. He was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, Nancy Hughes at St. Cecilia Catholic...