Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

James L. Kailas

James L. Kailas

September 18, 2017

Went to Heaven on September 18, 2017 in Grafton, WI at age 81. James was born on September 26, 1935, son of Michael and Juliana Asmann Kailas. Jim showed interest and promise in the field of womens dress design, spending time in Chicago at design school. He then began his long and distinguished teaching career in California in the Millbrae...

Geralyn S. Dineen

Geralyn S. Dineen

September 17, 2017

Geralyn S. Dineen passed away on Sunday September 17, 2017 at the age of 61. Survived by her daughter Christina (Lance School) Hackbarth, siblings Robert (Elizabeth Kramer) Dineen Jr., Thomas (Susan) Dineen, Terry (Diane) Dineen and Gary Dineen, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, her good friend Sally Farnsworth, along with other relatives and friends. There will be a Memorial...

Thomas Raymond Wenzel

Thomas Raymond Wenzel

September 16, 2017

Thomas R. Wenzel of Cedar Grove passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was 84. Thomas was born on January 15, 1933 to Raymond and Ruby Wenzel. He married Diane Monfre November 23, 1957 in Milwaukee and together they had three children. Tom was often in his workshop making furniture...

Geraldine M. Egerer

Geraldine M. Egerer

September 14, 2017

Ms. Geraldine Egerer passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon early Thursday morning, September 14, 2017, at the age of 87. Geraldine and her twin brother Gerald were born in Port Washington on July 5, 1930 to Henry and Anna Meirsch Egerer. Ms. Egerer grew up on the family farm in the Town of Port Washington. When she...

Christopher  L. Mcclendon

Christopher L. Mcclendon

September 14, 2017

Christopher L. McClendon, age 56, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Christopher was born September 8, 1961 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Kenneth and Lois McClendon. He was united in marriage to Debra (nee Boll) on July 14, 1984. Christopher is survived by his wife Debbie, daughters Lauren and Chloe, parents Ken and Lois McClendon, brother Mark (Caroline) McClendon, sister...

Ann Marie Sicilia Thompson

Ann Marie Sicilia Thompson

September 13, 2017

Ann M. Sicilia Thompson of West Allis, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 13, 2017 at the age of 64. Beloved wife of Richard Thompson. Loving mother of Dr. Alex (Adrienne) Small PhD and Andy Small. Dear daughter of Catherine (nee Banks) and the late Alex Sicilia. Sister of Margaret Sartor, Nancy (Bob) Lee, Alex (Patty) Sicilia, Anthony (Kathleen...

Thomas Henry Zimmermann

Thomas Henry Zimmermann

September 13, 2017

Thomas H. Zimmermann of Fredonia, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the age of 77. He was born to Frederick and Sylvia (nee Nelson) Zimmermann on February 14, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI. He married the late and beautiful Sandra Mae Ochowicz on October 31, 1959 and together they had 3 daughters....

Dolores M. Mertz

Dolores M. Mertz

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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

August 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...

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