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Phyllis T. Heitkamp

Phyllis T. Heitkamp

Nov 11, 2016

Phyllis T. Heitkamp of Thiensville was born in Wausau, WI on November 11, 1937, the daughter of Shirley and Viola (nee Harris) Thoreson. She left her body to continue her venture into the universe on her birthday, November 11, 2016. As an herbalist, she taught herb classes and conducted herb walks in various places around the State of Wisconsin. She...

Robert J. Clausing

Robert J. Clausing

Nov 9, 2016

Robert "Bob", Clausing, age 59, passed away at his home on November 9, 2016. Bob was born on March 30, 1957 in Port Washington, WI to Erwin and Lucille (nee Thill) Clausing. Bob attended Holy Cross and Ozaukee High. He later went on to complete Journeyman Apprenticeship Machinist training and an Associate Degree in Mechanical Design from Milwaukee Area Technical...

Herbert J. Possley

Herbert J. Possley

Nov 8, 2016

Mr. Herb Possley, formerly of Antoine Drive in Port Washington, passed away Tuesday morning, November 8, 2016, at Cedar Gardens Assisted Living in Cedar Grove, where he had resided for the last 5 years. He was 96 years old. Herb was born in Fredonia on January 27, 1920, son of Michael and Margaret Petesch Possley. Following his schooling, Herb proudly...

Caroline J. Mitchell

Caroline J. Mitchell

Nov 6, 2016

Caroline Janet Mitchell, of Random Lake, WI, passed away at her residence on November 6, 2016. She was 70 years old. Carol was born July 25, 1946 in Milwaukee, WI to the daughter of Joseph A. Sorgent & Caroline A. (Deziel) Sorgent. She attended St. Anne's grade school, Peckham Jr. High, and graduated from Washington High School in 1965 all...

John B. Fieber

John B. Fieber

Nov 5, 2016

Mr. John Fieber, of Northwoods Road in the Town of Port Washington, passed away at his residence Saturday morning, November 5, 2016, following a battle with leukemia. He was 67 years old. John was born on March 21, 1949, son of Edward and Gertrude Hubing Fieber. He grew up in the Dacada area and attended local schools, graduating from Random...

Dorothy H. Hoell

Dorothy H. Hoell

Nov 4, 2016

Dorothy Hoell, age 85 years, died peacefully at home on November 4, 2016. She was born September 18, 1931 in Port Washington, daughter of Elmer and Antonia (nee Walus) Ewig. The family moved to Sheboygan where she graduated from Central High School. On April 7, 1950, she married Alois Hoell Jr. in Sheboygan. He preceded her in death in 1992....

Maurice M. Griffin

Maurice M. Griffin

Nov 4, 2016

Maurice Griffin, of Saukville, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee on Friday, November 4, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was 65 years old. Maurice was born to John and Margaret (nee Colbert) Griffin on June 20, 1951 in Ireland. He married Kathleen Leach on September 7, 1991 in Grafton, WI at the Stonecroft...

Sean R. Schenk (Cdr, Uscg Ret)

Sean R. Schenk (Cdr, Uscg Ret)

Nov 3, 2016

Sean Schenk, of the Town of Saukville, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 3, 2016 at his residence. He was 46 years old. Sean was born in New Haven, CT on February 27, 1970, son of Richard Schenk Jr and Margaret O'Neil Schenk. He grew up in Chester, CT, and graduated from Valley Regional High School...

Kenneth W. Becker

Kenneth W. Becker

Nov 3, 2016

Mr. Ken Becker, of County Road B in the Town of Holland, passed away at his residence Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2016. He was 89 years old. Kenneth was born in Waukesha on August 23, 1927, son of Herbert and Esther Eichstaedt Becker. After his schooling, he served in the US Navy. Ken was united in marriage with Charlotte Crema...

Norman J. Klahn

Norman J. Klahn

Nov 1, 2016

Mr. Norman Klahn, of Bishop Drive in Germantown, passed away at Lasata Health & Rehab Center in Cedarburg on Tuesday evening, November 1, 2016. He was 75 years old. Norm was born in Sheboygan on September 25, 1941, son of Norman and Agnes Hynick Klahn. The family moved to Milwaukee while he was young and Norm attended local schools, graduating...

Claude J. Wollner

Claude J. Wollner

Oct 30, 2016

Mr. Claude Wollner, of Falls Road in Grafton, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Cedar Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg. He was 87 years old. Claude was born in the Town of Grafton on January 1, 1929, son of Anton and Theresa Dickmann Wollner. He attended local schools, graduating from Grafton High School in 1948. Claude proudly...

Isabel Rose Schultz

Isabel Rose Schultz

Oct 29, 2016

Isabel Rose Schultz, age 92, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016. She was born on June 11, 1924 to Isadore and Emma (nee Bellmore) Trudell. Isabel was united in marriage to Giles B. Schultz Sr. on November 18, 1944 in Milwaukee, WI. Isabel was a dedicated employee of Badger Bus for over 35 years and worked as the bookkeeper...

Mary Lynn Karolewski

Mary Lynn Karolewski

Oct 27, 2016

(nee Kolacke) of Port Washington, October 27, 2016 age 69 years. Loving wife and best friend of John, beloved mother of Georgine (Andy) Phillips and Stephanie (Eric) Remfrey, dearest grandmother of Rhys, Pierce, Jayne and Charlotte Phillips and baby Remfrey. Further survived by her brother Dan (Sue) Kolacke, nephews Dan and Joe (Risa) Kolacke, other relatives and many friends. Funeral...

Gerard A. Litke

Gerard A. Litke

Oct 27, 2016

Gerard "Gerry" Litke, age 62 of Saukville, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Gerry was born on September 23, 1954 to Edward and Bernice (nee Borkowski) Litke. Gerry was a dedicated employee at Ada Products Company for 38 years, where he held the position of Printing Supervisor. He took pride in his strong work ethic. He...

George J. Schalk

George J. Schalk

Oct 27, 2016

George J. Schalk Jr., age 71, passed away on October 27, 2016. He was born on August 13, 1945 to George and June (nee Thompson) Schalk. George was known for his infectious laugh and magnetic personality that gravitated people toward him. He always put a smile on the faces of those around him. If you didn't know where George was,...

Sylvia E.  Bley

Sylvia E. Bley

Oct 26, 2016

Sylvia E. Bley, age 95, passed away at Lasata Care Center on October 26, 2016. She was born on May 28, 1921 to Fredrick and Lena (nee Hahn) Philipps. On May 10, 1947 Sylvia was united in marriage to Robert A. Bley at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Washington. Sylvia and her husband Robert were the owners for over...

Judith Heyden

Judith Heyden

Oct 22, 2016

JUDITH K. HEYDEN "JUDI" Mrs. Judi Heyden, of Mayfair Drive in Saukville, passed away at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice Center Saturday morning, October 22, 2016. She was 71 years old. Judith was born in Milwaukee on November 12, 1944, daughter of William and Kathryn Walker Persch. She attended local schools and graduated from Juneau High School with the Class of...

Mark F. Higgins

Mark F. Higgins

Oct 21, 2016

Mark Francis Higgins (51) of Port Washington, WI passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 21, 2016, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, following a courageous battle with cancer. Just days before, on October 16, he married his sweetheart, Erin Arthur, officially uniting their family of three with son, Andrew by their side. Mark was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire in...

Marilyn Faye Schmit

Marilyn Faye Schmit

Oct 21, 2016

Marilyn Schmit, of Port Washington, passed away surrounded by her loving family in the morning hours of Friday, October 21, 2016 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 80 years old. Marilyn was born on August 7, 1936 in Marinette WI, daughter of Arnold Reif and Gladys Kastner Reif. In the mid 1940's her family moved to Saukville. Marilyn...

Ronald L. Osborne

Ronald L. Osborne

Oct 21, 2016

Mr. Ronald Osborne, of Woodview Circle in Port Washington, formerly of Cedar Grove, New Berlin and Cincinnati, OH, passed away at his residence Friday evening, October 21, 2016, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old. Ronald was born in Cincinnati on September 24, 1935, son of Fred and Alieen Marsh Osborne. Following his schooling, he enlisted...

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