Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Catherine Margaret Cone
January 7, 2017
Catherine Margaret Cone (nee Blum), age 90, passed away peacefully at Alexian Village in Milwaukee, WI., on Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born to Christ and Hazel (nee Bertz) Blum on December 2, 1926 in Fond Du Lac, WI. She married Dr. Herbert Cone on April 15, 1950 in Sheboygan, WI and together they had 2 children. Catherine grew...
Lawrence "Larry" F. Jentges
January 5, 2017
Lawrence Jentges, age 85 years of the Town of Port Washington died Thursday evening, Jan. 5, 2017 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was born August 20, 1931 in Conrath, WI, son of Jacob and Molly (nee Sampont) Jentges. Larry grew up in Knellsville (Town of Port Washington) and served in the US Army during the Korean conflict 1951-1954....
David E. Uselding
January 4, 2017
David E. Uselding, "Dave", age 79 went home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Dave was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on December 12, 1937 to Eugene and Elinor (nee Hubing) Uselding. Dave and Carol (nee Andlar) were united in marriage on February 15, 1958 in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Dave was a dedicated employee at Evinrude Outboard Motors for 30...
Michael J. Kavanagh
January 3, 2017
Mr. Michael Kavanagh, of Sauk Trail Road in the Town of Belgium, passed away at his residence Tuesday morning, January 3, 2017, following his courageous battle with cancer. He was 64 years old. Michael was born in Madison on August 18, 1952, son of Bernard and Donna Foss Kavanagh. On October 16, 1976, he was united in marriage with Shirley...
Randel L. Kertscher
January 2, 2017
We have lost a son, siblings have lost a brother, niece and nephews an uncle, friends a great friend, work mates a co-worker And the world has lost a genuine, kind and playful soul. He was loud, obnoxious, brutally honest, a sweetheart and wildly passionate about cars. He was a simple man that wished happiness upon everyone and wanted to...
Elisabeth Klotz
December 29, 2016
Mrs. Elisabeth Klotz, of Milwaukee Street in Port Washington, passed away at Lawlis Family hospice Center in Mequon on Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was 82 years old. Elisabeth was born in Koblenz, Germany on October 23, 1934, daughter of Franz and Susanna Dott Bilo. She was united in marriage with Thomas Klotz on September 25, 1954 in Arenberg, Germany....
William M. Klas
December 28, 2016
Mr. Bill Klas, of State Road 57 in the Town of Fredonia, passed away at his residence early Wednesday, December 28, 2016, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 84 years old. Bill was born on the family homestead on February 13, 1932, son of John and Martha Gasper Klas. He attended local schools before attending St. Francis Minor...
Betty Helminiak
December 28, 2016
Betty Helminiak went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 to join her husband of 68 years, Clement Helminiak Sr. Betty was born on March 20, 1921 to Manuel and Selenia (nee Torres). She was employed as a seamstress at Junior House in Milwaukee for 17 years. Betty is survived by her sons Robert (Karen) Helminiak of Cedarburg...
Judy Beth Riemer
December 27, 2016
Judy Riemer, of the Town of Grafton passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 27, 2016. She is now together reunited with her husband Tom Riemer who passed away seven years ago. They were married on Dec. 27, 1969. A Memorial for Judy and Celebration of Judy and Tom together again will be held at Robert P. Zaun...
Kentwood Gordon Johnson
December 22, 2016
Kentwood G. Johnson, of Saukville, WI., age 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2016 surrounded by his children at Columbia St. Mary's in Mequon. He was born to Pat and Avis (nee Mielke) Johnson on July 13, 1939 in Carter, WI. He married Dixie Kostuch on June 7, 1958 in Milwaukee, WI and together they had two children....
Robert Grant Houghton
December 21, 2016
Robert "Bob" Grant Houghton, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was born to Richard and Marjorie (nee Bleyer) Houghton on July 3, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI. Bob attended Atwater Grade School and Shorewood High School. He joined the Navy in 1944 and served in WWII on an LST. He later attended the...
Ruth J. Styron
December 17, 2016
Mrs. Ruth Styron of Port Washington passed away on December 17, 2016, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 92 years old. Ruth was born in Chicago, IL, on August 27, 1924, to William and Ann Slamka Eggers. On May 25, 1946, she married Courtland Styron in Elkton, MD. The couple moved to Milwaukee while he attended dental school...
Jeffrey F. Paulin
December 17, 2016
Mr. Jeffrey Paulin of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was 62 years old. Jeffrey was born in Port Washington on January 17, 1954, son of Russell and Mary Ann Solger Paulin. He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School and Port Washington High School before going on to obtain Associates degrees in...
Cynthia E. Caswell
December 16, 2016
Mrs. Cindy Caswell of the Town of Fredonia passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton Friday afternoon, December 16, 2016 following a heart attack. She was 74 years old. Cindy was born in Milwaukee on April 9, 1942, daughter of Francis and Cecelia Krauska Ziminski. She attended local schools and graduated from St. Mary's Academy. On November 4, 1967...
Mary Rose Schreiner
December 11, 2016
Mary Rose Schreiner (nee Stubinsky), age 90, of Saukville, WI passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. She was born to John and Mary (nee Repinski) Stubinsky on June 2, 1926 in Menomonee Falls, WI. She married John Schreiner August 21, 1954 at St Dominic's Catholic Church in Menomonee Falls, WI and together they had four children. Mary cared...
Allen L. Albinger
December 9, 2016
Allen Albinger, age 75 years of Saukville, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was born February 25, 1941 in Sheboygan, son of Paul E. Albinger Sr. and Helen (nee Link) Albinger. Allen worked with his father, his brother Jerry, and uncle Clarence at Albinger Automotive in Saukville until retiring. Allen was an...
Herbert Louis Herro
December 6, 2016
Herbert Louis Herro was born in Oconomowoc, WI to Louis and Shaheeny Herro, December 10, 1929. He was Born to Eternal Life on December 6, 2016. Survived by his children: Jerome (Corinne), Gerard (Kathy), Mary Jo Quackenboss (Andrew), David (Jay Franke), Norbertine Brother Steven and Paul (Kristi); grandchildren: Luke, James, Kevin, Matthew, Zachary, Paul, Margaret Symanski (John), Philip (fiancé Katie...
Daniel L. Arndt
December 6, 2016
Daniel "Danny", Lee Arndt, age 79 of Camp Awana Road in the Town of Farmington, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Daniel was born on August 9, 1937 in Fredonia to Marvin and Eleanor (nee Knuth) Arndt. He was united in marriage to Judy Schneider on May 26, 1962 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. Daniel...
Gary F. Jentges
December 3, 2016
Mr. Gary Jentges, of County Road B in the Town of Port Washington, passed away at Northridge MGM Healthcare in Manitowoc on Saturday evening, December 3, 2016, following a lengthy illness. He was 55 years old. Gary was born on September 16, 1961 in Port Washington, son of Walter and Arlene Bares Jentges. He attended local schools and graduated from...
Trevor Lloyd Delbert Gavin
December 2, 2016
Trevor Lloyd Delbert Gavin, Age 31, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon. He was born to Patrick and Rosemary (nee Schultz) Gavin on February 5, 1985 in Milwaukee, WI. Trevor graduated Cedar Grove Belgium High School with the class of 2003. Trevor was a huge Green Bay Packers fan and rarely...
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