Obituaries

Apr 30, 2025

Michelle Marie Weiss of Port Washington passed away peacefully after a brief illness. She was born the beloved daughter of Lawrence and LaVerne (Ansay) Weiss on April 24, 1966, and was reunited with them in Heaven on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Michelle graduated from Grafton High School and went on to work at Portal Industries, Balance Inc, and attended...

Apr 28, 2025

Ms. Bonnie Bartel of Port Washington, formerly of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully at High Point Residence in Port Washington on Monday morning, April 28, 2025. She was 84 years old.

Bonnie was born on December 31, 1940, in Chippewa Falls, WI to George and Mabel (nee Boettcher) Kurth. She attended local schools and completed her education...

Apr 27, 2025

Thomas, Sharon Joanna Age 78, passed away on April 27, 2025, in Brown Deer.

Sharon was born in Fond du Lac on August 27, 1946, to Erwin and Erna Rusch on her father's birthday. She treasured her childhood in Campbellsport where grade school playmates became lifelong friends (known as "the Crazy Eight"). Although an only child she...

Apr 27, 2025

Thomas P. Watry entered into eternal life on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was 91 years old.

He was born on January 2, 1934, in Ashippun, Wisconsin to parents Lawrence and Olive Watry. Tom enlisted into the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War. Following his enlistment, he worked numerous jobs, including a rural...

Apr 27, 2025

Charles Arthur Bowser Jr., 83, of Cedarburg passed away April 27, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

Charles was born on March 14, 1942 to Dorothea (nee Innes) and Charles Bowser Sr., the eldest of seven children. He was raised in Kittanning, Penn.

In his youth, Charles enjoyed hanging out by the Allegheny River, whether it...

Apr 26, 2025

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann (Vernon) Manian, a longtime resident of Random Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully and went to her heavenly home on April 26, 2025. Beth's life was deeply rooted in her Christian faith and her love for her family, friends and beloved late pup, Duffy. Beth enjoyed being active with her church, substitute teaching almost any subject and...

Apr 25, 2025

Carol Ann (Farrey) Gjertson of Port Washington, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born the beloved daughter of Howard and Claire (Wittnebel) Farrey. Carol was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Gjertson on May 22, 1965 in Sheboygan, WI and together they raised 2 beautiful daughters.

Carol...

Apr 24, 2025

Few people are or were as full of life in this world as John Niederkorn. His large stature was surpassed only by his even larger heart. His laugh could fill a room. He had a way of bringing out the best in people, leaving a trail of smiles and shaking heads everywhere he went.

John was a...

Apr 21, 2025

Shirley Greiveldinger of Port Washington passed away at her home on Mon., April 21, 2025. She was 93 years old.

Born Dec. 12, 1931, on the third floor of the Mayer Hotel (later the Port Hotel) to Emil Peter "Pete" Poull and Frances Mayer Poull, the then-owners of the hotel.

On June 23, 1962, Shirley...

Apr 19, 2025

Robert "Rob" Leak, 49, of Belgium, Wisconsin, passed away at home on April 19, 2025.

Born on September 14, 1975, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, Rob lived a life marked by service, creativity, and curiosity. He graduated from Ozaukee High School in 1993. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1993 to 1997, including...

Apr 19, 2025

Kenneth D. Shalda, 88, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Ken was born to Lewis and Sarah (Wheeler) Shalda in Michigan's "Cherry Capital", Traverse City on December 2, 1936. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Diane Perlongo on May 21, 1966, in Gaastra, MI...

Apr 17, 2025

Ann L. Lee of Cedarburg passed away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was 76 years old. Ann was born the beloved daughter of Henry and Ann (Lee) Widmann in Milwaukee, WI on May 27, 1948.

Ann met everyone with a smile and enjoyed long conversations filled with laughter. She enjoyed crafting...

Apr 17, 2025

Kristen Kory, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, joyfully embraced eternal peace on the evening of Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 80. A lifelong light in the lives of many, Kristen faced her journey with Parkinson's Disease with remarkable grace and strength.

Born on October 12, 1944, in Chicago, IL, Kristen was the...

Apr 16, 2025

Jamie Smith, a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI after a sudden and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. At the age of 74, Jamie's journey touched countless lives and left behind a legacy of love and compassion.

Jamie was born on July 29, 1950,...

Apr 15, 2025

Rita Kay Penkwitz, 86 of Port Washington, passed away on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. Rita was born in Avon, Illinois to William and Klaryne "Kay" (Shumaker) Schisler.

Rita lived in Kansas, California, Arkansas, and Idaho before settling back in Wisconsin to be with family. She was a loving mother who shared recipes like mayonnaise cake, Christmas Chex...

Apr 14, 2025

Connie Eernisse, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at home with her family on April 14th, 2025, her 70th birthday.

Connie was born in Port Washington, WI, on April 14th, 1955, the daughter of the late Gerhard F. and Anita A. (Nee Wolfgram) Kringel. Connie was a 1973 graduate of Grafton High School. After high school Connie worked...

Apr 11, 2025

Aleksandr Amelyan, age 76, of Glendale, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family—his wife Lyubov, daughter Margarita, and son Artem.

Aleksandr was born on January 23, 1949, in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, to Arshavir Amelyan and Zlota Aizenberg. He earned his high school diploma from School #3 in Kentau before...

Apr 10, 2025

Robert Oral Howl, 93, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 11, 1931. Robert was united in marriage to Susie Howl on March 9, 1985. He was preceded in death by his sons Robert Howl and Rick Kuilema and daughter Cyndy Kuilema.

A memorial...

Apr 8, 2025

Joan Marie Jacobs of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in the tiny Slovenian community of Traunik, Michigan to Ludwig and Angela (Laurich) Lustick on December 4, 1935, and lived her 89 years with love, generosity and conviction.

A graduate of Trenary High School, Joan moved...

Apr 8, 2025

Doris Lynn (Sprecher) Schultz passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born in Baraboo, WI, on September 19, 1946, the beloved daughter of Roy and Virginia (Rehbein) Sprecher. Doris married Nick Schultz at Blackhawk Methodist Church on June 9, 1973, and together had two beautiful daughters.

Doris was raised in...