Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Lucien F Curtis

Lucien F Curtis

December 1, 2016

Lucien F. Curtis, age 90, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Harbor Cove, Residential Living Center in Port Washington, from complications due to heart disease. Lucien was a veteran, serving his country as a soldier of The United States Army during WWII, 1945-1949. He is survived by his children, Alwin Curtis (Jan Livingston) of Sturgeon Bay, WI., Monica (James) Comeaux...

E. Victoria Gioffredi

E. Victoria Gioffredi

November 30, 2016

Vicki Gioffredi, of Cedarburg, formerly of Ankeny, IA, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at her residence within Lasata Crossings. She was 91 years old. Vicki was born in Milwaukee on February 24, 1925, daughter of Louis Kowach and Hattie Zimmerman Kowach. She grew up in Milwaukee, graduating from Milwaukee Girls Tech High School...

Jerome A. Sinnen

Jerome A. Sinnen

November 27, 2016

Jerome A. Sinnen, "Jr." age 80, passed away peacefully at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Jerome was born in Belgium, WI on December 9, 1935 to Jerome and Josephine (nee Pierron) Sinnen. He was united in marriage to Nina (nee Stahl) Sinnen on April 27, 1957. Jerome was very active with the Random...

Henry L. Kernats

Henry L. Kernats

November 26, 2016

Henry L. Kernats passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Luther Manor at River Oaks in Mequon. He was 95 years old. Henry was born on November 19, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI to Frank and Louise (nee Arnold) Kernats. On April 26, 1947, he was united in marriage to Harriet A. (nee Bever) Kernats at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church...

Beverly A. Schleg

Beverly A. Schleg

November 24, 2016

Mrs. Beverly Schleg, of Benjamin Street in Port Washington, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family, following a brief but fierce battle with cancer. She was 75 years old. Beverly was born in Oshkosh on October 18, 1941, daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth Stals Dommer. While Bev was young, the family moved to the area...

Brian G. Meloy

Brian G. Meloy

November 23, 2016

Brian Meloy, age 45 years of Richmond, TX, formerly of Saukville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at his residence. He was born August 31, 1971 in Port Washington, son of William and Gloria (nee Klug) Meloy. Brian was a 1990 graduate of Port Washington High School and graduated from Southeastern Academy in Kissimmee, FL where he was trained...

Geraldine  "Jerry" M. Kapsos

Geraldine "Jerry" M. Kapsos

November 22, 2016

Geraldine "Jerry" M. Kapsos of Cedarburg, WI passed away on Tuesday November 22, 2016 at the age of 87. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 17, 1929, the daughter of Melvin and Margaret (nee Hughes) Huber. She married Charles Kapsos in Illinois on October 30, 1949. Jerry is survived by; her daughter Cynthia (Glenn) Hiller of Grafton, WI,...

Wayne G. Schei

Wayne G. Schei

November 21, 2016

Wayne G. Schei of Cedarburg, WI passed away on Monday November 21, 2016 at the age of 81. Private Services were held.

Marlene Louise Schaller

Marlene Louise Schaller

November 21, 2016

Marlene Louise Schaller (nee Wilke) of Fredonia, WI passed away peacefully at Anita's Gardens in Port Washington, WI on November 21, 2016 at the age of 79. She was born to Norbert and Bernice (nee Scherff) Wilke in Plymouth, WI on February 12, 1937. Marlene married Donald Schaller on May 4, 1957 in Lake Church, WI and together they adopted...

Don L. Burich

Don L. Burich

November 20, 2016

r. Don Burich of Saukville passed away peacefully in his sleep at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton early Sunday morning, November 20, 2016, following a short and valiant battle with leukemia, which he fought with his great sense of humor intact. He was 73 years old. Don was born in Port Washington on May 14, 1943, son of Lawrence "Duke"...

Doris M. Maechtle

Doris M. Maechtle

November 18, 2016

Mrs. Doris Maechtle, of the Town of Port Washington, passed away Friday afternoon, November 18, 2016, at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon. She was 89 years old. Doris was born on December 15, 1926 in the Town of Herman, daughter of Arthur and Esther Wehrmann Gosse. On June 1, 1946 she was united in marriage with Harvey Maechtle at...

Loralie A.  Van Sluys

Loralie A. Van Sluys

November 16, 2016

Loralie A. Van Sluys of Deerfield, IL passed away peacefully at the age of 71 on November 16, 2016. Raised initially in Sheboygan Falls, Loralie was a 1963 graduate of Cedarburg High School and then embarked on a long and successful career with Aon-Hewitt Associates, retiring in 2010 as a Senior Research Analyst. Loralie was preceded in death by her...

Herbert David James

Herbert David James

November 15, 2016

Mr. Herbert "Herbie" James, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, where he resided for the last several years. He was 88 years old. Herbert was born in Two Rivers, WI on April 16, 1928. He was raised in a Polish Catholic orphanage in Milwaukee, WI where he was taught several languages. Herbie owned several...

Phyllis T. Heitkamp

Phyllis T. Heitkamp

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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...

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