Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Robert A. Hortvet
October 10, 2016
Robert A. Hortvet of Mequon, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away October 10, 2016. He was 94 years old. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (nee Comstock), loving father of Jane (Charles) Wright, Susan (Gary) Dickerson and Laurie (Steve Antonellis) Hortvet, proud grandpa of David (Heather) Dickerson, Kevin (Kristi) Wright, Karen Wright, Thomas (Christina) Dickerson and Kristen (Ben) McGuire. Further survived...
Coletta Veronica Schmitt
October 9, 2016
Coletta V. Schmitt, age 94 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2016. Coletta was born in the Town of Belgium on June 4, 1922 to Nicholas and Susan (nee Mayer) Bichler. She was united in marriage to Clarence Schmitt on June 6, 1942 at St. Nicholas Church in Dacada. Coletta was a loving sister, mother, grandma,...
Norbert H. Hubing
October 8, 2016
NORBERT H. HUBING Mr. Norbert Hubing, of Belgium, formerly of Tuscon, AZ, passed away at Cedar Grove Gardens where he had resided since August. He was 94 years old. Norbert was born in the Town of Belgium on April 8, 1922, son of John and Sylvina Rach Hubing. He attended local schools before enlisting in the US Army and proudly...
Marjorie A. Gegenhuber
October 7, 2016
MARJORIE ANGELINE GEGENHUBER (WOLLNER) Mrs. Marjorie A. Gegenhuber passed away peacefully at Symphony of Evanston on Friday, October 7, 2016. She was 91 years old. Marjorie was born on the family farm homestead in the Town of Saukville, WI on January 5, 1925, daughter of Robert and Florence Waldkirch Wollner. On June 21, 1945 Marjorie was united in marriage with...
Vernelda A. Olson
October 7, 2016
VERNELDA A. OLSON Vernelda Olson passed away Friday, October 7, 2016 in Port Washington. The youngest and last surviving child of George and Mary (Vieau) Hansford, she married Raymond C. Olson in 1951. He preceded her in death in October 1988. Also preceding in death besides her parents are six sisters: Merceline (the late Wilfred) Trask, Mildred (the late William)...
Salvatore "Sam" Marchese
October 3, 2016
Salvatore "Sam" Marchese, age 90 years of Port Washington passed away at his residence on Monday, October 3, 2016. He was born August 16, 1926 in Milwaukee, son of Anthony and Agatha (nee Busalacchi) Marchese. Sam was a WW II Navy veteran. On March 1, 1949, he married Laverne Kroll at St. Mary's Church in Port Washington. She preceded him...
Michael Patrick Ryan
October 3, 2016
Michael "Mike", P. Ryan, passed away with his loving wife and family by his side on Monday, October 3, 2016. Mike was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on December 22, 1954 to James and Marguerite (nee Symmonds) Ryan. Mike was an avid Pink Floyd fan, lottery ticket player, Grinch and 49's fan. The Brewers and Boston Bruins were two other teams...
Agnes D. "Aggie" Carmody
September 26, 2016
Agnes "Aggie" D. (nee Lehner) Carmody of Hartford, formerly of Saukville, died of complications from a 30 year battle with Parkinson's disease on Monday, September 26, 2016, in Hartford. She was 82 years old. Aggie was born in Racine on June 2, 1934, the daughter of John and Lillian (Cremer) Lehner. Growing up in the city of Racine with her...
Diana H. Searing
September 23, 2016
Mrs. Diana Searing, of County Road Y in Newburg, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Friday evening, September 23, 2016. She was 80 years old. Diana was born in Milwaukee on November 27, 1935, daughter of Antonio and Martha Seemeyer Psaroudakis. She attended local schools before continuing her schooling to become a licensed practical nurse, specializing in...
Elaine G. Mueller
September 23, 2016
ELAINE G. MUELLER Ms. Elaine Mueller of Belgium, formerly of Grafton and Milwaukee, passed away Friday evening, September 23, 2016 at Belgium Gardens, where she had resided for the last six years. She was 86 years old. Elaine was born in Ironwood, MI on July 25, 1930, daughter of John and Helmi Mandelin Brackett. The family lived in Pence, WI....
Gena L. Borgenhagen
September 23, 2016
Ms. Gena Borgenhagen of Fredonia, passed away peacefully Friday, September 23, 2016, at Forest Haven in Fredonia. She was 52 years old. Gena was born in Milwaukee on February 4, 1964, daughter of Don and Nancy Ellis Deike. The family moved to the Grafton area in 1975, and later to Port Washington in 1987. Gena enjoyed listening to music and...
Jeffrey L. Paape
September 17, 2016
Jeffrey "Jeff" L. Paape, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2016. Jeff was born on October 11, 1957 in Port Washington to Melvin and Sherrel (nee Marquardt) Paape. He was united in marriage to Susan (nee Lanser) Paape on April 15, 1978 at St. Peter UCC in Saukville. Jeff will best be remembered for his kind heart and generous spirit....
Clyde E. Kasten
September 16, 2016
Clyde E. Kasten, age 67 passed away at his home on Friday, September 16, 2016. He was born on May 31, 1949 to Elmer and Ester (nee Knoll) Kasten. Clyde was a dedicated employee of 40 years at Mercury Marine in Fond du lac. He enjoyed fishing and hunting as well as building model ships and doing remolding projects around...
Bernhart L. Gotthart
September 13, 2016
Bernhart "Bernie" Gotthart, of Port Washington, formerly of Whitefish Bay, died peacefully Sept, 13, 2016, age 91 years. Loving father of Thomas (Cindi) and Robert (Ellen), caring grandfather of Erik, Michael & Monica, honorary grandfather of Shailmar & Jarrett (Sarah) Jones. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Margaret (nee Fransee) and infant daughter Patricia. Traditional Requiem...
Emily E Urmanski
September 12, 2016
Emily Urmanski went home to her Lord on Monday morning, September 12, 2016. She was 86 years old. Emily Edna Marie was born January 23, 1930 in Wausau to Elsie Walters and Edward Hoffman. Emily grew up in Brokaw and married Edward Urmanski on July 1, 1955 in Bemidji, MN. The couple lived in Milwaukee, and then in Waubeka where...
William E. Buck
September 11, 2016
Mr. Bill Buck, of Colonial Parkway in Saukville, passed away while surrounded by family on Sunday morning, September 11, 2016. He was 77 years old. William was born in Winona, MN on November 10, 1938, son of Clarence and Margaret Mack Buck. The family moved to Milwaukee while Bill was small, and he attended local schools, graduating from North Division...
Elroy Lloyd Maechtle
September 11, 2016
Elroy L. Maechtle age 97, of Port Washington passed away at his home on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Elroy was born on the family farm in the Town of Saukville on September 13, 1918 to Walter and Lenora (nee Reinke) Maechtle. On November 10, 1945 he was united in marriage to Virginia (nee Dickmann) in Saukville. Together the couple ran...
Mark B. Hoeft
September 8, 2016
Mark Hoeft, a lifelong resident of Port Washington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the morning hours of Thursday, September 08, 2016 at Forest Haven in Fredonia. He was 73 years old. Mark was born on July 8, 1943 in Port Washington, son of Clarence Hoeft and Loretta Schreiner Hoeft. He grew up in Port Washington, graduating...
David J. Korthals
September 7, 2016
David Korthals, of Port Washington, formerly of Grafton, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 07, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 68 years old. David was born in Milwaukee on December 15, 1947, son of Harvey Korthals and Betty Janssen Korthals. David grew up in Grafton, graduating from Grafton High School in 1966....
Doris R. Friend
September 7, 2016
Doris R. Friend, of Random Lake, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. She was 77 years old. Doris was born January 26, 1939 in Random Lake, the daughter of William and Clara (nee Becker) Jacoby. On May 21, 1960, she was united in marriage with James Friend at St. Mary's...
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