Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Gerald A. "Jerry" Olson
September 6, 2016
GERALD A. OLSON Mr. Jerry Olson, formerly of Port Washington, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in Green Bay. He was 80 years old. Gerald was born in St. Paul, MN on April 27, 1936, son of Clifford and Inez (O'Brien) Olson. After high school, Jerry went on to earn his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin - River...
Carol M. Smith
September 5, 2016
Carol Margaret Smith (nee Runde) passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2016 at her residence in Saukville, following complications caused by heart problems. She was 78 years old. Carol was born in South Milwaukee on October 6, 1937, the daughter of Frederick and Caroline Runde. She moved to Milwaukee and graduated from Pulaski High School. She later attended MATC...
Michael Frome
September 4, 2016
Michael Frome has been well known as author, educator and tireless champion of America's natural heritage. The late Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, the father of Earth Day, said of him, "No writer in America has more persistently and effectively argued for the need of national ethics of environmental stewardship than Michael Frome." Over the years Michael has been a...
Gary C Fink
September 2, 2016
Gary C. Fink Gary Fink, of Milwaukee, formerly of Port Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 2, 2016 at his residence. He was 50 years old. Gary was born in Port Washington on June 18, 1966, son of Carroll Fink and Helen Wrobleski. He grew up in Port Washington and graduated from Port Washington High School in 1984. After...
Irving F. Partenheimer
September 1, 2016
Irv Partenheimer, of Cedarburg, WI, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2016. He was born in Chicago on December 17, 1938, raised in Salem, WI, and spent 35 years living in Algonquin, IL, before retiring back in WI to be near his grandchildren. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Karen (Wagner) Partenheimer; daughter and son-in-law, Julie & Tedd...
Calvin D. Wenzel
August 31, 2016
CALVIN D. WENZEL Mr. Cal Wenzel, formerly of Milwaukee and Saukville, passed away at his residence at Cedar Ridge Community in West Bend, Wednesday morning, August 31, 2016. He was 86 years old. Calvin was born in Milwaukee on February 21, 1930, son of Paul and Harriet Halverson Wenzel. He attended local schools and graduated from North Division High School...
Karen E. Corgiat
August 29, 2016
Mrs. Karen E. Corgiat, of Cedar Grove, formerly of Saukville, passed away Monday morning, August 29, 2016 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. She was 76 years old. Karen was born April 23, 1940 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Hilbert Mueller and Esther Lindert Mueller. On November 10, 1962 she was united in marriage with James Corgiat...
Lucille A. Sudbrink
August 26, 2016
Mrs. Lucille Sudbrink, formerly of the Town of Grafton, passed away at Brookdale, Sussex on Friday morning, August 26, 2016. Lucille had been previously residing with her daughter and son-in-law, Alberta and Fred in Sussex. She was 94 years old. Lucille was born at home in the Town of Grafton on December 17, 1921, daughter of George and Anna Hertel...
James E. Krier
August 26, 2016
It didn't take long for James Krier to make a lasting impression on folks. Quick-witted and friendly, the longtime Town of Belgium resident was known for a gregarious personality that allowed him to connect with people from all walks of life. "Jim was kind, sweet and gentle," said his wife Susie Krier. "He would always tell you the truth. He...
Alice L. Jacoby
August 23, 2016
ALICE L. JACOBY Mrs. Alice Jacoby of Cedar Grove, formerly of Dacada and Saukville, passed away Tuesday evening, August 23, 2016, in her garden at home. She was 78 years old. Alice was born on March 5, 1938 on the family farm near Little Kohler, daughter of Herman and Martha Biever Lubner. She attended local schools and graduated from Port...
Walter "Wally" E. Huebner
August 23, 2016
Walter E. Huebner "Wally" passed away on August 23, 2016 at the age of 64. Walter was born on October 3, 1951 to Herbert and Verna (nee Frenzel) Huebner. Wally enjoyed music and traveling. He had an adventurous spirit and loved new challenges. Wally had a passion for animals, especially dogs and was the type of man who would give...
Roland James La Fave
August 22, 2016
Roland James LaFave, 86, of Grafton, Wisconsin, formerly of Milwaukee, WI died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on August 22, 2016, at Rosewood Manor in Grafton, WI. Roland was born November 20, 1929 and grew up in Two Rivers, WI. He graduated from Washington High School in 1947. He moved to Milwaukee in 1957 with his wife and...
Lillian M. Rebstock
August 19, 2016
Lillian M. Rebstock, of Port Washington, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 92 years old. Lillian was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 12, 1924, daughter of Joseph Geier and Katherine Bornschlegl Geier. On July 27, 1946 she married Donald Rebstock in Milwaukee. Lil Worked at...
Samantha Nicole Ritenour
August 15, 2016
Samantha Nicole Ritenour passed from this good earth on Monday, August 15, 2016. She was born on August 19, 1977 to Douglas Scott Ritenour and Janis (Winter) Ritenour in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Sam grew up in Saukville, later attending Port High. She spent time living in Port Washington, Milwaukee, and finally, 12 years in her final home overlooking the lake in...
Eileen C. Gasper
August 13, 2016
Mrs. Eileen C. Gasper, age 91, of Cedar Grove, went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, August 13, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born January 3, 1925 in the town of Holland, daughter of Otto and Margaret (nee Jacoby) Krier. She graduated from Random Lake High School in 1943. On April 15, 1944, she...
June Carol Kartheiser
August 13, 2016
Ms. June "Carol" Kartheiser, formerly of Port Washington, passed away Saturday morning, August 13, 2016 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn. She was 83 years old. Carol was born April 26, 1933 in Port Washington, the daughter of Nicholas and Caroline (nee Schmit) Walsh. She graduated from Port Washington High School. Carol was a longtime member of St. Mary's...
John A. Eernisse
August 9, 2016
John Eernisse, age 53 years of Rhome, Texas, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was born November 24, 1962 in Milwaukee, son of the late Donald and Jean (nee Tolksdorf) Eernisse. John attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Grafton, Cedarburg Elementary Schools, and graduated from Cedarburg High School in...
Herbert M. Huebner Jr.
August 7, 2016
Mr. Herbert Huebner, of Western Road in Cedarburg, passed away Sunday morning, August 7, 2016 at Cedar Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg. He was 89 years old. Herbert was born November 27, 1926 in Cedarburg, the son of Herbert Sr. and Helen (nee Scheer) Huebner. After graduating from Cedarburg High School, Herbert went on to serve his country...
Richard P. Kraft
August 6, 2016
Mr. Richard Philip Kraft, of Saukville, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at the Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon. He was 80 years old. Richard was born on June 26, 1936 to Philip and Pauline (Haar) Kraft in Milwaukee. He attended local schools and graduated from Custer High School in 1955. During his high school...
Caryl V. Hallada
August 4, 2016
CARYL VAUGHN HALLADA At 99 years and 5 months, Caryl left us on August 4, 2016 with her family by her side in Greenfield, WI. She has finally joined her beloved husband, William (Bill) Hallada, whom she was married to for 66 years. Caryl and Bill were long- time residents of Port Washington from 1947-2005. She was born in Pikeville,...
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