Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Jerome "Jerry" Smaglik

Jerome "Jerry" Smaglik

May 21, 2016

On the evening of May 21, 2016, the gentle voice of Jerome "Jerry" Smaglik died at Lawlis Family Hospice, Columbia-St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital. Complications of Parkinson's disease had overwhelmed his courageous, 30 year battle with PD. He was 79 years old. Formerly of Wauwatosa, Smaglik was a long-time resident of the Town of Port Washington. After retiring from Allstate Insurance...

Elaine F. Flaherty

Elaine F. Flaherty

May 18, 2016

Elaine Flaherty, of Grafton, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at The Lighthouse of West Bend where she had been a resident. She was 80 years old. Elaine was born in Chicago, IL on April 26, 1936, daughter of Thomas Rawlings and Clara Zelasko Rawlings. On June 2, 1956 she married Wayne Flaherty...

Raymond W. Osness

Raymond W. Osness

May 14, 2016

Raymond "Ray" W. Osness, age 82 passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 14, 2016. Ray was born on December 14, 1933 in Antigo, WI to the late Oscar and Lucinda (nee Kroeplin) Osness. Ray was raised in Merrill, WI on the family farm with his twelve siblings. After leaving home, Ray attended Teacher's College, DeVry College studying Electronics...

Beverly Ann Kasprzak

Beverly Ann Kasprzak

May 12, 2016

BEVERLY ANN KASPRZAK May 31, 1944----May 12, 2016 Words most often used to describe Beverly (Bev) A. Kasprzak were caring, cheerful, creative, intelligent, and best friend. Bev's family and friends sadly miss her and know that she has God's blessing. She always supported her husband, daughters, son-in-laws, and grandchildren with a never-ending love. Bev passed away on May 12 at...

Robert M. Chapman

Robert M. Chapman

May 12, 2016

Robert M. Chapman of Cedarburg, WI, passed away on Thursday May 12, 2016 at age 84. He was preceded in death by his best friend and wife of 56 years, Patricia and his loving daughter Barbara Neeb. Loving father of Mary Kay Chapman, Laurie Wamser, Robert Chapman, Jeanne Paprocki and Daniel Chapman. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and...

Donald A. Rismeyer

Donald A. Rismeyer

May 9, 2016

Donald Rismeyer, of Port Washington, went to walk with his Lord during the morning hours of Monday, May 9, 2016 at Milan Estates in Saukville where he had resided. He was 93 years old. Don was born in Port Washington on April 19, 1923, the oldest child of Theodore Rismeyer and Lorraine Goetter Rismeyer. He grew up in Port Washington,...

Elaine  Hoover  Severin

Elaine Hoover Severin

May 4, 2016

Mrs. Elaine Severin, formerly of Evanston, IL, passed away at her residence on Delaware Avenue in Grafton, WI early Wednesday morning, May 4, 2016. She was 93 years old. Elaine was born in Chicago, IL, on October 20, 1922, daughter of James Blaine and Edith Johnson Hoover. She attended Evanston public schools and went on to attend Northwestern University. Elaine...

Elvira T. Fredricks

Elvira T. Fredricks

May 2, 2016

Elvira T. Fredricks (nee Franz) of Port Washington passed away on May 2, 2016. She was 90 years old. Beloved wife of the late Elmer "Al", dear mother of Joel (Kathleen) and Jim. Loved by 5 grandchildren: Jennifer, Jamie (Rylan), Nicole, Stephanie (Ted) and Joel (Noemi) and 11 great-grandchildren, and further missed by other family and friends. Funeral Services will...

Janet D. Molitor

Janet D. Molitor

May 2, 2016

Janet Molitor, of Port Washington, passed away in the evening hours of May 2, 2016 at Clearview in Juneau, where she had been a resident. She was 65 years old. Janet was born in Port Washington on May 12, 1950, daughter of Carl Gutzman and Doris Gutzman Scholz. She grew up in Port Washington, graduating from Port Washington High School...

Raymond T.  Pfeiffer

Raymond T. Pfeiffer

May 1, 2016

Raymond T. Pfeiffer, age 80 passed on May 1, 2016. He was born on June 12, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI to Raymond and Evelyn (nee Treichel) Pfeiffer. He was united in marriage to Sharon E. (nee Jutz) Pfeiffer on June 30, 1956. Ray spent many years working as a dry wall finisher. He was very passionate about his flower gardens...

Donald L. Lunde

Donald L. Lunde

April 30, 2016

Donald L. Lunde Donald Lunde, of Oostburg, passed away after a five year battle with brain cancer in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his wife, daughters and dogs. He was 60 years old. Don was born in Brookings, SD, son of La Verne Lunde and Tonetta "Toni" Buckland Lunde. Don's family...

Roxanne A. Lanser

Roxanne A. Lanser

April 30, 2016

Roxanne A. Lanser, age 59, went to meet her Lord on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Forest Haven in Fredonia. She was born on September 16, 1956 to Harland and Arline (nee Budahn) Justman. Roxanne and Ronnie were united in marriage on November 26, 1983 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in West Bend. Roxanne graduated from West Bend East High...

Gerald  J.  Schmit

Gerald J. Schmit

April 30, 2016

Gerald J. Schmit, "Jerry", age 72, of Random Lake, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Jerry was born in Port Washington on April 28, 1944 to Emmons and Florence (nee Schwenner) Schmit. Jerry was united in marriage to Dianne (nee Weyker) on June 18, 1966 at St. Nicholas...

Leroy J. Meyer

Leroy J. Meyer

April 30, 2016

LEROY J. MEYER, JR. Mr. LeRoy Meyer, age 69, of County Road G in the Town of Holland, passed away at his residence early April 30, 2016, surrounded by his friends, following a battle with prostate cancer. LeRoy was born in Milwaukee on January 20, 1947, son of LeRoy J. Meyer ,Sr., and Elinor Hoover Meyer. He moved from Milwaukee...

Helen M. Hansen

Helen M. Hansen

April 28, 2016

HELEN M. HANSEN Mrs. Helen Hansen, of Garfield Avenue in Port Washington, passed away Thursday morning, April 28, 2016, at Harbor Cove in Port Washington where she had been residing recently. She was 90 years old. Helen was born in Giles, WI on August 31, 1925, daughter of William and Mary Riederer Lodle. She moved to Port Washington after she...

Brian V Lange

Brian V Lange

April 25, 2016

Mr. Brian V. Lange, of Waubeka, passed away Monday evening, April 25, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 78 years old. Brian was born June 18, 1937 in Wauwatosa, WI, the son of Arthur and Ruth (nee Gierke) Lange. After high school, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee....

Margo Damschen

Margo Damschen

April 22, 2016

Ms. Margo Damschen, of Briar Drive in West Bend, passed away at her residence Friday, April 22, 2016. Margo was born in Milwaukee on March 15, 1966, daughter of William and Terri (nee Fields) Isler. She grew up in Milwaukee and attended local schools, graduating from Vincent High School in 1983. Margo went on to graduate from UW Milwaukee in...

Marilyn  Jean  Arnold

Marilyn Jean Arnold

April 18, 2016

Marilyn Jean (nee Evenson) Arnold, age 63 passed away in the privacy of her home on Monday, April 18, 2016. She was born on March 10, 1953 in Sturgeon Bay to Kenneth and Katherine (nee Jackson) Evenson. Marilyn enjoyed nature and was an avid swimmer. She participated in triathlons and other competitive athletic events. Marilyn cherished her dogs and enjoyed...

Elizabeth A. "Betty Ann" Czisny

Elizabeth A. "Betty Ann" Czisny

April 16, 2016

Mrs. Betty Ann Czisny passed away early Saturday morning, April 16, 2016, at Harbor Cove in Port Washington, while surrounded by the love of her wonderful family. She was 89 years old. Elizabeth Ann was born on May 28, 1926, daughter of Erwin and Bertha Schmidler Thome. The family lived on Wisconsin Street in Port Washington and Betty attended St....

Daniel  J. Clapham

Daniel J. Clapham

April 13, 2016

Daniel J. Clapham, age 59, passed away at his home on April 13, 2016 after a battle with cancer. He was born on December 19, 1956 to John and Lorna (nee Mathews) Clapham. Dan graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering and then earned his Masters of Science degree from Marquette University. He spent 34 years working as an Electrical Engineer...

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