Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Lisa Jean Galeener
October 20, 2025
Lisa J. Galeener
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Lisa Galeener (nee Busch), 66, longtime resident of Grafton, WI, passed away on October 20th following a long illness.
Lisa was born in Port Washington, WI, on July 22, 1959, the daughter of Frederick and Lois (nee Lassila) Busch. She grew...
Joseph Frank Borden
October 18, 2025
Joseph Frank Borden passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents, Nick and Nicole Borden, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee. During his six short days here on earth, he touched many lives and was deeply loved by family and friends.
Born on October 12, 2025, Joey loved snuggling...
Andrew "Andy" T. Dieringer
October 18, 2025
Andrew Thomas Dieringer, 102, passed into Eternal Life on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Lincoln Village Assisted Living in Port Washington, WI. He was born on December 30, 1922, to Thomas and Olive Dieringer in Campbellsport, WI. He was raised on farms in Campbellsport, Fond du Lac and Belgium, WI. Andrew met his wife, Audrey Thelen at Weiler's in...
Adrian C. Buntrock
October 18, 2025
Mr. Adrian Buntrock of Newburg, formerly of Fredonia, passed away following a valiant battle with brain cancer on October 18, 2025. He was 52 years old.
Adrian was born in Milwaukee on July 9, 1973, the son of Gary and Heidi (Frommelt) Buntrock. The family lived in Fredonia and Adrian attended local schools, including Ozaukee High School...
Franelen "Fran" Mary Bentz
October 18, 2025
Franelen "Fran" Mary (nee May) Bentz
Franelen Bentz, of the Town of Cedarburg, passed peacefully into eternal life on Sweetest Day, Saturday, October 18, 2025, at her residence. She was 78 years old.
Fran was born on December 17, 1946, in Mineral Point, WI, the youngest child of Francis and Helen (nee Paulus) May. She...
Mary Ellen Biever
October 18, 2025
Mary Ellen Biever (Schwenner) passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on May 23, 1943, the youngest of seven children to John and Amanda Schwenner (Paulin) and raised in Grafton, Wisconsin. She attended St. Joseph Catholic school and graduated from Grafton High School, class of 1961. On July 13, 1968, Mary...
Robert "Bob" Howard Bornstein
October 16, 2025
"I don't trust people who don't like dogs. However, I trust dogs who don't like people."
Robert Howard Bornstein — salesman, Lion, bartender, husband, father, son, brother, friend, dog lover, and serial butt-dialer — passed away on October 16, 2025, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 61 years old, but Bob would...
Norbert John Kirsch
October 16, 2025
Norbert J. Kirsch passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his home in Saukville at the age of 86.
Norbert was born in Gillett, Wisconsin on January 13, 1939, son of Herman and Olga (nee Lockstein) Kirsch. He attended Gillett High School and graduated with the class of 1957. Norbert enlisted in the United States Air...
Sharon Lee Thompson
October 15, 2025
Sharon Thompson, of Port Washington, WI passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born the beloved daughter of Randall and Dorothy (Meier) Messmann in Milwaukee on January 24, 1944.
Sharon was a proud graduate of Whitnall High School in Milwaukee. She worked as a residential cleaner....
Annie M. Stadler
October 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Annie M. Stadler of Saukville, WI announce her passing after a three-year, hard-fought, courageous, battle with breast cancer. Annie passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 68. She married her high school true love, Ronald Stadler, at Holy...
Brenda S. Stevens
October 12, 2025
Brenda (Gholson) Stevens found peace at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday evening, October 12, 2025, at her residence in Port Washington, WI. She was 60 years old.
Born on December 2, 1964, in Hoopeston, Illinois, Brenda was a bright light from the very beginning. She was the daughter of Bill Dale and Willia Mae...
Connie L. Miller
October 12, 2025
Ms. Connie Miller passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at her residence in Port Washington. She was 82 years old.
Connie was born in San Antonio, TX on April 27, 1943, the daughter of Arnold and Elaine (Langlais) Miller. The family moved to Wisconsin when Connie was young, and settled in Saukville. Connie attended Immaculate Conception School...
Judith A. "Judy" Frank
October 11, 2025
Ms. Judy Frank of Grafton passed away early Saturday morning, October 11, 2025, at Violet Meadows in Fond du Lac, where she had been residing since November. She was 85 years old.
Born in Park Falls, WI on September 19th, 1940, to Wesley and Doris (nee Englehart) Laskowski, Judy attended local schools. She worked at Briggs &...
Gary J. Gwidt
October 10, 2025
GARY JAMES GWIDT, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves, retired
Retired U.S. Army Reserves Lt. Col. Gary James Gwidt passed away peacefully at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon in the early morning hours of October 10, 2025. He was 81 years old.
Born in Pulaski, Wisconsin, on August 29, 1944, to Adam and Ione (nee...
Harvey J. Hanson
October 8, 2025
Harvey Hanson, of Port Washington, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away in the evening hours of Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 79 years old.
Harvey was born on October 30, 1945, in St. Paul, MN, the son of Helmer and Katherine (Jones) Hanson. Harvey's journey through life touched...
Neil H. Shaver
October 8, 2025
It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Neil Shaver, the kindest, sweetest man. Neil left this world peacefully on October 8, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on October 24, 1942, formerly from Port Washington, Neil was the beloved son of Donald H. and Eleanor (Mueller) Shaver, who both preceded him in...
Wayne J. Jelinski
October 8, 2025
Wayne J. Jelinski
Of Cedarburg, Wayne was born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 86. Wayne was born in Milwaukee on November 29, 1938, to Chester and Stella (nee Newton) Jelinski. Oldest of three, Wayne had a younger brother, Robert "Bob" Jelinski, and younger sister, Joni (Jelinski) Bongard.
He...
Brent N. Rambow
October 7, 2025
Mr. Brent Rambow of Milwaukee passed away, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his residence. He was 58 years old.
Brent was born in Milwaukee on May 19, 1967, son of Charles and Mildred (nee Block) Rambow. The family lived in Milwaukee and Brent attended local schools, graduating from Nicolet High School - Class of 1985.
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Andrew I. "Drew" Schaffer
October 6, 2025
ANDREW I. SCHAFFER "DREW"
Taken too soon from this world, Drew Schaffer of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was 28 years old.
Andrew was born in Milwaukee on May 18, 1997, the son of Eunice Schaffer and Douglas Lemmer, Sr. . Drew moved with his father to Port Washington...
Bradley Lawrence Bauschek
October 5, 2025
Bradley L. Bauschek of Port Washington passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the age of 86. Per Brad's wishes, no formal service will be held.
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