Obituaries

Feb 2, 2025

Lynn Mary Holzer, a lifelong resident of Grafton, peacefully passed away in the evening hours of Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 78 years old.

Lynn was born in Port Washington on March 17, 1946, the eldest daughter of Robert and Marvelle (nee Hilgart) Eernisse. She grew up in Grafton and...

Feb 1, 2025

Raymond Francis McCarville, age 91, passed away peacefully into eternal life on February 1, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Beatrice (Abramoff) McCarville, and was the middle child of ten siblings. His early life in a large, Catholic family was robust and happy, learning how to be of service to both...

Feb 1, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we share that our wonderful brother, Jacob Charles Bogie, passed away from a heart attack in Mexico on February 1, 2025. Born on August 30, 1990, Jacob was our protector, partner in crime, and our greatest supporter. We shared a bond that words can hardly describe, filled with laughter and endless shenanigans. He...

Jan 31, 2025

Marie C. Wetor, 95 died peacefully Friday morning January 31, 2025, at Gables on The Pond where she resided for the last 5 years.

Marie was born June 26, 1929, at home in Belgium, Wisconsin to the late Henry and Mary (Depies) Binsfeld. On June 15, 1949, Marie was united in marriage to Sylvan Wetor at St....

Jan 30, 2025

Mr. Gordon Dionne of Port Washington passed away surrounded by his loved ones on the evening of January 30, 2025. He was 82 years old.

Gordon was born in Menominee, Michigan on November 19, 1942, the son of Clarence and Mary (nee Venna) Dionne. He attended local schools and was a Golden Gloves boxer in school before...

Jan 30, 2025

Michelle Lynn Henning, a beloved and joyful spirit, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 56 at her home in Port Washington, WI. Born on December 29, 1968, in Bay City, MI, to Terrence and Patricia (Rosolowski) Henning, Michelle brought boundless love, laughter, music and dancing into the lives of everyone she knew.

Jan 29, 2025

Gary W. Clark passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was 89 years old.

Gary was born on September 16,1935, in Fayette, Ohio to the late John and Marie (Acker) Clark. Gary attended college at William & Mary and proudly served in the United States Army.

On...

Jan 29, 2025

Mary Lou Messenger, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 29, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, WI in the presence of close family. Mary was born on November 3, 1935, to Cora Mae (Haun) and Fred William Jesser in Faith, South Dakota. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dennis Edward Messenger,...

Jan 28, 2025

For much of his life, Peter Michael Becker Jr. was a hardworking, wisecracking member of the close-knit Port Washington farming community.

Peter, 61, died at home on Jan. 28, within weeks of being diagnosed with cancer.

He was born Aug. 26, 1963, the son of Peter and Janet (Karrels). Pete grew up on the family...

Jan 27, 2025

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Siefert

1948 - 2025

Cedarburg resident Becky Siefert passed away at the Lasata Care Center on Monday January 27, 2025, at the age of 76. Rebecca was born in Ames, IA on August 21, 1948, the daughter of John and Charlotte (nee Williams) Morrissey. She attended local schools in Iowa, then continued...

Jan 23, 2025

Born September 20, 1953, Ellen Louise McDowell passed away on January 23, 2025 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Harriet McDowell, her grandparents, Paul and Hattie Maske, and her many Cocker Spaniels – Sandy, Cleo, Becky, Dolly, Pepper, Heidi, Gretchen, Holly, and Lady.

Ellen graduated in 1972 from...

Jan 22, 2025

Rose H. Leider passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at Forest Haven in Fredonia, where she had been a resident. She was 90 years old.

Rose was born on December 13, 1934, in Random Lake, Wisconsin to the late Harold and Mary (Schladweiler) Hass. She attended St. John's Cathedral High School in Milwaukee, graduating in the...

Jan 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfred "Al" C. Raasch III of Fredonia, who left this world on January 19, 2025, after a courageous and determined battle spanning five weeks. Al was 73 years old.

Al was born on June 24, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Alfred and Ursela (Schneider)...

Jan 18, 2025

Mrs. Celeste Miller of Port Washington passed away peacefully early Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 84 years old.

Celeste was born in Milwaukee on March 18, 1940, the daughter of Frederick and Fidelia (nee Ubert) Emmerich. She attended local schools and graduated from Messmer High School, Class of 1958. On...

Jan 18, 2025

Michael A. Wormsbacher of Cedarburg passed away on Saturday, January 18,2025. He was 60 years old.

Michael was born on April 6, 1964, to the late John and Earlene (Hilton) Wormsbacher. He graduated from Terre Haute South Vigo High school with the class of 1982.

On January 18, 2014, Michael was united in marriage to...

Jan 17, 2025

Barbara "Barb" C. Anzia of Belgium, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.

Barbara was born on March 15, 1941, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to the late Francis and Dorothy (Grosklaus) Gilson. She graduated from Random Lake High School with the class of 1959.

She married...

Jan 17, 2025

Karl E. Hokanson of Port Washington passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Kathy Hospice. He was 82 years old.

Karl was born on March 15, 1942, in Rockford, Illinois to the late Emil and Emily (Moeller) Hokanson. He graduated from Nicolet High School with the class of 1960. After high school he attended Miami University...

Jan 17, 2025

Carol Joan Lauer (nee Gilbert), of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 92.

Carol was born August 27, 1932, in Wrightstown, WI, to the late William and Patronella "Nellie" (nee Brittnacher) Gilbert and spent most of her childhood growing up on the family dairy farm in Kaukauna, WI. Known as...

Jan 12, 2025

Myron A. "Mike" Bemowski

Surrounded by his family, long time Cedarburg resident Mike Bemowski was born to Eternal Life on Sunday January 12, 2025, at the age of 89.

Myron Alois Bemowski was born in Stevens Point, WI, on September 17, 1935, the son of Henry and Barbara (nee Chojnacki) Bemowski Sr. He was united...

Jan 10, 2025

Mrs. Jackie Huybers of Port Washington passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old.

Jacqulyn was born in Duluth, MN on May 4, 1948, the daughter of Elmer and Lois "Toots" (nee Doering) Jackson. She attended local schools and...