Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Gerald Mark Puch
July 12, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" M. Puch of Oostburg passed away on July 12, 2025, at his home with his wife after a long courageous battle with lung and heart issues, at the age of 68. He was born in Port Washington, the beloved son of Anton and Amanda (Maciel) Puch on October 31, 1956. Jerry married the love of his life...
Alois J. "Ollie" Fechter Iii
July 8, 2025
Mr. Alois Fechter III passed away at his home in the Town of Belgium Tuesday evening, July 8, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old.
Alois was born in Port Washington on July 20, 1953, son of Alois and Frances "Frankie" (nee Kiehnau) Fechter. He grew up in the Town of Saukville...
Daniel A. Chesak
July 7, 2025
Daniel "Dan" Arthur Chesak, age 65 years, of Saukville, passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025.
Dan was born on February 23, 1960, in West Bend, Wisconsin, the son of the late John "Jack" C. Chesak and Beverly (nee Haut) Chesak. Dan attended the West Bend School District. On April 30, 1988, he was united...
David R. Schiessl
July 6, 2025
After 89 years of laughing, loving, traveling, teaching, baking, growing gardens, and sharing hugs, Dave Schiessl quietly passed away at his home in Fredonia, Wisconsin, on July 6, 2025. Dave, a second-generation German, was born in Lacrosse, Wisconsin on March 10, 1936, to parents Joseph and Esther (nee Witt) Schiessl. Joseph was a prominent men's tailor before the depression...
Linda S. Sears
July 6, 2025
Linda Sears, of Cedar Grove, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and caretaker, passed away after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer on July 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 66 years old.
Linda was born on May 14, 1959, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Robert Sears and Donna (nee Mertz) Sorum....
Louise M. Fellenz
July 3, 2025
Louise M. Fellenz of the Town of Saukville passed away peacefully at StoryPoint Mequon, WI, on Thursday morning, July 3, 2025. She was 82 years old.
Louise was born in Port Washington on Aug. 31, 1942, the daughter of Aloys and Frances (nee Jacque) Solms. She attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Fredonia and graduated...
Patricia B. "Pat" Lepine
July 2, 2025
Patricia "Pat" LePine (née Kotecki) was born to life on April 13, 1930, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Leonard and Frances (née Kashuda) Kotecki. She found eternal peace and was reunited with her beloved husband and best friend, the late James "Jim" LePine on July 2,2025, at the age of 95.
Loving and devoted mother of...
Bruce D. Johnson
June 29, 2025
Mr. Bruce Johnson of Port Washington passed away at Lincoln Village in Port on Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was 82 years old.
Bruce was born in Minneapolis, MN on January 31, 1943, the son of Donald E. and Eleanor (nee Fernstrom) Johnson. He attended local schools and graduated...
Mona A. Goodrich
June 27, 2025
The family of Mona Alyce Goodrich is saddened to announce her passing on Friday, June 27, 2025. She was 70 years old.
Harry and Mary (nee Kelar) Stender joyfully welcomed Mona into the world on January 30, 1955 in Hubertus, WI. On May 25, 1991, she married the love of her life, Austin Goodrich, in Richfield, WI....
Carol Rae Reineke
June 25, 2025
Carol Rae Reineke, age 75, of the Town of Belgium passed away peacefully at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice on June 25, 2025, with loved ones at her side. Carol, the daughter of Raymond and Emma (nee Zietlow) Reineke, was born and raised in the Wonewoc, Wisconsin area. Treasured as an only child, she held a great love...
Richard G. Sippl
June 24, 2025
Richard Sippl, of Mequon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his residence. He was 83 years old.
Richard was born in Aniwa, WI, on June 15, 1942, the son of Joseph and Dolores (nee Shallow) Sippl....
Marcia E. Burke Christensen
June 23, 2025
Marcia E. Burke Christensen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Bristol, Connecticut on October 6, 1938, she was the daughter of James and May (nee Williams) Burke.
Marcia fell in love with her husband Norman Christensen and together...
Jeffrey Jack Trice
June 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jeffrey Jack Trice, April 16, 1959 – June 21, 2025.
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, the family of Jeffrey "Jeff" Jack Trice, 66, announces his unexpected passing on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Jeff was born on April 16, 1959, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, the beloved son of Jack and Ruth (née...
Harvey M. Norman
June 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that the family of Harvey M. Norman announce his passing on Saturday, June 21,2025. He was born in Milwaukee to Harvey and Dolores (Rosynek) Norman on July 4, 1959. Harvey married the love of his life Renee Hoftiezer on October 20, 1990, and together they raised three beautiful children.
Harvey attended Homestead...
Vincent Frederick Nast Iii
June 20, 2025
Vincent Frederick Nast III, February 24th, 1941 – June 20th, 2025
Fred passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 20th, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born on February 24th, 1941, in Green Bay, WI, to V. Frederick Nast Jr and Mildred Benedict Nast. He lived in Port Washington, WI, and was the dedicated companion of...
Tonetta G. "Toni" Lunde
June 20, 2025
Tonetta "Toni" Lunde, of Port Washington, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, June 20, 2025, at Harbor Campus where she had been a resident. She was 88 years old.
Toni was born on September 20, 1936, in Bryant, SD, and was raised in a loving home by...
Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Jacque
June 17, 2025
Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Jacque of Kewaskum was called home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Port Washington, the beloved daughter of George and Juliette (nee Griksas) Turenne on June 14, 1950. Kathy married the love of her life Joseph Jacque on February 3, 1968, and together raised 2 children.
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Kimberly A. Laumann
June 16, 2025
Kimberly A. Laumann went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 16, 2025. She was 69 years old. Kim was born on November 15, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Richard and Carol (nee Schroeder) Laumann. She graduated from Homestead High School. Following graduation, she entered the workforce. Kim was a dedicated employee at Sheridan (formally Times Printing) for...
Allen R. Knepprath
June 10, 2025
Mr. Allen R. Knepprath of Sun Lakes, Arizona, died June 10, 2025.
He was born December 1, 1928, in Cedarburg, son of the late Ulrich and Augusta Brandt Knepprath. Allen was a graduate of Cedarburg High School.
On December 2, 1950, Allen was united in marriage with LaVerne Grasse at St. Paul's Community Church in...
Barbara J. Dedrick
June 7, 2025
Barbara "Barb" J. Dedrick of Grafton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and proud educator, passed away on June 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was 72 years old.
Barbara was born on January 15, 1953 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Raymond and Janet (Rodgers) Lahl.
On October 6, 1979, she was united in marriage...
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