Obituaries

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 16, 2025

Carol B. Vogt, of Grafton, WI, formerly of Fox Point, WI, and Hollywood, FL, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the remarkable age of 105.

Born in Milwaukee on March 20, 1920, to Frederic and Hazel (née Lanpheer) Breithaupt, Carol was raised in Milwaukee and went on to graduate from Lawrence University with a...

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...

Jan 9, 2025

Mr. Dennis Gaedtke of Fredonia passed away early Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was 77 years old.

Dennis was born in Milwaukee on July 1, 1947, the son of Jerald and Hazel Kiepert Gaedtke. He attended local schools and graduated from Rufus King High School, Class of 1964. Following school,...

Jan 9, 2025

Mrs. Candy Polka of Grafton passed away early Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, at Ascension Columbia- St. Mary's Ozaukee Campus in Mequon. She was 69 years old.

Candy was born in St. Paul, MN on August 14, 1955, to Charles and Shirley (nee Franzmeier) Matson. She attended local schools and graduated from Sibley High School in West...

Jan 9, 2025

Helen Marie Zyvoloski, 97, passed peacefully to heavenly life on Jan. 9, 2025, while sleeping and wearing one of her "signature" knit hats that she became known for in her community living center. She was affectionately called "Bubba" (grandma) by family members, friends, and caregivers.

Helen was born at home on April 2, 1927, in Fayette County,...

Jan 8, 2025

Joyce Marie Hoynik went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was 92 years old. Joyce was born on September 27, 1932, in Wausau, Wisconsin to parents Lloyd and Florence (nee Netzel) Kurtzweil.

Joyce graduated from Mosinee High School Class of 1953. Following graduation, she attended the Accredited School of Beauty Culture-Milwaukee.

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Jan 7, 2025

Delores "Dolly" A. Keating, of Port Washington, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her family on January 7, 2025. She was 85 years old.

Dolly was born on June 29,1939, to the late John and Veronica (Kozacki) Goral, in Oil City, Pennsylvania.

On May 27,1975, Dolly was united in marriage to John Keating in...

Jan 7, 2025

Nancy A. Vogt

1955 - 2025

Of Grafton, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 69.

Nancy was a passionate crafter, skilled in knitting and many other crafts, and she deeply enjoyed creating beautiful things for her loved ones. She grew up on the shores of Lake...

Jan 5, 2025

Edmund George Saler, a beloved father, veteran, and hardworking member of the community, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at Harbor Campus in Port Washington, WI. Born on October 20, 1935, in Niagara, WI, Edmund lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love.

Edmund proudly served his country as a member of the United States...

Jan 4, 2025

Deborah "Deb" J. Deutsch of Saukville, passed away at Lawlis Hospice on Saturday, January 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 58 years old.

Deb was born on May 22, 1966, to the late Clyde H. (Sonny Williams) Bowie and Dianne Clara Gene Banse/ Koskinen, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

She graduated from Cedarburg...

Jan 4, 2025

Kathleen Loretta Thelen, of Port Washington, formerly of Saukville, passed peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday morning, January 4, 2025. She was born the beloved daughter Joseph and Eugenia (Breyer) Schommer on August 25, 1936, in Dacada, WI.

Kathleen graduated from Random Lake High School in 1954. She was employed as an inspector for...

Jan 4, 2025

Anita Mae McCarville (née Gajewski) passed away peacefully into eternal life on January 4, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on January 6, 1933, in Pulaski, Wisconsin, she was the youngest of six children born to Felix and Martina Gajewski. Anita's early life was filled with joy and energy as she worked at her sister's ice cream shop,...

Jan 2, 2025

Christi S. Olson of Port Washington passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025. After a courageous 30-year battle with MS. She was 78 years old.

Christi was born on November 4, 1946, in California to the late Verland and Vivian (Schoville) Olson. She graduated from Wauwatosa West High School with the class of 1964. After High School,...

Jan 1, 2025

Sue Ann Trinitapoli (nee Chambers) was born July 21,1944 and born to Eternal Life January 1, 2025.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Gertrude Chambers. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years John, her adoring daughters Elizabeth (Mari), Anna, and Gianna (Eric), and her grandchildren Samuel (Mattea), Hazel, Nina, and...

Dec 30, 2024

Norma Holschbach, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away in the morning hours of Monday, December 30, 2024, at Belgium Gardens where she had been a resident. She was 91 years old.

Norma was born in Ft. Atkinson, IA on March 26, 1933, daughter of Florian and Kathryn (nee Backes) Rothmeyer. She married the love of...

Dec 28, 2024

Carole Budzinski, of Port Washington, formerly of Glendale and Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at Lincoln Village in Port Washington on Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years old.

Carole was born to Harley and Alice (nee Matte) Rossmiller in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 13, 1933. She attended local schools and graduated...

Dec 27, 2024

Dale "Moose" William Maas of Random Lake, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was 67 years old.

Dale was born May 21, 1957, in Sheboygan to the late William and Joyce (Tretow) Maas.

He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends as well as racing, car shows, hunting and driving...