Obituaries

Mar 6, 2025

Rose M. Schaefer died on Thursday, March 6, 2025 with her devoted family at her side. She was born on May 26, 1938, to Albert and Theresa (Beste) Haberichter in Milwaukee. On August 2, 1980 Rose was united in marriage to her sweetheart and best friend Joseph "Joe" Schaefer. They had over 40 beautiful years together, traveling whenever they...

Mar 5, 2025

Peter (Pete) Jay Gilbertson, age 70, of Saukville, passed away on March 5, 2025, at his home, with his family close by. He was born on December 19, 1954, in Buffalo, MN, to Jerry and Kay (Williams) Gilbertson.

On January 26, 1974, Peter married Debra Otis in Houston, MN, and together they had two children.

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Mar 4, 2025

Jean Karrels, of Altoona, FL, formerly of Random Lake, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at her residence. She was 98 years old.

Jean was born in Town of Sherman, WI, on September 9, 1926, the daughter of John and Johanna "Jennie" (nee Meyer) Deppiesse. Jean was a woman of...

Mar 1, 2025

Arlene P. Sperry-Hunt (nee Poludnianyk) of Port Washington, Wisconsin.

She's gone.

Leaving behind one of the Waynes in her life and surviving the other.

She survives one son Steven and leaves behind sons Michael (Laurie) and Kristopher (Paula), grandchildren Jennifer, Ashley, and Nicholas. She rejoins with her best friend and companion, Abby cat....

Feb 28, 2025

Mr. Arnold Jenks of Grafton passed away Friday morning, February 28, 2025, at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was 77 years old.

Arnold was born in Milwaukee on August 28, 1947, son of Clarence and Verna (nee Lidwin) Jenks. He attended local schools and graduated from Bay View High School, Class of 1965,...

Feb 28, 2025

Russell Dzwinel, of Mequon, passed away in the evening hours of Friday, February 28, 2025, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon. He was 78 years old.

Russell was born in Milwaukee on August 23, 1946, the son of John and Marion (nee Mueller) Dzwinel. He grew up in Milwaukee and attended high school at Wisconsin...

Feb 26, 2025

Mrs. Julie Sutinen of Saukville passed away Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 62 years old.

Julie was born in Milwaukee on July 23, 1962, the daughter of Richard and Joan (nee Swanson) Nason. The family later moved to the Fredonia area and Julie...

Feb 26, 2025

Karen Anne (Zimmermann) Driscoll, longtime resident of Cedarburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, 26 February, 2025 at the age of 86. Full of love and resilience, she touched the lives of many people who knew her. Her journey in life was marked by her relentless support of those in need and those who were struggling....

Feb 26, 2025

Bob Oehme was called to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in the fullness of God's care and love. He was 91 years old.

Bob was born July 14, 1933, the youngest of two boys, to the late Paul and Martha (nee Weise) Oehme of Fredonia, WI. On May 31, 1958, he was united in...

Feb 26, 2025

Verna Oehme, age 89, of Fredonia, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She followed her husband, Bob, to their Heavenly Home just five hours after his passing.

Verna was born in Milwaukee on January 6, 1936, the first daughter to the late Clifford and Maybelle (nee Hayworth) Hayne. On May 31,...

Feb 26, 2025

Marjorie Bichler, of Port Washington, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away surrounded by her loving family in the evening hours of Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 88 years old.

Marge was born in Port Washington on April 26, 1936, the daughter of Alfred and Agnes (nee Lorge) Zausch....

Feb 25, 2025

Mr. Alan Doehr of Grafton passed away early Tuesday morning, February 25, 2025, at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon. He was 86 years old.

Alan was born in Milwaukee on April 11, 1938, one of three sons born to Alvin and Lydia (nee Amborn) Doehr. He attended local schools and graduated from Rufus King High School,...

Feb 25, 2025

Mrs. Pearl Lauters of Port Washington passed away in the evening hours of Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Harbor Campus in Port Washington. She was 99 years old.

Pearl was born on April 9, 1925, one of nine children born to Charles and Clara (nee Meyer) Karrels. She grew up on the family farm in the town...

Feb 24, 2025

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Mary Pietrowiak (nee Holewinski) passed away February 24th at the age of 93. Beloved wife of Leonard, mother of Michael (Nancy), Christine (Charles) Dicka, Caryn (Jon) Evenson, Susan (Brian) Doyle, Kenneth (Jeannie) Pietrowiak , and Mark (Lisa) Pietrowiak. Grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Preceded in...

Feb 20, 2025

Martha Louise (nee Cherry) Watts passed away peacefully in her Town of Grafton home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 20 at the age of 98. Her life was filled with joy and love which she lavished on everyone. She was married for 59 years to George Watts (of George Watts and Son, Inc.) who pre-deceased her by...

Feb 19, 2025

Ralph L. Schmidt passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 76.

He was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin on February 13, 1949, to parents Lawrence and Priscilla (nee Rausch) Schmidt. Ralph attended Port Washington and the Class of 1967. Following graduation, he enlisted into the United States...

Feb 19, 2025

Mr. Franklin Karrels of Port Washington passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with his family and loving wife by his side. He was 91 years old.

Franklin was born in the Town of Port Washington on March 12, 1933, son of John and Barbara (nee Prom) Karrels. Following his schooling,...

Feb 19, 2025

Beverly Mueller, known to many as "Bev", a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 73.

Bev was born on June 13, 1951, in Iron Mountain, MI, daughter of Halger and Clarice (nee Alfredson) Anderson. As a young child, her family...

Feb 18, 2025

David Farris, 86 of Bayside, Wis., passed away peacefully on February 18 at Lawlis Hospice.

Born in 1939 to the late Charles and Sylvia (Cotey) Farris, David was raised in West Allis, Wis. David graduated from West Allis Central in 1957, and later earned an accounting degree from Spencerian College in Milwaukee.

David and his...

Feb 17, 2025

Gene W. Ellner of Plymouth, formerly of Belgium, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born the beloved son of Fredrick and Dorothy (nee Boehler) Ellner in Milwaukee on August 11, 1940. Gene was united in marriage to Karen Ostron at West Granville Presbyterian Church on November 24, 1962, and together they...