Obituaries

Oct 28, 2024

Susan C. Hansen of Random Lake, passed away in her home on October 28, 2024 at the age of 70.

Susan was born on August 4, 1954, to the late Arnold and Darlene (Uhrman) Krieg.

On March 24, 1973 she was united in marriage to Robert Hansen at Holy Hill Church and they spent 51...

Oct 28, 2024

Thomas Peter Wolf, age 70, of Fredonia, passed away peacefully at his home on October 28th, 2024, surrounded by his family and fur babies, whom he loved and cherished more than anything. He was born to Gerald and Irene Wolf in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on May 26th, 1954.

He graduated from Nicolet High School. On February 15th, 1975,...

Oct 26, 2024

Town of Grafton resident Barbara Kisch passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 26, 2024 at the age of 81.

Barbara Lynn Petrowski was born in Milwaukee on August 12, 1943, the daughter of Arthur and Elsie (nee Falak) Petrowski. She was united in marriage to Norman Kisch on July 27, 1968 at St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish...

Oct 26, 2024

Dennis "Cass" Pawling passed away in the early morning on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Cass was born in Port Washington on August 29, 1946, to Tony and Myrtle (Thiel) Pawling. He grew up in Ozaukee County and attended local schools before serving in the US Army, spending 3 years in Vietnam War from February 1968 to September 1970.

Oct 26, 2024

Louise E. Reed was born to Eternal Life on October 26, 2024, in Montello, Wisconsin. She was 98 years old. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 22, 1926, to the late Howard and Josephine (Hood) Klein.

Louise's life was marked by a deep commitment to service and involvement in various organizations. A faithful member of...

Oct 25, 2024

Peggy Lynn Moncada, a beloved school teacher, devoted mother of two, and cherished daughter, partner, sister, aunt, niece, and cousin, passed away on October 25th, 2024 at the age of 58 after a courageous 9 year battle with cancer. She was born on May 3, 1966 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and dedicated her life to early childhood education and her...

Oct 24, 2024

Doris E. Penzich of Cedar Grove passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was 92 years old. Doris was born November 30, 1931, in Hurley, Wisconsin to the late Reino and Sylvia (Kangas) Koskell. She was united in marriage to Joseph Kritz, on May 31, 1952, he preceded her in death in 1980. On May 25, 1983, she...

Oct 23, 2024

Richard D. Didier passed away peacefully at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was 81 years old.

Richard was born on February 13, 1943, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to the late Leonard and Ella (Last) Didier. He attended Port Washington High school and graduated with the class of 1961....

Oct 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Gayle Ann Wellenstein

Gayle Ann Wellenstein, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 23rd, following a courageous 18-year battle with cancer. She was 77 years old.

Born in Port Washington on June 28, 1947, to Robert and Violet (nee Gans) Lindner, Gayle's life was one filled...

Oct 23, 2024

Phyllis Carol TeStrake of Grafton, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born the beloved daughter of Earl and Helen (Peterson) Redlin on December 6, 1939. On May 19, 1962, Phyllis was united in marriage to John TeStrake and together raised two beautiful daughters.

Oct 22, 2024

Edward Kohn, 89, of Port Washington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center Grafton from complications of congestive heart failure.

Ed was born to Carl and Hazel Kohn in North Lake, WI on August 23, 1935. As a teen, Ed began work on his parent's and uncle's farms in the Sussex area....

Oct 22, 2024

Mary H. Federspiel passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center, Grafton on October 22nd, 2024. She was 93 years old.

Mary was born in Port Washington to John and Mary (nee Donas) Kartanas on November 7th, 1930. She attended Port Washington High School, class of 1948, and earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She...

Oct 21, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Holzer of Belgium passed away at Sheboygan Progressive Health Services in the early morning hours of Monday, October 21, 2024 with family by her side. She was 86 years old.

Barbara was born in Manitowoc on March 28, 1938, to Christian and Ruth (nee Goetz) Yurk. She grew up in Sheboygan and attended local schools...

Oct 17, 2024

Mrs. Lili Biever, formerly of Port Washington, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King where she has resided since 2016. She was 87 years old.

Liliana was born in Verona, Italy, on January 16, 1937, daughter of Luigi and Maria (nee Colantonio) Galvanin. As a young girl, Lili enjoyed painting, drawing,...

Oct 17, 2024

Doug "Dougie" Lemmer, Jr.  of Milwaukee, formerly of Port Washington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was 34 years old.

Douglas was born in Milwaukee on September 11, 1990, to Douglas Lemmer and Christina Schaffer. He moved with his father to Port Washington as a child and attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High...

Oct 17, 2024

Ronald J. "RJ" Schowalter, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully after a long and rewarding life and professional career on October 17, 2024. He was 98 years old.

Ron was born on August 10th, 1926, in an upper apartment on the downtown triangle in Saukville, the son of the late James A. Schowalter and the late Ludmilla...

Oct 16, 2024

Shirley Ann Warber

Known for her kindness, warmth, welcoming manner, and steadfast faith, longtime Thiensville resident, Shirley Warber, went home to her Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the age of 88.

Shirley was born in Milwaukee on July 7, 1936, the daughter of Adolph and Lydia (nee Schmunk) Schoening. After graduating from North...

Oct 15, 2024

Noah M. Sharpe "Pudge" gained his angel wings on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 15 years old.

Noah and his twin brother Jacob were born on July 7, 2009, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Daniel and Darling (nee Gutierrez) Sharpe. The boys were originally triplets with brother Nathan, who was...

Oct 15, 2024

Marjorie A. (Schmidt) Filter, of Port Washington, formerly of Grafton and Mequon, was called to her heavenly home on October 15, 2024, age 86 years.

She was born March 10, 1938, to Paul and Esther (Jaeger) Schmidt and raised in Gresham, WI. Marge was employed for many years at Kelch Corporation in Mequon and in earlier years...

Oct 15, 2024

Mr. Ralph Lohse passed away at his home in the Town of Trenton on Tuesday evening, October 15, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He was 77 years old.

Ralph was born to Roy and Helen (nee Anderson) Lohse in Franklin Grove, Illinois on July 7, 1947. Ralph, his three brothers, and their sister grew...