Obituaries

Feb 15, 2025

Beloved mother, Susan A. Rothman, formerly of Kiel, passed away on Saturday morning, February 15, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born on September 22, 1938, in Faribault, MN to Ralph and Annabelle Hagelund. Susan was a proud graduate of Port Washington High School. She married Robert "Bob" Rothman on August 20, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic...

Feb 13, 2025

Daniel "Danny" Lemmermann, of Germantown, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away at his residence in the evening hours of Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was 75 years old.

Danny was born in Milwaukee on October 19, 1949, the son of Edward and Margaret (nee Furtmann) Lemmermann. Daniel graduated from Milwaukee West Division High School with the...

Feb 11, 2025

Kathleen A. Lehnhardt, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at the age of 85.

Kathleen was born on March 19th, 1939, in Sheboygan, WI to the late Herbert and Ruth (Block) Schmiedel. She graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the class of 1957.

Later in life, she was united in...

Feb 10, 2025

Eleanor Myczek, of Grafton, WI, formerly of Downers Grove, IL, peacefully passed away in the evening hours of Monday, February 10, 2025, at Anita's Gardens in Grafton where she had been a resident. She was 92 years old.

Eleanor was born in Chicago, IL, on February 4, 1933, the daughter of Walter and Helen (nee Mas) Mraz....

Feb 9, 2025

Paul Michael Ehrlich was called to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 92 years.

He was born on August 11, 1932, in New Lenox, Illinois to parents Max and Margaret (nee Behringer) Ehrlich. Paul graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelors degree in architecture....

Feb 7, 2025

Elaine Margaret Brunner went home to be with her Lord on Thursday February 7, 2025 at 12:34 am at Forest Haven in Fredonia, under the care of Preceptor Home and Health Hospice. She was 93 years old.

Elaine was born on April 23, 1931, in Milwaukee WI, growing up in the West Bend area. She attended Holy...

Feb 7, 2025

Steven J. Korthals of Franklin formerly of Grafton, passed away on February 7, 2025, at Lawlis Family Hospice. He was 75 years old.

Steven was born on November 1, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Harvey and Betty (Janssen) Korthals. Steve attended Grafton Public Schools through the spring of 1966. He graduated from Crawford High School...

Feb 4, 2025

Mrs. Joan Maya, of Milwaukee, a loving wife, sister and aunt, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Cedarburg Health Services in Cedarburg. She was 76 years old.

Joan was born in Milwaukee on January 5, 1949, the oldest daughter of Raymond Leannah Sr. and Leanor (nee Ambrose) Leannah. She grew...

Feb 4, 2025

Betty L. Fairbert, age 94 of Fredonia WI, died at her residence surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025.

She was born in Wittenberg, WI on August 4, 1930, the daughter of Harold and Alma Kusserow.

She married the love of her life, Gordon Fairbert, on September 4, 1954, at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Feb 3, 2025

Dennis Wolff, longtime resident of the Town of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was 81 years old.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 22, 1943, to Leonard and Evelyn (née Dehling) Wolff, Dennis followed his eye for adventure by enlisting in the U.S. Army immediately after school. He first...

Feb 2, 2025

Jane Louise Beecher passed away peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 15, 1929, to parents Harry and Rose (nee Carroll) Frazier.

Jane was united in marriage with Edwin Beecher Sr. on September 16, 1950, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Edwin and Jane moved...

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...