Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Manian

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Manian

April 26, 2025

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann (Vernon) Manian, a longtime resident of Random Lake, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully and went to her heavenly home on April 26, 2025. Beth's life was deeply rooted in her Christian faith and her love for her family, friends and beloved late pup, Duffy. Beth enjoyed being active with her church, substitute teaching almost any subject and...

Carol Ann Gjertson

Carol Ann Gjertson

April 25, 2025

Carol Ann (Farrey) Gjertson of Port Washington, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born the beloved daughter of Howard and Claire (Wittnebel) Farrey. Carol was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Gjertson on May 22, 1965 in Sheboygan, WI and together they raised 2 beautiful daughters.

Carol...

John F. Niederkorn

John F. Niederkorn

April 24, 2025

Few people are or were as full of life in this world as John Niederkorn. His large stature was surpassed only by his even larger heart. His laugh could fill a room. He had a way of bringing out the best in people, leaving a trail of smiles and shaking heads everywhere he went.

John was a...

Shirley Ann Poull Greiveldinger

Shirley Ann Poull Greiveldinger

April 21, 2025

Shirley Greiveldinger of Port Washington passed away at her home on Mon., April 21, 2025. She was 93 years old.

Born Dec. 12, 1931, on the third floor of the Mayer Hotel (later the Port Hotel) to Emil Peter "Pete" Poull and Frances Mayer Poull, the then-owners of the hotel.

On June 23, 1962, Shirley...

Robert Leak

Robert Leak

April 19, 2025

Robert "Rob" Leak, 49, of Belgium, Wisconsin, passed away at home on April 19, 2025.

Born on September 14, 1975, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, Rob lived a life marked by service, creativity, and curiosity. He graduated from Ozaukee High School in 1993. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1993 to 1997, including...

Kenneth D. Shalda

Kenneth D. Shalda

April 19, 2025

Kenneth D. Shalda, 88, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Ken was born to Lewis and Sarah (Wheeler) Shalda in Michigan's "Cherry Capital", Traverse City on December 2, 1936. He was united in marriage to the love of his life Diane Perlongo on May 21, 1966, in Gaastra, MI...

Ann L. Lee

Ann L. Lee

April 17, 2025

Ann L. Lee of Cedarburg passed away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, April 17, 2025. She was 76 years old. Ann was born the beloved daughter of Henry and Ann (Lee) Widmann in Milwaukee, WI on May 27, 1948.

Ann met everyone with a smile and enjoyed long conversations filled with laughter. She enjoyed crafting...

Kristen Jo Kory

Kristen Jo Kory

April 17, 2025

Kristen Kory, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, joyfully embraced eternal peace on the evening of Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 80. A lifelong light in the lives of many, Kristen faced her journey with Parkinson's Disease with remarkable grace and strength.

Born on October 12, 1944, in Chicago, IL, Kristen was the...

Jamie F. Smith

Jamie F. Smith

April 16, 2025

Jamie Smith, a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI after a sudden and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. At the age of 74, Jamie's journey touched countless lives and left behind a legacy of love and compassion.

Jamie was born on July 29, 1950,...

Rita Kay Penkwitz

Rita Kay Penkwitz

April 15, 2025

Rita Kay Penkwitz, 86 of Port Washington, passed away on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. Rita was born in Avon, Illinois to William and Klaryne "Kay" (Shumaker) Schisler.

Rita lived in Kansas, California, Arkansas, and Idaho before settling back in Wisconsin to be with family. She was a loving mother who shared recipes like mayonnaise cake, Christmas Chex...

Connie Mae Eernisse

Connie Mae Eernisse

April 14, 2025

Connie Eernisse, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at home with her family on April 14th, 2025, her 70th birthday.

Connie was born in Port Washington, WI, on April 14th, 1955, the daughter of the late Gerhard F. and Anita A. (Nee Wolfgram) Kringel. Connie was a 1973 graduate of Grafton High School. After high school Connie worked...

Aleksandr Amelyan

Aleksandr Amelyan

April 11, 2025

Aleksandr Amelyan, age 76, of Glendale, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family—his wife Lyubov, daughter Margarita, and son Artem.

Aleksandr was born on January 23, 1949, in Turkistan, Kazakhstan, to Arshavir Amelyan and Zlota Aizenberg. He earned his high school diploma from School #3 in Kentau before...

Robert O. Howl

Robert O. Howl

April 10, 2025

Robert Oral Howl, 93, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 11, 1931. Robert was united in marriage to Susie Howl on March 9, 1985. He was preceded in death by his sons Robert Howl and Rick Kuilema and daughter Cyndy Kuilema.

A memorial...

Joan Marie Jacobs

Joan Marie Jacobs

April 8, 2025

Joan Marie Jacobs of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving children. She was born in the tiny Slovenian community of Traunik, Michigan to Ludwig and Angela (Laurich) Lustick on December 4, 1935, and lived her 89 years with love, generosity and conviction.

A graduate of Trenary High School, Joan moved...

Doris Lynn Schultz

Doris Lynn Schultz

April 8, 2025

Doris Lynn (Sprecher) Schultz passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born in Baraboo, WI, on September 19, 1946, the beloved daughter of Roy and Virginia (Rehbein) Sprecher. Doris married Nick Schultz at Blackhawk Methodist Church on June 9, 1973, and together had two beautiful daughters.

Doris was raised in...

Pauline Dorothy Lecey

Pauline Dorothy Lecey

April 7, 2025

Pauline Dorothy Lecey (Majkowski) passed away on Monday April 7, 2025, at the age of 95.

Pauline was born in Evanston, IL on April 29, 1929, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Majkowski. She was united in marriage to Roger Lecey at St. Mary's Church in Evanston, IL on September 12, 1953, and started their family in...

Judith Ann Oslun

Judith Ann Oslun

April 6, 2025

Judith Ann Oslun (Hove) of Fredonia, WI, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Forest Haven Assisted Living Facility in Fredonia, WI. She was 88 years old.

Judy was born Oct 4, 1936, in Flandreau S.D., daughter of Leonard and Bernice (nee Halvorson) Hove. She attended Juve country school and graduated...

Gail Schaller- Altendorf

Gail Schaller- Altendorf

April 6, 2025

Gail Corine Schaller-Altendorf, of Cudahy WI passed on April 6, 2025.

Beloved wife of Jon Altendorf whom she married in 1985, they spent over 40 years together. Daughter of the late Heinz and Margaret Schaller. Further survived by brother Darrell (Marilyn) Schaller, brother-in-laws Barry, Mark (Laurie), and Roger (Wendy) Altendorf and numerous other relatives and friends.

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Betty Jane F. Hamm

Betty Jane F. Hamm

April 4, 2025

Betty Jane Hamm, 83, of Fredonia, died peacefully Friday, April 4,2025, at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, where she had been for several weeks.

Betty was born on March 4, 1942, at home in Port Washington, to the late Nicholas and Ethel (Capelle) Schinker.

She attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Port Washington...

Kathryn Parsons

Kathryn Parsons

April 3, 2025

Kathryn (Kathy) Parsons née Zielinski passed away on April 3rd which was her 83rd birthday.

Born and raised in So. Milwaukee, Kathy was a graduate of Marquette University.

She married Frank Parsons, Jr in 1966 and was "Mother Goose" to Paul (Shawna) and Peter. She was a loving and doting "Grandma Goose" to Benjamin and...

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