Obituaries

Jan 27, 2025

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Siefert

1948 - 2025

Cedarburg resident Becky Siefert passed away at the Lasata Care Center on Monday January 27, 2025, at the age of 76. Rebecca was born in Ames, IA on August 21, 1948, the daughter of John and Charlotte (nee Williams) Morrissey. She attended local schools in Iowa, then continued...

Jan 23, 2025

Born September 20, 1953, Ellen Louise McDowell passed away on January 23, 2025 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Harriet McDowell, her grandparents, Paul and Hattie Maske, and her many Cocker Spaniels – Sandy, Cleo, Becky, Dolly, Pepper, Heidi, Gretchen, Holly, and Lady.

Ellen graduated in 1972 from...

Jan 22, 2025

Rose H. Leider passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at Forest Haven in Fredonia, where she had been a resident. She was 90 years old.

Rose was born on December 13, 1934, in Random Lake, Wisconsin to the late Harold and Mary (Schladweiler) Hass. She attended St. John's Cathedral High School in Milwaukee, graduating in the...

Jan 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfred "Al" C. Raasch III of Fredonia, who left this world on January 19, 2025, after a courageous and determined battle spanning five weeks. Al was 73 years old.

Al was born on June 24, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Alfred and Ursela (Schneider)...

Jan 18, 2025

Mrs. Celeste Miller of Port Washington passed away peacefully early Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 84 years old.

Celeste was born in Milwaukee on March 18, 1940, the daughter of Frederick and Fidelia (nee Ubert) Emmerich. She attended local schools and graduated from Messmer High School, Class of 1958. On...

Jan 18, 2025

Michael A. Wormsbacher of Cedarburg passed away on Saturday, January 18,2025. He was 60 years old.

Michael was born on April 6, 1964, to the late John and Earlene (Hilton) Wormsbacher. He graduated from Terre Haute South Vigo High school with the class of 1982.

On January 18, 2014, Michael was united in marriage to...

Jan 17, 2025

Barbara "Barb" C. Anzia of Belgium, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.

Barbara was born on March 15, 1941, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to the late Francis and Dorothy (Grosklaus) Gilson. She graduated from Random Lake High School with the class of 1959.

She married...

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...