Obituaries

Sep 20, 2024

George Frederick Schmit of Port Washington passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the age of 84. He was born the beloved son of Alfred and Anastasia "Daisy" (Paulus) Schmit on January 15, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI.

George loved animals, especially dogs. He enjoyed keeping busy with latch hooking, canvas stitching, coloring, crocheting and other...

Sep 20, 2024

Jeffrey John Hubing of Random Lake peacefully left this world on Friday, September 20, 2024 at the age of 65. He was born the beloved son of Donald and Harriet (Feiten) on February 19, 1959. Jeff found his lifelong partner in Lori Buchel, and their union on May 3, 1980, at St. Mary's Church in Random Lake, was the...

Sep 19, 2024

Diane Marie Carrano (nee Peterson), of Chicago, IL, passed away on September 19, 2024, at Village Point Commons in Grafton, WI, where she had resided for the past six months. She was born on March 11, 1934, in Chicago, IL, to George and Anna Peterson.

She graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1952. On September 12,...

Sep 16, 2024

Ryan L. 'Rhino' Osheim of Brown Deer, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, September 16, 2024, at the age of 52 years.

Ryan was born in Milwaukee on January 5, 1972, son of Gary and Cheryl (nee Pipkorn) Osheim. Ryan grew up in Cedarburg and was baptized and confirmed and attended First Immanuel Lutheran Church...

Sep 14, 2024

David S. Koepke, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the age of 62. Dave was born on April 30, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Ralph and Jean (Gebhardt) Koepke. He graduated from Custer High School with the class of 1980.

In 1991, Dave and his brother Robert founded Cedar Grove...

Sep 11, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Draeger, of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the age of 74.

Patricia was born April 20, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late John and Maud (Powers) McPherson.

She graduated from Washington High School in 1968. On October 5, 1974, she was united in marriage to Michael Draeger in...

Sep 9, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Joy Dreier

Mrs. Joy Dreier of Port Washington passed away peacefully on Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.

Joy was born on May 3, 1941, in Menominee, MI, to Lester and Dorothy (née Noel) Greenwood....

Sep 9, 2024

Ludwig Frank Miller II, of Fredonia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was 85 years old.

Ludwig was born on August 7, 1939, in Fifield Wisconsin to parents Anton "Anthony" and Anne (nee Hartl) Miller. He attended school in Fifield and graduated from Fifield High School in 1957....

Sep 6, 2024

Mr. Rudy Penasa of Cedarburg, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away at his home early Friday morning, September 6, 2024. He was 83 years old.

Rudy was born in Milwaukee on August 28, 1941, son of Rudolph J. and Mary (nee Demichei) Penasa. He graduated from Pius XI High School and proudly served in the US Army.

Sep 4, 2024

Ray Ruehl, of Port Washington, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the morning hours of Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was 91 years old.

Ray was born in Milwaukee on February 6, 1933, the son of Raymond and Annette (nee Seifert) Ruehl. As a young man, Ray developed his...

Sep 2, 2024

Frank J. Oszuscik passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the age of 72. He was born in Milwaukee to Frank and Helen Oszuscik on January 1, 1952. Frank was united in marriage to Marjorie Verbanac on June 5, 1971 and together raised four children.

Frank was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing with his...

Sep 1, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Frank of Cedarburg was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 100. He was born to August and Marie (nee Bradley) Frank on August 19, 1924. Jerry married "the most beautiful woman he had ever seen" Nancy Sudbrink on March 31, 1951, at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Cedarburg....

Aug 30, 2024

Retired elementary school teacher (35 years), Jean Ida Jessie of Port Washington, entered peacefully into her Heavenly home on Friday, August 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in the Township of Roxbury, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Florence Jessie on September 18, 1936. Jean graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in...

Aug 30, 2024

Sharon (Sherry) A. Allen-Bartel, age 79, of Chino Valley, AZ passed away on August 30th, 2024 at Camp Verde, AZ. She was born on September 5th, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Virgil and Virginia (Heinig)Greer. She was later adopted by Leo Jung.

She graduated from Random Lake High School in Wisconsin in 1962.

On July...

Aug 29, 2024

Patricia Ann Eichstaedt of Waubeka was called home on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born in Beaver Dam on July 11, 1950, as the beloved daughter of Michael and Agnes (nee Prebil) Janz. She married the love of her life Allen Eichstaedt on October 11, 1980 at St. John Lutheran Church in Fredonia....

Aug 29, 2024

It is with great sadness the family of Matthew Melotik announce his unexpected passing on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born the son of Paul and Wendy (nee Thibodeau) Melotik on November 13, 2001. Matthew graduated from Grafton High School in 2020 and went on to receive his diploma in Computer Engineering from MSOE in May of 2024....

Aug 26, 2024

Joseph A. Kort, of Saukville, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. He was 76 years old

Joseph was born on February 2,1948, to Peter and Helen (Netik) Kort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1968 until 1972 as a weapon's specialist. He served in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict....

Aug 22, 2024

Patricia Fenstad, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her residence in Mequon in the evening hours of Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was 84 years old.

Patty was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 29, 1939, the daughter of James and Ana Marie (nee Williams) Schleppegrell. In her younger years, Patty had a love for...

Aug 22, 2024

Haley Maria Ferguson, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2024, at family property in Amberg, Wisconsin, at the age of 32.

Residing in Belgium, Wisconsin, Haley was a vibrant spirit whose love touched the hearts of many. Born on May 21, 1992, Haley grew up in Port Washington, where...

Aug 22, 2024

Joan M. Eippert, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 73 years old.

Joan was born on May 14th, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late John and Beulah (Henderson) Hess. She graduated from...