Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Joyce P. Wood

Joyce P. Wood

March 10, 2025

Joyce P. Wood went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was 72 years old.

Joyce was born on April 24, 1952, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to parents Matthew and Gertrude (nee Tackes) Feider. She was a dedicated employee at Allen Edmonds for over 40 years.

Joyce loved fishing, watching soap operas and...

Sara Stillone

Sara Stillone

March 9, 2025

Sara ("Sarina", Rosaria) Stillone

Sara Stillone (nee Cappello) was born on September 23, 1943, in the little town of Salaparuta, Sicily. Eighty-one and ½ years later, on Sunday morning, March 9, 2025, with her family by her side, she was born into eternal life.

Sara was the faithful, beloved wife of her recently departed husband,...

Tim Joseph Klockow

Tim Joseph Klockow

March 7, 2025

Mr. Tim Klockow of Milwaukee, formerly of Saukville, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. He was 74 years old.

Tim was born in Milwaukee on November 19, 1950, to Frank and Olive (nee Mueller) Klockow. He was raised in Saukville and attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School.

Tim dedicated 27 years to Eisenhower, a sheltered...

Sandy Ann Lanser

Sandy Ann Lanser

March 7, 2025

Sandra Lanser of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted children, on Friday, March 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Eddie, in 2014, after 59 wonderful years of marriage, raising nine children together.

Sandy was born on May 4, 1935, to Al and Joanna (nee Grotelueschen)...

Rose M. Schaefer

Rose M. Schaefer

March 6, 2025

Rose M. Schaefer died on Thursday, March 6, 2025 with her devoted family at her side. She was born on May 26, 1938, to Albert and Theresa (Beste) Haberichter in Milwaukee. On August 2, 1980 Rose was united in marriage to her sweetheart and best friend Joseph "Joe" Schaefer. They had over 40 beautiful years together, traveling whenever they...

Peter Jay Gilbertson

Peter Jay Gilbertson

March 5, 2025

Peter (Pete) Jay Gilbertson, age 70, of Saukville, passed away on March 5, 2025, at his home, with his family close by. He was born on December 19, 1954, in Buffalo, MN, to Jerry and Kay (Williams) Gilbertson.

On January 26, 1974, Peter married Debra Otis in Houston, MN, and together they had two children.

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Jean C. Karrels

Jean C. Karrels

March 4, 2025

Jean Karrels, of Altoona, FL, formerly of Random Lake, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at her residence. She was 98 years old.

Jean was born in Town of Sherman, WI, on September 9, 1926, the daughter of John and Johanna "Jennie" (nee Meyer) Deppiesse. Jean was a woman of...

Arlene P. Sperry-Hunt

Arlene P. Sperry-Hunt

March 1, 2025

Arlene P. Sperry-Hunt (nee Poludnianyk) of Port Washington, Wisconsin.

She's gone.

Leaving behind one of the Waynes in her life and surviving the other.

She survives one son Steven and leaves behind sons Michael (Laurie) and Kristopher (Paula), grandchildren Jennifer, Ashley, and Nicholas. She rejoins with her best friend and companion, Abby cat....

Arnold F. "Arnie" Jenks

Arnold F. "Arnie" Jenks

February 28, 2025

Mr. Arnold Jenks of Grafton passed away Friday morning, February 28, 2025, at Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. He was 77 years old.

Arnold was born in Milwaukee on August 28, 1947, son of Clarence and Verna (nee Lidwin) Jenks. He attended local schools and graduated from Bay View High School, Class of 1965,...

Russell E. Dzwinel

Russell E. Dzwinel

February 28, 2025

Russell Dzwinel, of Mequon, passed away in the evening hours of Friday, February 28, 2025, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon. He was 78 years old.

Russell was born in Milwaukee on August 23, 1946, the son of John and Marion (nee Mueller) Dzwinel. He grew up in Milwaukee and attended high school at Wisconsin...

Julie A. Sutinen

Julie A. Sutinen

February 26, 2025

Mrs. Julie Sutinen of Saukville passed away Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 62 years old.

Julie was born in Milwaukee on July 23, 1962, the daughter of Richard and Joan (nee Swanson) Nason. The family later moved to the Fredonia area and Julie...

Karen Anne  Driscoll

Karen Anne Driscoll

February 26, 2025

Karen Anne (Zimmermann) Driscoll, longtime resident of Cedarburg, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, 26 February, 2025 at the age of 86. Full of love and resilience, she touched the lives of many people who knew her. Her journey in life was marked by her relentless support of those in need and those who were struggling....

Robert J. Oehme

Robert J. Oehme

February 26, 2025

Bob Oehme was called to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in the fullness of God's care and love. He was 91 years old.

Bob was born July 14, 1933, the youngest of two boys, to the late Paul and Martha (nee Weise) Oehme of Fredonia, WI. On May 31, 1958, he was united in...

Verna M. Oehme

Verna M. Oehme

February 26, 2025

Verna Oehme, age 89, of Fredonia, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. She followed her husband, Bob, to their Heavenly Home just five hours after his passing.

Verna was born in Milwaukee on January 6, 1936, the first daughter to the late Clifford and Maybelle (nee Hayworth) Hayne. On May 31,...

Marjorie A. Bichler

Marjorie A. Bichler

February 26, 2025

Marjorie Bichler, of Port Washington, a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away surrounded by her loving family in the evening hours of Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 88 years old.

Marge was born in Port Washington on April 26, 1936, the daughter of Alfred and Agnes (nee Lorge) Zausch....

Alan C. Doehr

Alan C. Doehr

February 25, 2025

Mr. Alan Doehr of Grafton passed away early Tuesday morning, February 25, 2025, at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon. He was 86 years old.

Alan was born in Milwaukee on April 11, 1938, one of three sons born to Alvin and Lydia (nee Amborn) Doehr. He attended local schools and graduated from Rufus King High School,...

Pearl M. Lauters

Pearl M. Lauters

February 25, 2025

Mrs. Pearl Lauters of Port Washington passed away in the evening hours of Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Harbor Campus in Port Washington. She was 99 years old.

Pearl was born on April 9, 1925, one of nine children born to Charles and Clara (nee Meyer) Karrels. She grew up on the family farm in the town...

Mary  Jane Pietrowiak

Mary Jane Pietrowiak

February 24, 2025

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Mary Pietrowiak (nee Holewinski) passed away February 24th at the age of 93. Beloved wife of Leonard, mother of Michael (Nancy), Christine (Charles) Dicka, Caryn (Jon) Evenson, Susan (Brian) Doyle, Kenneth (Jeannie) Pietrowiak , and Mark (Lisa) Pietrowiak. Grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Preceded in...

Martha L.  "Martie" Watts

Martha L. "Martie" Watts

February 20, 2025

Martha Louise (nee Cherry) Watts passed away peacefully in her Town of Grafton home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 20 at the age of 98. Her life was filled with joy and love which she lavished on everyone. She was married for 59 years to George Watts (of George Watts and Son, Inc.) who pre-deceased her by...

Ralph L. Schmidt

Ralph L. Schmidt

February 19, 2025

Ralph L. Schmidt passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 76.

He was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin on February 13, 1949, to parents Lawrence and Priscilla (nee Rausch) Schmidt. Ralph attended Port Washington and the Class of 1967. Following graduation, he enlisted into the United States...

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