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Ronald James Schowalter
Oct 17, 2024
Ronald J. "RJ" Schowalter, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully after a long and rewarding life and professional career on October 17, 2024. He was 98 years old.
Ron was born on August 10th, 1926, in an upper apartment on the downtown triangle in Saukville, the son of the late James A. Schowalter and the late Ludmilla...
Shirley Ann Warber
Oct 16, 2024
Shirley Ann Warber
Known for her kindness, warmth, welcoming manner, and steadfast faith, longtime Thiensville resident, Shirley Warber, went home to her Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the age of 88.
Shirley was born in Milwaukee on July 7, 1936, the daughter of Adolph and Lydia (nee Schmunk) Schoening. After graduating from North...
Noah M. Sharpe
Oct 15, 2024
Noah M. Sharpe "Pudge" gained his angel wings on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 15 years old.
Noah and his twin brother Jacob were born on July 7, 2009, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Daniel and Darling (nee Gutierrez) Sharpe. The boys were originally triplets with brother Nathan, who was...
Marjorie A. Filter
Oct 15, 2024
Marjorie A. (Schmidt) Filter, of Port Washington, formerly of Grafton and Mequon, was called to her heavenly home on October 15, 2024, age 86 years.
She was born March 10, 1938, to Paul and Esther (Jaeger) Schmidt and raised in Gresham, WI. Marge was employed for many years at Kelch Corporation in Mequon and in earlier years...
Ralph C. Lohse
Oct 15, 2024
Mr. Ralph Lohse passed away at his home in the Town of Trenton on Tuesday evening, October 15, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. He was 77 years old.
Ralph was born to Roy and Helen (nee Anderson) Lohse in Franklin Grove, Illinois on July 7, 1947. Ralph, his three brothers, and their sister grew...
Francis Michael Ansay
Oct 13, 2024
Francis M. Ansay of Belgium was called home on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the age of 94. He was born to Arthur and Mary (Schueller) Ansay on April 10, 1930 in Lake Church, WI. Francis married the love of his life Joan Rosewitz on September 12, 1953 at St. Mary's Church in Port Washington. Francis and Joan raised...
Georgine V. Molitor
Oct 12, 2024
Georgine Molitor of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born the beloved daughter of William and Mary Peterson in Port Washington on February 20, 1942. Georgine was united in marriage on February 7, 1959, to DuWayne Molitor at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Washington and together raised...
Joy E. Duquette Engroff
Oct 11, 2024
Mequon – Joy Duquette Engroff, a beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday October 11, 2024, at the age of 82.
Born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 20, 1942, Joy was lovingly raised by her parents, Walter and June. After graduating Winchester Thurston School, Joy attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL graduating...
Jeffrey D. Townsend
Oct 10, 2024
Jeffrey "Jeff" Townsend, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at his residence in Port Washington on October 10, 2024. He was 76 years old.
Jeff was born in Port Washington on September 17, 1948, the son of Robert and Katie (nee Williams) Townsend. Jeff grew up in Saukville and then moved to Port Washington in his...
Dawn D. Boeselager
Oct 9, 2024
Dawn Boeselager, 60, of Saukville, passed away the evening of October 9th, 2024, suddenly in her home.
Dawn was born on January 19th, 1964, to Tom and Diane Radecki in Sheboygan. After Dawn graduated from Kewaskum High School in 1982, she went on to study Accounting at UW Whitewater from 1989-1990, and later earned a certificate in...
Darlene Jean Schommer
Oct 8, 2024
Darlene Schommer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 82 years old.
Darlene was born in Milwaukee on September 18, 1942, the daughter of Howard and Donna (nee Wilmont) Turk. She grew up in Antigo and Milwaukee before her family moved to...
Helen M. Galvin
Oct 4, 2024
Helen Galvin, age 95 years of Saukville died Friday morning, Oct. 4, 2024, at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg with her son by her side. Helen was born September 30, 1929, in Oshkosh, daughter of Fred and Sarah (nee Guay) Johnson. On November 30, 1957, Helen married Gerald Galvin at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oshkosh, He preceded her...
Tracy A. Ripple
Oct 4, 2024
Tracy A. Ripple (nee Lee), known for her sharp wit and humor, passed away at her home in West Bend, WI, on October 4, 2024, at the age of 58, with her husband Ralph Ripple by her side. Born on September 23, 1966, in Holy Cross, Wisconsin, Tracy had just celebrated her 58th birthday.
Tracy grew up...
Linda J. Rose
Oct 3, 2024
Linda Rose, age 75, of Cedar Grove died peacefully on October 3, 2024 at Cedar Grove Gardens Assisted Living Center where she lived with her husband, Richard. She was born on July 22, 1949 in Port Washington, daughter of Oscar and Dolores Schmidt. She grew up on the small family farm in rural Cedar Grove. She attended St. Mary's...
Richard Taurus O'Flahrity
Oct 2, 2024
Richard Taurus O'Flahrity, 74, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, surrounded by the people he loved. He was born on May 23, 1950, in Milwaukee.
Richard lived a life full of simple joys and deep connections. He was a kind and giving man, known for his warm smile and the twinkle in...
Janette Alice Altschafl
Oct 2, 2024
We are sad to announce that our beloved mother, Janette Alice Altschafl, passed away in her home, holding the hand of her daughter Linda, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was 38 days into her 100th year of life-of which she was very proud! She was born on August 26, 1925, to Harry and Melinda Hansen in Milwaukee Wisconsin....
Maryann H. Weber Seitz
Sep 30, 2024
Maryann Weber Seitz, of Prescott, AZ, formerly of Fredonia, WI, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 in Prescott, AZ. She was 91 years old.
Maryann was born in Loyal, WI, on August 2, 1933. On April 29, 1950, she married Alfred Weber. Alfred passed away on January 12, 1981. Maryann then married Frank Seitz on November...
Giles Lawrence Bruecher
Sep 30, 2024
Giles L. Bruecher of Port Washington passed away peacefully from cancer at Harbor Club in Port Washington on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born the beloved son of Lawrence and Shirley (Mintzlaff) Bruecher on November 12, 1962. Giles was a graduate of Port Washington High School.
Giles lived in Port Washington...
Lorna M. Clapham
Sep 29, 2024
Mrs. Lorna Clapham of Saukville passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was 89 years old.
Lorna was born in Port Washington on March 1, 1935, to Stanley and Lucille (nee Paulin) Matthews. She grew up in Grafton and attended local schools before graduating from Grafton High School.
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Shirley E. Martens
Sep 29, 2024
Shirley Martens of Port Washington, formerly of Grafton, passed away at her residence Sunday morning, September 29, 2024. She was 89 years old.
She was born on June 29, 1935, in Black River Falls, daughter of LeRoy and Laura (nee Shankey) Brunson. She graduated from Rufus King High School in 1953 and furthered her education by attending...
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