Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Franklin J. "Frankie" Karrels

Franklin J. "Frankie" Karrels

February 19, 2025

Mr. Franklin Karrels of Port Washington passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 19, 2025, with his family and loving wife by his side. He was 91 years old.

Franklin was born in the Town of Port Washington on March 12, 1933, son of John and Barbara (nee Prom) Karrels. Following his schooling,...

Beverly Ellen Mueller

Beverly Ellen Mueller

February 19, 2025

Beverly Mueller, known to many as "Bev", a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 73.

Bev was born on June 13, 1951, in Iron Mountain, MI, daughter of Halger and Clarice (nee Alfredson) Anderson. As a young child, her family...

David Farris

David Farris

February 18, 2025

David Farris, 86 of Bayside, Wis., passed away peacefully on February 18 at Lawlis Hospice.

Born in 1939 to the late Charles and Sylvia (Cotey) Farris, David was raised in West Allis, Wis. David graduated from West Allis Central in 1957, and later earned an accounting degree from Spencerian College in Milwaukee.

David and his...

Gene W. Ellner

Gene W. Ellner

February 17, 2025

Gene W. Ellner of Plymouth, formerly of Belgium, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born the beloved son of Fredrick and Dorothy (nee Boehler) Ellner in Milwaukee on August 11, 1940. Gene was united in marriage to Karen Ostron at West Granville Presbyterian Church on November 24, 1962, and together they...

Susan Ann Rothman

Susan Ann Rothman

February 15, 2025

Beloved mother, Susan A. Rothman, formerly of Kiel, passed away on Saturday morning, February 15, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born on September 22, 1938, in Faribault, MN to Ralph and Annabelle Hagelund. Susan was a proud graduate of Port Washington High School. She married Robert "Bob" Rothman on August 20, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic...

Daniel C. Lemmermann

Daniel C. Lemmermann

February 13, 2025

Daniel "Danny" Lemmermann, of Germantown, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away at his residence in the evening hours of Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was 75 years old.

Danny was born in Milwaukee on October 19, 1949, the son of Edward and Margaret (nee Furtmann) Lemmermann. Daniel graduated from Milwaukee West Division High School with the...

Kathleen A. Lehnhardt

Kathleen A. Lehnhardt

February 11, 2025

Kathleen A. Lehnhardt, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at the age of 85.

Kathleen was born on March 19th, 1939, in Sheboygan, WI to the late Herbert and Ruth (Block) Schmiedel. She graduated from Sheboygan North High School with the class of 1957.

Later in life, she was united in...

Eleanor H. Myczek

Eleanor H. Myczek

February 10, 2025

Eleanor Myczek, of Grafton, WI, formerly of Downers Grove, IL, peacefully passed away in the evening hours of Monday, February 10, 2025, at Anita's Gardens in Grafton where she had been a resident. She was 92 years old.

Eleanor was born in Chicago, IL, on February 4, 1933, the daughter of Walter and Helen (nee Mas) Mraz....

Paul M. Ehrlich

Paul M. Ehrlich

February 9, 2025

Paul Michael Ehrlich was called to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 92 years.

He was born on August 11, 1932, in New Lenox, Illinois to parents Max and Margaret (nee Behringer) Ehrlich. Paul graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelors degree in architecture....

Elaine Margaret Brunner

Elaine Margaret Brunner

February 7, 2025

Elaine Margaret Brunner went home to be with her Lord on Thursday February 7, 2025 at 12:34 am at Forest Haven in Fredonia, under the care of Preceptor Home and Health Hospice. She was 93 years old.

Elaine was born on April 23, 1931, in Milwaukee WI, growing up in the West Bend area. She attended Holy...

Steven J. Korthals

Steven J. Korthals

February 7, 2025

Steven J. Korthals of Franklin formerly of Grafton, passed away on February 7, 2025, at Lawlis Family Hospice. He was 75 years old.

Steven was born on November 1, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Harvey and Betty (Janssen) Korthals. Steve attended Grafton Public Schools through the spring of 1966. He graduated from Crawford High School...

Joan M. Maya

Joan M. Maya

February 4, 2025

Mrs. Joan Maya, of Milwaukee, a loving wife, sister and aunt, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Cedarburg Health Services in Cedarburg. She was 76 years old.

Joan was born in Milwaukee on January 5, 1949, the oldest daughter of Raymond Leannah Sr. and Leanor (nee Ambrose) Leannah. She grew...

Betty Lou Fairbert

Betty Lou Fairbert

February 4, 2025

Betty L. Fairbert, age 94 of Fredonia WI, died at her residence surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025.

She was born in Wittenberg, WI on August 4, 1930, the daughter of Harold and Alma Kusserow.

She married the love of her life, Gordon Fairbert, on September 4, 1954, at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Dennis Wolff

Dennis Wolff

February 3, 2025

Dennis Wolff, longtime resident of the Town of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 3, 2025. He was 81 years old.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 22, 1943, to Leonard and Evelyn (née Dehling) Wolff, Dennis followed his eye for adventure by enlisting in the U.S. Army immediately after school. He first...

Jane L. Beecher

Jane L. Beecher

February 2, 2025

Jane Louise Beecher passed away peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 15, 1929, to parents Harry and Rose (nee Carroll) Frazier.

Jane was united in marriage with Edwin Beecher Sr. on September 16, 1950, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Edwin and Jane moved...

Lynn Mary Holzer

Lynn Mary Holzer

February 2, 2025

Lynn Mary Holzer, a lifelong resident of Grafton, peacefully passed away in the evening hours of Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 78 years old.

Lynn was born in Port Washington on March 17, 1946, the eldest daughter of Robert and Marvelle (nee Hilgart) Eernisse. She grew up in Grafton and...

Raymond Francis Mccarville

Raymond Francis Mccarville

February 1, 2025

Raymond Francis McCarville, age 91, passed away peacefully into eternal life on February 1, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Beatrice (Abramoff) McCarville, and was the middle child of ten siblings. His early life in a large, Catholic family was robust and happy, learning how to be of service to both...

Jacob Charles Bogie

Jacob Charles Bogie

February 1, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we share that our wonderful brother, Jacob Charles Bogie, passed away from a heart attack in Mexico on February 1, 2025. Born on August 30, 1990, Jacob was our protector, partner in crime, and our greatest supporter. We shared a bond that words can hardly describe, filled with laughter and endless shenanigans. He...

Marie C. Wetor

Marie C. Wetor

January 31, 2025

Marie C. Wetor, 95 died peacefully Friday morning January 31, 2025, at Gables on The Pond where she resided for the last 5 years.

Marie was born June 26, 1929, at home in Belgium, Wisconsin to the late Henry and Mary (Depies) Binsfeld. On June 15, 1949, Marie was united in marriage to Sylvan Wetor at St....

Gordon T. Dionne

Gordon T. Dionne

January 30, 2025

Mr. Gordon Dionne of Port Washington passed away surrounded by his loved ones on the evening of January 30, 2025. He was 82 years old.

Gordon was born in Menominee, Michigan on November 19, 1942, the son of Clarence and Mary (nee Venna) Dionne. He attended local schools and was a Golden Gloves boxer in school before...

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