Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michelle Lynn Henning
January 30, 2025
Michelle Lynn Henning, a beloved and joyful spirit, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 56 at her home in Port Washington, WI. Born on December 29, 1968, in Bay City, MI, to Terrence and Patricia (Rosolowski) Henning, Michelle brought boundless love, laughter, music and dancing into the lives of everyone she knew.
...Gary W. Clark
January 29, 2025
Gary W. Clark passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was 89 years old.
Gary was born on September 16,1935, in Fayette, Ohio to the late John and Marie (Acker) Clark. Gary attended college at William & Mary and proudly served in the United States Army.
On...
Mary Lou Messenger
January 29, 2025
Mary Lou Messenger, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, January 29, 2025 at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, WI in the presence of close family. Mary was born on November 3, 1935, to Cora Mae (Haun) and Fred William Jesser in Faith, South Dakota. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dennis Edward Messenger,...
Pete M. Becker
January 28, 2025
For much of his life, Peter Michael Becker Jr. was a hardworking, wisecracking member of the close-knit Port Washington farming community.
Peter, 61, died at home on Jan. 28, within weeks of being diagnosed with cancer.
He was born Aug. 26, 1963, the son of Peter and Janet (Karrels). Pete grew up on the family...
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Siefert
January 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...
Ellen L. Mcdowell
January 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...
Rose Hass Leider
January 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...
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