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Sherrill Marie George

Sherrill Marie George

May 28, 2024

Sherrill Marie George, of Port Washington, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Anita's Gardens. She was 88 years old.

Sherrill was born on June 25, 1935, to the late Clarence and Agnes (Moriarty) Strahota in Milwaukee. She graduated from Lutheran High school in Milwaukee with the class of 1953.

On July 31, 1983,...

Jacob J. "Jack" Prater

Jacob J. "Jack" Prater

May 26, 2024

JACOB "Jack" J. Prater made the most of the opportunities life presented. He loved meeting people, hearing their stories, and inspiring them by example. He was full of heart but the most important thing in his life was his family. On Sunday, May 26, 2024, Jack passed away just shy of his 91st birthday.

Jacob was born...

Edna M. Quaas

Edna M. Quaas

May 26, 2024

Mrs. Edna Quaas passed away peacefully at LakeHouse of Cedarburg on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was 98 years old. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed by many.

Edna was born in the Town of Saukville on March 3, 1926, daughter of Richard and Linda (nee Seyfert) Sudbrink. She grew up...

Jerry Henke

Jerry Henke

May 26, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Louis Henke peacefully entered eternal life on May 26, 2024. He was blessed by Father Matthew Ferch of St. Francis Borgia Catholic church.

Jerry was born in Milwaukee, WI, on March 7, 1928, to the late Alexander Oscar Henke and Ellen Gertrude (Schmidt) Henke. He graduated from Shorewood High School with the class of 1946....

Roland N. Junker

Roland N. Junker

May 26, 2024

Roland Nels Junker of Grafton, Wisconsin, entered eternal life on May 26, 2024. He was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin (home of the Hodag) on August 10, 1934. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Faye (nee Lightfuss) Junker, and loving children Matthew (Veronica) and Ann. He is further survived by his grandson John and sister Lois...

Merton D. Lueptow

Merton D. Lueptow

May 24, 2024

Merton Donald Lueptow of Port Washington passed away at his home on May 24, 2024, at the age of 92. Merton was born on May 21, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI to Merton W. and Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Haas) Lueptow. Merton was an identical twin to his brother Wayne, and they were the closest of friends throughout his life.

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William D. Elias-Mitchell

William D. Elias-Mitchell

May 22, 2024

Will Elias-Mitchell passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 22 years old.

William was born in Hartford on December 4, 2001, son of Bryan Mitchell and Tabitha Elias. He attended schools in the Port Washington-Saukville area and excelled in sports. Will played on youth teams for Port Washington Soccer...

Arlene Marie Hanrahan

Arlene Marie Hanrahan

May 22, 2024

Arlene Hanrahan, of Cedarburg, age 93, was lifted on angel's wings and entered Eternal Life on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. She will be reunited with her husband, Dan. They were married 36 years when he succumbed to a 20-month coma in 1991. She will meet several other loved ones in heaven, her parents George and Agnes Schiro, her dear...

Steven  C.  Kruse

Steven C. Kruse

May 20, 2024

Steve C. Kruse of Port Washington unexpectedly passed away on May 20, 2024, at the age of 46. Steve was known as one of the most caring, hardworking and dedicated individuals to both his friends and family. He is survived by his daughter Katelynn and mother Rose. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 2nd at...

Arlene Katherine Heeren

Arlene Katherine Heeren

May 18, 2024

Arlene Katherine Heeren of Saukville passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 82. Arlene was born the beloved daughter of Arvin and Katherine (nee Hildebrandt) Bennett on March 22, 1942. On December 21, 1968, she was united in marriage with Charles Heeren Jr. at Ozaukee Baptist Church in Cedarburg.

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Robert Allen Morse

Robert Allen Morse

May 18, 2024

Robert A. Morse, 85, of Adell, passed away surrounded by family at Kathy Hospice in West Bend on Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was born on his family's farm on June 28, 1938 in Rock County, Wisc., the son of Raymond and Winifred (nee Winslow) Morse.

Bob graduated from Craig High School in Janesville in 1956. He...

James H. Schleg

James H. Schleg

May 15, 2024

James H. Schleg passed away at his residence in Port Washington early Wednesday morning, May 15, 2024. The son of Theodore "TW" and Elnore (nee Louzinsky) Schleg, James was born in Green Bay on December 4, 1938. Jim graduated from Sheboygan Central High School and then served his country in the US Navy as a Beachmaster with the 2nd...

Sarah Jane Grisar

Sarah Jane Grisar

May 14, 2024

Sarah Grisar, beloved wife, mother, sister, and daughter, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, after a courageous eight-year battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was 47 years old.

Sarah was born in Milwaukee on February 18, 1977, the daughter of Paul and Mary (nee Widmann) Wester. She grew up in Port Washington and...

William H. Adams

William H. Adams

May 13, 2024

William Howard Adams of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 13, 2024.

William, better known professionally as "Bill" or "Willy" to his close family and friends, was born on Dec. 8, 1950, in Ankeny, Iowa, to Virginia Dennis Adams and Robert Adams.

He graduated from Iowa State University in 1973, then...

John Henry Best

John Henry Best

May 11, 2024

John H. Best, of Milwaukee passed away at Ascension St. Mary's in Milwaukee, on May 11, 2024. He was 83 years old.

He was born November 4, 1940, to the late Charles and Louise (Loechler) Best, in Glenwood City, Wisconsin. He attended local schools before proudly serving in the United States Army.

On June 20,...

Carol M. Meyer

Carol M. Meyer

May 11, 2024

Carol M. Meyer of Fredonia passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Forest Haven. She was 92 years old.

Carol was born on April 11, 1932, daughter of the late William and Hilaria (Leonhard) Dreps. On August 19, 1950, she married Joseph Meyer at St. John's Catholic Church in Kohler, WI. The couple farmed in the...

Dr. Thomas Anthony O'Connor

Dr. Thomas Anthony O'Connor

May 11, 2024

Thomas Anthony O'Connor, age 84, died peacefully at a Madison hospital surrounded by family on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

A native of Janesville, Wisconsin, Tom was born to Willard and Julia Margaret O'Connor. His Irish Catholic household stressed the importance of education, and Tom was a good student who was active in St. Mary's Catholic Church.

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Patricia Ann Dickmann

Patricia Ann Dickmann

May 10, 2024

Patricia A. Dickmann of Belgium, passed away on May 10, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 70 years old.

Patricia was born April 22, 1954, to the late Lawrence and Ann (Buckley) Trepanier. She spent her childhood growing up in Grafton. She graduated from Grafton High School class of 1972.

On June...

Bruce K. Platta

Bruce K. Platta

May 10, 2024

Dr. Bruce Kevin Platta of Mequon, WI, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024 with family by his side.

Bruce was born on March 12, 1959 to Arnold and Arlette (nee Spaude) Platta of Rhinelander, WI. He grew up in the Northwoods where he enjoyed summers swimming in the lakes, playing tennis with his friends, and snowmobiling...

Dorothy K. Rutz

Dorothy K. Rutz

May 5, 2024

Ms. Dorothy Rutz of Grafton, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully at Harbor Cove in Port Washington early Sunday morning, May 5, 2024. She was 91 years old.

Dorothy was born in Chicago, IL on June 19, 1932, the fourth child and only daughter of Emil and Bertha (nee Irsch) Rutz. She attended Jehovah Lutheran School and...

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