Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

Born to Eternal Life on Saturday December 20, 2025 at the age of 89. Walter Joseph Kwiatek Jr. was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 5, 1936, the son of Walter and Clara (nee Giszewski) Kwiatek Sr. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in South Bend. He came to Milwaukee as a member of the US Army...

Dec 20, 2025

Mark Brian Navis of Cedar Grove passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025. He was born February 5, 1971 as the second son of Wayne and Nancy (Claerbaut) Navis of Cedar Grove. While in high school, he was an outstanding athlete, competing on varsity for both football and wrestling all four years. Mark graduated from Cedar Grove High...

Dec 19, 2025

Roger E. Kopplin passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was 89 years old.

He was born on January 20, 1936, in Columbus, Wisconsin to parents George and Lillian (nee Karow) Kopplin. Roger attended Boys Tech and graduated in the Class of 1955. He was united in marriage with Rosalie Tadych on February 16, 1957, and...

Dec 18, 2025

Helen R. Sanem passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was 97 years old.

Helen was born in Fredonia, Wisconsin on January 16, 1928, to parents Mathias and Veronica (nee Gasper) Kirst. She was united in marriage with Leroy Sanem on October 2, 1948, at St. Rose of Lima in Fredonia. Together,...

Dec 17, 2025

Russell Silva, of Port Washington, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born in Honolulu, HI, on August 9, 1944, to David and Evelyn (nee Santos) Silva. Russell was united in marriage to Ann Royko, in South Carolina on December 10, 2012.

Russell graduated with a bachelor's degree from Chaminade University,...

Dec 14, 2025

Susan June Skorik, of Milwaukee, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 14, 2025, with her loving family at her side. She was born on February 7, 1943, the beloved daughter of Edward and Ruth (nee Nicholas) Roethe. She was wed to James Skorik in 1961, and together they raised 5 boys.

Susan was a...

Dec 13, 2025

Paul Martin Michel passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the age of 85, at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital. Until the very end, Paul maintained his kindness, compassion, and deep appreciation for family and friends. He often expressed gratitude for a long life filled with meaningful experiences and cherished memories.

Paul was born on July 11,...

Dec 12, 2025

Mr. Ed Friede passed away peacefully at Pine Haven Christian Communities in Sheboygan Falls in the evening hours of Friday, December 12, 2025. He was 92 years old.

Edward was born in Thiensville on January 18, 1933, the son Arthur and Selma (nee Pipkorn) Friede. He grew up on the family farm, attended local schools and later...

Dec 12, 2025

Stanford T. Kraft, Sr. "Stan"

Mr. Stan Kraft of Cedarburg passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 88.  He was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 28, 1937 to Henry and Theresa (Bertz) Kraft.  Stan was preceded in death by his first wife Janet, who passed in 2017.

He is survived...

Dec 11, 2025

Mr. Dennis Aamodt of Saukville passed away at Vitas Ruth Hospice in West Allis on Wednesday evening, December 11, 2025. He was 76 years old.

Dennis was born in Milwaukee on February 27, 1949, the son of Alfred and Marion (nee Franzen) Aamodt. He attended local schools and graduated from Custer High School, Class of 1968. Following...

Dec 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts the family of Herbert D. Templeman announce his passing. Herbert, age 67, of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 11, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1958, in Port Washington to Elmer and Marie (nee Cline) Templeman.

Herbert worked at Legget & Platt Inc. for 35 years....

Dec 10, 2025

Harold George Tackes of Saukville, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born the beloved son of George E. and Rosalie C. (Roob) Tackes on October 28, 1945, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Port Washington and grew up on the family farm. He graduated from Random Lake...

Dec 9, 2025

Saying goodbye is never easy, but our hearts are at peace knowing you are finally at peace, Mom. On Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, our mother, grandmother, and friend, Wendy Kay (Stauff) Trost, passed away peacefully.

Mom lived life to the fullest. She had a deep connection to her family. She loved animals, gardening, cooking, decorating, walking, reading,...

Dec 8, 2025

Judith "Judy" Ann Ernster, 80, of Holy Cross and formerly of Cedarburg, entered into eternal rest peacefully at her home on Monday, December 8, 2025. The beloved daughter of Roy and Delores (Lenhoff) Klauk, Judy was born in 1945. She married her husband, Donald Ernster, on November 9, 1991, in Mequon.

Judy was a woman of dedication...

Dec 7, 2025

Marjorie Polivka Welky was born in Crystal Falls MI on December 11, 1928 but lived the majority of her life in Milwaukee WI. She was married to Emmett for 71 years until his passing in 2021.

She was the beloved mother of Deborah Miles (Mark), James Welky (Linda), Pamela Paul and David Welky. She was the perfect...

Dec 5, 2025

Paul Anthony Alex

Age 82 – Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Paul Anthony Alex, age 82, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (Parkinsonism).

Born on February 14, 1943, in Sheboygan, WI, on Valentine's...

Dec 5, 2025

Elfride Buttner, age 89, of the city of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away on December 5, 2025, at Horizon's Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, Wisconsin. She was born on July 30, 1936, in Rio Grande Du Sul, Brazil, to Reinhold and Martha Soschinske.

She graduated from the German Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina and worked in the Hematology...

Dec 4, 2025

It is with great sadness the family of Gail Cash announce her passing. Gail, 77, of Saukville, died Thursday, December 4, 2025, in the warm glow of their family Christmas Tree. She passed peacefully with her devoted family at her side.

Gail was born in Milwaukee, the beloved daughter of Walter and Norma (Basel) Achterberg on January...

Dec 3, 2025

Shirley Lucille Large of Port Washington passed away peacefully on her 91st birthday on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born the beloved daughter of Alton C. and Leona D. (Rosewitz) Noll on December 3, 1934. Shirley married the love of her life Eugene "Gene" Large on March 2, 1957, and together they raised 5 children.

Shirley...

Dec 3, 2025

Mr. Jerry Marciniak, formerly of Port Washington and Milwaukee, passed away at his home in Belgium on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old.

Gerald was born in the Tippecanoe neighborhood of Milwaukee on January 10, 1938, one of nine children born to Cyprian "Frank" and Grace (nee Reeve)...