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Dawn A. Schuknecht
Jun 8, 2024
Dawn Arlene (nee Neve) Schuknecht peacefully entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted wife, mother and friend to everyone she met during her life's journey. Dawn was born on August 23, 1955, to Frank and Judy (nee Marcon) Neve in Marshfield, Wisc. She grew up...
Aleksandr L. Melnikov
Jun 7, 2024
It is with deep sadness that the family of Aleksandr L. Melnikov announce his passing on June 7th, 2024. "Alex" courageously attempted to save his cherished 3 yr-old chocolate lab Kobe, as he was taken by the Milwaukee River near the Thiensville dam.
Alex was born in Lyuban, Belarus on April 17th, 1972, to Leonid and Zinaida...
Joyce June Lubner
Jun 4, 2024
Joyce J. Lubner, 85, of Fredonia, WI, passed away on June 4, 2024, in Saukville, WI. She was born on June 10, 1938, in Burlington, WI, to her parents, Frank and Dorothy (Vohs) Bayer.
She enjoyed living on a farm during her childhood and remained a hard worker throughout her life. Joyce worked as an assembler at...
Michael J. Behlen
Jun 2, 2024
Michael J. Behlen, born on August 19, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Maurice and Margaret Behlen passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home leaving behind a legacy of dedication, integrity, and selflessness. A devoted husband, he shared 52 wonderful years with his beloved wife, Cindy (née Besaw) originally from...
William J. Cudahy
Jun 1, 2024
William John "Bill" Cudahy, entered into rest on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was 71 years old.
Bill was born May 12, 1953, to the late James and Veronica (Bintzler) Cudahy. He was a lifelong resident of Grafton and attended Grafton Schools. He worked at Kelch Corp. for many years along with Federal Tool of Cedarburg for...
Rosemary E. Downey
May 31, 2024
Rosemary E. (Katheiser) Downey passed away peacefully at her home in New Berlin at age 84, surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, May 31, 2024. Born at home in Belgium, Wisconsin on May 20, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Betty Katheiser, and the sister of the late Bill Katheiser, the late Betty Boland,...
Carl N. Jagow
May 31, 2024
Carl N. Jagow of Port Washington lost his eight month battle with bladder cancer, passing from
this life into eternal life on the morning of Friday, May 31st, 2024. He was 68 years old. Carl
was born in Port Washington, WI on April 11, 1956, the second child of Norman B. and Audrey
...
Richard "Dick" Leonard Gruber
May 30, 2024
Richard "Dick" L. Gruber of Cedarburg passed away to eternal life on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the age of 79. He was born to Leonard and Claire Gruber on August 6, 1944 in Springfield, MA. He married Ardis Crow on November 27, 1981 in Milwaukee.
After graduating high school Dick attended the University of Iowa where...
Joel Dailey
May 29, 2024
Joel Dailey of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away on May 29, 2024. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Robert Michael Roob
May 29, 2024
Robert Michael Roob died peacefully on May 29, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center, Grafton. He was a good man, a fine husband and devoted father.
Bob was born June 19, 1938, to the late Hilbert and Theresa (Miller) Roob and was a lifelong Port Washington resident. Following graduation from Port Washington High School in 1956, he enlisted...
Edward V. Ciszewski
May 29, 2024
Edward V. Ciszewski, 99, of Duluth, MN passed away in Cedarburg, WI on May 29, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1925 to Anthony and Josephine (Filipczak) Ciszewski. Ed was united in marriage to Helen Kilroy on October 18, 1958. He will be remembered fondly as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Ed was a proud WWII...
Susan "Susie" Buettner Purtell
May 28, 2024
Susan "Susie" Buettner Purtell, 85, of West Bend, WI and Thomasville, GA died peacefully on May 28, 2024 surrounded by family in Milwaukee, WI.
Susie was raised on Milwaukee's East side and was the second of three children born to Alfred and Jane (Oesterreich) Buettner. She attended Milwaukee-Downer Seminary (now Milwaukee University School). Susie adored her father...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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...
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