Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Patricia Draeger
September 11, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Draeger, of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the age of 74.
Patricia was born April 20, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late John and Maud (Powers) McPherson.
She graduated from Washington High School in 1968. On October 5, 1974, she was united in marriage to Michael Draeger in...
Joy D. Dreier
September 9, 2024
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Joy Dreier
Mrs. Joy Dreier of Port Washington passed away peacefully on Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old.
Joy was born on May 3, 1941, in Menominee, MI, to Lester and Dorothy (née Noel) Greenwood....
Ludwig F. Miller Ii
September 9, 2024
Ludwig Frank Miller II, of Fredonia, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was 85 years old.
Ludwig was born on August 7, 1939, in Fifield Wisconsin to parents Anton "Anthony" and Anne (nee Hartl) Miller. He attended school in Fifield and graduated from Fifield High School in 1957....
Rudolph J. "Rudy" Penasa, Jr.
September 6, 2024
Mr. Rudy Penasa of Cedarburg, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away at his home early Friday morning, September 6, 2024. He was 83 years old.
Rudy was born in Milwaukee on August 28, 1941, son of Rudolph J. and Mary (nee Demichei) Penasa. He graduated from Pius XI High School and proudly served in the US Army.
...Ray W. Ruehl Jr.
September 4, 2024
Ray Ruehl, of Port Washington, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the morning hours of Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was 91 years old.
Ray was born in Milwaukee on February 6, 1933, the son of Raymond and Annette (nee Seifert) Ruehl. As a young man, Ray developed his...
Frank J. Oszuscik
September 2, 2024
Frank J. Oszuscik passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the age of 72. He was born in Milwaukee to Frank and Helen Oszuscik on January 1, 1952. Frank was united in marriage to Marjorie Verbanac on June 5, 1971 and together raised four children.
Frank was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing with his...
Gerald Joseph Frank
September 1, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Frank of Cedarburg was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 100. He was born to August and Marie (nee Bradley) Frank on August 19, 1924. Jerry married "the most beautiful woman he had ever seen" Nancy Sudbrink on March 31, 1951, at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in Cedarburg....
Jean Ida Jessie
August 30, 2024
Retired elementary school teacher (35 years), Jean Ida Jessie of Port Washington, entered peacefully into her Heavenly home on Friday, August 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in the Township of Roxbury, WI, the daughter of Clarence and Florence Jessie on September 18, 1936. Jean graduated from Prairie du Sac High School in...
Sharon Allen- Bartel
August 30, 2024
Sharon (Sherry) A. Allen-Bartel, age 79, of Chino Valley, AZ passed away on August 30th, 2024 at Camp Verde, AZ. She was born on September 5th, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Virgil and Virginia (Heinig)Greer. She was later adopted by Leo Jung.
She graduated from Random Lake High School in Wisconsin in 1962.
On July...
Patricia Ann Eichstaedt
August 29, 2024
Patricia Ann Eichstaedt of Waubeka was called home on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born in Beaver Dam on July 11, 1950, as the beloved daughter of Michael and Agnes (nee Prebil) Janz. She married the love of her life Allen Eichstaedt on October 11, 1980 at St. John Lutheran Church in Fredonia....
Matthew D. Melotik
August 29, 2024
It is with great sadness the family of Matthew Melotik announce his unexpected passing on Thursday, August 29, 2024. He was born the son of Paul and Wendy (nee Thibodeau) Melotik on November 13, 2001. Matthew graduated from Grafton High School in 2020 and went on to receive his diploma in Computer Engineering from MSOE in May of 2024....
Joseph A. Kort
August 26, 2024
Joseph A. Kort, of Saukville, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. He was 76 years old
Joseph was born on February 2,1948, to Peter and Helen (Netik) Kort in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1968 until 1972 as a weapon's specialist. He served in Thailand during the Vietnam Conflict....
Patricia H. Fenstad
August 22, 2024
Patricia Fenstad, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her residence in Mequon in the evening hours of Thursday, August 22, 2024. She was 84 years old.
Patty was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 29, 1939, the daughter of James and Ana Marie (nee Williams) Schleppegrell. In her younger years, Patty had a love for...
Haley M. Ferguson
August 22, 2024
Haley Maria Ferguson, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2024, at family property in Amberg, Wisconsin, at the age of 32.
Residing in Belgium, Wisconsin, Haley was a vibrant spirit whose love touched the hearts of many. Born on May 21, 1992, Haley grew up in Port Washington, where...
Joan M. Eippert
August 22, 2024
Joan M. Eippert, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 73 years old.
Joan was born on May 14th, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late John and Beulah (Henderson) Hess. She graduated from...
Agnes J. Morgan
August 19, 2024
Agnes J. Morgan of Port Washington passed away August 19, 2024, peacefully at High Point Residence (formerly Ellen's Home) in Port Washington at the age of 92. Agnes was born January 19, 1932 in Iron Mountain, MI to Agnes (LaLonde) and Alfred Murray.
She was united in marriage with Lloyd Morgan on August 23, 1952, at St....
Janet E. West
August 13, 2024
Janet E. West, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 72 years old.
Janet was born July 14, 1952, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late George and Geraldine (Reick) Leistikow. She graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran High school with the class of 1970. She later attended Concordia...
Donald R. Huebner
August 12, 2024
Donald "Don" Richard Huebner, age 67 years of Saukville, passed away Monday, August 12th, 2024. Don was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend to many.
Donald was born on April 23rd, 1957, in Port Washington to Mary Ann Huebner (nee Price) and Walter A. Huebner. Growing up in Cedarburg, he attended Cedarburg High School, class of 1975,...
Katherine A. Liddell
August 11, 2024
Katherine Liddell passed away in her home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Kathy was born on August 7, 1945, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Edward Kortens and Gladys Leland. Raised on the Kortens family farm, Kathy grew to love and nurture all creatures big and small.
At 19, Kathy met the love of her life...
Thomas Wayne Zagrodnik
August 10, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Wayne Zagrodnik , 81 of Grafton, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on August 10, 2024. He was born in Milwaukee to Stanley and Genevieve (Gorecki) Zagrodnik on September 14, 1942.
Tom graduated from St. John Cathedral in 1961, where he excelled in football. Earning the Milwaukee Journal Honorary All-Star Team Catholic...
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