Obituaries

Jan 25, 2024

David Woolfolk Barrow III, age 84, of the Town of Cedarburg, died peacefully at home on Thursday, January 25, 2024. He was born January 27, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana to David Woolfolk Barrow, Jr. and Marion Thorp Barrow. He married A. Marian Brackin on November 30, 1968 in Tampa, Florida. David and Marian had two children, Suzanne and...

Jan 23, 2024

Aileen Kleckner Wiltgen, of Port Washington, formerly of Shawano, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away in the evening hours of Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. She was 91 years old.

Aileen was born in Grafton on August 7, 1932, daughter of George Jacoby Sr. and Marie (nee Johl)...

Jan 23, 2024

David Henderson, age 81, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, passed on January 23, 2024 at home with his wife, Gail (nee Kulk), and daughters, Erin Keck and Liz Russell by his side. David lived with strength and love until his last breath.

David was born to Robert and Bernice (Raasch) Henderson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1942 and moved to...

Jan 23, 2024

Darlene Eischen, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Random Lake on January 23, 2024. She was 77 years old.

Darlene was born on July 5, 1946, in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Lorraine (nee Pfeifer) Bruesewitz. She grew up in the Beechwood/Batavia area, and attended...

Jan 23, 2024

Meryl Judd passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She was 96 years old.

Meryl was born on February 20, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Joseph and Mary (nee Kantor) Miller.

Meryl is survived by her daughter Carrie Judd, grandsons Calvin (Carmen) Thomas, Judd (Aletta) Thomas, Samuel Judd, Benjamin Judd and great-grandchildren, Wesley,...

Jan 19, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Ardisana of Cedar Grove passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family during the early hours of Friday morning, January 19, 2024. She was 94 years old.

Dorothy was born in the Town of Holland on April 18, 1929, daughter of Otto and Margaret Jacoby Krier. She attended local schools and graduated from...

Jan 17, 2024

Mrs. Violet Goss of Random Lake passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Port Haven in Port Washington, where she had resided for the past thirteen months. She was 91 years old.

Violet was born in Milwaukee on September 11, 1932, daughter of Joseph and Louise (nee Miller) Janka. She grew up in South Milwaukee and attended...

Jan 17, 2024

Mr. Kent Rambow of Milwaukee passed away early morning, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Cedar Grove Gardens in Cedar Grove. He was 63 years old.

Kent was born in Milwaukee on October 10, 1960, son of Charles and Mildred (nee Block) Rambow. The family lived in Milwaukee and Kent attended local schools, graduating from Nicolet High School...

Jan 14, 2024

Leo Alois Roman Fechter Jr. was born on October 10, 1953 to Leo Alois Fechter Sr. and Mary Jane Fechter (nee Schmitz). Leo passed away unexpectedly on Sunday January 14, 2024.

Leo is survived by his wife Sara Fechter, his children Kate (Leonardo), Lea (Ryan), and Leo III, and grandchildren Waverleigh, Beverleigh, Landon and Baby Boy due...

Jan 13, 2024

Thomas "Tom" D. Champeau of Saukville was called home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in Sturgeon Bay on June 5, 1938, to Oliver and Iva Champeau. Tom met the love of his life, Deanna Bootz, on a blind date and knew from that day he would marry her. The couple made...

Jan 13, 2024

Mr. Paul "Mike" Ryan of Port Washington, Wisconsin passed away at his home early Saturday morning, January 13, 2024. He was 77 years old.

Paul was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 26, 1946, son of John T. and Esther Peters Ryan. Mr. Ryan served in the US Army as a Construction Machine Operator from 1966-1969.

Jan 12, 2024

Michael J. (Mike) Quigley, of Cedarburg, went to be with the Lord on the morning of January 12, 2024. He was 88 years old. He was born on May 27, 1935, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the late James and Mary (Burns) Quigley.

He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Green Bay and received a business...

Jan 10, 2024

Norbert was born on Friday, August 10, 1928 in the Town of Holland, the son of the late Elmer and Lizzie (Ter Maat) Lohuis. On May 12, 1951, Norb married the love of his life, Esther Glander. She predeceased him on August 3, 2013.

Norb worked as a utility man for and retired from Chrysler (American Motors...

Jan 8, 2024

Paul E. Harvey went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was 88 years old. His was a well-lived life. Paul was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 31, 1935, to parents Earle and Adelaide (Karp) Harvey. He graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School in Illinois and completed his Bachelor of Science in...

Jan 8, 2024

John Maynard, of Cedarburg, formerly of Port Washington and Shorewood, passed away on January 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.

John was born on August 17, 1940, in Milwaukee, to the late Lyle and Olga (nee Skrener) Maynard. John attended Shorewood High School, where he formed lifelong friendships and graduated with...

Jan 7, 2024

Ralph R. Drzewiecki Jr. of Saukville passed away peacefully at home with family and friends by his side. He was 68 years old.

Ralph was born on November 29, 1955, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to the late Ralph and Sharon (Dayton) Drzewiecki. He graduated from Port Washington High School with the class of 1974.

He...

Jan 6, 2024

Mr. Bob Ross of Cedarburg passed away Saturday evening, January 6, 2024, at Ascension Columbia-St. Mary's Ozaukee Hospital in Mequon. He was 82 years old.

Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 26, 1941, son of Hugh and Marion (nee Pendleton) Ross. When Bob was a child the family moved to Iowa. Bob graduated from Atlantic...

Jan 3, 2024

Frederick "Fred" M. Olsen Jr. of Port Washington, WI passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, January 3, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 93 years old.

Fred was born in Minneapolis, MN on November 25, 1930, son of Frederick M. Sr. and Esther Wick Olsen. He attended local schools before continuing on to earn his...

Jan 1, 2024

Jay Bretschneider, of Grafton, a beloved husband, brother, and uncle, peacefully departed from this world on January 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at Magnolia Trails Memory Care at The Waterford of West Bend. He was 76 years old.

Jay was born in Port Washington on July 5, 1947, the son of Edward and Minnie (nee...

Jan 1, 2024

Billie McGinnis, of Hales Corners, went to walk with her Lord on Monday, January 1, 2024, at Care Age in Brookfield. She was 89 years old.

Billie was born in Mena, Ark., on October 14, 1934, the daughter of William Burl Bledsoe and Nellie Lee McCrivans Bledsoe.

When Billie was in high school, her family...