Obituaries

Mar 24, 2024

Donald C. Block passed away peacefully on Sunday March 24, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born in Milwaukee to Edward and Maxine (nee Leisch) Block on May 22, 1945. On January 5, 1980, Don was united in marriage with Louise Brukwitzki and together they have 2 children.

Don was a graduate of Custer High...

Mar 23, 2024

Sue D'Amato of Grafton passed away Saturday morning, March 23, 2024 at 77 years old.

Susan was born in Milwaukee on July 21, 1946 to Peter and Mavis (nee Temple) Muccio. She attended local schools and graduated from Riverside High School before continuing her education at UW-Milwaukee.

On November 16, 1968, Sue was united in...

Mar 22, 2024

Mr. Melvin Birkholz of Port Washington passed away at Harbor Campus, where he had been residing for the last 2 ½ years. He was 90 years old.

Melvin was born in Hartford City, IN on November 19, 1933, son of LeRoy and Edna (nee Hedrick) Birkholz. When Mel was 2 years old, the family moved to Cheeseville...

Mar 21, 2024

Doris "Dori" Cesario of Cedarburg entered God's kingdom peacefully, on March 21, 2024 after a courageous 2-year journey with cancer. She was surrounded at home by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Dori was 90 years old and was a caring wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt, and...

Mar 18, 2024

Jerome "Jerry" C. Rychtik, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was 88 years old.

Jerry was born on February 13, 1936, in Athens, Wisconsin to the late Constantine and Theresa (Eibl) Rychtik. His dedication to his family was unparalleled, as evidenced by his marriage to his beloved wife, Norma Rychtik,...

Mar 16, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Ann Palmer of Random Lake, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was 82. Pat was born in Sheboygan on March 26, 1941, beloved daughter of Edward and Celeste (nee Janssen) Binder. She was united in marriage with William "Bill" Palmer on September 16, 1961, at St. Mary's Catholic...

Mar 16, 2024

Loren Allen Liddell III was born into eternal life at home in hospice care with family at his side on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Loren was born in Manitowoc to Loren Jr. and Emma (Wagner) Liddell on April 6, 1945.

Loren graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He went on to college at Manitowoc County Teacher's College...

Mar 15, 2024

Judith Kathryn Ashmore died suddenly on March 15, 2024 at the Thiensville library which had given her such pleasure over the years. Her passing is mourned by her husband of 61 years, Robert B. Ashmore, Jr., professor emeritus of Philosophy at Marquette University, by her sons Robert III and Michael, by daughters-in-law Linda and Joan, respectively, by grandson Peter...

Mar 13, 2024

Agnes Margaret Theisen, age 79, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on March 13, 2024, at Morningstar of Arvada.

She was born on April 23, 1944, in Budapest, Hungary, to Bela and Yolande (Antal) Kish.

Agnes moved with her family to Wisconsin in 1956. She graduated from Oconomowoc High School with the class of 1963. After...

Mar 12, 2024

Mr. Ted Salkowski, 90, of Grafton passed away early Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon.

Ted is the son of Theodore and Ella (nee Huber) Salkowski, born in Kewaunee on May 5, 1933. He attended local schools, graduating from Kewaunee High School, Class of 1951, before proudly serving in the US Army...

Mar 10, 2024

On March 10, 2024, Craig O'Keefe, at the age of 73, prayerfully bid farewell, and gently let go, arriving in the loving arms of Jesus, and to witness the calm and still waters of Heaven.

Craig was the 4th son born to the late William and Laurine (Kettenhoven) O'Keefe, husband to Pauline, father to Amanda (Greg) Schaefer,...

Mar 8, 2024

Mr. Tim Raab of Adell passed away at his home Friday evening, March 8, 2024, following recent health issues. He was 56 years old.

Timothy was born in Milwaukee on June 17, 1967, son of Lawrence and Donna (nee Pipito) Raab. The family lived in Saukville and Tim attended local schools, including St. Mary's Catholic School in...

Mar 8, 2024

Janet M. Halleman, of Grafton, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 76 years old.

Janet was born January 03, 1948, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Harold and Virginia (Gross) McCleery. Janet graduated from Homestead High School with the class of 1966.

On July 15, 1978,...

Mar 6, 2024

Gloria Jean Bruhn of Fredonia, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born to Donald and Helen (nee Dusharm) McIntosh on March 2, 1942 in Gouverneur, NY.

Gloria grew up in upstate New York where she graduated from Clifton-Fine Central School. She worked as a nursing assistant working primarily in ...

Mar 5, 2024

Our amazing wife, mother and grandma, Brenda Werner, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Brenda was born in Sheboygan, to Margaret and Orien Te Beest, the baby of the family. She graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1984, and met her husband and hero, Martin Werner, shortly thereafter. Together they built a home and a life in...

Mar 4, 2024

Carolyn E. Wetor, passed away at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake, on Monday, March 4, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 93 years old.

Carol was born on April 4, 1930, in Port Washington to the late Raymond and Rose (Lorge) Ansay. On November 20, 1948, Carol was united in marriage to...

Mar 2, 2024

Mrs. Donna Mae Schroeter passed away Saturday morning, March 2, 2024, at Gables on The Pond in Random Lake, where she had been residing for the last 14 months. She was 85 years old.

Donna Mae was born in West Bend on June 3, 1938, daughter of Carl and Norma (nee Roell) Michaels. She attended local schools...

Mar 1, 2024

Rita Wengel of Saukville, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away at her home early Friday morning, March 1, 2024. She was 87 years old.

Rita was born in Milwaukee on November 21, 1936, daughter of Peter and Lucille (nee Jones) Colla. She attended local Milwaukee schools and graduated from Rufus King High School, Class of 1955, before continuing...

Feb 28, 2024

Michelle Branzolewski, of Cedarburg, passed away suddenly in the evening hours of Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon. She was 56 years old.

Michelle was born on July 19, 1967, in West Allis, the daughter of Paul and Jeanne (nee Brouchoud). She grew up in Wind Lake and graduated from Muskego...

Feb 28, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. Nystul of Port Washington went to Heaven on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was born in Fargo, ND on January 23, 1948 to Vernon and LaVerne (nee Ulmer) Nystul. Bob married the love of his life Kay Fergesen on February 12, 1977 and together they had two children.

Although Bob was only 76 yrs....