Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Randall K. Dimmett

Randall K. Dimmett

June 11, 2024

Randall K. Dimmett entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was 77 years old. He was born on August 12, 1946, in Lynnville, Indiana to parents Howard and Zelma (nee Daugherty) Dimmett. Randall was united in marriage with Sandra (nee Niesen) Dimmett on July 19, 1969, and together they raised two daughters.

Randall loved...

Marilyn A. Nelson

Marilyn A. Nelson

June 10, 2024

Marilyn Nelson, a beloved member of the Port Washington community, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, June 10, 2024, at the age of 89.

Marilyn was born in Port Washington on November 15, 1934, the daughter of William and Norine (Larson) Miller. Marilyn grew up in Port Washington and was a proud graduate of...

Nancy Myrtle Frank

Nancy Myrtle Frank

June 8, 2024

Nancy Myrtle Frank, 92, a beloved member of the Cedarburg community, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the comfort of Lasata Care Center. Born on August 19, 1931, in Milwaukee to Ervin and Eleanor (nee Langbecker) Sudbrink. She later graduated from Cedarburg High School.

Nancy was united in marriage with the love of her...

Dawn A.  Schuknecht

Dawn A. Schuknecht

June 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

Aleksandr L. Melnikov

June 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

Joyce June Lubner

June 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

Michael J. Behlen

June 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

William J. Cudahy

June 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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