Obituaries

Oct 28, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Eugene Buchel

Aug. 11, 1954 - Oct. 28, 2023

Joe was called to God and passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his warm, loving home on October 28, 2023.

To those who knew Joe outside of the family, he was a dedicated restauranteur and chef, carrying on...

Oct 28, 2023

Longtime Thiensville resident Wendell Pierner was Born to Eternal Life on Thursday December 28, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 28, 1938, the son of the late Sylvan and Anita (Stahl) Pierner. He was united in marriage to Janet Bachmann on June 14, 1970, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Brown...

Oct 28, 2023

Olivia J. Pagel of Mequon, WI, known to her family and friends as "Jean," peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Lawlis Family Hospice surrounded by her family. She was 86 years old.

Jean was born in Highland Park, MI, on October 30, 1936, and was the first born daughter of Norval and Catherine (Hornby) Lambert. On July 2,...

Oct 26, 2023

Cudahy resident Audrey Benka (nee Kintis) was Born to Eternal Life on Thursday October 26, 2023, at the age of 96.

Audrey was raised in Town of Lake with 8 other siblings. The Kintis family then moved to Cudahy where she met the love of her life, Jerry Benka. Audrey's life was one of devotion to family....

Oct 25, 2023

Margaret M. "Buz" Prom, of Port Washington, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Harbor Cove in Port Washington where she had resided for the last 2 ½ years. She was 86 years old.

She was born in Milwaukee on August 16, 1937, daughter of Edward and Helen (Enders) Serres. Always...

Oct 25, 2023

John Michael Johnson of Port Washington was called to his Heavenly home surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born on April 9, 1956 to Lloyd Jr. and Ruth (nee Lennartz) Johnson. John married his best friend and love of his life Julie Glaze at St. Mary's in Port Washington on...

Oct 24, 2023

Ashley M. Davis of West Bend passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, October 24, 2023, at the age of 37.

Ashley was born in Skowhegab, Maine, on July 10, 1986, daughter of Steven and Wendilee (nee Schermerhorn) Davis. Ashley and her family moved to Wisconsin in 1988 and settled in the West Bend area. She studied in...

Oct 23, 2023

Douglas Glenn Rieder of Cedarburg, formerly of Lake Country passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at the age of 79. He was born in DeKalb, IL on October 28, 1943 to Glenn and Dorothy Rieder.

Doug's memory will remain in the hearts of his wife Robin, his daughter Maria (Timothy) Roloff, grandchildren Harrison and Stella...

Oct 22, 2023

Lifelong Cedarburg resident Margaret A. Radke (nee Nierode) passed away on Sunday October 22, 2023 at the age of 86. She was well known as a piano teacher and church organist for over 60 years. She is survived by her husband of 66 years Gerald Radke; sons Glenn (Karen) Radke, Dale (Cheryl) Radke; daughter Laura (Patrick) Frank and grandchildren...

Oct 22, 2023

Robert H. Kulbacki (Bobby K) passed away unexpectedly at the age of 80, doing what he loved most, boating on Pike Lake. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 18,1943 to the late Henry and Dorothy (Pellegrino) Kulbacki. He graduated from Cody High School with the class of 1961. On October 14, 1995, he was united in marriage...

Oct 22, 2023

Duane L. Plier 92 of Fredonia Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Duane was born on July 7, 1931, to Arthur and Hildegard Plier in Waupun WI,

Duane attended Dacada School "where he never let school interfere with his education". Right after high school he was drafted by the...

Oct 21, 2023

Dolores Lucille Von Bank (nee Zinda) of Cedarburg, was Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the age of 95. Caring wife of the late Joseph, and preceded in death by her siblings, Edward Zinda, Marion Owen, Mildred Mueller and Lawrence Schmidt. Loving Mom of Kevin (Therese) Von Bank and Ann Marie (Tony) Schiel. Proud grandmother...

Oct 19, 2023

JoAnn Barbara Johnson (née Passamani) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

JoAnn was born in Bates Township, Michigan on July 8th, 1939, to Robert and Norma (née Knivilla) Passamani. After graduation she attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor before moving to Wisconsin where she met her husband of...

Oct 19, 2023

Jack Fellenz of Saukville passed away early Thursday morning, October 19, 2023. He was surrounded by his beloved family at Ascension St. Mary's Ozaukee hospital in Mequon. He was 85 years old.

Jack was born in Milwaukee on July 16, 1938. He was the son of Bernice Decker and Floyd Goehring. His mother later married Gerald Fellenz,...

Oct 16, 2023

Oliver Lee Vey, beloved second child of Matt and Kam (nee Thull) Vey, was born sleeping on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Froedert Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.

Oliver will live forever in the hearts of his parents, brother Isaac, grandparents Mark & Terry Vey of Cedarburg and Mark & Tina Thull of Kewaskum. He is...

Oct 15, 2023

Scott Czarnecki, a beloved son, father, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2023, at the age of 51.

He was born on April 18, 1972, in Milwaukee, the son of Dennis and Candace (nee Johnson) Czarnecki. Scott spent his formative years in the community of Richfield. Scott's education journey took him to Hartford Union High...

Oct 12, 2023

Theodore "Ted" A. Clausing, 87, passed away on October 12, 2023, with his faithful friend Forrest Bright by his side. He was born on August 18, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Armin and Dororthy (Kissinger) Clausing. Ted graduated from Port Washington high school with the class of 1955. He resided in Mequon for 40 years.

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Oct 12, 2023

James Frederick Ruethling, born April 20, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to Clarence and Gertrude Ruethling, and resident of Port Washington and Egg Harbor, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 12, 2023.

Survived by the love of his life, Patricia (nee O'Neill), who was his wife of 52 years, and proud father of Eric of...

Oct 11, 2023

Rae L. Bednarski, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11th, 2023, under the compassionate care of Brighton Hospice in Milwaukee, WI. She was born Rae Stevens on March 5th,1929 in Monico, WI and was the only daughter of the late Martin and Edris (Bricco) Stevens. Rae grew up in Monico, Kenosha and Rhinelander, and graduated from...

Oct 9, 2023

Sharon Kannenberg passed away peacefully at Lincoln Village on Monday, October 9, 2023, after stroke complications.

She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 23, 1941, to parents Clarence and Mildred (nee Fischer) Wollner. Sharon graduated from Grafton High School and married her high school sweetheart Dennis Kannenberg on September 15, 1962. Together they resided in Port...