Obituaries

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...

Dec 31, 2023

Greg Niemann of Hubertus, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday evening, December 31, 2023. He was 57 years old.

Gregory was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, on February 23, 1966, to Donald and Barbara (nee Minetti) Niemann. The couple were blessed with two children, and their paths later diverged. His mother moved to the Saukville,...

Dec 30, 2023

Michael Conrad Nowicki peacefully passed away on December 30, 2023, in Grafton, Wisconsin, at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his loving daughters, sisters, brother-in-law, cousin, grandchildren, and dear friends before and during his departure. He is survived by his daughters, Corinne and Jessica Nowicki; his grandchildren, Lucy and Quinn Corcoran, and Luca and Maewyn Coker; siblings,...

Dec 30, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Pernitz of Cedarburg passed away at Ascension- Columbia -St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee in Mequon on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was 75 years old.

Barbara was born in Milwaukee on September 3, 1948, daughter of Kenneth and Shirley (nee Buntrock) Mayr. She attended local schools and graduated from Custer High School, Class of 1966, before...

Dec 29, 2023

Nancy H. Bolton, formerly of Port Washington, passed away peacefully Friday, December 29, 2023, at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake. She was 93 years old.

On June 16, 1930, she was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Howard and Bernice (Smith) Lewis.

She is survived by her son Jeff (Diane) Bolton...

Dec 29, 2023

Rose Ann Wilson was born to eternal life on December 29, 2023 at age 83. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Teresa (née Feller) Bachmeier and siblings Edward, Irene, Daniel and Janet.

She was the loving mother of Kristine (Michael) Brah, Jennifer (Timothy) Schmoll, and Carol Wilson, the proud and devoted grandmother of...

Dec 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...

Dec 26, 2023

Clarence "Tom" Richards entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was 91 years old.

Tom was born on April 17, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Clarence Joseph and Mary Edna (nee Kucinski) Richards. He attended Boys Technical High School and was then later deployed to Korea for the United States Army, not once...

Dec 25, 2023

Thomas "Tom" H. Armstrong Sr. went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was 93 years old.

Tom was born on November 16, 1930, in Darlington, Wisconsin to parents Harry and Anna Grace (nee Flood) Armstrong. He grew up on a family farm and attended Darlington School District. After high school graduation, Tom went...