Obituaries

Nov 27, 2023

Mr. Ray Vokoun of Cedarburg passed away peacefully at his residence late Monday evening, November 27, 2023. He was 85 years old.

Raymond was born in Phillips, WI, on May 26, 1938, to Edward and Bessie (nee Kavina) Vokoun. He attended local schools and graduated from Phillips High School, Class of 1957. Following his schooling, Ray proudly...

Nov 25, 2023

Sonja C. Wendorf, of Cedarburg, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Hamilton House. She was 93 years old.

She was born October 9,1930 to the late Jacob and Lena (Heise) Ross in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School with the class of 1947. She had been a proud resident of Mequon since...

Nov 24, 2023

Joseph "Joe" H. Schaefer, of Grafton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 24, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Joe was born on October 3, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Lester and Frances (Handlos) Schaefer. He graduated from Menomonee Falls High School with the class of 1960.

On August 2,...

Nov 19, 2023

Virginia Darlene Doherty passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at age 95. She was born May 29, 1928, in Park Rapids, Minn., the daughter of Kenneth and Genevieve (nee Lamphere) Hazelton.

Virginia grew up in La Crosse, Wis., before moving to Minneapolis, Minn., where she discovered her lifelong love of the food business – initially managing...

Nov 18, 2023

Sandra Ann Bish, (nee Holtslander) from Saukville, WI, peacefully passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, November 18, 2023, at age 68. Born in Milwaukee, WI to Ronald Sr. and Patricia Holtslander on May 25, 1955, Sandra is survived by her former husband Frederick Gatzke, son Gordon Gatzke of Port Washington, father...

Nov 13, 2023

Dorothy "Dottie" Waite Andrews, went to be with her Savior on Monday, November 13, 2023. She is now with her beloved husband, Kenneth Andrews, who preceded her in death in 2011. She was born in Crandon, Wi on February 5th, 1933, and moved to the Milwaukee area in 1950. Dottie joined St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton, WI in...

Nov 12, 2023

Thomas G. Brook passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at home with his family. He was 67 years old.

Tom was born on March 3, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Gilbert and Lorraine (nee Lauersdorf) Brook. Tom graduated from Hartford Union High School in the Class of 1974. Following graduation, he completed his BA from...

Nov 10, 2023

Mary Beth Kranz of Cedarburg, formerly of Lake Tomahawk passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the age of 71. Mary was born in Milwaukee to Warren and Virginia (nee Holzman) Fritschler on April 5, 1952. She was united in marriage to Larry Kranz on August 20, 1983, and were blessed with two children.

Mary was...

Nov 9, 2023

Eldo Conant, of Fredonia, passed away at Woodland View Assisted Living in the evening hours of Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was 79 years old.

Eldo was born on April 18, 1944, in Black River Falls, son of Charles Conant Sr. and Ella (nee Johnson) Conant. He grew up in Black River Falls, until moving to the...

Nov 9, 2023

Anthony "Tony" A. Schueller, of Cedar Grove, went peacefully to be with Jesus with family by his side on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital. He was 68 years old.

Tony was born August 7, 1955, to the late Victor and Frances (Emmer) Schueller in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He graduated from Cedar Grove high school, with the...

Nov 9, 2023

Janet Carol Halliburton passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. She was 86 years old.

Janet was born on December 14, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Richard and Esther (nee Heup) Paulsen. She was united in marriage with Leon Halliburton on January 10, 1954, in Georgia. Together they raised three children.

Janet was a...

Nov 8, 2023

Ruth Johnson, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and faithful member of the community, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023, at Cedar Grove Gardens where she was a resident. She was 96 years old.

Ruth was born on February 18, 1927, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, daughter of John and Elizabeth (nee Hemlock) Lennartz. She spent her childhood in the...

Nov 8, 2023

Diane Schneider, age 79, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2023, at the Harbor Club of Port Washington.

She was born in Park Falls on April 8th, 1944, to Casey and Dorothy Novak (nee Pease). Diane grew up in Ladysmith, WI and graduated from Ladysmith High School.

Diane's witty and strong-willed personality touched the lives...

Nov 7, 2023

John Joseph "JJ" Miller of Fredonia passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, November 7, 2023, in Milwaukee. He was 39 years old.

JJ was born in Milwaukee on November 27, 1983, son of Mark and Jan (nee Hogoboom) Miller. He grew up in Fredonia and attended local schools, graduating from Ozaukee High School, Class of 2002, before...

Nov 6, 2023

Arthur G. Suelflow of Townsend, formerly of Random Lake passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born March 17, 1944 in Port Washington to Harry and Viola Suelflow. On July 19, 1975, Arthur was united in marriage to Brunhilde "Bea" Scheftgen at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freistadt.

Arthur was...

Nov 5, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Joshua (Josh) J. Gaedtke announces his passing of natural causes on Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was 39 years old. Josh was born in Milwaukee to Dennis and Joanie Gaedtke on December 3, 1984.

Josh was a great lover of film, disc golf, and donuts. He was a...

Nov 5, 2023

Mrs. Mary Taylor of Port Washington passed away at Ascension Columbia - St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee in Mequon on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the age of 83.

Mary was born in Wisconsin Rapids on October 3, 1940, daughter of Leonard and Leona Leiser Link. She attended local schools and graduated from Assumption High School, Class of...

Nov 4, 2023

Paul Brunnquell, of Port Washington, a dedicated family man and community leader, peacefully passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Milan Estates in Saukville. He was 92 years old.

He Born on March 20, 1931, in Milwaukee to Herbert and Helen (nee Bretcher) Brunnquell. Paul grew up on the family farm in Port Washington and graduated...

Nov 4, 2023

Robert A. Holtzman of Cedarburg, passed away suddenly in his home on Saturday, November 4, 2023. He was 76 years old.

He was born August 11, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Harold and Jeannette (Katz) Holtzman. A graduate of Nicolet High School with the class of 1964. In 1969 he was drafted in the United...

Nov 1, 2023

Judy V. Schoenfeldt of Saukville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was 72 years old.

Judy was born in Port Washington, WI on June 28, 1951, daughter of Arthur and Virginia (nee Anzia) Buechler. She attended Cedarburg High School and graduated in the class of 1969. She...