Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Nancy June Powers

Nancy June Powers

April 3, 2024

Nancy June Powers of Fredonia, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL to Howard and Mary June McDonald on January 18, 1946.

Nancy dedicated her life to helping the elderly. While raising 4 children as a single mother, she worked full...

Lucille M. Greiveldinger

Lucille M. Greiveldinger

April 3, 2024

Lucille Greiveldinger, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and cherished member of her community, passed away on April 3, 2024, at Harbor Club in Port Washington, surrounded by her loving family. She was 97 years old.

Lucille was born in Port Washington on July 20, 1926, the daughter of John and Clara Mondloch. She grew up in...

Elmer R. Benson

Elmer R. Benson

March 30, 2024

Elmer Richard Benson, of Cedarburg, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 94 years old.

Elmer was born July 26, 1929, in Buffalo, New York, to Alfred and Hilda (Boffey) Benson. On October 28, 1950, he was united in marriage to Patricia Madden, and they spent 68 enjoyable years...

Patricia Ann Clements

Patricia Ann Clements

March 29, 2024

On Friday, March 29, 2024, God came to take Patricia Ann Clements home, with her children by her side. She was 70 years old.

Patricia was born on September 22, 1953, in Port Washington, to the late Rudolph and Erna (Kassens) Stoecker. On October 25, 1975, she was united in marriage with Michael Clements at St. Ceilia's...

James A. Moran

James A. Moran

March 29, 2024

James A. Moran, of Grafton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the age of 57.

Jim was born on April 16, 1966, to Michael and the late Jana (Storch) Moran, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He graduated from Assumption High School in 1984 and pursued a degree in Business from Marquette University....

Jeanne M. Appleman

Jeanne M. Appleman

March 28, 2024

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Jeanne M. Appleman, former teacher and school librarian in the Port Washington-Saukville School District, passed March 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Horizon's Lawlis Family Hospice.

Jeanne was born in Whitewater, WI on July 18, 1926, to William and Bertha Krueger. She grew up in Whitewater and graduated from Whitewater State...

Susan M. Killey

Susan M. Killey

March 28, 2024

Susan M. Killey, of Port Washington, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was 72 years old.

Susan was born in Brodhead, Wisconsin on November 1, 1951, daughter of the late Franklyn Condon and Kathryn Marie (LeFevre). She graduated from Brodhead High School with the...

Robert H. "Bob" Leider

Robert H. "Bob" Leider

March 26, 2024

Robert "Bob" Leider, of Random Lake, known to many as "Meats" or "Bubba", passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. He was 74 years old.

Bob was born in Port Washington on March 14, 1950, son of Gregory and Laverne (nee Lauters) Leider....

Clara M Newmann

Clara M Newmann

March 25, 2024

Clara M. Newmann of Port Washington, age 88, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. She was born June 18, 1935, in Saukville, Wisconsin to the late Rudolph and Clara (Carpenter) Miller.

On July 2, 1955, Clara was united in marriage to Lambert Newmann at Saukville Immaculate Conception and remained married until July of 2007.

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Gail  Ann Andree-Kjell

Gail Ann Andree-Kjell

March 24, 2024

On Sunday March 24th, with her family by her side, Gail entered the eternal gates of Heaven. Gail fought and beat breast cancer but after 15 years it returned.

Gail was a loving military wife, cherished mother, beloved grandmother, sister, devoted daughter, aunt, cousin and caring friend. Gail could make a friend anywhere she went.

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Donald Carl Block

Donald Carl Block

March 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...

Susan M. D'Amato

Susan M. D'Amato

March 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...

Melvin L. "Mel" Birkholz

Melvin L. "Mel" Birkholz

March 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...

Dori R Cesario

Dori R Cesario

March 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...

Jerry Rychtik

Jerry Rychtik

March 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,...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Palmer

Patricia "Pat" Ann Palmer

March 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...

Loren A.  Liddell Iii

Loren A. Liddell Iii

March 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...

Judith  Kathryn Ashmore

Judith Kathryn Ashmore

March 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...

Agnes M. Theisen

Agnes M. Theisen

March 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...

Theodore J. "Ted" Salkowski

Theodore J. "Ted" Salkowski

March 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...

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