Obituaries

Dec 23, 2023

Justin Jacob Beaver of Port Washington was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the age of 44. He was born in Racine on June 17, 1979 and attended Waterford High School.

Throughout his life, Justin had an appetite for the culinary arts, showcasing his talent as a skilled cook in various local...

Dec 23, 2023

Mary Kathleen Newcomb, nee Dooley, born October 19, 1943, in West Bend, Wisconsin, was a traveler, writer, artist (and member of the Cedarburg Arts Guild), and activist. She visited 48 states, 16 countries, and five continents. She was special assistant to the president of the Milwaukee Common Council, community organizer, chief of staff of the Milwaukee County Board, adjunct...

Dec 19, 2023

Terrance James McCraw passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the age of 40 years.

Terrance was born and raised in Port Washington, WI, graduating from Port Washington High School in 2002. Due to his outstanding academic achievements, he was selected to be a Presidential Scholar at the Milwaukee School of Engineering to pursue his Bachelor...

Dec 18, 2023

James Riddle, Sr., of Port Washington, known to many as "Wilbur", "Jim", "Jimmers", "Jimbo", "Jamaican Jim", The Mayor" and "The Riddler", passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his residence. He was 75 years old.

Jim was born in Sheboygan WI, on August 2, 1948, son of Sidney and Frances (nee...

Dec 18, 2023

Patricia M. Burris, 87, of Belgium died on Monday, December 18, 2023, at home with family at her side.

She was born on March 10th, 1936, in Sheboygan, WI the daughter of Peter and Rose (Schueller) Tackes. In 1957, she married William Burris at St. Nicholas Church in Dacada. Mrs. Burris worked for Port Washington Savings and...

Dec 18, 2023

Barbara A. Musial, loving wife of Donald A. Musial, to whom she was fiercely devoted, passed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday afternoon, December 18, 2023. She was surrounded and attended by loved ones, while listening to, "The Lord's Prayer." She is survived by daughter, Bonnie (John) Hildebrandt and family, son; Henry...

Dec 17, 2023

Alvin Matthew Zettler, age 80, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, WI.

Al was the youngest of six children born to Ewald Alvin Zettler and Marcella Johanna Hermann. He arrived at 11:55 A.M. - just in time for lunch as his mother told it – at St. Nicholas Hospital in...

Dec 16, 2023

Mildred Ann (Nee Roden) Schumacher, of Grafton, a cherished soul of 100 years, departed from this world on December 16, 2023, at Lawlis Family Hospice. She was born to eternal life surrounded by the warmth of her loving family, leaving a void that will be deeply felt by all who were touched by her love and kindness. She is...

Dec 16, 2023

Just shy of 84 years old, Thomas W. Urban passed away on December 16th in Grafton.

He was born in Lake Geneva and raised in Milwaukee as well as Greenwich, Connecticut. He graduated with a degree in Engineering from Marquette University in 1963. He married his wife Kathleen (Carrick) in 1966. Working as a mechanical engineer, he...

Dec 11, 2023

Bernice C. Anzia (nee Vander Sanden) Obituary

After a brief and unexpected hospitalization, Bernice C. Anzia, widely known by her distinctive nickname of Pete, died on December 11. She was 91 years old.

Proud of her Dutch ancestry, she was a strong, hard-working and likeable woman. Pete was born on April 19, 1932, in a...

Dec 11, 2023

John L. Staton, of Cedarburg, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his residence with his loving wife by his side. He was 64 years old.

He was born on March 29, 1959, in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Sam and Lois (Kafehl) Staton. His parents moved their family to Cedarburg in the 1960's. He was a...

Dec 11, 2023

Annette R. Gilbertson passed away on December 11, 2023, at Harbor Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.

Annette was born July 3, 1936, in Milwaukee to the late Jack and Isabel (Blum) Labby.

On August 22,1953 she married the love of her life Kenneth James Gilbertson at St. Agnes Catholic...

Dec 10, 2023

Adele McGrath (nee Tarantino), of Mequon, passed away at Teal Shores Senior Living in the early hours of December 10th. She was 77 years old.

Adele was born on March 30th of 1946 in Palermo, Sicily to Salvatore and Anna (Alioto) Tarantino. She immigrated to the United States in July of 1956 and settled in Milwaukee with...

Dec 9, 2023

Constance Joyce Cottrell was brought to her heavenly home on Saturday December 9th, 2023. She was 94 years old.

She was born to Erwin and Inez (nee DeGroat) Cottrell on April 23rd, 1929 in West DePere, Wisconsin. She attended West DePere High School and was united in marriage shortly after to Robert A. Petersen. Together they raised...

Dec 9, 2023

Charlene "Char" S. Hall (74) of Grafton, passed away December 9, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by family, at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, January 3, 1949, daughter of the late Casimer and Margaret (nee Stratton) Danecki. The family moved to Greenfield when Char was young and she attended local schools. She was a graduate...

Dec 7, 2023

Long time Cedarburg resident, Bob Fisher passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023 at the age of 78. Robert Lewis Fisher was born in Milwaukee on June 2, 1945, the son of Lewis and Ethel (nee Roller) Fisher. He was united in marriage to Marjorie "Marge" Mondloch at St. Nicholas Church in Milwaukee on October 10, 1964. Bob is...

Dec 6, 2023

Robert K. Kerber of Saukville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 78. He was born to Alois and Eileen Kerber on June 6, 1945 in Milwaukee. Robert was united in marriage to Marsha Eberhardt Stevens. He served his country in the U.S. Army and fought in Vietnam.

Robert's career was spent...

Dec 5, 2023

Margaret H. Hoffmann "Marge"

Margaret Hoffmann, a beloved member of the Port Washington community, peacefully passed away on December 5, 2023, in the company of her loving family. She was 88 years old.

Marge was born on February 17, 1935, the oldest daughter of Walter and Adeline (nee Sans) Dauska. She grew up in Port...

Dec 3, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Nicholas Pepin, a treasured son and beloved brother. Nick was called to eternity on Sunday morning, December 3, 2023, at his residence in Oshkosh, WI. He was 21 years old.

Born to Vince and Sherri (nee Krook) Pepin on January...

Dec 3, 2023

Elvira Brunnquell, of Port Washington, a devoted wife, mother, and Oma, peacefully passed away on December 3, 2023, at Lawliss Family Hospice in Mequon, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years old.

Elvira was born on October 25, 1935, in Jackson, daughter of Edwin and Alma (nee Boelter) Marth. Elvira grew up in close-knit rural...