Obituaries

Aug 12, 2023

Elaine Oskey, of Random Lake, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Sharon Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years old.

Elaine was born on June 9, 1933, in Random Lake, Wisconsin, to the late Anthony and Anna (Kraus) Miller. On August 27, 1955, she was united in marriage...

Aug 11, 2023

Rosemary Farrell, of Port Washington, passed away in the evening hours of Friday, August 11, 2023, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 79 years old.

Rosemary was born on June 2, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Walter and Lauretta (nee Cummings) Farrell. She grew up in Fox Lake, IL, and graduated from Grant...

Aug 10, 2023

James "Jim" Brandt, age 69 years, formerly of Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, August 10 at his home in Door County.

He was born February 10, 1954, in Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Marie (nee Saduske) Brandt. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Chilton High School. After graduating, he worked at Manitowoc Company as a journeyman...

Aug 9, 2023

Lynette Ruth Whitford (Bogatzke) passed away at 4:40pm on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Memorial Service to be held at 11am on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1332 Arrowhead Rd., Grafton, WI 53024. Visitation at church from 9-11am. www.eernissefuneralhome.com

Aug 8, 2023

James D. Scott (78) of Saukville, WI passed away on August 8, 2023, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI. James, fondly known as Jim, was born to James P. and Evelyn A. Scott in Beloit, WI on February 15, 1945. Jim was raised in Marinette, WI and was the oldest of 4 sons.

Jim graduated from...

Aug 6, 2023

Anna M. Hollrith "Connie" of Grafton was called to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 94. She was born in Darlington, WI on December 6, 1928, to John and Anna (nee Howe) O'Conner. She graduated from Beloit High School in 1945 and went on to study radiology at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison,...

Aug 6, 2023

Craig Plante Sr., age 76, of Cedarburg, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday August 6, 2023 with family by his side after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Craig was born on May 14, 1947 to Bruce Sr. and Adelaide (nee Cloutier) Plante in Le Sueur, MN. There, the family managed Le Sueur Country Club during his childhood years....

Aug 5, 2023

On April 16, 1949, Keith Donald Campbell was born in North Kingstown, New Jersey, to Donald and Harriet (Luehrs) Campbell. On August 5, 2023, Keith joined his mother and father in God's kingdom after a brave battle with dementia, surrounded by his loving family and friends in his home that he built in Richfield.

Keith's youth was...

Aug 2, 2023

Stephen A. Voitek, 85, of Oostburg passed away at his home August 2, 2023. He was born in Ironwood, MI to Stephen Louis and Mary Susan (Sopko) Vojtek on June 26, 1938. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in 1956 and Michigan Technological University as a Mechanical Engineer. He began his career with the Ladish Co. in...

Jul 23, 2023

John Albin Bandurski

Of Cedarburg, was born to Eternal Life on Sunday, July 23, 2023. John, 97, was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 1, 1926. He is survived by Judith, his loving wife the past 22 years. His first wife of 46 years, Marilyn, preceded him in death in February 2000, as did his parents, Walter...

Jul 22, 2023

James Conery, of Port Washington, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the evening hours of Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Forest Haven Assisted Living in Fredonia. He was 87 years old.

Jim was born in Iron Mountain, MI on December 3, 1935, son of Albert and Ruby (nee King) Conery. He grew up in Iron...

Jul 22, 2023

Patrick Machtel of Port Washington, formerly of Milwaukee and Racine, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old.

Pat was born in Milwaukee on March 17, 1943, the son of Henry and Agripine (nee Skibinski) Machtel. He grew up in Milwaukee and graduated...

Jul 20, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Giese passed away at her home in Thiensville on July 20, 2023. She was 88 years old.

Patricia was born in Milwaukee on September 1, 1934, daughter of Walter and Margaret (nee Wirth) Weiss. She attended local schools and graduated from Washington High School.

On June 4, 1955, Patricia was united in marriage...

Jul 19, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Risse of Random Lake passed away at Gables on the Pond early Wednesday morning, July 19, 2023. She was 95 years old.

Ruth was born August 5, 1927, in Saukville, one of eight children born to Albert and Emelia Rolof Wollmann. The family farmed in the Town of Fillmore and Ruth attended local schools.

Jul 18, 2023

Jeffrey Paul Barber, of Milwaukee, formerly of Fredonia, passed away at his home in Milwaukee on July 18, 2023. He was 64 years old.

Jeff was born in Port Washington on May 2, 1959, son of William and Marlene (nee Bublitz) Barber. He grew up in the Fredonia area, attended local schools and graduated from Northern Ozaukee...

Jul 12, 2023

Marlene Morgan, of Port Washington, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 66 years old.

Marlene was born on June 26, 1957, daughter of John Sr. and Marie (Jacoby) Oberst. On June 10, 1978, she married Terence "Terry" Morgan. Together they raised three children...

Jul 11, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Zachman, formerly of Cedar Grove and New Orleans, passed away at the home of her daughter in New Holstein on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was 88 years old.

Ruth was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 22, 1934, one of six daughters born to William and Anna Hipler Bird. Following high school Ruth...

Jul 8, 2023

Robert "Bob" Hoffmann of Cedarburg was called home on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was 84. Bob was born in Marshfield to Alfred and Jeanette (nee Polzin) Hoffmann on August 14, 1938. Bob married the love of his life Danna Dowe on September 17, 1966. Even though we had no children, God blessed us with so many friends and...

Jul 7, 2023

Chris G. Klein, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully with his sister by his side on July 7, 2023, at Heritage Health Services. He was 59 years old.

Chris was born in Milwaukee on June 30, 1964, son of Kenneth and Anne (Gleason) Klein. He spent time in local group homes in the Port Washington area.

Jul 5, 2023

Patrick Leonard Lee of West Bend, formerly of Port Washington, Holy Cross, and Shawano, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was 77. Patrick was one of eight children, born to Ervin and Marion (nee Gilgenbach) Lee in Milwaukee on October 23, 1945. He married Judith Cavett in Port Washington on March 14, 1970.

Patrick graduated...