Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Paul E.  Harvey

Paul E. Harvey

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...

John W. Maynard

John W. Maynard

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...

Ralph Russell Drzewiecki

Ralph Russell Drzewiecki

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...

Robert B. "Bob" Ross

Robert B. "Bob" Ross

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...

Frederick "Fred" Milton Olsen Jr.

Frederick "Fred" Milton Olsen Jr.

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...

Jay W. Bretschneider

Jay W. Bretschneider

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...

Billie Jean Mcginnis

Billie Jean Mcginnis

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...

Gregory L. Niemann

Gregory L. Niemann

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,...

Michael Conrad Nowicki

Michael Conrad Nowicki

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,...

Barbara M. Pernitz

Barbara M. Pernitz

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...

Nancy Helen Bolton

Nancy Helen Bolton

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...

Rose Ann Wilson

Rose Ann Wilson

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...

Wendell Pierner

Wendell Pierner

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...

Clarence "Tom" T. Richards

Clarence "Tom" T. Richards

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...

Thomas H.  Armstrong Sr.

Thomas H. Armstrong Sr.

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...

Justin Jacob Beaver

Justin Jacob Beaver

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...

Mary Kathleen Newcomb

Mary Kathleen Newcomb

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...

Terrance James Mccraw

Terrance James Mccraw

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...

James P. Riddle Sr.

James P. Riddle Sr.

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...

Patricia Mary Burris

Patricia Mary Burris

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...

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