Obituaries

Aug 17, 2023

Patricia A Coplien passed away on August 17th, 2023, age 84, in Eden Prairie, MN, with her husband Gary at her side. A long time resident of Cedarburg, she is survived by her husband of 64 years Gary, daughters Jill Berger, Sandy Fleming, their husbands Carlos and Ken, and their grandchildren, Michael and Jacob Berger, Noah and Cole Wiese,...

Aug 17, 2023

Carol Elizabeth Hoppa, of Grafton, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, but not before seeing all of her nine children, twenty grandchildren, and many of their spouses as well as photos and videos of her three great-grandchildren.

Carol was born on March 30, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Andrew H. and Helen L. (Kosidowski)...

Aug 17, 2023

Marilyn A. Engert, 93, of Cedarburg, WI passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born in Milwaukee on August 10th 1930. Marilyn married Richard Engert on September 24th 1949 and together they had two children Scott and Stuart.

Marilyn worked for Kohl's department store in Grafton for many years. She was a member of the...

Aug 16, 2023

Judith Ann McGinty (nee Bartelt) of Thiensville, WI passed away unexpectedly at home on

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the age of 82. She was born in Port Washington, WI to

Herman and Lucile Bartelt on March 9, 1941. She married the love of her life, Joseph McGinty,

on September 21, 1963 (one...

Aug 15, 2023

Bob McCown, of Port Washington passed away and was born into eternal life during the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at the age of 90. Originally from South Texas and born on November 10th, 1932, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the ripe old age of 19 and served our Nation from 1951-1957...

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...