Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Joann Barbara Johnson
Oct 19, 2023
JoAnn Barbara Johnson (née Passamani) passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
JoAnn was born in Bates Township, Michigan on July 8th, 1939, to Robert and Norma (née Knivilla) Passamani. After graduation she attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor before moving to Wisconsin where she met her husband of...
Jack Fellenz
Oct 19, 2023
Jack Fellenz of Saukville passed away early Thursday morning, October 19, 2023. He was surrounded by his beloved family at Ascension St. Mary's Ozaukee hospital in Mequon. He was 85 years old.
Jack was born in Milwaukee on July 16, 1938. He was the son of Bernice Decker and Floyd Goehring. His mother later married Gerald Fellenz,...
Oliver Lee Vey
Oct 16, 2023
Oliver Lee Vey, beloved second child of Matt and Kam (nee Thull) Vey, was born sleeping on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Froedert Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls.
Oliver will live forever in the hearts of his parents, brother Isaac, grandparents Mark & Terry Vey of Cedarburg and Mark & Tina Thull of Kewaskum. He is...
Scott W. Czarnecki
Oct 15, 2023
Scott Czarnecki, a beloved son, father, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2023, at the age of 51.
He was born on April 18, 1972, in Milwaukee, the son of Dennis and Candace (nee Johnson) Czarnecki. Scott spent his formative years in the community of Richfield. Scott's education journey took him to Hartford Union High...
Theodore A Clausing
Oct 12, 2023
Theodore "Ted" A. Clausing, 87, passed away on October 12, 2023, with his faithful friend Forrest Bright by his side. He was born on August 18, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI to the late Armin and Dororthy (Kissinger) Clausing. Ted graduated from Port Washington high school with the class of 1955. He resided in Mequon for 40 years.
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James F Ruethling
Oct 12, 2023
James Frederick Ruethling, born April 20, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to Clarence and Gertrude Ruethling, and resident of Port Washington and Egg Harbor, WI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 12, 2023.
Survived by the love of his life, Patricia (nee O'Neill), who was his wife of 52 years, and proud father of Eric of...
Rae L. Bednarski
Oct 11, 2023
Rae L. Bednarski, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11th, 2023, under the compassionate care of Brighton Hospice in Milwaukee, WI. She was born Rae Stevens on March 5th,1929 in Monico, WI and was the only daughter of the late Martin and Edris (Bricco) Stevens. Rae grew up in Monico, Kenosha and Rhinelander, and graduated from...
Sharon H. Kannenberg
Oct 9, 2023
Sharon Kannenberg passed away peacefully at Lincoln Village on Monday, October 9, 2023, after stroke complications.
She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 23, 1941, to parents Clarence and Mildred (nee Fischer) Wollner. Sharon graduated from Grafton High School and married her high school sweetheart Dennis Kannenberg on September 15, 1962. Together they resided in Port...
Frank W. Kreif
Oct 6, 2023
Frank W. Kreif, 80, of rural Fredonia passed away October 6, 2023, in peace with family near, at Ellen's Home in Port Washington.
Frank was born October 16, 1942 in West Bend the son of Edwin and Althea (Meuschke). Frank grew up in rural Fredonia, went to Waubeka grade school, and graduated Port Washington High School in...
Marianne T. Reid
Oct 6, 2023
Marianne T. Reid
Longtime Cedarburg resident Marianne T. Reid (nee Trello) was Born to Eternal Life on Friday October 6, 2023, at the age of 89. Marianne was born on February 23, 1934 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of John and Emma (nee Gabriel) Trello.
She spent her childhood growing up in Springfield, attending St...
Janet Petitjean
Oct 4, 2023
Janet Petitjean, passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 4, 2023, age 87, at St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon with her daughter by her side, after a long battle with renal failure.
She was born in Milwaukee to William and Helen (Stelzner) John. She graduated from North Division High School with the class of 1954, after high school...
Patricia S. Murphy
Oct 4, 2023
Patricia "Patty" Murphy, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, peacefully passed away on October 4, 2023, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 62 years old.
She was born on January 13, 1961, in Cedar Rapids, IA, to her parents James and Rosemary (nee Maiers) Neuses. Growing up in Dubuque, IA, Patricia had a vibrant and...
Robert G. Tackes
Oct 4, 2023
Robert Tackes of Saukville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was 43. Robert was born to Harold and Diane (nee Kultgen) Tackes on February 26, 1980 in Port Washington, WI.
Growing up, Robert enjoyed wrestling, football and fishing with his dad. He had interests in architecture in school that would not be fulfilled. Robert...
Thomas D. Bichler
Oct 4, 2023
Thomas D. Bichler of Random Lake passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Oct 4,2023 at Sharon S. Richarson Community Hospice. He was 82 years old.
Tom was born on January 18,1941, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Nicholas and Susan (Mayer) Bichler. He grew up on the family farm outside of Dacada, attended...
Michael Marc Bennett
Sep 29, 2023
It is with profound sadness that the family of Michael Bennett announce his passing on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the age of 52. His lengthy battle with serious medical issues and most recent cancer diagnosis revealed his unwavering ability to remain both courageous and graceful in facing life's most difficult challenge.
Forever appreciative of others and...
Dennis F. Kroner
Sep 26, 2023
Dennis F. Kroner, age 81, of Random Lake, Wisconsin, passed away on September 26th, 2023, with the presence of his devoted and loving family members by his side.
Today God's doors graciously opened to welcome its newest angel Dennis Frederick Kroner. A remarkable man who was an inspiring soul, full of energy, enthusiasm, life, courage, determination, compassion,...
Sandra J. Peterson
Sep 23, 2023
Sandra J. Peterson of Grafton, WI, passed away unexpectedly September 23, 2023, while visiting family in New Mexico. She was 86 years old.
Sandra enjoyed a long, successful career with Manpower Group. She served as Director of Quality Assurance at the Manpower headquarters in Milwaukee and often traveled throughout the United States.
She carried her...
Arlene Joann Hauser
Sep 21, 2023
Arlene Joann Hauser of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Luther Manor in Wauwatosa. She was 88 years old.
Arlene was born on June 23, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Earl and Lillian (Meyer) Maier, the oldest of four children. She attended Nazareth Lutheran School,...
Barbara A. Janeshek
Sep 21, 2023
Barb Janeshek of Port Washington passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Thursday, September 21, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 82 years old.
Born in Port Washington on August 11, 1941, daughter of Alfred and Agnes (nee Lorge) Zausch, Barbara lived a life full of warmth, kindness, and joy. She touched...
Nancy L Putman
Sep 18, 2023
Nancy L. Putman, of Dodgeville, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on May 24, 1947, in Warrens, WI, to the late Alex and Buela Crawford.
Nancy's passion for art was exhibited throughout her life, as she expressed herself through coloring and her talent as a great artist. Whether she was...
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