Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Charles J. "Chuck" Ellmauer

Charles J. "Chuck" Ellmauer

Sep 17, 2023

Chuck Ellmauer of Port Washington passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center in Plymouth, just a few days away from his 73rd birthday.

Charles was born on September 20, 1950, to Frank and Gertrude Wolford Ellmauer. The family lived in the Town of Cedarburg and Chuck attended local schools, graduating from...

Sharon Kay Skelton

Sharon Kay Skelton

Sep 17, 2023

Sharon Skelton, of Saukville, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away after a brief battle with breast cancer on September 17, 2023, at Lincoln Village in Port Washington, at the age of 73.

Born on March 13, 1950, in Neenah, to Clarence and Elsibay (Zarnoth) Metzger, Sharon touched the lives of many through her warm...

Jean G. Kleinke

Jean G. Kleinke

Sep 16, 2023

Mrs. Jean Kleinke of Port Washington passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Saturday, September 16, 2023, following a lengthy hospital stay. She was 78 years old.

Jean was born in Chippewa County on March 16, 1945, daughter of Walter and Ellen Hillebink Schultz.

On December 13, 1975, Jean was united in marriage...

Curtis J. Wycklendt

Curtis J. Wycklendt

Sep 14, 2023

CURTIS J. WYCKLENDT

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Curtis J Wycklendt on the evening of September 14th, 2023, at his residence in Glendale. He was 69 years old.

Born in Milwaukee on June 17, 1954 to Edward and Marjorie (nee Wanichek) Wycklendt, Curt attended local...

Bonnie J.  Schroeder

Bonnie J. Schroeder

Sep 11, 2023

Bonnie J. Schroeder

(Nee Moe) Born to Eternal Life on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the age of 90. Beloved wife for 61 years of the late Norbert "Norb" Schroeder. Loving mother of Steve (Bobbi) Schroeder, Janet (Mark) Mushall, Donna (Bob) Haizel and the late Jane (Jim) Krause. Proud grandmother of Samantha Schroeder (Jeff Weil), Matt Schroeder,...

Vicki Lee Jones

Vicki Lee Jones

Sep 9, 2023

Vicki Lee Jones of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born in Milwaukee on January 23, 1943. Vicki retired from St. Camillus Hospital in Wauwatosa after many years of dedicated service. A private family celebration will be held.

Donald James Stephan

Donald James Stephan

Sep 9, 2023

Donald "Jimmy" Stephan Jr. of Saukville died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 77.

He is survived by his devoted wife Barbara, his daughter Christine (Cory) McCormick and grandchildren Megan and Andrew McCormick.    He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Connie and son Donald James Stephan III....

Laura Jean Weisflog

Laura Jean Weisflog

Sep 7, 2023

Laura Jean Weisflog of Port Washington, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the age of 59. She was the third of five daughters born to Frank and Patricia Kuban on June 10, 1964. Laura married her husband, Gerald Weisflog, on October 26, 1991 and were happily married for 31 years. They loved and raised four...

Alice L. Strauss

Alice L. Strauss

Sep 6, 2023

Alice L. Strauss of Fredonia passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was 82 years old.

Alice was born at home in rural Saukville on October 30, 1940, daughter of Carl and Eleanor (nee Wilde) Grupe. She attended local schools and graduated in 1958 from Port Washington High School. Alice married...

Dolores M. "Dorie" Frank

Dolores M. "Dorie" Frank

Sep 5, 2023

Dorie Frank, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away at Angelsgrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, following a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's.

Dolores was born in Milwaukee on January 31, 1931, daughter of Harold and Alyce Strelke Berg. She attended local schools and graduated from Messmer High School, Class of 1948. On October 9, 1954,...

Debbie M. Cappelli

Debbie M. Cappelli

Sep 4, 2023

Mrs. Debbie Marie Cappelli of Horicon, formerly of Grafton, passed away late Monday evening, September 4th, 2023, at Aurora Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa. She was 59 years old.

Debbie was born in Port Washington on October 22, 1963, daughter of Lowell and Arlene (nee West) Liebenstein. She grew up in Grafton and attended local schools, graduating from...

Frank L. Schmit

Frank L. Schmit

Sep 3, 2023

Frank Lawrence Schmit

Frank Schmit, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old.

Frank was born in Milwaukee on May 14, 1935, to William and Viola (Huiras) Schmit. He married Joan Viola Ryer at St....

Douglas R. Anderle

Douglas R. Anderle

Sep 1, 2023

Douglas Anderle, of Adell, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away in the morning hours of Friday, September 1, 2023, at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. He was 82 years old.

Doug was born in Milwaukee on April 8, 1941, son of Miles and Silvia (nee Zoemisch) Anderle. He grew up in Cedarburg and graduated from Cedarburg...

Richard L. Demario

Richard L. Demario

Aug 31, 2023

Richard (Dick) DeMario, age 85 lost his long battle with numerous forms of cancer on August 31st, 2023, at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI.

Dick is survived by his six children Scott (Lori) DeMario, Terry (Jan) DeMario, Tammy (Tom) Freichels, Sheri DeMario, Mike (Katie) DeMario and Rick (Nicole) DeMario. He has 15 grandchildren and 4 great...

Marion G. Wild

Marion G. Wild

Aug 30, 2023

Marion G. Wild of Fredonia went home to Jesus on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born in Milwaukee to Edward and Gertrude Podjaski on April 25, 1929. Marion married Harold Wild at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Milwaukee on September 22, 1956 and together they had two children.

Marion graduated from...

Evelyn M. Bichler

Evelyn M. Bichler

Aug 30, 2023

Evelyn Bichler, of Port Washington, formerly of Belgium, went to Heaven to be with her beloved angels on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at her residence. She was 84 years old.

Evelyn was born at home in Fredonia on Christmas Eve, 1938, daughter of Joseph, Sr. and Elizabeth (nee Pierre) Klein. She grew up in Fredonia and graduated...

Alan W. Sadowsky

Alan W. Sadowsky

Aug 30, 2023

Alan W. Sadowsky of Fredonia was called to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the age of 70. He was born in Milwaukee to Walter and Myrtle Sadowsky on December 4, 1952. Al graduated from Concordia High School and went on to earn a degree from Concordia College. During high school and college Al enjoyed tennis,...

Don W. Snider

Don W. Snider

Aug 28, 2023

Don W. Snider of Port Washington went to Heaven on Monday, August 28, 2023, at the age of 82. He was born in Milwaukee to Wilson and Janet Snider on March 11, 1941. He was married to his high school sweetheart for 60 years and 11 days, and together they had two children.

Don and his humor...

Elaine Grisolono

Elaine Grisolono

Aug 28, 2023

Elaine Grisolono, of the Town of Saukville, passed away in the morning hours of Monday, August 28, 2023. She was 76 years old.

Elaine was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 14, 1946, to parents Lawrence and Dorothy Kubisiak. She was the eldest of 10 children. Elaine was united in marriage with Kenneth Grisolono on September 2,...

Nicholas F. Wilder

Nicholas F. Wilder

Aug 26, 2023

Nicholas F. Wilder of Port Washington died Aug. 26, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was 80 years old.

Nick was an incredible raconteur. He entertained and enthralled family and friends with his many stories about his life and experiences.

He made his early life in Colorado Springs (where he was born in...

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