Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Thomas D. Bichler

Thomas D. Bichler

October 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

Michael Marc Bennett

September 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

Dennis F. Kroner

September 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

Sandra J. Peterson

September 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

Arlene Joann Hauser

September 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

Barbara A. Janeshek

September 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

Nancy L Putman

September 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...

Charles J. "Chuck" Ellmauer

Charles J. "Chuck" Ellmauer

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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...

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