Obituaries

Sep 20, 2022

Mrs. Irma Ostrowski, of Random Lake, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at her residence. She was 93 years old.

Irma was born in Mosinee on October 28, 1928, daughter of John and Cora (nee Drake) Hartmanstorfer. On October 24, 1953, she married Alois Ostrowski in Wausau.

Irma is survived by...

Sep 19, 2022

Mrs. Carol Murphy, formerly of Random Lake and Town of Fredonia, passed away Monday afternoon, September 19, 2022, at Ascension Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee. She was 82 years old.

Carol was born in Milwaukee on December 21, 1939, daughter of Herbert and Leona Pagel Liedtke. She attended local schools and graduated from St. John's Catholic High School...

Sep 18, 2022

Mrs. Cheri Oberst of Random Lake, formerly of Saukville and Grafton, passed away at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Wauwatosa on Sunday afternoon, September 18, 2022, following a 3 ½ year battle with esophageal cancer. She was 60 years old.

Cheri was born in Milwaukee on January 9, 1962, daughter of Donald and Dolores (nee Funk) Lewandowski. She...

Sep 16, 2022

Janet Marie Becker, 81, of Port Washington, died peacefully on September 16, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 13, 1940 in Port Washington, to John and Barbara (Prom) Karrels. Janet, the youngest of 7 children, grew up on her family's farm on Highway LL in Port Washington.

After graduating from Port...

Sep 16, 2022

Ernest Arthur Hadler, 94, of Waubeka was welcomed into arms of God on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born in Grafton on February 5, 1928, to Arnold and Florence (Hoffmann) Hadler. On April 7, 1951, he married Beverly Retzer (1931-1994) and together had a daughter.

Ernie graduated from Grafton High School in 1946. He proudly served...

Sep 14, 2022

Ms. Judianne Cygnor passed away at Lincoln Village in Port Washington, WI, on Wednesday September 14, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old.

Judy was born in Middleton, CT on June 4, 1943, daughter of Vincent B. and Frances (nee Ciaburri) Rutledge. She attended local schools and graduated from Middleton High School....

Sep 14, 2022

Douglas C. Sorenson, age 90, of Cedarburg went to his eternal home on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 after a long battle with Ahlzeimers. Douglas was born in Baileys Harbor, WI on June 4, 1932, son of Henrietta Werkheiser and Vernon Sorenson. He married Janis Rae Worden of Plover, Wisconsin on August 13, 1955 and just celebrated their 67th wedding...

Sep 13, 2022

of Hales Corners, WI. Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday September 13, 2022 at the age of 94. Beloved husband for 68 yrs of Joan (nee Fons). Loving father of Tom (the late Cathy) Vogt, Susan (Michael) Voss, John Vogt, and Ann (Rick Lundquist) Mauro. Further survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Proud US Army...

Sep 13, 2022

Edmund "Teddy" Burkel of Fredonia passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the age of 80. He was born in Sheboygan to Edmund and Matilda Burkel on March 16, 1942. Teddy married Caroline Kiefer on November 15, 1975 and together they had three children.

Throughout his life, Teddy could often be found enjoying outdoor activities like...

Sep 11, 2022

Beverly M. Rispalje of Cedarburg passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born in the Town on Granville on September 2, 1933. Beverly was united in marriage to the love of her life Ralph Rispalje (1931-2019) on May 2, 1953 and together had two children.

Beverly was employed as an...

Sep 9, 2022

Ms. Laura Goeden, of Port Washington, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 9, 2022, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee after a long illness. She was 55 years old.

Laura was born on November 3, 1966, in Port Washington to Donald and Carol (nee Fenney) Goeden. She grew up in Port Washington...

Sep 3, 2022

Mary L. Biever Greisch passed away on Saturday morning, September 3, 2022 at the home of her daughter and family where she has resided the past four years. She was 91 years old.

A long time resident of Port Washington, Mary was a life-long member of St. John XXIII Parish.

Born in Appleton on March...

Sep 2, 2022

Constance V. Stieber entered into Eternal Life on Friday, September 2 at the age of 97. Connie and her husband, Frederick, were married in the summer of 1948. She is preceded in death by her husband, sister, Gloria Vogl, and mother and father, Alvin and Constance Daniels. She is survived by her brother, Robert, and sister-in-law, Jean.

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Sep 1, 2022

Louis Gruman, age 79, of Saukville passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was born in Laona, WI, son of the late Arthur and Margaret (nee Herman) Gruman.

He is survived by three children: Tim (Ellie) Gruman, Tracy (Brad) Campbell, and Amy Halls. He is further survived by nine grandchildren:...

Aug 31, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce that Audrey June Schmit (nee Cherny), previously of Port Washington, entered into the Kingdom of God on August 31st, 2022, at the age of 92.

Born in Manitowoc, WI on June 6th, 1930, Audrey was the daughter of Bonslav and Evelyn Cherny. She moved with her family to Port Washington in 1946,...

Aug 28, 2022

Eleanor Jean Moe of Wauwatosa formerly of Port Washington and Thiensville passed away with her family at her side on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the age of 96. She was born in Milwaukee to Don and Gustavine Field on October 10, 1925. She married Gordon Moe (1925-2008) on November 25, 1961 and together had one son.

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Aug 26, 2022

Longtime Ozaukee County and Town of Grafton resident Nancy Chenery, passed away peacefully on Friday August 26, 2022 at the age of 75. Nancy Eleanor Hughes was born on March 1, 1947, the daughter Eldred and Eleanor (nee Shibilski) Hughes. She was united in Holy Matrimony to John "Jack" Chenery at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Thiensville on January 22,...

Aug 26, 2022

Sue Barth passed away peacefully at Ellen's Home in Port Washington on Friday morning, August 26, 2022. She was 80 years young. Sue was a wonderful wife, amazing Mother and Grandmother with a beautiful smile. Sue was born in La Crosse, WI on August 24, 1942, daughter of Kenneth and Jean (nee Koester) Schultze. The family moved to Milwaukee where...

Aug 25, 2022

Alan Michael Bruhn of Fredonia passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the age of 79. He was born in Milwaukee to Elmer and Virginia (Riese) Bruhn on March 10, 1943. He married Gloria McIntosh on April 23, 1966 and together they had five children. Alan attended Salvatorian Seminary and graduated from Messmer High School in Milwaukee. He proudly...

Aug 24, 2022

David Rob Rice passed away on Tuesday, August 23 at his home in Port Washington after suffering a heart attack. Dave is survived by his loving partner of over twenty years, Carol Strackbein; dear sisters Karen Lavelle and Lesley Wills; nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; Carol's family and niece Ashley; close friend, Linda Reid; and many other loved...