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Victoria M. Steldt

Victoria M. Steldt

May 25, 2022

Ms. Victoria Steldt of West Bend, formerly of Saukville, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 35 years old. Vickie was born in Menomonee Falls on July 4, 1986, daughter of Michele Marquardt. She grew up in Saukville and attended Port Washington High School. Vickie was strong willed and always wished the best...

Denise E. Vasquez

Denise E. Vasquez

May 23, 2022

Mrs. Denise Vasquez, of Port Washington, formerly of Bristol, CT, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, May 23, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 57 years old. Denise was born in New York, NY, on April 29, 1965. She grew up in the Litchfield county, CT area, daughter of Grant Herman and Evelyn (nee...

Margaret R. Salm

Margaret R. Salm

May 22, 2022

Mrs. Margaret Salm of Port Washington passed away Sunday morning, May 22, 2022 at Harbor Club in Port Washington where she had resided the last six years. She was 98 years old. Margaret was born in Milwaukee on December 11, 1923, daughter of August and Rosalie Wnentkowski Rynski. She attended local schools and graduated from Riverside High School. Marge was...

James Wesley Wagner

James Wesley Wagner

May 21, 2022

Following a long hard battle after a heart transplant, surrounded by his family, James Wesley Wagner, age 57, of Belgium, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Jim was born on September 1, 1964, to Robert and Carol Wagner, the third of four children. He lived most of his life in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He graduated...

Daniel J.  Burke

Daniel J. Burke

May 21, 2022

Mr. Dan Burke of Port Washington, formerly of Madison, passed away at his residence early Saturday morning, May 21, 2022, following recent health issues. He was 80 years old. Daniel was born in Madison on June 10, 1941, son of James and Eileen Erickson Burke. He attended local schools and graduated from Monona Grove High School, Class of 1959. Following...

Chad R. Wickesberg

Chad R. Wickesberg

May 16, 2022

Born July 9th, 1981, to Dave and Debbie (Vanderspool) Wickesberg, Chad Ryan Wickesberg was raised in Saukville, Wisconsin. Growing up, Chad's energy and passion for life was obvious. He could not be idle. Chad was constantly bouncing around, making musical beats, playing video games, snowboarding, and fishing with his family. He earned his blackbelt in Taekwondo and often practiced on...

Donna M. Moore

Donna M. Moore

May 16, 2022

Donna Mae Moore, 80 years young of Grafton, WI, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, in Grafton, WI, due to COVID. Visitation will be on Friday, May 27th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Eernisse Funeral Home, located at 1167 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI. Eulogy will take place at 12:30 pm with refreshments to follow. Private burial. Donna...

Betty E. Nieman

Betty E. Nieman

May 16, 2022

Mrs. Betty Nieman of Cedarburg passed away early Monday, May 16, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 91 years old. Betty was born in Milwaukee on October 1, 1930, daughter of Anton and Margaret Behling Brahm. She attended local schools, graduating from Mercy High School before earning her degree in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary College. On...

Verena J. Tonnesen

Verena J. Tonnesen

May 15, 2022

Cedarburg resident Verena Tonnesen lost her battle with cancer on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the age of 72. She was born in Champaign, IL on September 22, 1949, the daughter of Richard and Loia (nee Frederick) Musgrave. After moving to Wisconsin, Verena graduated from Whitefish Bay High School and then later from UW-Milwaukee with a B.S. in Business Administration/Accounting....

Donna J.  Lanagan

Donna J. Lanagan

May 15, 2022

Donna J. Lanagan of Grafton passed away at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Sunday May 15, 2022 at the age of 75. Donna was born in Arlington Heights, IL on August 7, 1946, the daughter of James and Janice (nee Eiler) Dwyer. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School class of 1964. She is survived by her husband...

Timothy P. Kearns

Timothy P. Kearns

May 14, 2022

Mr. Timothy Kearns, of Plymouth, formerly of Port Washington, passed away in the morning hours of Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. He was 62 years old. Tim was born in Milwaukee on April 22, 1960, son of Patrick H. Kearns III and Bertha (nee Worden) Kearns. Although his family lived in Michigan for...

Anthony "Tony" R. Lorge

Anthony "Tony" R. Lorge

May 13, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Roman Lorge, 73, unexpectedly passed away on May 13, 2022. Tony was born February 9, 1949, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to Marian and Roman Lorge. Tony grew up on the homestead with his grandparents, parents, siblings, and cousins. As a lifelong resident of Saukville, Tony graduated from Ozaukee High School and started working for his father in Milwaukee....

Carol F. Schommer

Carol F. Schommer

May 13, 2022

Carol Frances Schommer of Fredonia was born to Eternal Life on Friday, May 13, 2022. She was 89. Carol was born in Kewaskum to Joseph and Nellie (nee Mc Kee) Walters on January 22, 1933. She married Roman Schommer on November 10, 1951 in Milwaukee and together they had four children. Carol enjoyed her job at American Can Company and...

Peter Jon Moulds

Peter Jon Moulds

May 12, 2022

Peter Jon Moulds, age 76 of Minocqua, Wisconsin, (formerly of Port Washington, WI & Milwaukee, WI) passed away peacefully at Terova Senior Living Center/Allay Hospice in Mequon, WI on Thursday morning, May 12, 2022. He was able to spend his last days near his family and friends. He remained positive throughout his two-year battle with cancer. Peter was born in...

Kittie Kay  Kasten

Kittie Kay Kasten

May 9, 2022

Kittie Kay Kasten of Port Washington, formerly of Saukville passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the age of 52. She was born on September 18, 1969 to Clyde E. and Diane E. (Wiegert) Kasten. Kittie spent her whole life in the Port Washington area. She loved all animals and like her mother, she was a talented artist. Kittie...

Dale Mark Pfeifer

Dale Mark Pfeifer

May 9, 2022

Dale M. Pfeifer of Belgium passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 9, 2022 at the age of 64. He was born in Port Washington, the son of Donald and Rosemary (Kampmann) Pfeifer on February 3, 1958. On July 3, 2018 he married Laurie Montoure. Dale graduated from Cedar Grove-Belgium High School. He went on to attend UW-Oshkosh and later worked...

Laverne A. Gerek

Laverne A. Gerek

May 8, 2022

Mrs. LaVerne Gerek, formerly of Grafton and West Bend, passed away Sunday, May 8th at Serenity Villa in Slinger where she had been residing the few months. She was 94 years old. LaVerne was born in Newburg on March 25, 1928, daughter of the late Edwin and Edna (nee Bretschneider) Janke. She attended Grafton schools, and graduated from Grafton High...

Irene R. Stoll

Irene R. Stoll

May 8, 2022

Mrs. Irene Stoll of the Town of Port Washington passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at her home. She was 88 years old. Irene was born May 31, 1933 to Franc and Elizabetha (nee Letch) Toth in Karlsdorf, Yugoslavia. The family emigrated from Austria to the United States in 1952, settling in Milwaukee. While in Milwaukee, Irene met...

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Boland

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Boland

May 3, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Boland of Wauwatosa, WI passed into Eternal Life on May 3, 2022 at the St. Camillus Campus in Milwaukee at the age 86. She was born on December 15, 1935, a faithful daughter of the late Betty and Jacob Katheiser. She was born and raised in the Belgium, WI area. Her full and Catholic life was dedicated to...

William M. Bunyan , Sr.

William M. Bunyan , Sr.

May 2, 2022

Mr. Bill Bunyan of Port Washington, formerly of Janesville, passed away at Ascension Columbia- St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee in Mequon on Monday evening, May 2nd, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old. William was born in Hartford, CT on October 21, 1947, to John and Elsa (nee Strong) Bunyan. He attended local schools and graduated...

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