Norris L. Erickson
Mar 6, 2022
Norris Lee Erickson, 76, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Born in Ironwood, Michigan on October 7, 1945, to August and Edna (Nyman) Erickson. He graduated from A.D. Johnston High School in Bessemer, MI in 1964 and enlisted in the Navy shortly thereafter. Norris served in the United States Navy on USS Zelima AF-49 from 1964-1968, primarily as a...
Fr. James M. Ernster
Mar 6, 2022
Reverend James Michael Ernster was born on September 12, 1925, on the Ernster farm on County D in the Town of Belgium, near Lake Church. His great-grandfather, John Ernster, of Trintange, Luxembourg, had settled on that farm in 1847. Jim was one of nine children born to Jacob and Lucy (Klas) Ernster. Jim attended St. Mary's School in Lake Church....
Ellen Jane Weintraub
Mar 4, 2022
Ellen Jane Weintraub of Wauwatosa, or "Jane" as she preferred, was born in Tulsa, OK May 26, 1932 and died March 4, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Weintraub and son Jeff Weintraub, who both died in 1999. In addition to her surviving sons Doug Weintraub and Ken (Deb) Weintraub, Jane was the proud grandmother of...
Melvin H. Eischen
Mar 2, 2022
Melvin H. Eischen passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was 97 years old. Melvin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 13, 1924, to parents Bernard and Anna (Yearling) Eischen. Melvin served in the United States Army and was stationed in France. After serving in WWII, he was honorably discharged. Melvin became a master plumber and was a...
Brenda M. Sharky
Mar 1, 2022
Brenda M. (Winters) Sharky, age 82, of Fredonia, WI, passed away on March 1, 2022, with her family by her side. Brenda was born on October 6, 1939, in Perrysville, IN, the daughter of Fred and Susia (nee VanSickle) Winters. Brenda is survived by her daughters, Susan (James) Kraemer of Kiel, WI, Margaret (Richard) Duncan of Fredonia, WI, Linda (Robert)...
Thomas W. Witman
Feb 27, 2022
Mr. Tom Witman of Saukville passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Lawlis Hospice Center in Mequon. He was 80 years old. Thomas was born in Milwaukee on November 30, 1941, son of Joseph and Mary Paff Witman. While growing up, Tom spent time helping on a farm at the seminary in Sturtevant, where he developed a love of horses....
Marie M. Gasparich
Feb 27, 2022
Ms. Marie Gasparich passed away early Sunday morning, February 27, 2022 at Belgium Gardens. She was 60 years old. Marie was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 23, 1961, daughter of Edward and Mary Cullen Gasparich. The family later moved to the Waterford area. Marie was a free spirit who enjoyed music and motorcycles and would attend the Harley Davidson...
Marlene E. Tesker
Feb 26, 2022
Marlene (nee Kohn) Tesker passed away at Harbor Campus in Port Washington on Saturday morning, February 26, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old. Marlene was born in West Bend on May 14, 1937, daughter of Clarence and Erma (Dickmann) Kohn. Marlene grew up in West Bend and graduated from West Bend High School, Class...
Dobrila "Dodie" Farver
Feb 26, 2022
Mrs. Dodie Farver of the Town of Cedarburg passed away at her home early Saturday morning, February 26, 2022. She was 71 years old. Dobrila was born in Lingen Ems, Germany, on July 19, 1950, daughter of Bogoljub and Ruzica (nee Arsenijevic) Radojicic. The family emigrated to the United States later that year and settled in Milwaukee. Dodie attended local...
Frank O. Deutsch
Feb 24, 2022
Frank Otto Deutsch passed away at his home on Thursday, February 24, 2022. He was 87 years old. Frank was born on October 3, 1934, in Cudahy, Wisconsin to parents Frank and Rose (Jost) Deutsch. Frank served in the United States Army as a Radar Specialist 3 and was honorably discharged in October of 1962. His passion was his garden...
John J. Hansen
Feb 21, 2022
Mr. John Hansen, of Port Washington, passed away in the evening hours of Monday, February 21, 2022, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was 93 years old. John was born in Milwaukee on July 21, 1928, son of John Hansen Sr. and Mary Carels Hansen. On July 27, 1946, he married Helen Lodle at St. Mary's Catholic Church in...
Justin Donald Glander
Feb 21, 2022
Justin Donald Glander, age 35, of Fredonia, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 21, 2022. He was born in Port Washington on March 26th, 1986 to Michael and Cindy Glander. Justin graduated from Northern Ozaukee High School. He took classes at MATC in the IT field, and was currently employed at Great Lakes Cheese in Plymouth. Justin enjoyed spending time...
Georganne "Georgi" M. Spencer
Feb 20, 2022
Georganne M. Spencer of Wales, formerly of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Born in Chicago on May 7, 1933 she lived in Chicago during summer/fall with her parents, Russell and Anne (Miller) Ruh, wintered in Florida watching Russ play professional golf. Georgi met Raymond Spencer at Niles Township High School and they attended Illinois Wesleyan...
Dennis Gross
Feb 19, 2022
Dennis Gross of Cedarburg passed away at the age of 93 to shake the hand of the Lord. Beloved husband of his true love Marion (1923-2010), for 62 years. Dennis was born in West Allis on August 10, 1928 to Stanley and Mary Gross. Dennis was raised and went to school in Thiensville and graduated in 1945. He enlisted in...
Rachel Ann Van Boxel
Feb 17, 2022
Rachel Ann Van Boxel was Born to Eternal Life on Thursday February 17, 2022 at the age of 65. She was Born to Life on December 28, 1956 the daughter of Albert and Jeanne (nee Szmania) Van Boxel. Rachel was raised in Mequon and graduated from Homestead High School. Loving Sister of Tricia Van Boxel, Susan (Tom) Schmidt, Ellen (Doug)...
C. "Fred" Fredrick Bley
Feb 17, 2022
C. Fredrick Bley, "Fred", passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the age of 91 surrounded by his loving family including Betty, his wife of 64 years. He was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin on July 4, 1930, to Alois and Frances (Antoine) Bley. While attending Marquette University, Fred was drafted into the United States Army. He was honorably...
Ursula Crager
Feb 16, 2022
Mrs. Ursula Crager of Port Washington passed away at Kathy Hospice in West Bend on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was 76 years old. Ursula was born in Germany and immigrated to Wisconsin with her parents at age 6. The family settled in Milwaukee and Ursula attended local schools. She met James Crager while attending high school and the couple...
Robert "Chimmy" Joseph Chmielewski
Feb 16, 2022
Bob "Chimmy" Chmielewski's belief that we were put on this earth to serve others, along with his positive, fun-loving personality and his sparkling smile, were the qualities that set him apart. He so believed in service to others that some said, "if he hadn't met Judy, he would have been a priest." Chimmy passed away February 16, 2022, after being...
Barbara K. Sellin
Feb 13, 2022
Barbara K. Sellin passed away at her home in Saukville on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was 74 years old. Barb was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Frank and Margaret Fratrick. Barb married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Ted Sellin on September 25, 1971, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Together they had two sons. Barb enjoyed cooking...
Joanne E. Gundrum
Feb 12, 2022
Joanne E. Gundrum passed away in the arms of the love of her life, Kenny, on Saturday, February 12, 2022. She was 84 years old. Joanne was born in Grafton, Wisconsin on April 19, 1937, to parents Wilmer and Julia (Eernisse) Retzer. Joanne grew up in Port Washington and graduated from High School there. She was united in marriage to...
