Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Virginia R. "Ginny" Laubenstein
September 23, 2022
Mrs. Ginny Laubenstein, a lifelong resident of Port Washington, passed away in the evening hours of Friday, September 23, 2022, at Ellen's Home in Port Washington, surrounded by her loving family. She was 80 years old.
She was born in Port Washington on October 21, 1941, daughter of Charles and Margaret (nee Lund) Duff. She grew up...
Harley Louis Bradley Jr.
September 22, 2022
Harley L. Bradley Jr. of Cedar Grove passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the age of 77. He was born in Melrose Park, Il to Harley Sr. and Freida (Magsin) Bradley on February 2, 1945. He married Jessie Zielinski on August 16, 1975.
Harley worked at HOBO's Korner Kitchen, St. Francis Borgia School, and for...
Maryann T. Pradon
September 22, 2022
Ms. Maryann Pradon of Adell, formerly of Elmira, NY and Grafton, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 71 years old.
Maryann was born on February 20, 1951, daughter of William and Stella Yablonski Pradon. She grew up in Elmira and attended local schools.
Following her education, Maryann...
Gertrud Zernikel
September 22, 2022
Mrs. Gertrud Zernikel, of Port Washington, formerly of New Berlin, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 22, 2022, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 89 years old. Gertrud was born in Limburg, Germany on April 5, 1933. On August 25, 1956, she married Viktor Zernikel in Limburg. The couple immigrated to the United...
Irma E. Ostrowski
September 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...
Carol A. Murphy
September 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...
Cheri A. Oberst
September 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...
Janet Marie Becker
September 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...
Ernest "Ernie" Arthur Hadler
September 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...
Judianne Cygnor
September 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....
Douglas Clark Sorenson
September 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...
Glen E. Vogt
September 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...
Edmund "Teddy" Burkel
September 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...
Beverly M. Rispalje
September 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...
Laura A. Goeden
September 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...
Mary L. Greisch
September 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...
Constance V. "Connie" Stieber
September 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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Louis E. Gruman
September 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:...
Audrey June Schmit
August 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,...
Eleanor Jean Moe
August 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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