Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Nancy H. Chenery
August 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,...
Suzanne E. Barth
August 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...
Alan Michael Bruhn
August 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...
David Rob Rice
August 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...
Janet E. Gutsche
August 24, 2022
Janet E. Gutschse passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. She was 91 years old. Janet was born on September 12, 1930, to Arthur and Emma (nee Braaz) Gutsche in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Janet attended West Allis High School and graduated in the Class of 1959. She then went to UW-Milwaukee for a bachelor's degree in education. She was an elementary...
Mary L. Leider
August 24, 2022
Mary L. Leider of Belgium, WI was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. She was surrounded by close family and dear friends. Mary was 75. She was born in Port Washington on March 20, 1947, the eldest daughter of eight children, born to Al and Carol (nee Sanders) Leider. As a...
Robert "Bob" Edward Laabs
August 23, 2022
Robert Edward Laabs of Jackson, formerly of Grafton passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at the age of 83. He was born in Freistadt to Elmer and Mildred Laabs on August 24, 1938 and they referred to him as "Little Bobby". Bob married Sharon Kornfehl (1941-2008) on June 27, 1959, in Milwaukee and...
Barbara R. Mcquinn
August 22, 2022
Mrs. Barbara McQuinn of Port Washington passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old. Barbara was born June 28, 1943 in Indianapolis, IN. On December 27, 1963 Barbara was united in marriage with James E. McQuinn in Greenwood, IN. The couple raised their children on military bases around...
Caroline J. Bladzik
August 19, 2022
Caroline J. Bladzik of Cedarburg, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at the age of 89. She was born on April 24, 1933, to Isadore and Caroline Hendricks. Caroline was united in marriage with Roman Bladzik on March 17, 1953. Together they raised 4 children. Caroline loved to bake, especially banana bread. She also enjoyed sewing, hooking rugs and...
Gary D. Harvancik
August 18, 2022
Mr. Gary Harvancik, of Port Washington, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He was 63 years old. Gary was born on November 13, 1958, in Killeen, TX son of Ronald Harvancik and Sharon (Anderson) Huth. He grew up in Wauwatosa and graduated from Wauwatosa West High School with the class...
Conrad A. Garthus
August 15, 2022
Mr. Conrad Garthus, of Mequon,WI, formerly of La Crescent, MN, passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Monday, August 15, 2022, at Newcastle Place in Mequon where he had been a resident. He was 85 years old. Conrad was born on December 10, 1936, son of Adam and Agnes (nee Burt) Garthus. He grew up in the Independence, WI...
Colleen J. Sullivan
August 11, 2022
With the admiration and respect of her family, friends, and caregivers, Colleen J. Sullivan joined Jesus in heaven on August 11, 2022. Her sister Minna, her parents Harriett and James, and her dear Aunt Dee welcomed her home. Her surviving family and friends will deeply miss her. These include her son, Logan Blumenberg, her brother and super-supporter, Terry and his...
Rebecca Anntoinette Hansen
August 11, 2022
Rebecca (Bonjean) Hansen, 45, of Fredonia, Wisconsin, was called to her heavenly home on Aug. 11,2022. Becky was born on October 25,1976 to Rodney and Grace (Jansen) Bonjean in Sheboygan, WI. She was united in marriage to Ralph Hansen on June 6, 2016. Ralph would call her "My Lil Darling" Becky was employed at Custom Wire in Port Washington; she...
Mark Jeffery Smith
August 10, 2022
Mark Jeffery Smith Sr., 67 of Random Lake, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was born September 9, 1954 in Manitowoc to Elmer "Sonny" and Jean Smith. He married Jane Block on June 28, 1975. Mark graduated from Port Washington High School in 1973 and later from Lakeland College in 2003 with a degree in marketing and business....
Charles John Kacerovsky
August 8, 2022
Charles J. Kacerovsky of Port Washington passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the age of 91. He was born in Milwaukee, the son of Adolph and Anna (Severa) Kacerovsky on September 18, 1930. He married Mary Jane Rauko in September of 1951 and together they had two children. Chuck was a graduate of Washington High School in Milwaukee....
Joanne Mary Schmit
August 3, 2022
Joanne Mary Schmit of Saukville was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 with her family at her side. She was 82. Joanne was born on April 15, 1940 to Emil and Loretta (Jacoby) Gonwa in Sheboygan. She was united in marriage to George Schmit on May 19, 1962 at St. Nicholas in Dacada. Prior to her...
Rev. Edward J. Wawrzyniakowski
August 2, 2022
Rev. Edward J. Wawrzyniakowski "Fr. Ed" Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at the age of 92. Beloved son of the late Edward and Josephine (nee Chmielewski) Wawrzyniakowski. Loving brother of James (Carol) Wawrzyniakowski. Dear Uncle of Lisa (Wesley) Kolpack, James Jr. (Sue) Wawrzyniakowski and Michael (Chelsea) Wawrzyniakowski. Best friend of Suzanne Brandley. Further survived by great...
Ronald I. Hanson
August 1, 2022
Ronald Irving Hanson of Mequon was born to Eternal life on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the age of 79. His family was at his side. He was born in Milwaukee to Irving and Alice (Schein) Hanson on March 30, 1943. Ron served in the 128th refueling wing in the Air Force during Vietnam. When he came home, he married...
Donald M. Savatski
August 1, 2022
Donald M. Savatski A love of the outdoors kept Donald M. Savatski smiling for much of his life. Whether he was hunting, shooting trap at a local gun club, tending to a garden or restoring a vintage chair, the longtime Town of Port Washington resident embraced each chance to enjoy fresh air and put his skills to use. "Dad loved...
Jerry A. Peterson
July 31, 2022
Mr. Jerry Peterson of West Bend, formerly of Saukville and Grafton, passed away Sunday morning, July 31, 2022, at Vitas Ruth Hospice in West Allis. He was 73 years old. Jerry was born in Black River Falls on November 24, 1948, son of Harold "Ole" and Norma (nee Finch) Peterson. In 1953 the family moved to the Saukville area. Jerry...
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