Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Shirley B. Olson

Shirley B. Olson

July 30, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Olson, of Port Washington, formerly of Mequon, passed away in the morning hours of Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Lincoln Village where she had been a resident. She was 98 years old. Shirley was born in Milwaukee on May 6, 1924, daughter of Walter and Louise (nee Ritter) Wegner. She grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Washington...

Donald A. Pruefer

Donald A. Pruefer

July 30, 2022

Mr. Don Pruefer, of West Bend, formerly of Port Washington and Campbellsport, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Froedert Hospital in West Bend. He was 83 years old. Don was born in Watertown, WI, on September 27, 1938, son of Alvin Pruefer and Betty Jane (Foster) Pruefer. He grew up in London, Lake...

Patricia R. "Patty" Wallner

Patricia R. "Patty" Wallner

July 29, 2022

Mrs. Patricia Wallner, of the Town of Saukville, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Aurora Hospital in Grafton. She was 75 years old. Patty was born in Port Washington on June 6, 1947, daughter of Vincent and Anita (nee Jakobi) Schmitt. She grew up on the family farm in the Town of Belgium, and attended high school in...

Ruby P. Hamerlind

Ruby P. Hamerlind

July 29, 2022

Ms. Ruby Hamerlind, of Port Washington, formerly of Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Harbor Cove. She was 81 years old. Ruby was born in Minneapolis, MN, on October 12, 1940, daughter of William and Ruby (nee Sample) Marcum. She grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and attended Edison High School....

Sue Ann Altendorf

Sue Ann Altendorf

July 28, 2022

Sue Ann Altendorf of Port Washington passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022, with her family by her side. Sue was born on July 14, 1958, to Eugene and Nancy (Peaine) Keller. She graduated from Port Washington High School in 1976 and worked for Ozaukee County for over 30 years. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, going to the...

Arlene A, Pfeifer

Arlene A, Pfeifer

July 24, 2022

Mrs. Arlene Pfeifer passed away peacefully at Samaritan Home in West Bend in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 24, 2022. She was 86 years old. Arlene was born in Milwaukee on October 8, 1935, daughter of Roland and Ethel Koester Reckers. She attended local schools and graduated from Custer High School, Class of 1954. Later that year she...

Terence E. Gengler

Terence E. Gengler

July 23, 2022

Mr. Terry Gengler of Thiensville passed away while surrounded by his loving family at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee on Saturday, July 23, 2022. He was 69 years old. Terence was born in Port Washington on January 20, 1953, son of Howard and Dorothy Wysocki Gengler. He grew up in Thiensville and attended local schools, graduating from Homestead High School, Class...

Nancy A.  Girouard

Nancy A. Girouard

July 21, 2022

Nancy A. Girouard (Wierschem), age 90, died peacefully on July 21st, 2022, at Belgium Gardens in Belgium, WI Nancy was born February 8th, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin daughter of Leon and Alice (Michler) Wierschem. She graduated from North Division HS (Magna Cum Laude) in Milwaukee. Nancy was united in marriage to Raymond E. Girouard on May 28, 1960. She considered...

Richard C. "Rick" Wolff

Richard C. "Rick" Wolff

July 18, 2022

Richard "Rick" Wolff, of Grafton, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at Froedtert Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. He was 69 years young. Rick was born in Watertown on January 24,1953, son of Carl Wolff and Eunice (Mohr) Wolff. He grew up in Wales, WI and graduated from Kettle Moraine...

Kathleen Ann Passig

Kathleen Ann Passig

July 18, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" Passig (nee Fromm), 76, passed unexpectedly at home on July 18th, 2022. Beloved wife of nearly 52 years to the now late Carl H. Passig, whom she missed dearly. Survived by her caring daughter Kelly Passig and her only grandchild Brent Austin Sauer. Further survived by friends and relatives. Kathy will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery,...

Bonnie Lee Braley

Bonnie Lee Braley

July 17, 2022

Bonnie L. Braley, born February 5th 1948 to parents John and Dorothy (Thompson) Bergstrom, found eternal peace on July 17th 2022 at the age of 74. Bonnie is survived by her devoted husband of almost 52 years Mike; her sons Michael (Tina) and Jason; her daughter Amy (Doug); her grandchildren Andrew, Carson and Emmerson; her sister Maryanne (Jerry). She retired...

Julie Ann Nuernberg

Julie Ann Nuernberg

July 13, 2022

Julie Ann Nuernberg of Saukville passed away at her home with her family at her side on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was 60 years old. Julie was born on August 9, 1961 in Elkhorn to James and June (DeBauche) Conrad. She married Brian Nuernberg on October 16, 1992 in West Allis. Julie worked for over 35 years in the...

Lee Dennis Bardwell

Lee Dennis Bardwell

July 9, 2022

Lee D. Bardwell passed away on Saturday July 9, 2022 at the age of 91. He was a long time resident of Cedarburg, WI. Lee was born to Ray and Helen (nee Frailing) Bardwell in Bagley, MI on June 24, 1931. He attended Stephenson High School class of 1949. He was united in marriage to Suzanne Spitzer on July 9,...

William L. "Bill" Vey

William L. "Bill" Vey

July 8, 2022

Mr. William Vey, of Waubeka, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in the morning hours of Friday, July 8, 2022. He was 83 years old. Bill was born in Milwaukee on April 11, 1939, son of Ludwig and Charlotte (nee Mehrens) Vey. He grew up in Cedarburg and graduated from Cedarburg High School with the class of 1958. After high...

Michael A.  Maclaurin

Michael A. Maclaurin

July 8, 2022

Michael Allan MacLaurin, 78, of Belgium, Wisconsin, passed away at Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, surrounded by his siblings on July 8th, 2022, after a 8-month battle with terminal brain cancer. Michael was born to Robert and Irene (Probst) MacLaurin on February 28, 1944, in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. He graduated from Fort Atkinson High School...

Marie E. Helm

Marie E. Helm

July 7, 2022

Marie E. Helm was born into Eternal Life on Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was 94 years old. Marie was born on June 28, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to William and Lilly (nee Lorch) Backhaus. Marie was united in marriage to Raymond Helm on May 8, 1948. Together they raised their son, Mark. Marie enjoyed spending time in the Northwoods...

Craig  S.  Francour

Craig S. Francour

July 4, 2022

"SPORTS IS LIFE, THE REST IS JUST DETAILS" ❤️🤍💚💛

CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF CRAIG S. FRANCOUR.

Please join the Francour family

to celebrate the life of our beloved Craig,

the ultimate sports fan who surely did things his way.

In the spirit of Craig, please know Badger or...

James R. Stehlik

James R. Stehlik

July 3, 2022

James (Jim) R Stehlik of Belgium passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, WI. Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 18, 1949, the son of Emil and Marion Stehlik. Growing up in Milwaukee, he attended Boys Tech High School and graduated in 1967. After high school Jim attended the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater...

Marilyn L. Hagerman

Marilyn L. Hagerman

June 30, 2022

Born August 13, 1937. Born to eternal life June 30, 2022, at age 84. Marilyn Louise was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Mabel (Poulson) Echtinaw and George Echtinaw. At the time of her birth, she joined two brothers, Earl and Bill. When she was four months old, her mother died, forever changing the journey of her life. After graduating from...

Corey B. Steffen

Corey B. Steffen

June 30, 2022

Corey B. Steffen, 67 of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away on June 30th from pancreatic cancer. Corey was born on February 18, 1955, to Robert and Marilyn Steffen (both deceased) in Sheboygan, WI. Growing up, he created mischief throughout the town, frequently with the support of his beloved siblings Phillip (Pamm) Steffen, Roberta (Robin) (Edwin) Radzins, Kim (Patsy) Steffen, John Steffen...

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