Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Thomas R. Tatterson
April 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Thomas Robert Tatterson
January 3, 2007 – April 19, 2026
The family of Thomas Robert Tatterson announces his passing on April 19, 2026, at the age of 19, following a tragic accident. A lifelong resident of Mequon, Wisconsin, Thomas was a kind young man of gentle wit and remarkable depth who embraced both global adventures and quiet, cozy...
Gordon D. Ferrell
April 19, 2026
Gordon Douglas Ferrell of Random Lake, WI, passed from this life and entered his heavenly home on April 19, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on July 19, 1936, in Whitesville, West Virginia.
Gordon was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Della; his parents, Albert and Harriett Ferrell; and four of his six siblings: Albert Ray Jr.,...
Gail M. Becker
April 18, 2026
Gail M. Becker, of Chippewa Falls, passed away on April 18, 2026, at Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls. She was 73 years old.
She was born on September 29, 1952, to the late Henry and Audrey (Young) Betzhold in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Gail graduated in 1970 from Washington High School in Milwaukee.
Gail met her husband; Wayne, on a blind date...
Mary E. Collins
April 15, 2026
Ms. Mary Collins passed away at Ascension Columbia- St. Mary’s Hospital in Mequon, WI on April 15, 2026. She was 93 years old.
Mary was born in Oshkosh, WI on August 24, 1932, the daughter of Charles and Marie (nee Grimes) Derby. The family lived on a farm in the Fox Valley area and Mary attended local schools, furthering her education...
Margaret Ann Hanson
April 13, 2026
Margaret Ann Hanson of Mequon was called home on Monday, April 13, 2026, with her family at her side. She was 78. Margie was born the beloved daughter of John and Stella (Prentki) Franckowiak in Milwaukee on March 1, 1948. She was united in marriage to Ronald Hanson on May 24, 1975, in New Bedford, MA. Years later the couple...
Mary Susan Cassidy
April 7, 2026
Mary Susan Cassidy, “Susie”, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, entered into eternal life, surrounded by family, on April 7, 2026. She was 85 years old. Born in Appleton, WI on October 10, 1940, Susie was the daughter of Vincent and Evelyn LeCapitaine.
She was raised in Appleton, and graduated with a Nursing Degree from Alverno College. Susie met her...
Mark Carlton Lorge
April 7, 2026
Mark C Lorge of Port Washington was reunited with his parents on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born the beloved son of Robert and Carol (nee Jones) Lorge in Port Washington on July 6, 1952.
Mark was a proud graduate from Port Washington High School in 1970 where he participated in sports. He loved watching...
Victor J. DiCristo "Vic"
April 6, 2026
Victor "Vic" J. DiCristo 1935 - 2026
Longtime Cedarburg resident Victor “Vic” Joseph DiCristo, adored Dad and Grandpa, passed away peacefully on Monday April 6, 2026, at the age of 91. The smile, blue eyes, incredible generosity, loving heart, creative mind, humor, and God-given talents that were this sweet, sweet man will be forever missed.
Victor, a graphic artist and musician, was...
William A. Holnagel "Bill"
April 6, 2026
William “Bill” A. Holnagel, a beloved husband, father, and Papa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 6, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 15, 1949, Bill was the son of William and Elda Holnagel.
He was raised in Cedarburg, graduated from Cedarburg High School, and later the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Bill met the love of his life and...
Susana S. Zembrzuski
April 6, 2026
Susana S. Zembrzuski, 97, of Port Washington, was escorted into eternal life by her angel on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born on May 15th, 1928, in the Town of Oak Creek, WI, to the late Joseph and Susanna (Hruso) Hosmanek.
Susan grew up in Carollville (now part of Oak Creek). She attended Otjen Grade School. Susan was a graduate...
Prisiliana Morales
April 6, 2026
Prisiliana E. Morales entered into eternal life on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years old.
She was born on January 4, 1935, in Moctezuma, Mexico to parents Salome and Basilia (nee Ipina) Estrada. Prisiliana was united in marriage with Rafael Morales on August 12, 1958, together they started a life and family in the...
Mary Ann Mayer
April 5, 2026
Mary Ann Mayer, of Port Washington, entered into eternal life in the peaceful morning hours of Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 92 years old.
Born on May 18, 1933, in the Town of Barton, Wisconsin, Mary Ann was the beloved daughter of Alfred and Olive (née Bohn) Reinders. On September 17, 1955, she...
John N. Haskey
April 3, 2026
John Neal Haskey, 70, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, passed away on April 3, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
He was born on September 13, 1955, in Milwaukee to Robert and Evelyn (Miller) Haskey. John grew up in Milwaukee with his siblings in a close-knit and lively home. He graduated early from Custer High School in 1975 to join...
James R. Cole
March 29, 2026
James “Jim” Cole, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center - Grafton. He was 71 years old.
Jim was born on May 26, 1954, in Carthage, New York, the son of Ronald and Jean (Conley) Cole. He was raised in Carthage and graduated from Augustinian Academy with the...
LaVerne M. Egerer
March 29, 2026
Mrs. LaVerne Egerer of the Town of Belgium passed into her Saviors arms on Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 96 years old.
LaVerne was born in the Town of Auburn, WI on November 21, 1929, the daughter of Arnold and Martha (nee Galabinski) Kutz. She attended local schools and Campbellsport High School.
On June...
Raymond Ksioszk
March 29, 2026
Raymond Ksioszk of Saukville passed away surrounded by family in his home on the afternoon of Sunday, March 29, 2026 following a valiant battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma and MDS. Always a fighter, he previously won multiple battles with other cancers over the course of his retirement. He was 75.
Raymond was born on September 11, 1950, in Milwaukee, the son of...
Walter J. Swietlik, Jr.
March 27, 2026
WALTER J. SWIETLIK JR. “WALLY”
Walt Swietlik of Cedarburg passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon in the early hours of Friday, March 27, 2026 following a long battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.
Walt was born in Milwaukee on April 29, 1960, the son of Walter and Barbara (nee Burbach) Swietlik. He grew up in Port Washington...
Mark L. Allen
March 26, 2026
Mark L. Allen, age 79, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, following a five-year struggle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s disease.
He was born on January 6, 1947, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to parents Joseph and Edna Allen. On February 14, 1988, Mark was united in marriage with Margaret Schneider.
Mark was a man of extraordinary and diverse creative talents. He...
MaryJane E. Fechter
March 25, 2026
Mrs. MaryJane Fechter of Random Lake passed away at Aurora Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years old.
MaryJane was born on August 26, 1931, to Andrew and Mary (nee Lieder) Schmitz. She grew up in Dacada and attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High School, Class...
Michael J. Edminster
March 25, 2026
A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, passed away on March 25th surrounded by family.
Mike was born in 1960 and grew up in Grafton, WI where he played for the Grafton High School football team and met his high school sweetheart, and love of his life, Kim.
He’ll be remembered for the love he had for his family, and his...
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