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William J. "Bill" Rausch

William J. "Bill" Rausch

Oct 10, 2021

William "Bill" Rausch, age 67 years of Thiensville passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was born July 27, 1954 in Port Washington, son of Kathleen "Pat" Rausch and the late William F. Rausch. Bill was a 1972 graduate of Homestead High School in Mequon. On May 19,. 1979, he married Mary Kieffer...

Melvin R. "Mel" Buchholz

Melvin R. "Mel" Buchholz

Oct 9, 2021

Melvin Buchholz, of Cedar Grove, formerly of Port Washington, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at his Long Lake home. He was 67 years old. Mel was born in Milwaukee on December 13, 1953, son of Melvin H. Buchholz and Joyce Wettengel Buchholz. He grew up in Oak Creek, graduating from Oak Creek High...

Gordon W. Oehler

Gordon W. Oehler

Oct 9, 2021

Gordon W. Oehler "Gordie", passed away on October 9, 2021 at the age of 83. Gordie was born on March 3, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Leroy and Irene Oehler. Gordie graduated from North Division High School and was a dedicated employee of 35 years at AT&T. He retired 28 years ago and enjoyed life bowling, playing cards, golfing,...

Margaret "Peggy" Schmeling

Margaret "Peggy" Schmeling

Oct 8, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Schmeling, 61, entered the gates of Heaven on October 8, 2021, after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a longtime resident of Fredonia and recently lived in Cedarburg. The oldest of five children, Peggy was born in Milwaukee on Nov. 4, 1959, to James and Louise Schmeling. She attended school in Shorewood. Her family moved to...

Niall Schmidt

Niall Schmidt

Oct 8, 2021

Niall Schmidt of Grafton, Wisconsin passed away on Oct 8, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Ronald John Jacobson

Ronald John Jacobson

Oct 8, 2021

Ronald John Jacobson, 86, died Oct 8, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Sanders) for 59 years, dear father of Thomas, Dallas TX, and Ross (Jean), Cottage Grove, MN. Also survived by granddaughters Carolyn and Sarah, nieces, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and many good friends. Predeceased by parents Alice and Lawrence Jacobson, and brothers Gene and Leland. Ron was born...

Richard A. Geiser

Richard A. Geiser

Oct 8, 2021

Richard August Geiser, a longtime resident of Belgium, was welcomed into Heaven on October 8, 2021. He was 90 years old. Dick was born on December 10, 1930, in Chilton, Wisconsin to parents August and Rose Geiser. He was united in marriage to Josephine Morgen at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. The couple was blessed with four children....

Ann Marie Miller

Ann Marie Miller

Oct 1, 2021

Ann Marie Miller passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. She was 82 years old. Ann was born on September 1, 1939, in Hartford, Wisconsin to parents Robert and Isabelle Held. She attended Slinger High School and graduated in 1957. Ann then graduated from UW-Steven's Point in 1961 with a Bachelor Degree in Education. She taught home economics in Horicon,...

Dick Neerhof

Dick Neerhof

Oct 1, 2021

Derwin (Dick) Junior Neerhof Dick Neerhof, age 92, of Port Washington was called to his heavenly home October 1, 2021, with family by his side. He was happily reunited with his sweetheart, Mary, for their heavenly dance together. Dick Neerhof was born April 12, 1929, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the son of Derwin and Ida Neerhof of Cedar Grove, Wisconsin. After...

Sharon K. Wolfgram

Sharon K. Wolfgram

Oct 1, 2021

Mrs. Sharon Wolfgram of Grafton, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon on Friday, October 1st, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 83 years old. Sharon was born in Milwaukee on June 22, 1938, daughter of Lionel and Ruth Carow Kohnke. She attended local schools and graduated from Milwaukee Lutheran High School,...

William "Bill" C. Rose

William "Bill" C. Rose

Sep 30, 2021

William "Bill" C. Rose of Adell passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the age of 74. He was born to Alfred and Esther (nee Liebenstein) Rose on December 12, 1946 in Port Washington. Bill graduated from Port Washington High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Army shortly after graduation and in 1995 he retired from Evinrude...

Linda M. "Lindy" Roehsner

Linda M. "Lindy" Roehsner

Sep 29, 2021

Ms. Lindy Roehsner, of Brown Deer, peacefully passed away and was born into eternal life early Wednesday morning on September 29, 2021. She was well taken care of in her last days at "Lawlis Family Hospice Center" in Mequon. She was 34 years old. Linda was born in Milwaukee on July 17, 1987, daughter of Brian and Jodi Mientke Roehsner....

Lowell Gilbert Liebenstein

Lowell Gilbert Liebenstein

Sep 28, 2021

Lowell G. Liebenstein of Grafton passed away on the morning of Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the age of 83. He was born to Gilbert and Marguerite (Wilkowski) Liebenstein on July 11, 1938 in Milwaukee. Lowell married Arlene West on January 28, 1961 and together they had 2 children. Lowell graduated from Port Washington High School in 1957 and later...

Jeffrey K. Howard

Jeffrey K. Howard

Sep 28, 2021

Jeffrey K. Howard passed away on September 28, 2021. He was 47 years old. Jeff was born on January 13, 1974, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jeff had a love of the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He wore shorts year-round, even while snow blowing and was a dedicated employee at Ritus in Milwaukee, where he worked for 26 years....

Jennifer L. Schmidt

Jennifer L. Schmidt

Sep 28, 2021

Ms. Jennifer Schmidt of Belgium, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away at her home Tuesday afternoon, September 28, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 41 years old. Jennifer was born in Milwaukee on November 5, 1979, daughter of William and Susan Holzscheiter Schmidt. The family lived in Milwaukee but moved to Belgium in 1997 and Jenn began attending...

Clara S. Weyker

Clara S. Weyker

Sep 28, 2021

Mrs. Clara Weyker, of Dacada, passed away with family at her side in the morning hours of Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. She was 97 years old. Clara was born in the Town of Holland on the family farm on November 15, 1923, daughter of John Rassel and Clara Laures Rassel. Growing up, she attended...

Robert Eugene Gott

Robert Eugene Gott

Sep 24, 2021

Robert "Bob" E. Gott of Port Washington, WI formerly of Rochelle, IL passed away surrounded by family in the comfort of his home on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Knoxville TN to Carl and Marie Gott on December 18, 1935. He married Grace Robinson Brown on July 5, 1979 in Milwaukee, WI....

William  J. "Jim" Bennett

William J. "Jim" Bennett

Sep 22, 2021

WILLIAM J. "JIM" BENNETT Mr. Jim Bennett of Saukville, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 22, 2021 at Beechwood Rest Home where he had been residing. He was 74 years old. William was born in Milwaukee on September 13, 1947, son of Walter and Rita Stier Bennett. He attended local schools before enlisting in the US Air...

Michelle L. Brecke

Michelle L. Brecke

Sep 16, 2021

Michelle Lee Brecke passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was 40 years old. Michelle was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 23, 1981, to Michael and Kimberly (Paulsen) Edminster. She was raised in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Michelle enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, and being outdoors. She also had a passion for jewelry making, drinking coffee, cleaning,...

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