Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Mark J. Miller

Mark J. Miller

February 6, 2022

Mark J. Miller passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 6, 2022. He was 70 years old. Mark was born in Milwaukee on June 21, 1951, son of Jack and Audrey (nee Burns) Miller. He was raised in Wauwatosa and attended St. Jude Grade School before graduating from Wauwatosa East High School, Class of 1969....

Gail M. Santarius

Gail M. Santarius

February 5, 2022

Gail M. Santarius of Belgium passed away at her home on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She was 64 years old. Gail was born in Milwaukee on May 6, 1957, daughter of Robert and Monica (nee Kowalski) Brycki. She grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Hamilton High School, Class of 1975. After graduating, Gail attended college and earned an associate...

Thomas Conlon

Thomas Conlon

February 3, 2022

Thomas Conlon was Born to Eternal Life on Thursday February 3, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born on April 26, 1935 in Moosic, PA, the son of John and Mary (Nee Sheridan) Conlon. He attended St. Charles High School in Newark, NJ. Tom was united in Holy Matrimony to Josephine Calello on April 28, 1962 in Newark,...

Betty Jane Salli

Betty Jane Salli

February 3, 2022

Betty Jane Salli died peacefully Thursday at the age of 89 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospice in Mequon. She was born November 28, 1932 in Saxon WI. daughter of the late John and Hilma Hill Tapanilla. On 12/6/1952 she married Tarmo "Tom" Salli in Ironwood MI. Together they raised seven children, have 12 grand children and six great grandchildren. She...

Ronald G. Underwood

Ronald G. Underwood

February 2, 2022

Ronald G. Underwood "Ron" Mr. Ronald Underwood, of the Town of Cedarburg, passed away in the evening hours of Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Lincoln Village in Port Washington where he had been a resident since March of 2021. He was 85 years old. Ron was born on August 21, 1936, in Marseilles, IL, son of Shelby Underwood and Dorothy...

Patricia B. Holtslander

Patricia B. Holtslander

February 1, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Holtslander, age 87, of Port Washington, Wisconsin peacefully passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was surrounded by her loving family at her side. Pat was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 18, 1934. She is survived by her loving husband Ronald J. Holtslander Sr., whom...

Philip James Burkhardt

Philip James Burkhardt

January 31, 2022

Philip James Burkhardt of West Bend died unexpectedly on Monday, January 31, 2022 at the age of 45. He was born on December 29, 1976 to David and Nancy (nee Meyer) Burkhardt. Philip was a graduate of Grafton High School and later attended UW-Oshkosh. Philip worked in manufacturing where he made many wonderful friends. With them, he enjoyed many sports...

Scott L. Sorum

Scott L. Sorum

January 29, 2022

Scott L. Sorum of Cedar Grove was born to Eternal Life on Saturday, January 29, 2022. He was 61. Scott was born in Delaware to Charles and Marie (Bartley) Sorum on November 23, 1960. Scott's faith in God was unwavering and those left behind find peace in knowing he is now with other friends and relatives that have gone before...

Danielle Marie Zukaitis

Danielle Marie Zukaitis

January 28, 2022

Danielle Marie Zukaitis of Sheboygan, formerly of Port Washington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born in Milwaukee to Jeffrey and Tammy Zukaitis on October 19, 1986. She was a free spirit and the life in front of her was far more important than the life she left behind. I hope one day...

Daniel Joseph Schwab

Daniel Joseph Schwab

January 28, 2022

Daniel Joseph Schwab (known to others as Dad, Dan, Danny, Danno or Book 'em) passed away unexpectedly January 28, 2022, at just 65 years young. Dan was born in West Allis on August 2, 1956, son of William and Rosemary O'Brien Schwab. The family moved to Batavia while he was quite young and Dan attended local schools, graduating from Random...

Frederick Thomas Rausch

Frederick Thomas Rausch

January 28, 2022

Frederick Thomas Rausch of Milwaukee passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the age of 62. He was born the son of William and Kathleen "Pat" Rausch in Port Washington on May 20, 1959. He married Carol Anderson on February 14, 1982 and together they had two children Nicholas (Chelsea) and Benjamin. Fred will remain in the hearts of...

Grace M Lanser

Grace M Lanser

January 27, 2022

Grace M. Lanser of Port Washington, formerly of Belgium passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the age of 95. She was born the daughter of Frank and Catherine (nee Schommer) Schmitz on December 24, 1926. She married George Lanser at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Dacada. In 1951 the couple founded Lanser Garage and Towing Inc. specializing in heavy duty...

Michael Patrick Gahagan

Michael Patrick Gahagan

January 27, 2022

Michael Gahagan passed late evening January 27th, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Mequon, WI. He was born March 25th, 1953 in County Limerick, Ireland. Adopted in 1954 by Owen and Joan Gahagan, he was raised in Madison, Wisconsin where he attended the Edgewood School through 12th grade. A natural athlete, Michael excelled at long distance running, and earned...

Jeffrey Michael Hayes

Jeffrey Michael Hayes

January 25, 2022

Jeffrey Hayes, of Milwaukee, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at his residence. He was 35 years old. Jeff was born in Milwaukee, son of Rodney Hayes and Joan Kessler Hayes. He grew up in Wind Lake and graduated from Muskego High School with the class of 2004. While in high school, Jeff was active on the football...

Russell Joseph Will

Russell Joseph Will

January 24, 2022

Russell Joseph Will of Plymouth, WI went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born to Raymond Jr. and Joyce (Yanke) Will on March 1, 1965 in Milwaukee. He attended Random Lake High School and worked at River Club of Mequon as a grounds crew mechanic supervisor. Russell truly enjoyed his time...

Capt Duane  James Hofhine (Usnr-Ret)

Capt Duane James Hofhine (Usnr-Ret)

January 23, 2022

CAPT Duane J. Hofhine (USNR-Ret) age 91, died Sunday January 23, 2022. Duane was born on April 30, 1930 in Midvale, UT. The son of Horace James and Ella (nee Ellis) Hofhine. In his early life, his family moved to Pocatello, Idaho following his father's career with the Union Pacific Railroad. Duane worked various jobs to earning money for flying...

Nancy Lee Senn

Nancy Lee Senn

January 23, 2022

Nancy Lee Senn passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022. Nancy was born on April 30, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Lester and Helen (nee Ware) Bulson. Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Lamar, children Scott (Ana) Senn, Sheryl (Alan) Kim, Spencer (Tami) Senn, Susanne Senn, and Stacey (Tyson) Nolte, 14...

Wesley J. Block

Wesley J. Block

January 22, 2022

Mr. Wesley Block of Fredonia passed away at his home early Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was 90 years old. Wesley was born in the Town of Farmington on October 25, 1931, son of Peter and Crena DeSchmidt Block. He grew up in Cascade and attended local schools, graduating from Plymouth High School, Class of 1949. On July 10, 1965,...

Randy  M.  Eibs

Randy M. Eibs

January 22, 2022

Randy M. Eibs passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton after many years of health struggles. He was 68 years old. Randy was born on October 20, 1953, on Camp Gordon Army Base in Augusta, Georgia to parents Henry and Ruby (Anderson) Eibs. Randy grew up in Port Washington and graduated from Port Washington...

Jerome "Jerry" A. Klein

Jerome "Jerry" A. Klein

January 22, 2022

Jerome A. Klein passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2022 at the age of 52. Jerry was born on June 10, 1969 to George and Mary Jane (Lautenbach) Klein. He attended Cedar Grove High School with the class of 1987. Immediately after high school, Jerry began working at local factories before settling with his current long-time employer, Hellermann Tyton of...

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