Obituaries

Aug 29, 2021

Longtime Thiensville resident Janet Pierner was Born to Eternal Life on Sunday August 29, 2021 at the age of 77. She was born in Mayville, WI on June 11, 1944 the daughter of Harold and Doris (nee Mielke) Bachmann. After graduating from Mayville High School she attended UW-Oshkosh and graduated with an Education Degree. She was united in marriage to...

Aug 29, 2021

** PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN VISITATION TIME** CLEMENS "CLEM" GOTTSACKER Clem and Joan Gottsacker loved to tell the story of their wedding. They were the first couple ever to be married in Saukville's Triangle Park bandshell. They were united in marriage on June 17, 1989; at 6:17 p.m. on August 29, Clem left this life for an eternity of rejoicing...

Aug 27, 2021

Aug 26, 2021

Carol Margaret Larson of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on August 26, 2021, at age 88. Born September 4, 1932, in Chicago, IL. Carol is survived by her husband, Richard, son Mark (Susan) Schmiedel and daughter Julie (John) Lucey, grandchildren, Christel (Luke), Michelle (Ken), and Morgan (Josh). She is further survived by great grandchildren, Max, Elizabeth, James and Amelia, her...

Aug 25, 2021

Sylvia Ruth Wardius of Thiensville, WI passed away on August 25, 2021 two weeks short of turning 92. Sylvia suffered from Alzheimer's and was being cared for at Family Tree-Harrison House since October 2020. She also received care from Horizon Hospice during her last week. Sylvia was born to Henry and Emma Kleist in Milwaukee on September 8, 1929. She...

Aug 25, 2021

While surrounded by her loving family, Mrs. Barbara Elliott passed away peacefully at her residence in Cedarburg on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was 85 years old. Barbara was born in Marinette on May 31, 1936, daughter of Vernon and Muriel (nee Thyne) Kronquist. She attended local schools and graduated from Marinette High School before continuing her education in Milwaukee,...

Aug 17, 2021

Janice Lorraine Edlin of Port Washington, WI, formerly of Marshfield, WI passed away surrounded by her family on August 17, 2021, at the age of 88. After the passing of her husband, Dale, two months prior, Jan suffered from a broken heart. She was born to Buford and Orphia Anderson in Maiden Rock, WI on May 5, 1933. She was...

Aug 15, 2021

RONALD G. HERKOWSKI "HERK" Mr. Ron Herkowski of Port Washington passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 15th, 2021, following an unexpected health issue. He was 63 years old. Ronald was born October 20, 1957, in Milwaukee, son of Ralph and Ione Pagel Herkowski. The family moved to Port Washington when Ron was a child, and he...

Aug 14, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Claude Keagy of Grafton was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at the age of 88. He was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of Claude and Edna Keagy on Dec. 7, 1932. Tom married the true love of his life, Lucille "Lu" Joy, in Indiana on Aug. 30, 1957. Tom proudly served his...

Aug 14, 2021

Francis "Fritz" A. Stanke of Saukville was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the age of 83. He was born in Green Bay to Louis and Helen Stanke on May 30, 1938. Fritz was an extremely proud Marine serving with the 7th Motor Transport Battalion in the Infantry Division. He married the love of his...

Aug 13, 2021

Born to Eternal Life on Friday August 13, 2021 at the age of 88. He was born in Milwaukee on May 24,1933 the son of Bernard and Mary (nee Murawski) Reske, the eldest of their 9 children. Ronald graduated from Milwaukee Boys Technical High School in 1952. Ronald was briefly employed at Miller Climatrol before being drafted into the U.S....

Aug 12, 2021

Catherine V. (nee Jautz) Bailey of Mequon was Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the age of 81. She was born in Milwaukee on May 28, 1940, the daughter of William and Dorothy Jautz. Catherine married John "Jack" Bailey on July 20, 1968 at St. Catherine's in Milwaukee and together they had three children. Catherine lived...

Aug 8, 2021

Lawrence W. Wilde passed away at his home on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the age of 93. Lawrence was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin on December 12, 1927, to Charles and Jenny (nee Baumann) Wilde. He entered the US Navy and proudly served his country during World War ll. On September 3, 1955 he married Loretta (nee Peters), who...

Aug 5, 2021

Mrs. Jo Ann Geiser, a longtime resident of Belgium, was welcomed into Heaven on August 5, 2021. She was 87 years old. Josephine was born on May 15, 1934 in New Holstein, daughter of Leo and Rose Goebel Morgen. She graduated from New Holstein High School before marrying Richard Geiser at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. The couple...

Aug 5, 2021

Donald Frederick Belstner, 94, of Cedarburg, WI was peacefully called to his heavenly home on August 5, 2021. Don was born in Fort Atkinson, WI on November 28, 1926 to Frederick and Dorothea (Loga) Belstner. After graduating from Fort Atkinson High School in 1944, Don enlisted in the US Army Specialized Training Corps in Ripon, WI and was later assigned...

Aug 2, 2021

Bonnie L. Mitchell passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, at the age of 70. Bonnie was born on September 17, 1950, in Greendale, WI to Victor and Shirley (Taylor) Destinon. Bonnie is survived by her husband Bob Brock, son Charles (Kate) Destinon, grandson Tymus Destinon, sister Sandy Brunelli and brother Kenny Brunelli. She is preceded in death by her...

Jul 31, 2021

Mrs. Carla Schuelke of Cedar Grove passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, July 31, 2021. She was 89 years old. Carla was born in Milwaukee on February 17, 1932, daughter of Alfred and Genevieve Wachoviak Kirchmayer. She grew up in Milwaukee and attended local schools, graduating from Rufus King High School before pursuing her nursing degree at MATC. On...

Jul 31, 2021

Deanna Esther Handel of Belgium, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021. She was born to Ernest and Mildred Bergmann on September 26, 1941 in Goodrich WI. She had four brothers, Galen, Larry, Rodney and Randy. She was raised in Goodrich WI and went to high school in Medford where she met the love of her life...

Jul 27, 2021

Krucky, Mary Ann (Nee Bloom) September 25, 1941- July 27, 2021. Mary passed peacefully surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Devoted wife of Robert for 60 years. Loving mother of Michael (Gene Lee) and Lisa Rice (Bill). Beloved Grandmother to Bill (Cassie), Ryan (Elyse), and Kelsey. Sister of Bernice Eiben, Sister-In-Law to Joseph & Connie...

Jul 26, 2021

E. JOHN RUSCH "JACK" Mr. Elroy Rusch of Cedarburg, formerly of Shorewood, passed into God's loving arms early Monday morning, July 26, 2021, at Milan Estates in Saukville. He was 75 years old. Elroy was born in Milwaukee on September 25, 1945, son of Elroy C. and Anna Fischer Rusch. He attended local schools, graduating from St. Leo's Grade School...