Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Carolyn Jennifer Maclaurin
December 28, 2021
Carolyn MacLaurin, 74, of Belgium, WI, passed away at home surrounded by her husband and daughter on December 28th, 2021, after a 2-month battle with a complicated case of Covid that resulted in multiple terminal conditions. Carolyn was the first-born child of John (Jack) Birong and Mona Eisenhower. She was born on June 5th, 1947, in Rochester, MN. Her parents...
Donna Jean John
December 27, 2021
Mrs. Donna Jean John, of Port Washington, formerly of Milwaukee and Shawano, passed away at her residence at Lincoln Village on Monday, December 27, 2021, at the age of 89. Donna was born in Milwaukee on January 19, 1932, daughter of John Bigelow and Lucille Fellenz Bigelow. She grew up in Milwaukee, where she was active in her church choir....
Daniel S. Baldwin
December 27, 2021
Daniel S. Baldwin, age 60 passed away on December 27, 2021. Dan was born on October 21, 1961, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Ronald and Donna (Fink) Baldwin. Dan was a social guy with a heart of gold. He will be dearly missed by those he loved. Dan is survived by his sons David (Stefanie) Baldwin, Jeffrey (Jenny) Baldwin, grandchildren Kierah,...
Melvin E. Trapp
December 26, 2021
Mr. Melvin Trapp of the Town of Grafton passed away at his residence early Sunday morning, December 26, 2021. He was 84 years old. Melvin was born in Milwaukee on February 8, 1937, son of Ervin and Helen Bretschneider Trapp. The family moved to the Town of Grafton when Melvin was seven years old. He attended local schools and graduated...
Jacquelyn M. "Jackie" Eick
December 25, 2021
Mrs. Jackie Eick of Village Point Commons in Grafton was born to eternal life Saturday morning, December 25th, 2021, at Lawlis Hospice Center in Mequon. Jacquelyn was born October 18, 1934 to Julius and Minnie (nee Niess) Kristopeit in Racine, Wisconsin. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Racine and graduated from Horlick High in Racine,...
Ann M. Lilley
December 24, 2021
Ms. Ann Lilley passed away Friday evening, December 24, 2021, at Belgium Gardens in Belgium, where she had resided since 2018. She was 62 years old. Ann was born in Milwaukee on March 5, 1959, daughter of William and Frances Bruski Kurszewski. She attended local schools, graduating from Custer High School, Class of 1978. Following her marriage, Ann moved to...
Christine Ann Capelle
December 22, 2021
Christine Ann Capelle (74) of Cedarburg passed away unexpectedly with her family at her side on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born in Illinois to Chester and Virginia (Brzezinski) Oldowski on April 22, 1947. She married Walter Capelle on February 22, 1969, and together they had a son. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather (Fred), and...
James R. Krier
December 22, 2021
Mr. Jim Krier of Belgium passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was 63 years old. Jim was born in Port Washington on May 27, 1958, son of Herbert and Beatrice Wester Krier. He grew up in Belgium and attended local schools, graduating from Cedar Grove – Belgium High School, Class of '76. On August 24, 1979, Jim...
Doris A. Kraft
December 20, 2021
Doris A. Kraft of Grafton, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at the age of 92. She was born the daughter of James and Lydia Labeda on September 7, 1929. She married Leroy Kraft on February 25, 1954, and together they had two daughters. Doris lived a very happy life. She enjoyed raising her two daughters, cooking, baking, and...
Paul Jerald Henning
December 18, 2021
Paul J. Henning of Port Washington was called home to be with Jesus on December 18, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on September 12, 1968 to Jerald Henning and Sandra (Simonar) Pacey in Port Washington. Paul spent the last 53 years of his life defying the odds and loving his life. In his younger years,...
Phyllis Anna Plzak
December 17, 2021
Phyllis Anna Plzak of Random Lake went to her Heavenly home on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Antigo, WI on February 3, 1933. Her parents were George and Selma (Greenburg) Pesl. She married Dale Plzak on February 16, 1957, in Antigo and together they had 2 boys. Phyllis graduated from Antigo High...
Donald E. Bares
December 15, 2021
Mr. Don Bares of Belgium passed away at Gables on The Pond in Random Lake Wednesday evening, December 15, 2021. He was 91 years old. Donald was born in the Town of Belgium on February 9, 1930, son of Louis and Margaret Schueller Bares. On June 11, 1955, Don was united in marriage with Beatrice Altenbach at Holy Cross Catholic...
John R. Mueller
December 15, 2021
Mr. John Mueller of Port Washington, formerly of Cascade, passed away Wednesday morning, December 15, 2021 at Anita's Garden where he had resided for the past seven years. He was 69 years old. John was born on January 28, 1952, son of Norbert and Ottilia Schladweiler Mueller. He grew up in Fredonia and graduated from Ozaukee High School, Class of...
Shirley A. Cira
December 12, 2021
Shirley Ann Cira passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was 88 years old. Shirley was born on March 4, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Frederick and Blanche (Renning) Petzold. Shirley enjoyed birds, crocheting, and watching NCIS. She had a heart of gold and was generous to those around her. She made sure that her family had the...
Phyllis J. Painter
December 11, 2021
Phyllis Joann McCrone Painter went to be with her Lord on December 11, 2021, at the age of 92 after a lengthy illness at home. She was born on April 29, 1929, in Buffalo, NY to Walter and Bessie (née Cook) McCrone. Phyllis is survived by her children, Patricia "Lynn" Miller, Kathy (Gordon) Michaels, and Dave (Bonnie) Brunhart. She is...
Angeline Gepfert
December 11, 2021
Angeline Gepfert passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. She was 85 years old. Angie was born on October 13, 1936, to parents John and Elizabeth Schutze in Prentice, Wisconsin. Angie was a generous woman who found happiness helping those around her. She was an amazing dancer and loved to dance with her husband, John. She even danced alongside of...
Albert "Jim" Dooley
December 9, 2021
Albert James Dooley Jr., "Jim", passed away at his home at Village Point Commons on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Jim was born on September 17, 1938, in Peoria, IL to Albert and Letitia (Heer) Dooley. Jim spent 27 years as Vice President of Finance at Pabst Brewing Company. During his working years, he was also the owner of Meurer Bakery...
Ronda A. Goetsch
December 8, 2021
Mrs. Ronda Goetsch of Sherman Center died early Wednesday, December 8, 2021, a peaceful snowy morning, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls. She was 64 years old. Ronda was born January 25, 1957 in Sheboygan, daughter of Harold and Joyce Junge Mueller. She grew up in Random Lake and attended local schools, graduating from Random Lake High...
Ileen 'Terry' Violet Schiessl
December 8, 2021
Ileen 'Terry' Violet Schiessl, of Fredonia, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born in Milwaukee, the daughter of Charles and Irma Gehrke on June 26, 1936. She married the love of her life, Dave Schiessl, on July 2, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Terry grew up in Milwaukee and was proud of...
Killian Burton
December 8, 2021
Killian I. Burton, age 95, was called to his Eternal home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Killian was born in Fredonia, Wisconsin on September 20, 1926, to parents Michael and Elizabeth (Thomas) Burton. He was united in marriage to Mildred Schueller at Holy Rosary Parish – Holy Cross Chapel on October 9, 1948. Killian was a life-long dairy farmer, starting...
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