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Jacqueline "Jackie" Ruth Wilfer

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ruth Wilfer

Mar 20, 2021

Jacqueline "Jackie" Wilfer of Port Washington passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Saturday, March 20, 2021. The daughter of John and Pearl DaRonco, born on August 4, 1938 and raised in Hurley, WI. Jackie was united in marriage with Gene E. Wilfer at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend on July 20, 1957 and prior...

Shawn R. Wendler

Shawn R. Wendler

Mar 16, 2021

Mrs. Shawn Wendler, of Grafton, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Heritage Health Services in Port Washington. She was 73 years old. Shawn was born in Humbird, WI on December 12, 1947, daughter of Charles Smith and Alice Long Smith. She grew up in Black River Falls and graduated from Black River Falls...

Louise A. Heinen

Louise A. Heinen

Mar 16, 2021

Louise Heinen of Random Lake, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Azura Care Center in Sheboygan. She was 90 years old. Louise was born December 29, 1930 on the family farm in the Town of Sherman, daughter of Nicholas and Gertrude Grahser Heinen. She attended local schools and graduated from Random Lake High School, Class...

Ann Kender

Ann Kender

Mar 12, 2021

Ann Kender (nee Zemanovic) was born to Eternal Life on Friday, March 12, 2021. She was 94 years old. Ann was born in Milwaukee, WI to Anna and Andrew Zemanovic. She was the 5th of 7 children. Ann married Casimer Kender on September 22, 1951 and together they had three children. Ann and Casimer were married 69 ½ years. Ann...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Kane

Jeffrey "Jeff" Kane

Mar 12, 2021

Jeffrey A. Kane passed away at his home on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was 57 years old. Jeff was born in Marshfield, WI on September 10, 1963 to John and Noris (Miller) Kane. Jeff attended Pittsville Wisconsin High School. He met his wife while serving in the US Army. Jeff had a unique personality all his own. He enjoyed...

Edward "Ed" Meier

Edward "Ed" Meier

Mar 12, 2021

Ed entered heaven peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was 84 years old. Ed and his twin William were born to Martin and Charlotte on December 10, 1936 in Elmhurst, Illinois. Thus began a legacy of faith, dedication to family, and unbeatable work ethic. Both boys attended Concordia High School in Milwaukee. There, Ed made many lifelong friends and...

Jean Marie Button

Jean Marie Button

Mar 11, 2021

Ms. Jean Button of Cedarburg, WI, formerly of New Jersey, Florida, California and Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 11, 2021. She was 88 years old. Jean Marie Lahey was born on May 15, 1932 in Clifton, New Jersey. She was the only daughter of Louis and Janet (Ross) Lahey. She attended School House #5 in Clifton and Clifton...

Charles Sylvester Steele

Charles Sylvester Steele

Mar 10, 2021

Charles S. Steele of Cedarburg was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the age of 80. He was born to Sylvester and Vera (nee Lund) Steele on June 7, 1940. Charles married Gail Jordan on September 17, 1995 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton. Charles is survived by his devoted wife Gail, his children...

Robert F. Rosploch

Robert F. Rosploch

Mar 10, 2021

Robert (Bobby) Francis Rosploch of Saukville, WI. received his call on March 10, 2021 at the young age of 73, his work here and battle with cancer is done. With an offer he couldn't refuse— This new assignment reunites him with so many family members, friends, and his beloved cat "Woody". This new mission takes him to a wonderful place...

John N. Thomas

John N. Thomas

Mar 6, 2021

John N. Thomas passed away on in the early hours of Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Milan Estates in Saukville. He was 83 years old. John was born to Sylvester and Dorothy Arendt Thomas on February 22, 1938 in Port Washington. He attended local schools and graduated from Port Washington High School. John was united in marriage with Rosalie Dayton...

Todd L. Bloedow

Todd L. Bloedow

Mar 6, 2021

Todd Larry Bloedow, 63, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2021. Todd was known for his love of family, faith, and his church, where he ushered every Sunday. He also regularly walked around town and grabbed books from the library to read and copy recipes from. He loved the Brewers, "cop" shows, jokes and especially the mail. Although his life...

Donna L. Dahlke

Donna L. Dahlke

Mar 5, 2021

Donna L. Dahlke, age 83, passed away on March 5, 2021 at Countryside Manor while under the care of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Donna was born February 14, 1938 to George and MaryJane Pavlik. She graduated from Luxemburg High School in 1956 and married Harold Dahlke on December 27, 1958. Together they had 4 children: Kelly, Holly, Scott, and...

Janet Regina Bares

Janet Regina Bares

Mar 4, 2021

Janet R. Bares, age 94, of Merrill, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of the Bell Tower staff and Compassus Hospice. She was born on May 31, 1926 to the late Joseph and Susan (Ries) Ott in Belgium, WI. Janet attended and graduated from Port Washington High...

Alice V. Koepke

Alice V. Koepke

Mar 2, 2021

Alice V. Koepke Alice Koepke, of the Town of Cedarburg, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 95 years old. Alice was born in Milwaukee on May 13, 1925, daughter of Ormey Nicholas and Frieda Liebmann Nicholas. On September 24, 1949, she married Edward W. Koepke in...

Ella M. Francois

Ella M. Francois

Mar 1, 2021

We celebrate the life of Ella Francois of Cedarburg who passed away peacefully on Monday, March 1st, 2021. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born in L'Anse, Michigan. Ella and her husband Ken eventually moved and resided in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, where they raised 5 sons and a daughter. Ella had a gentle...

Jeffrey S. Plier

Jeffrey S. Plier

Mar 1, 2021

Jeffrey "Goobs" Plier of Cedar Grove passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the age of 58. The son of Franklin "Joe" and Kathy (nee Karrels) Plier, born March 7, 1962 in Port Washington. He married Pamela (nee Burmesch) Uselding on August 14, 2004 in Lake Church. Jeff was a graduate of Port Washington High School class of 1981....

Vera Hazel Holt

Vera Hazel Holt

Feb 28, 2021

Private Family Service

Julienne M.  Steffen

Julienne M. Steffen

Feb 26, 2021

Julienne M. Steffen passed away on February 26, 2021 at the age of 94. Julienne was born in Dearborn, Michigan on July 20, 1926 to Frank and Lillian (Daly) Sibben. She married Richard Steffen on June 14, 1947 at Sacred Heart church in Dearborn, Michigan She was a devoted wife and mother. Julienne married the love of her life Richard...

Joan  Carol  Shilts

Joan Carol Shilts

Feb 21, 2021

Joan Carol Shilts, 74, of Cedar Grove, passed away on February 21, 2021 at home. Joan was born on October 21, 1946 in Eau Claire Wisconsin to Irving and Esther Thompson. Joan was a beautiful soul that shined on us all with her love and kindness. She worked at the Musebeck Shoe Company in Cedar Grove as well as the...

Betty Jane Thelen

Betty Jane Thelen

Feb 21, 2021

Betty Jane Thelen, age 90, of Cheyenne, WY, formerly of Port Washington and Grafton, passed into God's hands on Sunday, February 21, 2021, joining her husband, Eugene. She had been cared for by Life Care Center of Cheyenne and her family. Betty was the first born to the late Joseph and Mable (née Maaske) Kolkema, on November 7, 1930 in...

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