Obituaries

Dec 8, 2025

Judith "Judy" Ann Ernster, 80, of Holy Cross and formerly of Cedarburg, entered into eternal rest peacefully at her home on Monday, December 8, 2025. The beloved daughter of Roy and Delores (Lenhoff) Klauk, Judy was born in 1945. She married her husband, Donald Ernster, on November 9, 1991, in Mequon.

Judy was a woman of dedication...

Dec 7, 2025

Marjorie Polivka Welky was born in Crystal Falls MI on December 11, 1928 but lived the majority of her life in Milwaukee WI. She was married to Emmett for 71 years until his passing in 2021.

She was the beloved mother of Deborah Miles (Mark), James Welky (Linda), Pamela Paul and David Welky. She was the perfect...

Dec 5, 2025

 Paul Anthony Alex 

Age 82 – Cedarburg, Wisconsin

Paul Anthony Alex, age 82, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, entered the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 5, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (Parkinsonism).

Born on February 14, 1943, in Sheboygan, WI, on Valentine's Day – a fitting beginning for his life rooted in...

Dec 5, 2025

Elfride Buttner, age 89, of the city of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away on December 5, 2025, at Horizon's Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, Wisconsin. She was born on July 30, 1936, in Rio Grande Du Sul, Brazil, to Reinhold and Martha Soschinske.

She graduated from the German Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina and worked in the Hematology...

Dec 4, 2025

It is with great sadness the family of Gail Cash announce her passing. Gail, 77, of Saukville, died Thursday, December 4, 2025, in the warm glow of their family Christmas Tree. She passed peacefully with her devoted family at her side.

Gail was born in Milwaukee, the beloved daughter of Walter and Norma (Basel) Achterberg on January...

Dec 3, 2025

Shirley Lucille Large of Port Washington passed away peacefully on her 91st birthday on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born the beloved daughter of Alton C. and Leona D. (Rosewitz) Noll on December 3, 1934. Shirley married the love of her life Eugene "Gene" Large on March 2, 1957, and together they raised 5 children.

Shirley...

Dec 3, 2025

Mr. Jerry Marciniak, formerly of Port Washington and Milwaukee, passed away at his home in Belgium on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family. He was 87 years old.

Gerald was born in the Tippecanoe neighborhood of Milwaukee on January 10, 1938, one of nine children born to Cyprian "Frank" and Grace (nee Reeve)...

Dec 3, 2025

Mrs. Lucille Wester of Port Washington passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon while surrounded by her family. She was 95 years old.

Lucille was born in Milwaukee on August 2, 1930, the daughter of Dominic and Emily (nee Wetor) Schmitz. She grew up on the family farm in Dacada and...

Dec 2, 2025

Alfred Peter Pezzi "Al", 74, of Port Washington, died in the evening hours of December 2, 2025, at Azura Memory Care in Fox Point after a long journey with Primary Progressive Aphasia and Dementia.

Al was born on March 7, 1951, in Milwaukee to Alfred and Laura (Schultz) Pezzi. Al attended UW–Milwaukee, graduating in 1985 with a...

Nov 30, 2025

Richard "Lefty" G. Fowler, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Harbor Campus in Port Washington, where he had resided for the past five months. He was surrounded by his family and friends.

Lefty was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, on July 2, 1940, to James and Lydia (née Mueller) Fowler. A member of...

Nov 29, 2025

Jacqueline "Jacquie" Jacobs of Grafton entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 29th, 2025. She was 85 years old.

She was born in Wisconsin on June 24th, 1940, beloved daughter of John and Hedwig "Hattie" (nee Graff) Hilgart. She attended St. Joseph's Parish Elementary school, later graduating from Grafton High School. She attended MATC in Mequon studying...

Nov 28, 2025

Ruth Parez was born to eternal life on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 77 after succumbing to a yearlong fight against cancer.

Ruth was born on August 8, 1948, in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended the University of Cincinnati.

Ruth enjoyed sports, gardening, playing cards with friends and was an excellent cook. She...

Nov 26, 2025

David R Boehm, November 1, 1942 - November 26, 2025.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of an extraordinary man, David R. Boehm of Grafton, who left this world at the age of 83 after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by love and held in the hearts of all who knew him,...

Nov 26, 2025

Mr. Thomas Paine of Johnson Creek passed away in a tragic traffic accident on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. He was 71 years old.

Thomas was born in New Orleans, LA on January 16, 1954, the son of Gordon and Loraine (Theoharis) Paine. When Tom was a young boy, the family moved to Wisconsin, where his parents were...

Nov 26, 2025

Kathleen "Kay" A. Tutewohl of Cedarburg passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born in Winona, MN to Chester and Beatrice (O'dea) Clark on December 12, 1946. She was united in marriage with Larry Tutewohl on August 3, 1968, in Bensenville, IL and together raised two children....

Nov 25, 2025

Mrs. Karen Kellner of Cedarburg passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 85 years old.

Karen was born in Milwaukee on February 12, 1940, the daughter of Raymond and Carolyn (nee Volkmann) Klipfel. She attended local schools and graduated from Washington High School, Class of '57, before becoming the youngest...

Nov 25, 2025

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, we said goodbye to Paul J. Bialzik, who passed away peacefully after battling colon cancer with remarkable courage and grace. He was 78 years old.

Paul was born on November 21, 1947, the son of Francis and Edith (nee Kuklenske) Bialzik. He grew up in the Town of Port Washington and then...

Nov 22, 2025

Donna Hoeft, of Port Washington, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the afternoon hours of Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg. She was 81 years old.

Donna was born on December 7, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, daughter of Louis and Muriel (nee Canella)...

Nov 18, 2025

Sharon (nee Ebert) Barikmo, 69, of Cedarburg, WI passed away on November 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. Sharon was diagnosed with brain cancer in January 2025 and fought bravely until the very end.

Sharon was born on December 14, 1955 to Harvey and Lorraine Ebert. Sharon was the oldest of three daughters. She grew up on...

Nov 17, 2025

Our beloved Joanne passed away in her home unexpectedly in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was 59 years old.

Joanne was born on April 4, 1966, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to parents Joel C. and Shirley (nee Schukow) Entringer. She was a graduate of Random Lake High School Class of 1984. Joanne lived in...