Obituaries

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Recent Obituaries

Jean Marie Button

Jean Marie Button

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

February 28, 2021

Private Family Service

Julienne M.  Steffen

Julienne M. Steffen

February 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

February 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

February 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...

Mary Alice Neerhof

Mary Alice Neerhof

February 17, 2021

Mary Neerhof, age 90, of Port Washington was called to her heavenly home February 17, 2021 with family by her side. Mary Alice (Ansay) Neerhof was born on August 20, 1930 in Belgium, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph Ansay and Magdalen (Johen) Ansay who had seven children and Mary was the fifth child in their hardy family. Mary is a...

Florence T. Anderson

Florence T. Anderson

February 16, 2021

Florence T. "Flotie" Anderson of Milwaukee passed away on February 16, 2021 at the age of 85. Florence was born to Phil and Mary Casamento in Milwaukee on December 15, 1935. Florence was truly one of 1. She was as fiery as her hair was red and her mind was as sharp as her nails, but her heart was bigger...

Carol A. Kletzien

Carol A. Kletzien

February 15, 2021

Carol (nee Daliege) Kletzien, a longtime resident of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2021 at the age of 83 years. Carol was born in North Central Wisconsin on May 11, 1937. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl in 2001, her parents Walter and Dorothy (nee Kranke) Daliege, and son-in law Thomas Hartwig. Carol took care...

Marianne Louise Siesco

Marianne Louise Siesco

February 15, 2021

Marianne L. Siesco of Fredonia was called home on Monday, February 15, 2021. She was 63. Marianne was born in Milwaukee to Norman and Loraine Fenney on December 15, 1957. She married the love of her life Lenny Siesco on October 16, 1976 and together they had two sons. Marianne was always welcoming and offering to help anyone she met....

Delores A. Semon

Delores A. Semon

February 12, 2021

Mrs. Delores Semon, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away in Plymouth on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 92 years. Delores was born in Milwaukee on April 19, 1928, daughter of George and Anna Ehmke Gerlspeck. Delores was united in marriage with Russell F. Semon and the union was blessed with two sons, Kenneth and Gerald. The family lived...

Richard P. Schoenfeldt  Sr.

Richard P. Schoenfeldt Sr.

February 12, 2021

Mr. Dick Schoenfeldt of Saukville passed away at his home Friday, February 12, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old. Richard was born in Milwaukee on February 20, 1947, son of Richard A. and Ella Keipper Schoenfeldt. The family moved to the Saukville area and Dick attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High School,...

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