Obituaries
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Recent Obituaries
Michael Kultgen
Dec 8, 2020
Mike Kultgen, of Fredonia, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was 81 years old. Mike was born in 1939 in Milwaukee, son of Anthony "Tony" Kultgen and Sylvia Goral Kultgen. Mike grew up in Port Washington and attended Port Washington High School where he was a star athlete and state champion in track....
Joyce Ann Seese
Dec 8, 2020
In memory of Joyce Ann Seese who passed away on the morning of Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at the age of 87. She was born in Milwaukee on August 31, 1933. Loving mother to her three sons, Leon, Larry and David. Joyce is further survived by her many grandchildren and friends. May she rest in eternal peace.
Attorney Thomas A. Merkle
Dec 8, 2020
Born to Eternal Life on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at the age of 75. Beloved husband for 49 yearrs of Bonnie (Nee Lestina). Loving father of Kim Kohls and Jeffrey (Steph) Merkle. Proud grandfather of Samantha Kohls, Andrew Kohls, Jackson Merkle and Mia Merkle. Also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and clients. He was preceded in death...
Peter K. Watry
Dec 6, 2020
Peter K. Watry passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was 66 years old. Peter was born on July 26, 1954 to Kenneth and Geraldine (Antoine) Watry in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Peter enjoyed watching sports, especially the Packers and reading. He graduated from Ozaukee High School with the class of 1972 and went on to attend River Falls College...
Pauline M. Alonge
Dec 5, 2020
Pauline M. (Krier) Alonge of Mercer, WI passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 5, 2020 at Howard Young Medical Center in Minocqua, WI. She was born March 27, 1941 in Port Washington, WI. Daughter of the late Harold J. Krier and Evelyn (Feiereisen) Krier. She went on to marry having three children who kept her quite active. Pauline retired as office...
Dorothy Krocka
Dec 4, 2020
Dorothy Krocka passed away at Lasata Care Center on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 85. Dorothy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 12, 1935 to William and Della (Beinemann) Briske. Dorothy was united in marriage to Joseph Krocka on June 6, 1953 at St. Michael's Parish in Milwaukee. She was the life of the party and...
John Leonard Clemens
Dec 3, 2020
John L. Clemens, 77, of Cedarburg, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee in Mequon. He was born on October 14, 1943 in Cudahy, the son of Esther Clemens. John was a 1961 graduate of Norris Academy in Mukwonago. On May 16, 1964 he married Nelda J. Butzke at David's Star Lutheran Church...
Loretta M. Croatt
Nov 30, 2020
Loretta Croatt, of Port Washington, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, November 30, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 85 years. She was born in Port Washington on November 26, 1935, daughter of Joseph Ansay and Mary Johann Ansay. She grew up on the family farm in the Town of Belgium and attended school...
Susette Ann Freund
Nov 27, 2020
Susette Ann Freund (nee Thompson), 66, of West Bend went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2020. Sue was born to Marvin and Betty Thompson of Fond du Lac, WI on December 8, 1953. She married the love of her life Kenneth Freund in October of 1975. Sue was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother with a passion...
Roy Edward Husk
Nov 26, 2020
Roy Edward Husk, 74, died suddenly and peacefully on Nov. 26, 2020, at his home in Cedarburg, WI. His final day was joyfully spent surrounded by his family. Roy was born July 10, 1946 in Milwaukee to Roy and Olive (Frank) Husk. He married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Husk on October 26th, 1968. He was her constant...
Lalonie L. Ross
Nov 26, 2020
Lonie Ross, of Port Washington, peacefully passed away in the afternoon hours of Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Newcastle Place in Mequon. She was 77 years old. Lonie was born on July 15, 1943 in Bertha, MN, daughter of Herman Wohlert and Violet Pokorney Wohlert. She grew up in Wadena, MN and graduated from Wadena High School with the class...
Mary Catherine Dowe
Nov 26, 2020
Mary C. Dowe (Nee Johannes) passed away surrounded by her loving family in the early evening hours on Thursday November 26, 2020 at the age of 93. Mary Catherine Johannes was born in Port Washington on October 7, 1927, the daughter of Nicholas A. and Adelia (Nee Hoffmann) Johannes. She grew up in the Knellsville/Port Washington area and graduated form...
Kenneth P. Kozminski
Nov 23, 2020
Ken Kozminski passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020 at the age of 57 after a courageous battle with cancer. He will be deeply missed by his four children and the love of his life, Linda Van Straten, who he called his angel. Ken was a devoted father and his children Olivia "Pips", Claudia "Little Bear", Carly "Carcar", and Cole...
Walter J. Sohn
Nov 21, 2020
Mr. Wally Sohn passed away Saturday morning, November 21, 2020 at Lincoln Village in Port Washington where he and his wife have been residing for the last year. He was 91 years old. Walter was born in Kohler on September 22, 1929, son of Raymond E. and Hallie Oberreich Sohn. He attended local schools, graduating from Kohler High School before...
Wilmer H. Quaas
Nov 21, 2020
Wilmer H. Quaas of Cedarburg, formerly of Port Washington, passed away early Saturday morning, November 21, 2020 at the age of 99 1/2. Wilmer was born in West Bend on June 1, 1921, son of Herman and Aletta Peters Quaas. On May 1, 1948, Wilmer was united in marriage with Edna Sudbrink at St. Peter United Church of Christ in...
Robert J. Mcdermott
Nov 20, 2020
Robert J. McDermott "Mac" passed away on November 20, 2020 at the age of 78, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. He passed away after a three week battle against Covid. Bobby Jim, as his sister Becky refers to him, grew up in Madison and were raised by their parents, Robert & Rebecca (Becker) McDermott. Bob graduated from Edgewood...
Roy D. Wilhelm
Nov 19, 2020
Roy D. Wilhelm, age 62, of Saukville, passed away at home unexpectedly on Thursday, November 19th, 2020. Roy was born in Port Washington on April 23, 1958, the son of Roy and Lillian (Lubner) Wilhelm. He grew up in Jackson, and was a graduate of West Bend West High School. He attended UW-Madison where he obtained a bachelor's degree in...
Donald R. Theisen
Nov 19, 2020
Donald Theisen, of Port Washington, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the afternoon hours of Thursday, November 19, 2020, at his residence. He was 80 years old. Don was born in Sheboygan on March 14, 1940, son of Raymond Theisen and Rosalyn Schmidt Theisen. He grew up in Port Washington and graduated from Port Washington High School with...
Regina M. Jacoby
Nov 18, 2020
Regina Jacoby (nee Beneke), age 86, of West Bend, formerly of Belgium, passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Regina was born October 8,1934 in Aitkin, Minnesota daughter of August and Catherine (Tholen) Beneke. She attended schools in Aitkin MN and graduated High School in 1953. She provided care to family. On June 9, 1956, Regina was...
Ronald Clinton Turk
Nov 18, 2020
Mr. Ronald Turk of West Bend passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Harbor Campus in Port Washington. He was 84. Ron was born in Pennsylvania on January 31, 1936, son of Claude and Flossie (Drake) Turk. He graduated from Oil City High School in 1955. Ron was united in marriage to Kathleen Elias on August 17, 1957 at St....
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