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Jean A.  Stickney

Jean A. Stickney

Nov 17, 2025

Jean Stickney, a longtime resident of Grafton, was called home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 82.

Jean was born in Langlade County, WI, the daughter of Desire and Frances (nee Schisel) Debroux. On July 21, 1962, she married Joseph Stickney at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo. After their...

Nicholas T. "Nick" Rickert

Nicholas T. "Nick" Rickert

Nov 17, 2025

It is with profound heartbreak, we announce the unexpected passing of Nicholas Timothy Rickert, age 33, who left this world on November 17, 2025. Nick was born on July 24, 1992, in West Bend WI.

Nicholas was a cherished son, father, brother, and friend whose warm presence and kind spirit touched the lives of all who knew...

Barbara Ann Bichler

Barbara Ann Bichler

Nov 16, 2025

Barbara A. Bichler of Dacada passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Harbor Campus in Port Washington, WI.

She was born on March 26th, 1942, to (the late) Walter and Mary Freytager. Barbara graduated from Port Washington High School in 1960. She was united in marriage to Francis (Fritz) Bichler on November 6th, 1976, at St....

Ronald A. Huiras

Ronald A. Huiras

Nov 15, 2025

Ronald A. Huiras entered to eternal life on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was 92 years old.

Ron was born in Random Lake, Wisconsin on October 16, 1933, to parents Wilmer and Loretta (nee Depies) Huiras.

He graduated from Random Lake High School in 1951 and went to St. Norbert's College for 2 years. Ron...

Anne E.  Weyker

Anne E. Weyker

Nov 14, 2025

Anne (Haertel) Weyker passed away peacefully on November 14, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with chronic kidney disease. She faced her final days with the same strength, humor, and grace that defined her remarkable life. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Carl and Pearl (Haidle) Haertel, Anne was the youngest of siblings Marilyn, Jim, John,...

Carol Jean Peterson

Carol Jean Peterson

Nov 14, 2025

Carol Peterson, born Carol Vixmer on February 19, 1940, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She was the youngest of eight children, a place in the family that shaped her gentle heart, her quiet strength, and her lifelong instinct to care for others.

Carol graduated from Port Washington High School in 1958 and treasured the lifelong...

William D. Reedus

William D. Reedus

Nov 12, 2025

William Davis Reedus of Mequon passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on November 23, 1937, to William and Mary (Cabknor) Reedus in Huntsville, Alabama.

William grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and later resided in Milwaukee. In early childhood he lost his dad to...

Elizabeth "Betty" Rose Thill

Elizabeth "Betty" Rose Thill

Nov 12, 2025

Elizabeth R. (Betty) Thill, a resident of Harbor Cove in Port Washington, passed away Wednesday, November 12th, 2025. Though her memory was failing her and she was unable to care for herself, Betty remained kind and appreciative of the care she received there.

The oldest of eight children born to Robert and Blanche (Wester) Thill, Betty attended...

Joseph Harold Schuessler

Joseph Harold Schuessler

Nov 11, 2025

Mr. Joseph Schuessler of the Town of Fredonia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born in Sheboygan on February 7, 1945, the beloved son of Raymond and Dolores (Didier) Schuessler. He grew up in Dacada on his family's farm. On December 8, 1973, he was united in marriage with Darlene...

James F. Modjewski

James F. Modjewski

Nov 11, 2025

An obituary will be available shortly.

Delores L.  "Tillie" Prom

Delores L. "Tillie" Prom

Nov 11, 2025

Delores "Tillie" Prom, age 96, of Port Washington, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her family on November 10, 2025. A soft-spoken woman who led by example, Tillie's life was anchored by her unwavering faith, generosity, good humor, and devotion to her family.

Born on July 19, 1929, to John and Elizabeth (Jentges) Thill...

Joseph R. Short

Joseph R. Short

Nov 10, 2025

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Mr. Joe Short of Fredonia passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Heritage Health Services in Port Washington. He was 68 years old.

Joseph was born in St. Charles, IL on December 13, 1956, the son of William and Evelyn (nee Mathiew) Short. He attended local schools and graduated from St....

Audrey Ann Bowles

Audrey Ann Bowles

Nov 7, 2025

Audrey Ann (nee Medinger) Bowles passed away on November 7, 2025. She was 91 years old.

Audrey was born in the town of Belgium on April 19, 1934, on her family farm to Joseph and Adeline (nee Wellenstein) Medinger. She graduated from Port Washington High School in 1952. Audrey was united in marriage with William Bowles on...

Jeanette Helen Jelovnik

Jeanette Helen Jelovnik

Nov 7, 2025

Jeanette H. Jelovnik entered into Eternal life on Friday, November 7, 2025 at the age of 99.

Jeanette was born on February 26, 1926, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to parents Joseph and Susan (nee Kuehelbeck) Jelovnik. She was a graduate of Port Washington High School in 1943, then attended Mount Mary College and received a Bachelor of...

Josef David  Anderson

Josef David Anderson

Nov 5, 2025

Josef David Anderson of Mequon passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 43. He was born in Illinois, the beloved son of David and Kathleen (Tutt) Anderson on October 28, 1982. Josef graduated from Cedarburg High School in 2002.

Josef had a quiet disposition except when it came to the Green Bay...

Jeanne E. Kimble

Jeanne E. Kimble

Nov 4, 2025

Jeanne E. Kimble, 77, joined her husband Dennis Jacoby in heaven on November 4th, 2025.

She was born on May 11th, 1948 in Streator, IL to Evelyn and Everett Redfern. She graduated from Woodland High School and went on to get her nursing degree from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. She married Bud Kimble in May 1970...

Arthur E. Uselding

Arthur E. Uselding

Nov 2, 2025

Mr. Art Uselding of Appleton, formerly of Belgium, passed away at Birch Hill Health Services in Shawano while surrounded by his family in the early morning hours of Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was 80 years old.

Arthur was born in Port Washington on January 21, 1945, the son of Arthur N. and Julia (nee Kraus) Uselding....

Alan John "Al" Kastelic

Alan John "Al" Kastelic

Oct 31, 2025

Alan John "Al" Kastelic

Alan "Al" Kastelic, a longtime resident of Cedarburg, WI passed away at home on Friday, October 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 82 years old.

Al was born on May 3, 1943, in West Milwaukee, WI to the late Louis and Virginia (née Wawrzon) Kastelic. He...

Kenneth J. Gundrum

Kenneth J. Gundrum

Oct 30, 2025

Kenneth J. Gundrum was called to his eternal home on October 30, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born April 27, 1935, to the late Joseph & Elizabeth Gundrum in Hartford, WI. He grew up in Slinger and then moved to Grafton where he graduated from high school in 1954. Kenny joined the United States Army where...

Carol Ann Noll

Carol Ann Noll

Oct 29, 2025

Carol Ann Noll, of the Town of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was 86 years old.

Carol was born in Port Washington on September 26, 1939, the daughter of Len and Evelyn (nee Reiter) Ruffing, and went on to live a life filled with laughter, love and resilience on...

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