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Bryant K. Vanaernum

Bryant K. Vanaernum

Feb 24, 2020

Mr. Bryant VanAernum of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly in Mequon on February 24, 2020. He was 50 years old. Bryant, born on May 29, 1969 in Pallentine, IL, was the son of Keith and Mary Molnar VanAernum. He grew up in the Town of Port Washington and was attracted to the lake from a young age; working on local...

Richard E. Depies

Richard E. Depies

Feb 23, 2020

While peacefully surrounded by his family, the Lord called Richard "Richie" Depies home Sunday evening, February 23, 2020, at the age of 91. Richard was born on the family farm in the Town of Fredonia on March 14, 1928, son of Nicholas and Mary Mayer Depies. He attended St. Nicholas Grade School, and later the "High School on the Hill",...

James Michael Knowles

James Michael Knowles

Feb 21, 2020

Cedarburg, WI – James Michael Knowles, 73, found eternal peace on February 21, 2020 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Karen (née Biancuzzo); his daughter, Jessica (Craig) Fuchs; his son, Jimmy (Meghan); his four grandchildren, James, Madilyn, Vincent and Poppy; his brother, Joe; sister-in-law, Cheryl; his brother-in-law, Frank (Cathy); his niece, Nicole (Ryan), and his nephew,...

Lars Per Martin Sternberg

Lars Per Martin Sternberg

Feb 21, 2020

Lars M. Sternberg of Franklin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 21, 2020 due to complications of a stroke. He was born at the Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago on June 21, 1956 to immigrants Karl and Marie (nee Andersen) Sternberg. After high school Lars proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He later married and had...

Patricia M. Schmidt

Patricia M. Schmidt

Feb 20, 2020

(Nee Wulff) Thursday February 20, 2020, age 91. Loving wife for 66 years of the late Edward Schmidt. Beloved mother of Thomas (Susan) Schmidt and Terrence (Kathryn) Schmidt. Proud grandmother of Rachelle (Isaac) Covert, Theresa (Dana) Freiburger, Alison (Patrick) Sitko, Andrew Schmidt, and Sam Valenti. Cherished great-grandmother of Olivia, Isabella, Charlotte, Asher and Bronwyn Covert, and Mason and Ellery Freiburger....

Gerald W. Ansay

Gerald W. Ansay

Feb 20, 2020

Mr. Jerry Ansay of Fredonia, formerly of Saukville, passed away at his home in Fredonia Thursday morning, February 20, 2020. He was 67 years old. Gerald was born in Port Washington on July 8, 1952, son of Arnold and Caroline Bossler Ansay. He attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High School, Class of 1970. On October 25, 1975 he...

Jeffrey A.  Heller

Jeffrey A. Heller

Feb 20, 2020

Jeffrey A. Heller, 27, passed away in the arms of his loving family on February 20, 2020. He found eternal peace after battling complications associated with pneumonia. Jeffrey was born on September 30, 1992 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin along with his three sisters to Paul and Madonna (Riebhoff) Heller. Jeffrey, the gentleman, allowed his sisters to enter the world first. When...

Anna C. Lanser

Anna C. Lanser

Feb 18, 2020

Mrs. Anna Lanser, a lifelong resident of Port Washington, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Lincoln Village where she had been a resident. She was 89 years old. Anna Christina (Becker) Lanser was born on July 27, 1930 in Port Washington, Wisconsin, the daughter of Elmer Peter and Margaret Anna (Lorge) Becker. She...

William  J. "Joe" Redmond Iii

William J. "Joe" Redmond Iii

Feb 18, 2020

William Redmond, known to many as "Joe" went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the evening hours of Tuesday, February 18, 2020 after a tragic accident. He was 51 years old. Joe was born in Milwaukee on August 19, 1968, son of William J. Redmond Jr. and Susan Fricke Redmond. He grew up in Cedarburg/Grafton area, and...

Kenneth J. "Ken" Boesch

Kenneth J. "Ken" Boesch

Feb 17, 2020

Mr. Ken Boesch of Grafton passed away peacefully early Monday morning, February 17, 2020, at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, while surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old. Kenneth was born in Port Washington on November 29, 1936, son of Edgar and Mary Barth Boesch. Ken was raised on the family farm in Thiensville and attended local schools,...

Bernard "Spike" E. Schreiner

Bernard "Spike" E. Schreiner

Feb 17, 2020

Bernard E. "Spike" Schreiner passed away at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital in Milwaukee on Monday, February 17, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 72. He drifted peacefully into his eternal rest, leaving behind his fantastic legacy of humor, snark, teaching, photography, joy of family, and so much more. Bernard was born on April 22, 1947...

David Jon Olson

David Jon Olson

Feb 15, 2020

David Jon Olson was called home on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was born to Russell and Ellen Olson on September 23, 1956. He married Anne Marie Abell on September 10, 1994 and together they have three children. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He later received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Wisconsin-Stout....

David Jon Olson

David Jon Olson

Feb 15, 2020

David Olson of Fredonia, Wisconsin passed away on Feb 15, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Philip Kendall Olson

Philip Kendall Olson

Feb 14, 2020

Philip Kendall Olson, age 92 of Belgium, Wisconsin passed away suddenly on February 14th surrounded by his family. Philip was born Feb. 9th, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the son of Edward and H. Manuelite (Kelley) Olson. Philip graduated from Washington High School in the winter of 1947. He attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated from Gustavus Adolphus...

Conni J. Marschke

Conni J. Marschke

Feb 13, 2020

Conni Jeanette Marschke, 58 of Saukville, Wisconsin, passed away February 13, 2020 surrounded by the love and comforts of family at Columbia St. Mary's in Mequon, WI. Conni was born December 24th, 1961 in Aurora, Illinois to her parents, Merrill Beck and Janet Goss. Conni grew up in California. Here she developed a love for the beach and the ocean....

Marlene Mary Sweet

Marlene Mary Sweet

Feb 12, 2020

Cedarburg resident Marlene M. Sweet passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 at the age of 79. Marlene Mary Andrew was born on October 23, 1940 in Brothertown, WI the daughter of Michael and Ethel (Nee Merten) Andrew. After graduating from Rosendale High School, she was united in marriage to Daryl D. Sweet on April 15, 1961. She is...

Violet A.  Lindner

Violet A. Lindner

Feb 12, 2020

Violet A. Lindner of Port Washington passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the young age of 103. She was born in Milwaukee on July 1, 1916. She married Robert Lindner on February 16, 1936 and they moved to Port Washington from Milwaukee in 1937, and together had two children. At 103, Violet lived through a number of historical...

Bruce Earl Shumway

Bruce Earl Shumway

Feb 12, 2020

Bruce E. Shumway, 69, of Cedarburg, WI, died peacefully Feb 12, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Bruce has requested to be cremated and for his ashes to be brought back to Connecticut where he grew up and where a memorial reception will be held to celebrate his life. Bruce was born on March 28th, 1950. He graduated from...

Mary Jane L. Klein

Mary Jane L. Klein

Feb 9, 2020

Mary Jane L. Klein passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Belgium Gardens, her home of the past six months. Mary was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI on November 16, 1931, the first of the five children of Frank and Ethel (Paschke) Lautenbach of Jacksonport, WI. Mary was born and raised in the scenic countryside of Door County on the...

Ashley Marie Hill

Ashley Marie Hill

Feb 8, 2020

Ashley Marie Hill passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 after a lengthy and courageous battle with a neurological condition the Lord called her to His heavenly home. She was 29 years old. Ashley was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on June 2, 1990 to David and Lori (Weyker) Hill. Ashley was a 2008 Ozaukee High School graduate. She enjoyed...

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