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Clara Kathleen Gillespie

Clara Kathleen Gillespie

Feb 4, 2020

Clara Kathleen Gillespie, beloved second daughter of Caitlin A. and Ryan C., and sister to Eloise was born and placed into an angels arms on February 4, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, WI. She will be greatly missed and will always be held deeply in our hearts. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we come...

William A. "Bill" Helm

William A. "Bill" Helm

Feb 3, 2020

Mr. William Helm, Of Kirchhayn, Town of Jackson, passed away surrounded by his loving family in the evening hours of Monday, February 3, 2020. He was 89 years old. Bill was born in Thiensville, WI on March 18, 1930, son of William C. Helm and Josephine Jahn Helm. Bill grew up in Thiensville and graduated from Cedarburg High School with...

Dennis J. Harry

Dennis J. Harry

Feb 2, 2020

Mr. Dennis Harry of Port Washington, formerly of West Allis, passed away at his residence Sunday, February 2, 2020, at the age of 75. Dennis was born in Milwaukee on August 18, 1944, son of Alvin and Phyllis Williams Harry. He attended local schools before enlisting in the United States Marine Corp., where he attained the rank of Lance Corporal....

Karen Ann Schubert

Karen Ann Schubert

Feb 1, 2020

Grafton resident Karen Ann Schubert passed away unexpectedly at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Saturday February 1, 2020, at the age of 65. Karen was born in Milwaukee on March 29, 1954, the daughter of Carl and Marie (Nee Ehrlich) Ratzer. After graduating from John Marshall High in Milwaukee, she was united in marriage to Robert Schubert in...

James E.  "Jim" Schwanz

James E. "Jim" Schwanz

Feb 1, 2020

James E. "Jim" Schwanz, formerly of Milwaukee, Minocqua, and Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 1, 2020. Jim was born in Milwaukee on October 9, 1941, to Elmer and Lois (nee Dehne) Schwanz. Jim graduated from Pius XI High School. He also attended St. Norbert College and Marquette University. After careers in sales and real estate in...

Marilyn A. Stayer

Marilyn A. Stayer

Jan 30, 2020

Mrs. Marilyn Stayer of Cedarburg, formerly of Port Washington, passed away peacefully at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon on Thursday, January 30, 2020. Marilyn was born in Oscoda, MI on July 31, 1933, daughter of Joseph and Esther Clausing Morauski. The family moved to Port Washington when Marilyn was young, and attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High...

Patricia Ann Jancoski

Patricia Ann Jancoski

Jan 28, 2020

Patricia Ann Jancoski was peacefully carried home in the loving arms of her Savior during the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 28, 2020. She was 85 years old. Patricia was born in Milwaukee on October 16, 1934, daughter of Rudolph Kuehne and Marie Hacka Kuehne. Pat was grateful for the generous gifts her parents offered her, especially the gift...

Benjamin Donald Gawrysiak

Benjamin Donald Gawrysiak

Jan 24, 2020

Benjamin "Benny" D. Gawrysiak 86, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born to John and Helen (nee Stosik) Gawrysiak on May 4, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI. Benny married Janet Farrer on January 30, 1952 in Peterborough, England and together they had three children. Benny served his country in the United States Air Force as a Military Police...

Dennis Lee Hoffman

Dennis Lee Hoffman

Jan 23, 2020

Dennis Hoffman, of Port Washington, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. He was 68 years old. Dennis was born in Wausau, son of Carl Hoffman and Shirley McFarlane Hoffman. His family moved around the state in his youth but settled in Port Washington where Dennis attended Port Washington...

Lawrence L. "Larry" Bares

Lawrence L. "Larry" Bares

Jan 23, 2020

Mr. Larry Bares of the Town of Belgium passed away at Rocky Knoll Health Care on Thursday, January 23, 2020 surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren after battling Lymphoma for 15 months. He was 72 years old. Lawrence was born in Port Washington on August 9, 1947, son of Edwin and Betty Emley Bares. He grew up in the...

Steven  "Steve" Kenneth Stecker

Steven "Steve" Kenneth Stecker

Jan 22, 2020

Surrounded by his loving family, Cedarburg resident Steve Stecker was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday January 22, 2020, at the age of 70. Steve was born in Oshkosh, WI, on September 8, 1949, the son of Kenneth and Betty (Nee Butt) Stecker. He was united in marriage to Jill Gleisberg on July 20, 1974, at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church...

Dennis L. Haeuser

Dennis L. Haeuser

Jan 21, 2020

Town of Jackson resident, Dennis L. Haeuser passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 21, 2020 at the age of 70. Dennis was born in Port Washington on June 10, 1949, the son of Earl and Marcella (Nee Helle) Haeuser. He was united in marriage with Eileen Schmit on June 5, 1971 at St. Mary's Parish in Menomonee Falls. Dennis began...

Walter William Raebel

Walter William Raebel

Jan 20, 2020

Walter William Raebel, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. Walt was born on March 30, 1928, in Milwaukee WI to William and Emma (Mathiak) Raebel. He married the love of his life, Lynn LeGrand, on October 3, 1964. Walt is survived by his loving wife Lynn; his children Ramona (Jim)...

Christine A. Huebner

Christine A. Huebner

Jan 18, 2020

Mrs. Christine A. Huebner (nee Plier), age 67 years of Cedarburg, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 surrounded by her family in her home after a difficult battle with cancer. Christine was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, cousin & friend. Christine was born in Port Washington, WI to Matthew & Geraldine Plier (nee Mireau) on November 20, 1952. She grew...

Mary Jane Kacerovsky

Mary Jane Kacerovsky

Jan 18, 2020

Mary Jane Kacerovsky, of Port Washington, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Lincoln Village, where Mary Jane and her husband Charles resided. Mary Jane was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 6, 1930 to Joseph and Mary (Valka) Rauko. In September of 1951, Mary Jane and Charles were united in marriage. Mary Jane loved her pets, volunteering for...

Lynne M. Hoffmann

Lynne M. Hoffmann

Jan 17, 2020

Lynne Mae Hoffmann, age 81, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. Lynne was born on September 23, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Carl and Mae (Murphy) Benz. Lynne graduated from Washington High School in Milwaukee and was married John Bark, who preceded Lynne in death in 1981. On December 17, 1983 Lynne was...

Stephen "Steve" Neil Davis

Stephen "Steve" Neil Davis

Jan 15, 2020

Stephen "Steve" Neil Davis, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Steve was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dennis and Lisa (Adams) Davis on July 15, 1990. Steve grew up in Mequon and attended Homestead High School. While in high school, he participated in varsity football and played the trombone in band. While in school, Steve worked...

R. Charles Ross

R. Charles Ross

Jan 14, 2020

Richard Charles Ross, known to all as Charlie, passed away surrounded by loving wife and all his children at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton On January 14, 2020. He was 89 years old. Charlie was born in Burlington, IA on October 5, 1930, son of Melvin Ross and Marjorie Johnson Ross. He grew up in Burlington, graduating from Burlington High...

Elizabeth P.  "Liz" Schaefer

Elizabeth P. "Liz" Schaefer

Jan 12, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth " Liz" Schaefer of Port Washington passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon early Sunday morning, January 12, 2020. She was 89 years old. Elizabeth was born on March 5, 1930 in Newport, Rhode Island, daughter of Harry and Elizabeth Oxx Probert. She attended local schools, graduating from Rogers High School in Newport before attending a...

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