William J. "Bill" Eernisse
Mar 7, 2020
William "Bill" Eernisse, age 70 years of Grafton died Saturday evening, March 7, 2020 at Froedtert West Bend Hospital. He was born September 21, 1949 in Port Washington, son of the late Robert and Marvelle Hilgart Eernisse. Bill attended St. Joseph Parish school, was a 1967 graduate of Grafton High School and a 1971 graduate of Lakeland College where he...
Lloyd Edwin Tupper
Mar 7, 2020
Lloyd Tupper began eternal life with his Savior on March 7, 2020, at the age of 85, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by family, friends, and special companion, Patricia Bergmanis. He was born and raised in Sheboygan county, WI on March 17, 1934 to Abner and Viola (Keitel) Tupper, and was a descendant of one of that county's...
William Fred Burris
Mar 5, 2020
William F. Burris, 85, of Belgium died on Thursday, March 5th 2020 at The Waterford in Plymouth with family at his side. He was born on August 12th, 1934 in Massena, IA the son of Fred and Ethel (Johnson) Burris. In 1956 he moved to Wisconsin and on June 29th, 1957 he married Patricia Tackes at St. Nicholas Church in...
Matthew Michael Peters
Mar 4, 2020
Matthew Michael Peters of Saukville passed away unexpectedly on March 04, 2020 at the age of 30. He was born to Eric and Ann (nee Lueck) Peters in Milwaukee on August 21, 1989. Matt was a "Jack of all trades". He was hardworking and always willing to lend a helping hand. Matt was the kitchen manager and dedicated employee of...
Roger "Rabbit" Bria
Mar 4, 2020
*** Services for Roger have been postponed until a later date.*** Roger "Rabbit" Bria, 65, Waldo, WI, died peacefully, surrounded by love, on March 4th 2020, due to ongoing complications of Emphysema. He was born 1/31/1955 to Frank and Lucille (Stemper) Bria in Port Washington, WI, the youngest of 5. He graduated from Ozaukee High in 1973 and proceeded to...
June C. Rathke
Mar 2, 2020
Baptized and Confirmed in the Lord Jesus Christ, June Rathke of Grafton found eternal peace at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon on Monday, March 2, 2020 while surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years old. June and her identical twin sister Jean were born on Friday, June 7, 1929 in Milwaukee, daughters of Walter and Frieda Heberer...
David M. Lechelt
Mar 2, 2020
David Merrill Lechelt entered into eternal life on March 2, 2020 at 71 years of age. David was born on November 29, 1948 in Mason City, Iowa to Merrill and Virginia (Kammeier) Lechelt. It was in Houston, Texas that he met and married the love of his life, Helen Gandy on June 29th, 1974. David was a graduate of Texas...
Arthur Michael Gutekunst
Mar 2, 2020
Arthur M. Gutekunst of Mequon passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 93. He was born to Nicholas and Alice Gutekunst in Milwaukee on June 9, 1926. Arthur married Carol Wolfgram on September 3, 1955 and together they have four children. Arthur served his country in the United States Navy Corps during WWII. He was hard...
Peter J. Risch
Mar 1, 2020
***Due to the recent order from Gov. Evers, visitation, Mass and the graveside service for Peter has been restricted to family ONLY. A public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If you wish to send the family a card, please sent it to: The Peter Risch Family c/o Eernisse Funeral Home 1600 W. Grand Ave. Port...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
