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Mary E. Czarnecki

Mary E. Czarnecki

Oct 7, 2019

Mary Czarnecki, of Port Washington, formerly of Whitefish Bay, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, October 7, 2019 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was 95 years old. Mary was born in Milwaukee, daughter of Anthony Jarumbo and Frances Rick Jarumbo. She grew up in Milwaukee where she attended high school, until the war effort and...

Dennis Bjorge

Dennis Bjorge

Oct 5, 2019

Dennis Bjorge passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2019 after a long courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. He was 73 years old. Dennis was born on February 22, 1946 to Carl Huff and Inez Bjorge. He enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after 5 years of service. He was very proud of his dedication to the...

Patricia Ellen Wagen

Patricia Ellen Wagen

Oct 3, 2019

Patricia Ellen Wagen of Port Washington passed away on the morning of Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the age of 83. She was born in Fox Lake, Illinois to John and Elizabeth Newlen on November 14, 1935. Patricia married Elmer "Al" Mannes Jr. on December 31, 1956 and together they had five children. Al passed away in 1972. She later...

Betty Ann Mans

Betty Ann Mans

Oct 3, 2019

Betty Mans passed away at Harbor Campus in Port Washington on Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was 83 years old. Betty was born in Michigan on October 17, 1935 to Louis and Marcella (nee Eland) Frederiksen. Betty was united in marriage to Ronald Mans on July 16, 1953. Betty was an avid gardener, a member of the Herb Society of...

Geraldine "Geri" Keller

Geraldine "Geri" Keller

Oct 1, 2019

Geraldine "Geri" Keller, of Port Washington, passed away surrounded by her loving family in the morning hours of Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at her residence. She was 68 years old. Geri was born in Milwaukee, daughter of Raymond Abramski and Ann Sobieski Abramski. She grew up in Oak Creek and graduated from Oak Creek High School with the class of...

Rose Marie Barbian

Rose Marie Barbian

Sep 30, 2019

Rose Marie Barbian Gently passed away on September 30th, 2019, surrounded by her loved ones Rose was the cherished, beautiful wife of Gerald, they celebrated 58 years of marriage together. A nurturing mother to seven children: Gerald (Kathryn) Barbian, Russell Barbian, Cynthia (Anthony) Kramer, Crystal (Joseph) Trinastic, Jennifer (Adam) Pluer, Angela Friedman, and Daniel (Mandy) Lichtig-Barbian. A loving grandmother to...

Mary Alice Aiello

Mary Alice Aiello

Sep 29, 2019

Mary Alice Aiello of Cedar Grove, WI passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29th,2019 at Aurora medical center in Grafton, WI. She was 74 years old. Mary Alice was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank Galante and Mildred Bonfiglio Galante. On August 31, 1968, she married her lifetime love Joseph Aiello at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church...

Thomas N. Depies

Thomas N. Depies

Sep 28, 2019

Tom Depies of Sherman Center passed away on September 28, 2019. His life will live on through the many people who will benefit from his participation in the UW Organ and Tissue Donation program. Tom was born on July 25, 1952 the son of Richard and Ethel Ann Depies. He was a proud graduate of St. Nicholas Grade School in...

Christine A. Pollari

Christine A. Pollari

Sep 27, 2019

Christine Pollari, of Port Washington, formerly of Random Lake, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. She was 66 years old. Christine was born in Milwaukee on July 18, 1953, daughter of Jerome Lubeck and Gertrude Bousley Lubeck. She grew up in Milwaukee and attended Milwaukee Custer High...

Arthur  "Art" Frank Emig

Arthur "Art" Frank Emig

Sep 27, 2019

Former Thiensville resident Arthur F. "Art" Emig passed away peacefully at the Hospice Center of the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Medical Center on Friday September 27, 2019. He was 89 years old. Art is survived by his children, Rose Wood, Jean Gill (Dan Engstrom) and Beth (Dan) Anzia and grandchildren of Daniel Wood and James (Emma) Wood. He was born...

Rick J. Schulz, Sr.

Rick J. Schulz, Sr.

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. Rick Schulz of Saukville passed peacefully Friday, September 27, 2019, at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was 63 years old. Rick was born on August 29, 1956, son of Edwin and Grace Kirchen Schulz, and grew up in Port Washington. He graduated from Port Washington High School before obtaining his degree in Criminal Justice from Concordia University....

Harvey F. Wester

Harvey F. Wester

Sep 27, 2019

Mr. Harvey F. Wester passed away peacefully at his home in Fredonia on Friday, September 27, 2019. He was 91 years old. Harvey was born on May 25, 1928 in the Town of Belgium, son of Milton Wester and Mary Folz Wester. He grew up in the Holy Cross area and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Port Washington....

Cindy Benkowski

Cindy Benkowski

Sep 26, 2019

Cindy Benkowski of Sheboygan, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully September 26, 2019, at Froedert Hospital's Center for Advanced Care on Horizon's Hospice program after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 62 years old. Cindy was born to Donald and Nancy Schumacher, November 27, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She grew up in Muskego, WI, graduated from Muskego High School,...

Nancy Carol Witkowski

Nancy Carol Witkowski

Sep 25, 2019

Nancy C. Witkowski age 74, lost her five-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She is pre-deceased by her parents Monicure and Beatrice Terry; brothers, Donald, Harold, James and Michael; grandson Michael; sister-in-law Susan and son-in-law Dan. Nancy is survived by her husband Steve Witkowski, her children, Tony (Chris), Tammy (Michael) and Dawn (Greg); brothers, Curtis, John, and...

Jamie L. Buser

Jamie L. Buser

Sep 23, 2019

Ms. Jamie Buser, formerly of Cedar Grove, was the victim of a violent crime that occurred in Cherokee County, South Carolina, on September 23, 2019. She was 35 years old. Jamie was born on December 14, 1983 in Port Washington, daughter of Dan Buser and Renee (Will) Buser. She grew up in Cedar Grove and attended local schools, graduating from...

Derrick S. Durkee

Derrick S. Durkee

Sep 22, 2019

Derrick Scott Durkee, of Fredonia, Wisconsin, died unexpectedly Sunday morning September 22, 2019 with family and friends at his side. A lifelong motorcycle lover, Derrick left this world the way he would've wanted – on two wheels. Derrick was born on February 8, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the second of George and Dorothy Durkee's three children. Derrick attended...

Paul W. Palen

Paul W. Palen

Sep 20, 2019

Paul W. Palen DDS passed away September 20, 2019 following a brief illness. Paul was born August 30, 1930 to Dr. Cyril and Inez Anderson Palen. He attended Holy Angels Grade School, Marquette High School and Marquette University Dental School. He practiced Dentistry in Whitefish Bay for 45 years. Paul enjoyed fishing at his summer home in Manitowish Waters Wisconsin...

Sue C. Plater

Sue C. Plater

Sep 19, 2019

Sue Caughey Plater, age 76, died Sept 19th at her home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. She was born on December 29, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin to DeWitt and Myrtle Baskerville, joining the family with her 2 older siblings, Sally and Dave. She grew up in both Madison and Elm Grove, going on to graduate from University of Wisconsin- Madison with a...

Amy Lynn Piunti

Amy Lynn Piunti

Sep 19, 2019

In the presence of her loving family, Cedarburg resident, Amy Lynn Piunti entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at the age of 43. Amy was born in Park Ridge, IL on April 20, 1976, the daughter of Jim and Nancy (Nee Williams) Gordley. After graduating from Whitefish High School, Amy attended Carroll College of Helena, MT where...

Rocco Daniel Dougherty

Rocco Daniel Dougherty

Sep 13, 2019

Rocco Daniel Dougherty, 35, of West Bend, formerly of Port Washington passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 13, 2019, with his family at his side. He waged a thirteen year battle with brain cancer. Rocco was born in Port Washington to Rocco and Judi (nee Reas) Dougherty on January 12, 1984. He married his loving and devoted wife...

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