David E. Koslakiewicz
May 5, 2026
David E. Koslakiewicz of Port Washington, Wisconsin, entered eternal life on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born in Duluth, Minnesota, to Edwin and Eleanor (née Hendrickson) Koslakiewicz.
After graduating from high school, David earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth and later received his master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. A...
Darrell Lee McCulley
May 23, 2026
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A Memorial Service will take place at 4:00PM on Friday, May 29, 2026 at the Eernisse Funeral Home- Cedarburg (1167 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI 53012). The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home from 3:00PM-4:00PM.
Nicholas Thomas Bichler
May 21, 2026
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A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Parish – St. Nicholas Chapel W4274 County Rd. K, Random Lake (Dacada), WI 53075. The family will receive friends and relatives at the church from 1:00-5:45 pm. Nic will be laid to...
Dennis Norbert Race
May 18, 2026
Dennis Norbert Race, age 79, passed away on May 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis was born on November 16, 1946, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He lived a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and an unwavering love for his family.
Throughout his life, Dennis worked many jobs before ultimately retiring from Simplicity, where he worked...
Patricia A. Kirkpatrick
May 16, 2026
Patricia Ann (Mulhern) Kirkpatrick, of Cedarburg, entered into Eternal Life on May 16, 2026, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of 62 years to Raymond and loving mother to Lisa (Kurt) Weisman. Grandmother to Sydney Weisman, Stacie (Chris) Zeman, Kory (Rachel) Weisman and great grandmother to Chase and Cade Zeman and Charlotte and Gabe Weisman. Sister to Mary DeAngelo...
Connie I. Backman
May 16, 2026
Constance “Connie” I. Backman, age 88, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Sheboygan surrounded by loved ones. She was born on July 29, 1937, in Milwaukee to John and Elizabeth “Betty” Bischof.
Connie married her sweetheart Donald “Don” Backman on January 5, 1957, in Milwaukee. Don and Connie raised their children in Saukville and later moved to Cedar Grove....
Norman L. Christensen
May 15, 2026
Norman Lewis Christensen, fiercely loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his heavenly home on May 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Portland, Maine, on February 3, 1938, he was the oldest child of Christian “Cris” and Mildred “Millie” (nee Thomson) Christensen.
Norman married his high school sweetheart, Marcia (nee Burke), and together they built a wonderful...
Hermine Bichler
May 14, 2026
Hermine Bichler, 89, of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Hermine was born in Hungary on September 5, 1936. She met her husband Eugene M. Bichler and was united in marriage on January 19, 1957, at St Mary's Catholic Church in Port Washington.
She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, music, bingo, and cherished her time with family and...
Marcia J. Schanen
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Marcia Schanen of Port Washington, formerly of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center – Grafton, surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old.
Marcia was born in Milwaukee on April 18, 1950, the daughter of Leonard and Marilynn (nee Kime) Jaastad. The family moved briefly to Illinois before returning to Wisconsin, and...
Emma Luz Ruiz
May 7, 2026
Emma Luz Ruiz Castillejos was born in Chiapas, Mexico, on October 8, 1938, and returned to her Lord and Savior on May 7, 2026, in Grafton, Wisconsin. Emma left this earth with a proud clan of more than 30 loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Gregorio, and her children, Alma Rosita, Alejandro, and Cesar...
Charles J. Schmit
May 7, 2026
Chuck Schmit of Port Washington passed away surrounded by his loving family at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls on Thursday morning, May 7, 2026. He was 90 years old.
Charles was born on January 10, 1936, in Sheboygan to Louis and Rose (nee Depies) Schmit. He grew up in Port Washington and attended St. Mary’s School before attending...
Dennis Earl Reimer
May 4, 2026
Dennis E. Reimer Sr. 70, passed away peacefully at his homestead on Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by those that loved him after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Dennis had the best cars in Little Kohler growing up. He had an affinity for Chevy’s and owned a few Camaros over his life. Dennis loved his German Shepard dogs and raised a...
Robert M. Krucky
May 4, 2026
Robert M. Krucky passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family after a quick battle with pancreatic cancer.
Bob was the devoted husband of the late Mary Krucky (Bloom) for 60 years. He was the loving father of Michael (Gene Lee) and Lisa (Bill) Rice; beloved grandfather of Bill (Cassie), Ryan (Elyse), and Kelsey; and proud great-grandfather of...
Carmen & Larry Brennan
May 4, 2026
Carmen Brennan, age 80, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and her beloved husband, Lawrence “Larry” Brennan, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. Married for 54 years, they shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and devotion to one another and their family.
Together, Larry and Carmen enjoyed listening to jazz music and meeting numerous jazz musicians. They...
Marvin D. Kellar
May 3, 2026
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Marv Kellar of Waubeka passed away on Sunday evening, May 3, 2026. He was 72 years old.
Marvin was born in West Bend on April 8, 1954, the son of Ernest and Evelyn (nee Wilkens) Kellar. The family lived in the Waubeka area, and Marv attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High School, Class of ’72, before continuing...
Barbara Jean Yellen
May 3, 2026
Barbara Jean Yellen of Port Washington passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee at the age of 82. She was born the beloved daughter of Irvin and Marion (Adelmeyer) Wuenne in Wausau, WI on January 12, 1944. Barb was united in marriage to Mark Yellen on November 2, 1963, and together raised...
Herbert Florian Muecke
May 2, 2026
Herbert F. Muecke, age 89 years of Fredonia, passed away peacefully on the evening of Saturday, May 2, 2026. He was born in Upper Silesia, Germany, the beloved son of Johann and Lucie (Cappek) Muecke on January 28, 1937. He moved to Wisconsin in 1957 with his siblings, and married the love of his life Patricia Pauls on April 29,...
Thomas A. Foster
May 1, 2026
Thomas A. Foster of Fond du Lac, formerly of Fredonia, passed away peacefully at Edenbrook Nursing Home on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born in Random Lake to Melvin and Helen (Schueller) Foster on December 22, 1935. Tom was united in marriage to Dorothy Casper on November 7, 1978, at St. Rose of Lima...
Edwin C. Thomas
Apr 30, 2026
Mr. Ed Thomas of Port Washington passed away Thursday, April 30th at High Point Residence in Port, where he had been a resident since 2022. He was 76 years old.
Edwin was born in Springfield, IL, on June 12, 1949, the son of Leonard and Mayme (nee Carpenter) Thomas. Ed attended schools in Mason City, graduating from Mason City High School,...
David Joseph Bley
Apr 30, 2026
David Joseph Bley of Belgium, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born in Port Washington, the beloved son of Gordon and Mary Anne Bley on February 2, 1959.
Dave loved being outside, tending to his vegetable gardens in the Summer. He was generous with his time and would do anything to help...
