Obituaries

Mar 20, 2026

Margaret M. Lentz age 94 passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.

She will be remembered as a fun, loving, and caring member of her family, someone who brought warmth and joy to those around her.

Margaret dedicated much of her life to caring for others as a dedicated home care professional, taking great pride in...

Mar 29, 2026

Mrs. LaVerne Egerer of the Town of Belgium passed into her Saviors arms on Palm Sunday, March 29th, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 96 years old.

LaVerne was born in the Town of Auburn, WI on November 21, 1929, the daughter of Arnold and Martha (nee Galabinski) Kutz. She attended local schools and Campbellsport High School.

On June...

Mar 29, 2026

Mar 27, 2026

WALTER J. SWIETLIK JR. “WALLY”

Walt Swietlik of Cedarburg passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice Center in Mequon in the early hours of Friday, March 27, 2026 following a long battle with cancer. He was 65 years old.

Walt was born in Milwaukee on April 29, 1960, the son of Walter and Barbara (nee Burbach) Swietlik. He grew up in Port Washington...

Mar 25, 2026

Mrs. MaryJane Fechter of Random Lake passed away at Aurora Zilber Hospice in Wauwatosa on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years old.

MaryJane was born on August 26, 1931, to Andrew and Mary (nee Lieder) Schmitz. She grew up in Dacada and attended local schools, graduating from Port Washington High School, Class...

Mar 25, 2026

A devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, passed away on March 25th surrounded by family.

Mike was born in 1960 and grew up in Grafton, WI where he played for the Grafton High School football team and met his high school sweetheart, and love of his life, Kim.

He’ll be remembered for the love he had for his family, and his...

Mar 24, 2026

Michael “Mike” Beattie, of Port Washington, passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the age of 78.

Mike was born in Winnebago County, WI to Lester and Dorothy (née Koerwitz) Beattie. He spent his early years in the Fox Valley and graduated from Winneconne High School with the Class of 1966. These formative years helped shape...

Mar 24, 2026

Nancy Campion, of Cedarburg, passed peacefully into enteral rest on the morning of March 24, 2026. Nancy was born on November 10, 1935, the second daughter of William and Madaline (Tootie) Bennyhoff. She was raised in Rochester, MN and attended Lourdes High School where she, as a freshman, caught a glimpse of the football team captain, a senior named Fabian...

Mar 23, 2026

Mrs. Carole Stroessner of Random Lake passed away peacefully Monday evening, March 23, 2026, in Mequon. She was 91 years old.

Carole was born in Random Lake on July 14, 1934, the daughter of Erwin and Katherine (nee Rach) Eichstedt. She attended local schools and graduated from Port Washington High School, Class of ’52, before continuing her education and earning both...

Mar 23, 2026

Shah-Bahram “George” Espantman, of Belgium, passed away with his loving daughters by his side on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was 98 years old.

George was born on July 26,1927 in Tehran, Iran to the late Kaykhoosrove and Mehr Banu (Zareh) Espantman. In 1946 George immigrated to the United States with his cousin. On June 11,1949 George was united in marriage...

Mar 21, 2026

Patrick Anthony Wilborn, PAW, passed on March 21, 2026, age 74. His path started in Kansas City, Mo., then to Kodiak, AK, Lawrence, KS, San Antonio, TX, Milwaukee, WI, and in 1991, to Port Washington, WI where he lived for over 30 years. Water became a life theme beginning with his stint in the United States Coast Guard serving on...

Mar 20, 2026

John Aloysius Von Bon, of Mequon, Wisconsin, ascended into the arms of his Savior on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born in Red Oak, Iowa, on June 14, 1953, to the late John Joseph Von Bon and Caroline Cecila Miller.

John married the love of his life, Brooke Wanamaker, on December 27, 1979, and they...

Mar 18, 2026

Bonnie Hinz of Grafton, WI, was called Home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born on August 6, 1961, in Milwaukee, WI, the beloved daughter of Elmer and Patricia (nee Kirby) Terlinden. On April 24, 2015, she was united in marriage to Michael Hinz in Las Vegas, NV.

Bonnie started as a dispatcher at the...

Mar 17, 2026

Surrounded by family and love, Gail peacefully passed into eternal life on March 17, 2026.

Gail was born on July 25, 1928, to the late Erving and Blanche (Teske) Green in Antigo, Wisconsin. She cherished her siblings, Lorraine, Jim, Joan and Barbara. The Green family were members of the First Congregational Church of Antigo. Much of Gail’s youth was spent at...

Mar 16, 2026

Charles (Chuck) Timm Jr of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born in Milwaukee on February 19, 1932, to the late Charles Sr and Meta (Winter) Timm. On April 30, 1955, he married the love of his life Jo Anne Marquardt in Milwaukee. They spent over 70 years together.

Chuck proudly...

Mar 16, 2026

It is with a heavy heart to share that long time Cedarburg resident, Jim Dhein passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday March 16, 2026, at the age of 85. 

James Hubert Dhein was born in Sheboygan on May 23, 1940, the son of Woodrow and Esther (nee Sommer) Dhein. After graduating in 1958 from Central High School...

Mar 16, 2026

Catherine E. Butler of Shorewood, WI passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 59. “Casie” was born in San Jose, CA on July 9, 1966. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu University in Pasadena, CA with her degree in culinary arts and pursued her career as a personal chef.

Casie...

Mar 11, 2026

Craig Alan Klopp was born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at age 70 where he will be met by parents Ralph and Elizabeth (nee Sturges) Klopp, and beloved dog Buck. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Klopp, and cherished dogs Ted and Max. Craig is further survived by his passionate companion, Kris Enea, her children, and...

Mar 10, 2026

Neil A. Thill, age 81, entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. He was born on June 23, 1944, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to parents Clarence and Rose (nee Remich) Thill.

Neil graduated from Port Washington High School, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and attended MATC becoming a journeyman mechanic. Neil was united in marriage...

Mar 9, 2026

Christine Gridley, of Grafton and formerly of Plant City, Florida, passed peacefully into eternal rest on the evening of Monday, March 9, 2026, at Village Pointe Commons in Grafton. She was 73 years old.

Born on August 10, 1952, in Sheboygan, Christine was the beloved daughter of Karl and Doris (née Gessert) Schulz. She was raised in Neenah, WI, and graduated...