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Michael "Mic" E. Callen

Michael "Mic" E. Callen

Feb 16, 2026

Longtime Cedarburg resident Michael “Mic” E. Callen passed away at Ascension CMS Hospital in Milwaukee, on Monday February 16, 2026, at the age of 80.

Mic was born on June 2, 1945, and raised by his parents James and Dorothy (nee Blackwell) Callen. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Diane Spitz on July 20, 1968, at St. Nicholas Parish in...

James A. Schmeling

James A. Schmeling

Feb 20, 2026

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Joanne L. Kultgen

Joanne L. Kultgen

Feb 19, 2026

Mrs. Joanne L. Kultgen of Random Lake passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday morning, February 19, 2026, at the age of 86.

Joanne was born in Fredonia on July 22, 1939, the daughter of John and Elaine (née Jung) Wagner. She was baptized at St. Rose Parish and attended St. Rose Grade School through the eighth grade. She went...

James Henry Ruppel

James Henry Ruppel

Feb 18, 2026

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Mary Ann Wester

Mary Ann Wester

Feb 18, 2026

Mary Ann Wester

Mary Ann Wester, of Belgium, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee. She was 84 years old. Mary Ann’s warmth, steady faith, and generous heart touched all who knew her.

Mary Ann was born on August 31, 1941,...

Arlis A. Moses

Arlis A. Moses

Feb 17, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Arlis Moses of Cedarburg. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years old.

Arlis was born in Rosendale, WI on December 8, 1935, the daughter of Frank and Bernice (nee Morgan) Stapel. The family later...

Kenneth William Bruner

Kenneth William Bruner

Feb 14, 2026

Kenneth “Ken” Bruner passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1947, in the town of Ogema, located in the “Northwoods” of Wisconsin to William “Bill” and Joyce (Peterson) Bruner.

Ken spent his early childhood growing up on a dairy farm. He graduated from UW-Milwaukee in 1971 with a master’s degree in statistics. In February...

Mark L. Lubner

Mark L. Lubner

Feb 13, 2026

Mark L. Lubner went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was 89 years old.

He was born on December 12, 1936, in Little Kohler, Wisconsin to parents Martha (nee Biever) and Herman Lubner Sr. Mark attended Port Washington High School and graduated in 1954. During high school and following graduation, he continued to work on their family...

Gerald "Jerry" G. Hubing

Gerald "Jerry" G. Hubing

Feb 13, 2026

Gerald G. Hubing “Jerry”

Gerald “Jerry” G. Hubing, of Belgium, entered into eternal life in the evening hours of Friday, February 13, 2026. He was 92 years old.

He was born on November 27, 1933, to parents John and Sylvina (nee Rach) Hubing. Jerry enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 and served until being honorably discharged in 1956. On June...

Jeanette Mary Benton

Jeanette Mary Benton

Feb 11, 2026

Jeanette Benton, 83, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at home in Saukville, WI surrounded by her family. She was born on October 15, 1942, to George and Angeline Tebo in Green Bay, WI. Jeanette was a proud graduate of Pius XI in Milwaukee. She married Leslie J. Benton on January 25, 1963, and together they raised 8 children, 3 boys...

Elizabeth G. Feith

Elizabeth G. Feith

Feb 11, 2026

Elizabeth G. Feith (nee Nass) passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2026. She was born on Aug. 8, 1925 in Xanten, Germany, the youngest in her family of 4 brothers and 1 sister. After living through the horrific years of WWII in Germany, she met the handsome Hungarian, John Feith in Heidelberg, and they were married in 1947. Before long,...

Victor Ivan Gaulke

Victor Ivan Gaulke

Feb 10, 2026

Victor Ivan Gaulke, 72, of Port Washington, WI, passed away on February 10, 2026. Born in Ashland, WI on December 15, 1953, Victor lived a life defined by hard work, simple pleasures, and an immense heart.

For over 35 years, Victor was a dedicated face at Miller Brewing Company. He was the colleague you could always count on—the one who focused...

Betty Lou Knapp

Betty Lou Knapp

Feb 10, 2026

Mrs. Betty Lou Knapp passed away at Forest Haven in Fredonia in the evening hours of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She had celebrated her 96th birthday recently.

Betty Lou was born on January 20, 1930, in Denver, CO, one of nine children born to George and Anna (nee Nagel) Carlson.

She was united in marriage with Billy B. Knapp in Longmont, Colorado...

Darlene A. Sukowski

Darlene A. Sukowski

Feb 10, 2026

Darlene A. Sukowski, Town of Cedarburg, went home to her heavenly home in the early afternoon of Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was 79 years old.

Darlene was born in Port Washington, Wisconsin the daughter of Edward and Leona “Onie” (nee Schlegel) Ott. She married Michael Sukowski, of Milwaukee, on May 3, 1969, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Grafton. They...

Carol A. Roska

Carol A. Roska

Feb 10, 2026

Carol A. Roska went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was 88 years old.

She was born on November 10, 1937, in Port Washington, Wisconsin to Viola (nee Kultgen) Anderson. Carol was a graduate of Port Washington High School.

Carol loved quilting bedspreads for her family. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. Carol was a member of Pella...

Sue Chappell Rigby

Sue Chappell Rigby

Feb 6, 2026

Sue Chappell Rigby, of Mequon, WI, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6th, at the age of 85. Born on June 13th, 1940, in Birmingham, AL, she was the beloved daughter of George and Mary Edna Chappell. She grew up with a spirit of determination and resilience that remained with her throughout her life.

Sue built a remarkable life centered on...

Vernon Wayne Forman

Vernon Wayne Forman

Feb 6, 2026

Vernon “Vern” W. Forman of the Town of Port Washington passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born the beloved son of Wayne and Geneva Jo (Matthews) Forman in Butler, PA on November 18, 1945. Vern was united in marriage to Anne Eggleston on Valentine’s Day, 1995.

Vern had a passion for helping...

Darren Lee Hess

Darren Lee Hess

Feb 5, 2026

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Darren Lee Hess. Darren, of West Bend, passed away unexpectedly during a tragic accident in Ozaukee County on Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was 57. Darren was born the beloved son of Donald and Diane (Flerlage) Hess in Milwaukee on October 17, 1968. He was united in marriage to...

Karlheinz Werner Scholz

Karlheinz Werner Scholz

Feb 4, 2026

Karlheinz Werner Scholz passed away at the age of 91, finding peace and comfort with Gott im Himmel, reuniting with family and friends who have gone before him, including his beloved son, Robert, and wife, Rita.

Karl (Heinz) was born in Glewitz, Germany, on March 7, 1934, to August Scholz and Anna Martha (nee Nowack). A jeweler and master goldsmith for...

Kathleen Barbara Zeh

Kathleen Barbara Zeh

Feb 4, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kathleen Barbara Zeh, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Kathy left this world peacefully in the presence of her loving family at the age of 82. She was born the beloved daughter of Raymond and Evelyn (Stowasser) Pabst in Milwaukee on May 30, 1943.

Kathy, just a sophomore at...

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