Obituaries

Patrick E. Curran

Patrick E. Curran

Jun 8, 2025

Patrick E. Curran

Of Cedarburg, WI, peacefully passed away on June 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 95. He was born on January 17, 1930, in New Diggings, WI to his late parents, Elmer and Mary Curran (nee O’Neill). He was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, the late Elsie (nee Russell). Together their...

Ruth E. Drehfal

Ruth E. Drehfal

Jun 5, 2025

Ruth E. Drehfal (nee Clemens), 92, of Manitowoc, formerly of Mequon died peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

She was born on December 10, 1932, to the late Walter and Ethel (nee Rowe) Clemens in Milwaukee, WI. She was united in marriage to the late James Drehfal for 68 years and together they raised six children. Ruth was a lifelong member...

Adolph "Lee" Leroy Klinski

Adolph "Lee" Leroy Klinski

Jun 5, 2025

Adolph LeRoy “Lee” Klinski was called home on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 87 years.

Lee was born on July 11,1937 in Houston, Minnesota to parents Rosie Klinski (nee Vraa) and Adolph Klinski. Soon after high school, Lee moved to southeastern Wisconsin, settling in Grafton, where he met and married his wife of 62 years, Jean Ann Herold....

Helen A. Abare

Helen A. Abare

May 31, 2025

Helen A. Abare of Cedarburg passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born and raised in Windsor, Vermont to the late Roy and Grace Abare. Helen was preceded in death by her brother, Edward Abare and sister-in-law, Dorothy Abare. She is survived by her nieces: Andrea (Joe) Proite, Kerrie (Malcolm) Tisdale, Jackie (Joel)...

Donald D. Barnhart

Donald D. Barnhart

May 26, 2025

Dr. Donald D. Barnhart of Oxford, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025. He was 89 years old. He was born in Laona, WI on April 26, 1936 to Donald E. Barnhart and Kathleen Fitzpatrick Barnhart, who preceded him in death. Don served his country in the US Air Force from 1955 to 1958, and later was a proud...

Jennifer J. Bunda

Jennifer J. Bunda

May 26, 2025

Jennifer (Jenny) Jean Bunda found peace on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, with her children by her side at Horizon Hospice in Mequon. Jenny was born on November 20, 1951, to William Joseph and Jean Ann (Crist) Bunda in Milwaukee, WI. She grew up in Wauwatosa, was a 1965 graduate of St. Agnes Catholic School in Butler, attended Divine Savior...

Guy O. Theune

Guy O. Theune

May 22, 2025

Guy Owen Theune, age 72, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 after a courageous 2-year struggle with cancer. He was born on June 12, 1952 to Willis (Sooly) Cornelius Theune and Neva Marie (Lammers) Theune in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Guy graduated from UWM with a business degree and relied strongly on this accounting education to cement his lifelong endeavors. His love...

Albert "Albie" E. Buntrock

Albert "Albie" E. Buntrock

May 21, 2025

Albert "Albie" E. Buntrock, born on February 26, 1935, in Port Washington, WI, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, in Belgium, WI, with his loving wife, Nancy (Patzer), by his side.

Albie was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family deeply. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and her children: Jeffrey (Nickie) Kimball and Jennifer (Allen)...

Barbara J. Styduhar

Barbara J. Styduhar

May 15, 2025

Barbara “Barb” J. Styduhar (nee Bock), 93, of West Bend formerly of Cedarburg passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Barb was born on December 19, 1931, to the late Everett and Julia (nee Foy) Bock in Staten Island New York. She grew up surrounded by a large extended family and had many wonderful memories of her life there. On September...

Daniel J. Stapleton

Daniel J. Stapleton

May 12, 2025

Stapleton, Daniel J.

Of Grafton, Monday, May 12, 2025, at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband and only one for Carol Stapleton (nee Stern). Loving father of Timothy, William (Tracy) and Anthony (Allison). Cherished grandfather of Timothy Jr. (Virginia), Madylynn, Austin, Kailey, Jeremy, Lindsey, and Lucas. Proud great-grandfather of Arizona and Laken. Further survived by nieces, nephews, many other relatives...

Paul Shore

Paul Shore

May 10, 2025

Paul Shore, a beloved member of his community and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in Grafton, Wisconsin, at the age of 84. Born on October 8, 1940, Paul lived a life filled with laughter, music, and an unwavering commitment to his profession.

Paul devoted his career to working as a Quality Control Engineer, lending his...

Jane A. Johnson

Jane A. Johnson

May 6, 2025

Jane Anne Johnson, nee Romadka, was born to life on March 6, 1945, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and she was peacefully born to eternal life on May 6, 2025, at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, Wisconsin at the age of 80. She was united in marriage to the late Ray Johnson on November 12, 1966, in Milwaukee, WI. Jane was a...

Alfred "Fred" Nunez

Alfred "Fred" Nunez

May 6, 2025

 Alfred Nunez, 88, of Jackson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, with his family at his side.

He was born on October 14, 1936, in San Antonio, TX to the late Timiteo and Julia Nunez (nee Lopez). Moved to Wisconsin in 1957. Met the love of his life, Yvonne Butzke and the two were united in marriage on February...

Charlotte A. Musil

Charlotte A. Musil

Apr 30, 2025

Charlotte Musil was born in Milwaukee on December 11, 1942, and passed away on April 30, 2025, at Lawlis Hospice in Mequon at the age of 82.

Charlotte lived in Franklin, Wisconsin and was a long-time office manager at Siekert & Baum. Her husband Ron worked as a zookeeper at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Always had birds, snakes, and animals in...

Frances "Fran" A. Seifert

Frances "Fran" A. Seifert

Apr 30, 2025

Frances Anne (nee Strazer) Seifert of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on April 30, 2025 at Kathy's Hospice in West Bend, Wisconsin. Fran was born November 14,1946 in Waukegan, Illinois to Jacob and Edith (nee Dobnikar) Strazer. She was baptized on March 4,1956 and confirmed May 18,1958 at Christ Episcopal Church in Waukegan. Fran graduated...

Bernice A. Anderson

Bernice A. Anderson

Apr 27, 2025

Bernice A. Anderson, passed away peacefully on April, 26, 2025 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon, WI at the age of 96, with family at her side. Born August 16, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bernice was the daughter of Frank and Ann Werner. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband and best friend, Russel. The loving mother of...

Renee A. Brandt

Renee A. Brandt

Apr 27, 2025

Renee Klumb-Brandt, 58, of Port Washington, Wisconsin, passed away on April 27, 2025, after a courageous and unwavering battle with cancer. She faced her illness with the same strength, heart, and grace that she brought to every part of her life.

Born and raised in Cedarburg, Renee graduated from Cedarburg High School before continuing her education at MATC and earning her...

Diane R. Kowalske

Diane R. Kowalske

Apr 26, 2025

Diane R. Kowalske (nee Sporleder), 86, of the Town of Jackson passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend.

Diane was born on July 12, 1938, to Walter and Adela (nee Wapp) Sporleder in Milwaukee, WI. She was baptized and confirmed at Reformation Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and graduated from West Division High School, class of...

Carol F. Pipkorn

Carol F. Pipkorn

Apr 22, 2025

Carol F. Pipkorn

(nee Hintz), of Mequon, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the age of 102 years.

Carol was born on September 7, 1922, in River Hills, WI, to the late Emil and the late Josephine (nee Stewart) Hintz. She was the youngest of 5 children. When Carol was 2 years old, her parents moved the...

Rosemarie T. Nutten

Rosemarie T. Nutten

Apr 22, 2025

Rose (Rosemarie) Nutten (Thor), 70, of Cedar Grove, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

She was born on July 29, 1954, to the late Harry and Florence (Eberflus) Thor in Toledo Ohio.

Rose, a mom, a nanny and a friend to many. She loved her family and friends, and most importantly she loved the Lord...