Obituaries

Cynthia L. "Cindy" Solymossy

Jul 14, 2024

Cynthia L. “Cindy” Solymossy

Cynthia L. “Cindy” Solymossy, of Grafton, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, in Wauwatosa, at the age of 69 years.

Cindy was born on April 12, 1955, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Mary Jane (Rollinger) Kopplin and...

Patricia J. Biedenbender (Leaman)

Jul 13, 2024

Patricia “Pat” J. Biedenbender (Leaman)

Patricia “Pat” Biedenbender, born on June 16, 1929, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on July 13, 2024. Pat is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Dale Biedenbender, along with her parents, Edward and Louise Martens, brothers, John Leaman, and other dear relatives and friends.

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Carol J. Gryga

Jul 12, 2024

Carol J. Gryga (nee Kaiser),

Of Cedarburg, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born on July 1, 1933, to her late parents, Nicholas Kaiser and Rose (nee Rahoi). She was united in marriage with John Gryga Jr. on September 7, 1957. Together their marriage was blessed with...

Leroy M. Boehlke

Jul 9, 2024

LeRoy M. Boehlke

-Germantown-Born to Eternal Life July 9, 2024, age 99 years. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (nee Hansen) Boehlke. Loving dad of Carrie Boehlke, Ellen (Jon) Horwitz, Lois (Kenneth) Scheyder, Janice Hinze, and Scott (Tricia) Boehlke. Further survived by 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Saturday, July 13, 2024,...

Kevin James Porterfield

Jul 9, 2024

Kevin James Porterfield,

Of Grafton, died peacefully on July 9, 2024, just before dawn at Lawlis hospice in Mequon, WI at the age of 71.

Kevin was a carpenter by trade, he chose his trade at a very early age in a very different time. When he was about 7 years...

Nancy A. Gall

Jul 5, 2024

Nancy A. Gall (nee Schmit) of Saukville passed away peacefully Friday July 5, 2024, at the age of 84 years.

Nancy was born in Port Washington, WI to the late Fred and Francis (nee Demler) Schmit on March 12, 1940, and married Roger Gall on August 26, 1961, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Saukville....

Robert P. Burhop

Jul 4, 2024

Robert P. Burhop

Bob Burhop passed away on July 4th at the age of 80 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on October 10, 1943 to the late Carl and Arline Burhop (Nee Barth), raised in Mequon and graduated from Cedarburg High School. He married Judy Burhop on May 30, 1964 and moved...

Donald A. Kohlwey

Jul 1, 2024

Donald Alan Kohlwey, 74, of Cedarburg passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024 after a heroic nine year journey with Parkinson’s with his loving family by his side.

Don was born on November 5, 1949 to Benoit and Lillian (Groth) Kohlwey. He married Sandra Wollner on October 25, 1975. Don was a member at First Immanuel Lutheran...

Richard "Dick" A. Wolf

Jun 30, 2024

Richard A. “Dick” Wolf, 82, of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1942, in Milwaukee, to the late Valentine and Loretta (nee Kaliebe) Wolf.

Dick married Joanne “Jodie” Vogel on November 30, 1963. They were blessed with two children, Craig and Lauren. They resided in Grafton...

Scott J. Klein

Jun 23, 2024

Scott J. Klein,

Unexpectedly passed away on June 23, 2024, at his home in Grafton at the age of 75 with his loving wife, Mary Schreiner by his side. He was born on September 27, 1948, to his late mother, Arlene Klein (nee Gessner) and Elmer Klein. He was united in marriage to Mary Schreiner...

Jay F. Jorgensen

Jun 23, 2024

Jay Franklin Jorgensen, 82, of Grafton, WI., passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2024. Jay poured his whole heart into his wonderfully lived life. He embraced and enthusiastically excelled in his roles as husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Throughout Jay’s life, he was surrounded by THE BEST circle of friends whom he cherished. Jay had a long, successful career...

Erwin A. Schmidt

Jun 22, 2024

Erwin A. Schmidt,

Of Grafton, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2024, at the age of 97. He was born on May 25, 1927, in Grafton to his late parents, Kurt Schmidt and Elsie (nee Krause). He was united in marriage to his late wife, Betty (nee Graese). Together, their marriage was blessed with one...

John R. Armbruster

Jun 20, 2024

John Armbruster unexpectedly passed away early in the morning on June 20, 2024 while at home with his loving wife Pat by his side. He was born on April 10, 1952 to Robert and Mary Aileen (Behnke) Armbruster.

John was full of life and a quiet hero. He touched many lives in his hometown of...

James "Jim" Chermak

Jun 18, 2024

James “Jim” Chermak M.D.

Beloved husband of Leslie Chermak, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on June 18, 2024, after a heroic 15-year journey with Parkinson’s Disease. Jim was born on February 15, 1947, in Manitowoc, WI. Being the oldest of four, Jim was a hard act to follow for his siblings in his athleticism....

Robert P. Hubacek

Jun 18, 2024

Robert P. Hubacek

Robert P. “Bob” Hubacek, of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Kathy Hospice, in West Bend, at the age of 91 years.

Bob was born on September 1, 1932, in Random Lake, the son of the late Louis Hubacek and the late Anna (nee...

Sylvia Herther

Jun 18, 2024

Sylvia Herther, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away at Forest Haven Assisted Living Facility, in Fredonia, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the age of 89 years.

Sylvia was born on February 21, 1935, in Mequon, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Alvin Wendt and the late Clarinda (nee Hilgendorf) Wendt. She was united in marriage...

Francis R. Bourbonais

Jun 17, 2024

FRANCIS RAYMOND BOURBONAIS 11/4/1923 – 6/17/2024

Fran was born to eternal life on June 17, 2024, at the age of 100.

Born in Houghton, Michigan on November 4, 1923, their family moved soon afterwards to Wauwatosa, WI where he spent his childhood. After graduating high school in 1941, he then worked...

Susan "Molly" M. Redmond

Jun 17, 2024

Susan ‘Molly’ M. Redmond (nee Fricke),

Of Jackson, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born on January 1, 1949, to her late parents, Robert Fricke and Vivian (nee Bentley). Her life was blessed with two children, Melissa and Joe.

Susan ‘Molly’ was a...

Rev. Arthur August David Oswald

Jun 14, 2024

Rev. Arthur A. Oswald, 100, was received into his heavenly home on Friday, June 14, 2024. He died peacefully at Morning Star Village in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by his loving wife of 76 years, Jane, and other family members. Art was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a dear friend to countless people. He was deeply devoted to...

James W. Biehl

Jun 13, 2024

James W. Biehl of Cedarburg, Wisconsin unexpectedly passed away on June 13, 2024 due to cardiac arrest; he was 73 years old.

Born in Marinette, Wisconsin in 1951, to the late William J. & Helen Biehl. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and best friend Mary Ellen (Faller) Biehl married 1978, son Corey...