Obituaries

Ruth Ann A. Demerath

Ruth Ann A. Demerath

Dec 21, 2013

Demerath, Ruth Ann A. (nee Uhlig) previously of Grafton, found peace on December 21, 2013, after a long battle with fibrous of her lungs, at the age of 70 years. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Jean (Gary) Jurjevic, Jill (Kip) Kaplan, and Judith (Craig) Campbell. Dear sister of Helen Burroughs. Further survived by 6 grandchildren, other relatives...

Carole Elizabeth Farrell

Carole Elizabeth Farrell

Dec 19, 2013

Farrell, Carole Elizabeth Always caring, ever provocative, and loyal to a fault, the outrageously funny Carole Elizabeth Farrell left her indelible mark on everything she did throughout her life. A devout but doggedly progressive Catholic, she faithfully embodied her personal creeds, "Judge not, lest you be judged," and "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone." Quick-witted,...

Irma C. Dreist

Irma C. Dreist

Dec 18, 2013

Irma C. Dreist Born to Eternal Life on December 18, 2013 at the age of 101 years. Further survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 12:30pm at St. John Lutheran Church, 1193 Lakefield Road. Funeral Service on Saturday at church at 1:30pm. Interment Graceland Cemetery.

Gordon P. Stowers

Gordon P. Stowers

Dec 17, 2013

Gordon was born on March 16, 1939, in Butler, Wisconsin, the son of the late Charles Stowers and the late Viola (nee Woppert) Stowers. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1957, and later attended the Layton School of the Arts. Gordon was a longtime active resident in the town of West Bend, serving as the West Bend...

Norma Kay Wymore

Norma Kay Wymore

Dec 17, 2013

Norma “Kay” Wymore (nee Ewings) of Richfield, WI, died Tuesday, December 17, 2013, as the result of a brain aneurysm. She was 67. Kay was born May 5, 1946, in Bloomer, Wisconsin. She was the second child of Fred and Bertha Ewings. She grew up on a dairy farm, and loved helping her father and grandfather with the barn...

Beatrice  E.  "B.D." Jors

Beatrice E. "B.D." Jors

Dec 13, 2013

Beatrice (B.D.) Jors, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 13, 2013. Born on a farm north of Tomah, Wis., B.D. lived every day of her 69 years fully, gracefully and kindly. Beloved wife of Ed; they met as freshmen (in dance class) at UW-LaCrosse. After graduation, they moved to Minneapolis where B.D. started...

Gladys Louise Stecker

Gladys Louise Stecker

Dec 10, 2013

Gladys Louise Bernau Stecker died in her Cedarburg home on December 10, 2013 with family at her side. Born into a farm family of 10 children near Eagle, WI on Dec 18, 1915, she graduated as valedictorian at East Troy High School. Subsequently she earned a degree from the Wisconsin State Teachers College-Milwaukee in the teacher education program and...

Carol A. Hansen

Carol A. Hansen

Dec 8, 2013

Carol A. Hansen Of Grafton. December 8, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of Noel. Loving mother of Gail Doerflinger, Deborah (Dave) Jackson, Mark (Brenda Hemb) Hansen and Jason (Sarah Terry) Hansen. Proud grandmother of Carren (Fiance’ Steve ) Jackson, Michelle and Matthew Jackson. Dear sister of Steve (Karen Jo) Greenwood. Further survived by other relatives....

Virginia E. Frank

Virginia E. Frank

Dec 7, 2013

Frank, Ginny (Rechtin, Virginia E.) December 7, 2013, age 89 years. Beloved wife of Earl Frank. Cherished mother of James (Linda) Rechtin, Jody (Greg) Hoffmann, and Jayne (Max Lipcaman) Barry. Proud grandma of Marcy (Rob) Gretzlock and Jesse Hoffmann. Great-grandma of Samantha, Megan, Jordan, and Jacob Gretzlock. Dear sister of Rhoda (Tom) Quinlan. Sister-in-law of Evelyn Kohlwey. Further survived...

Christopher J. Beaudry

Christopher J. Beaudry

Dec 4, 2013

Christopher J. Beaudry of Belgium passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 4, 2013 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton at the age of 43 years. Chris was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 7, 1969 to Fred & the late Donna (nee Jacobsen) and married Ann (nee Diener) on October 12, 1991 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton....

Howard B. Schmidt Jr.

Howard B. Schmidt Jr.

Dec 4, 2013

Schmidt, Howard B. Jr. “Butch” of Grafton, December 4, 2013, age 68 years. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Wehe). Proud father of B.J. (Chrisie), Mark (Amy), and the late Steven Schmidt. Adored son of Juanita (the late Howard Sr.) Schmidt. Dear brother of Susie (Bob) DeWinter. Further survived by 5 grandchildren, relatives and many friends. Funeral Service Sunday, December...

Irmgard Elsie Ida Pipkorn

Irmgard Elsie Ida Pipkorn

Nov 29, 2013

Irmgard Elsie Ida Pipkorn (nee Knuth). Was called to her heavenly home November 29, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Martin Pipkorn. Also preceding her in death was her daughter-in-law Suzanne (nee Emmrich) Pipkorn, grandson; Bradley Pipkorn, sisters; Lonie (Elmer) Waechter, Irene (Walter) Reggio, Anita (Walter) Radue, brothers; Wilfred Knuth and Arnold (Trudy) Knuth. Survived by children; Howard (Lynn),...

Emery  Jayne Fields

Emery Jayne Fields

Nov 27, 2013

Fields, Emery Jayne of Grafton, passed away on November 27, 2013, at the age of 2 years. Loving and cherished daughter of Aaron & Katie Fields. Adored granddaughter of John (Karen) Norman Jr.; and Debra (Wayne) Kiekow. Dear great-granddaughter of Leslie (Germaine) Krause, Douglas (Marian) White, and John (Barbara) Norman Sr.. Special niece of Rachel (Daniel) Madsen and John...

Garth "Bill" William Hoffmann

Garth "Bill" William Hoffmann

Nov 26, 2013

Garth William Hoffmann Garth, Bill, Dad, and Poppa, as his loved ones called him died peacefully with loved ones around him on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. He was born in Chippewa Falls on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1925, to William E. Hoffmann and Helen Irene Bostwick Hoffmann. He is survived by his wife June Elizabeth Felske Hoffmann and their...

Dolores R. Henry

Dolores R. Henry

Nov 26, 2013

Of MILWAUKEE November 26, 2013 age 66 years. Beloved daughter of Dolores & the late Richard E. Henry. Loving sister of Patricia (Thomas) Binder, Richard (Barbara), Phillip (Debbie), Paul (Janet), Peter (Megan), Mary Henry Mueller, Lisa (Harry) Gramoll, Lori (David) Dahl, Madeleine, & Patrick (Heidi). Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial...

Eric James Schade

Eric James Schade

Nov 21, 2013

Schade, Eric James of Milwaukee, formerly of Cedarburg, found peace November 21, 2013, age 31 years. Loving son of Michael & Janet Schade. Dear grandson of Nora Kamp. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilson Kamp, and Elroy & Serena Schade. He will be deeply missed by his extended...

James Patrick Joyce, Sr.

James Patrick Joyce, Sr.

Nov 21, 2013

James P. Joyce, Sr. Of Grafton, November 21, 2013, age 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Heron). Loving father of Paul (Barb), Mary (Jeff) Fidlin, Patrick, Doug, Janet (Robert) Traynor, and James Joyce Jr. Proud grandfather of Thomas, Julie, James, David, Timothy, Paul, Ryan, Anthony, and Emily. Dear great-grandfather of Bailey, Austin, Grace, and Jacob. Cherished...

Edgar A. Bruss

Edgar A. Bruss

Nov 18, 2013

Edgar A. Bruss, 100 Edgar peacefully passed away Monday, November 18, 2013. He was born May 18, 1913 in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, to Leonard and Lydia (Lauterbach) Bruss. His father was a local merchant. Edgar was a graduate of the Cedarburg High School class of 1931. In the midst of the Depression he had no choice but to enroll in...

John Leo Klas

John Leo Klas

Nov 17, 2013

John Leo Klas Age 72, born May 25, 1941 John went peacefully Home to his Heavenly Father surrounded by his family at home on Sunday November 17, 2013. Loving husband of 41 years of Jean (nee Petersen). Amazing dad of Jenni (Tad) Schubring, Jayne (Jeff) Meske, and Jesse Klas. Proud Grandpa of Silas, Micah, Sylvia and Abel Schubring; Mindy,...

Earl L. Klippel

Earl L. Klippel

Nov 16, 2013

Private Services will be held.