Obituaries

Oliver J. Karrels

Oliver J. Karrels

Dec 15, 2012

Oliver John Karrels age 87 of Grafton went to his Heavenly Father on December 15, 2012 surrounded by his loving and caring children. Mr. Karrels was born in Port Washington, WI to the late John and Barbara (nee Prom) Karrels on February 24, 1925. On August 2, 1952 he married the late Janet (nee Dickmann) at St. Joseph Catholic...

Elmer L. Livingston

Elmer L. Livingston

Dec 8, 2012

of Grafton, December 8, 2012, age 93 years. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Klima). Loving father of Christine, Jeanine (Duane) Wielepski, Karen (Donald) Volkert, and Mark (Cheryl) Livingston. Further survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by 1 sister and 2 brothers. Memorial Mass on Saturday, December 15, 2012 11AM at St. Joseph...

Charles J. Sandoval

Charles J. Sandoval

Dec 1, 2012

Charles J. Sandoval of Cedarburg died on December 1, 2012 at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus in Mequon at the age of 84. Charles was born in Milwaukee, WI on June 2, 1928 the son of the late Vidal and Maria (nee Costellanos) Sandoval. Charles was united in marriage to Marrietta Dolores Neumann on September 9, 1950. Charles was...

Lawrence J. Ceretto 'Larry'

Lawrence J. Ceretto 'Larry'

Nov 30, 2012

Lawrence J. Ceretto “Larry” of Hubertus. November 30, 2012 at the age of 75 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Dobberfuhl). Loving dad of Cheryl Ceretto, Dan (Marilyn) Ceretto, Michael (Stacy) Dahl, Alan (Sarah) Dahl and Jody (Robert) Gratschmayr. Proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren. Dear brother of Linda (the late Roger) Johnson, Ginni (Frank) Hicks and Tony (Cheryl) Ceretto....

Laurie M. Scherbarth

Laurie M. Scherbarth

Nov 29, 2012

Laura M. Scherbarth “Laurie” (nee Toepel) Of Wind Lake. November 29, 2012 at the age of 70 years. Loving wife of Craig. Caring mom of Rick (Nancy), Suzie (Chris) Stackhouse and Joy (Tim) Jordan. Adoring grandmom of 10 grandchildren. Dear sister of Helen (Dan) Hartsman, Dorothy Henning and the late John Toepel. Dear sister-in-law of Orla (David) Mathwig and...

Alan A. Koepsel

Alan A. Koepsel

Nov 29, 2012

Koepsel, Alan A. Of Grafton, formerly of Wauwatosa and Eagle River, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2012, age 80 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Barbara (nee Zeck). Loving father of Colleen (Mike) Parker, Pat (Kim) Koepsel, Kathy (John) Hackett, Diane (Brian) Rehberger, and Ron (Renee) Koepsel. Further survived by 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, 1...

Deanna M. Murray

Deanna M. Murray

Nov 27, 2012

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Mueller Funeral Home in Grafton, 979 N. Green Bay Road, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm for Deanna M. Murray of Grafton who died on Tuesday November 27, 2012 at the age of 67 years. Further services for Deanna will be held in McKeesport, PA. Deanna was born in McKeesport,...

Meta A. Weidman

Meta A. Weidman

Nov 26, 2012

Meta A. Weidman of the Town of Cedarburg born to eternal life on Monday November 26, 2012 at Horizon Hospice in Mequon at the age of 96 years. Meta was born in Milford, WI on May 19, 1916 to the late Henry & Emma (nee Kraemer) Rowoldt and married the late George J. Weidman on July 8, 1939 at...

Clairmont W. Krueger

Clairmont W. Krueger

Nov 25, 2012

Clairmont W. Krueger went to be with the Lord on November 25, 2012 at the age of 90 at Heritage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Port Washington. A celebration of Clairmont’s life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grafton on Thursday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will take place prior to the service at St. Paul...

Robert H. Biegert

Robert H. Biegert

Nov 25, 2012

Robert H. Biegert of Cedarburg, died peacefully at Cedar Gardens of Cedarburg on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the age of 99 years. Bob was born in Montevieo, MN on December 19, 1912 the son of the late Herman and Marie (nee Cooley) Biegert. Bob was the owner/operator of A & A Auto Parts in Cedarburg. He was a...

Ruth M. Sadowski

Ruth M. Sadowski

Nov 25, 2012

Ruth M. Sadowski of Germantown, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2012 at Horizon Hospice in Mequon at the age of 83 years. Ruth was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 8, 1929 to the late Arthur & Olive (nee Pluer) Schmittinger and married the late Elmer Sadowski on February 3, 1951 in Milwaukee, WI. Ruth was a past...

Pauline 'Paula' Stauber

Pauline 'Paula' Stauber

Nov 24, 2012

(nee Hilleshiem) . Of CEDARBURG formerly of West Allis. Born January 26, 1920. Peacefully passed away Nov. 24, 2012. Loving mother of Clarence G. (Joanne) Stauber, Sheila (John) Schlump and Katherine (Peter) Blain. Caring grandmother of 13, & great grandmother of 11. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Special thanks to everyone at Vitas Hospice, Nook’s Nannies Care...

David Kreklow Sr.

David Kreklow Sr.

Nov 24, 2012

David Kreklow Sr. passed away peacefully on Saturday November 24, 2012 at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus in Mequon at the age of 79 years. David was born in Elgin, IL to the late Alfred & Leah (nee Hannah) Kreklow and married Shirley (nee Ottensmeyer) on August 16, 1958 in Chicago, IL. David is survived by his wife Shirley...

Ellen A. Eberhardt

Ellen A. Eberhardt

Nov 21, 2012

Eberhardt, Ellen A. Eberhardt (Nee Freedlund) formerly of Cedarburg, died peacefully at Oak Hill Terrace in Waukesha on November 21, 2012 at the age of 91 years. Ellen was born in Rockford, IL on November 29, 1920 the daughter of the late Allen and Rugnhild (nee Jacobson) Freedlund. Ellen was a devoted member of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church of...

Juanita C. Simonsen

Juanita C. Simonsen

Nov 20, 2012

Juanita Simonsen (Nee Clausing) Found peace on November 20, 2012 at age 90. Beloved wife of the late Anton. Dear mother of Patricia (Morey) Worthington and Joyce Simonsen. Preceded in death by brother Harland Clausing. Further survived by brother James Clausing and his family, other relatives and friends. There will be no funeral service as per family wishes. Memorials...

Veronika M. Schmidt

Veronika M. Schmidt

Nov 19, 2012

Schmidt, Veronika M. formerly Becker of Cedarburg, entered into Eternal Life, November 19, 2012, age 77 years. Beloved wife of Franz Schmidt. Loving mother of Susan Elizabeth (Stuart Thompson) Becker, John R. (Judith Beno) Becker, Gerald (Kristin) Schmidt, Doris (Bruce) Rasmussen, Christine (Peter) Spitz, and Sylvia (Eric) Arvold. Beloved Oma of Annaliese Mills. Dear grandma of Gregory Thompson, Ryan...

Betty Ann Janzer

Betty Ann Janzer

Nov 17, 2012

Betty Ann Janzer (nee Tomczak) of Cedarburg passed away peacefully on Saturday November 17, 2012 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center in West Bend at the age of 85 years. Betty was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 26, 1926 to the late Frank & Helen (nee Koresh) Tomczak and married the late Donald Janzer on June 16,...

Elmer A. Klug

Elmer A. Klug

Nov 17, 2012

Elmer A. Klug Of Mequon. November 17, 2012 at the age of 87 years. Loving husband of Glenrose (nee Heckendorf). Dear dad of Steven (Deborah), Thomas (Diane), Susan (Charles) Kurtz and James (Loretto) Klug. Proud grandpa of Kristin (Jason Stroebel) Klug, Lindsey (fiance’ Rick Goetsch) Klug, Daniel (Tracie) Klug, Melissa Klug, Travis (Heather) Klug, Jennifer Kurtz, Andrew Kurtz, Kevin,...

Irene M. Kurtz

Irene M. Kurtz

Nov 10, 2012

Kurtz, Irene M. (nee Blank) of Grafton, November 10, 2012, age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late John L. Kurtz. Loving mother of Ken Kurtz and Jan Kurtz. Dear aunt of Mary (Ted) Royer, Ruth Anne Brown, Carol (Jay) Allen, Betty Bowers, and Cindy (Chris) Yatchak. Sister-in-law of Beatrice Blank. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Private...

Gertrude O. Drinkwine

Gertrude O. Drinkwine

Nov 6, 2012

Drinkwine, Gertrude O. (nee Dickson) of Cedarburg, passed away November 6, 2012, age 95 years. Loving mother of John (Barb) Arity. Further survived by friends and other relatives. Private Services will be held.