Obituaries

Mar 21, 2024

Cynthia (Cindi) Diedrich (nee Gaudynski) of Cedarburg passed away at her home on March 21, 2024, at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Richard (Dick), daughters Dana (Randall) Lauer and Lauren (Randy) Strohmeyer and stepson Timothy (Gabrielle) Diedrich. Cherished grandmother (Mimi) of Evan, Brady, Logan, Jack, Madelaine and Benjamin. Dear sister of...

Mar 18, 2024

JoAnne Mary Vella

Of Cedarburg, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the age of 78 years.

JoAnne was born on December 29, 1945, in Milwaukee to the late Jack and the late LaVerne (nee Solomon) Salzer.

JoAnne enjoyed going to Las Vegas with her son, Robert, and...

Mar 18, 2024

Chrysta Marie (Albrecht) Schmelzer was welcomed into her heavenly home by her Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 18, 2024. Her time of grace spanned ninety-six years, 11 months, and three days. The daughter of the Rev. Christian Albrecht and Clara (Mundinger) Albrecht, she was born on April 15, 1927, in Tucson, Arizona. Shortly after, she was reborn into Jesus’...

Mar 18, 2024

James “Jim” Paul (1946-2024)

James “Jim” Joseph Paul, 77, of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away in his home on March 18th, 2024 after battling heart failure and kidney failure. Beloved husband of the late Annette Paul. Proceeded in death by his parents, John E. Paul and Frances “Fran” (nee Tarkowski). James is survived by his daughter,...

Mar 17, 2024

Robert “Bob” E. Koopmann,

Peacefully passed away surrounded by loving family on March 17, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born on September 18, 1946 to his late parents Harold Koopmann and Evelyn (nee Bade). He was united in marriage with Eileen (nee Hilgendorf). Together, their marriage was blessed with one daughter, Sarah....

Mar 13, 2024

Caterina LaRosa was Born to Eternal Life on March 13, 2024 at the age of 90.

Born April 4, 1933 in Sant’Agata, Sicily. Caterina moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1950 where she married her beloved husband, Joe LaRosa. The devoted mother of Angelo, Angela, Zina and Mary and cherished grandmother to 12 grandchildren and 11...

Mar 12, 2024

Thomas D. Rieck,

Of Thiensville, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born on July 31, 1949, to his late parents, Heinz Rieck and Marilyn (nee Foley).

After Thomas graduated from Grafton High School, he enlisted in the Army. He served for two years...

Mar 12, 2024

John George Kolbach, of Belgium born to eternal life on March 12, 2024, at the age of 88 years.

John was born to natural life on November 11, 1935, the son of the late Theodore George Kolbach and the late Margaret Leona (nee Kultgen) Kolbach. Brother of the late James Sebastian Kolbach and the late...

Mar 11, 2024

Lois R. (nee Fisher) Strelecki found peace on March 11, 2024, at the age of 81 years.

Lois was born on October 16, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI and grew up on the East Side of Milwaukee where she graduated from Riverside High School.

Lois was an avid gardener, and she was...

Mar 6, 2024

Barbara Sue Herz

Barbara, beloved and devoted Mother and Nana to many, left us to join her heavenly father on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She is survived by her daughters, Suzette Roddy (Herz), husband Patrick Roddy, Joette Herz, and Holly Schoettlin (Herz),husband Gordy Schoettlin; her grandchildren, Jamie Schoettlin, Ryan Kuhtz, Madeline Roddy, Marlee Kuhtz, and...

Mar 6, 2024

Jean M. Shaver of Grafton, passed away on March 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60+ years, Wayne Shaver, as well as her parents Milton and Leona Grosklaus. She is survived by her children, Shelly (Mike) Westerman, Todd (Tammy) Shaver, Colette (Jay) Gergens, and Adam (Sherry) Shaver. Jean was also a beloved grandmother and...

Mar 5, 2024

James F. “Jim” Wrobbel

Of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024 at the age of 86. Jim was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 28, 1937 to the late Ferdinand and Rose (nee Fleck) Wrobbel. Jim graduated from Messmer High School in 1955 and later served in the United States Army. Jim was united in...

Mar 5, 2024

William H. Rintelman, 67

William H. Rintelman of Cedarburg Wisconsin passed away March 5, 2024. He was born June 29, 1956 to William A. & Adeline (nee Wilhelme) Rintelman at St. Alphonsus hospital in Port Washington. He grew up on the family homestead and graduated from Cedarburg High School where he played football and threw shot put....

Mar 5, 2024

Sandra J. Radue

Sandra J. Radue, of Mequon, was Born to Life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the age of 72 years. Born on October 30, 1951, to Donald and Madalyn (nee Maul) Blaubach. Beloved wife of Clarence P. Radue. She is survived by her loving children, Jamie (Nick) Nevins and Andrea (Neal) Atanasoff....

Mar 3, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Lucille (née Templeton) Raasch was born April 9, 1928, in Cherry, Illinois, to Charles and Lucy (Ronchetti) Templeton. She was baptized at Cherry Congregational Church and was confirmed at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. Betty graduated from Hall High School in Spring Valley, Illinois, in 1946 and continued her education in Chicago at “Master Dress Design.”...

Mar 2, 2024

Lillian “Lil” Iva Savadil (nee Malzahn),

Of Mequon, passed away on March 2, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born on April 25, 1939 in Fargo, North Dakota. She was united in marriage to Clarence Savadil on June 2, 1962. Together their marriage was blessed with two children, the late Denise (Michael) Cifuentes and the...

Feb 28, 2024

Richard T. Oestreich

Richard T. Oestreich, of Jackson, passed away peacefully at his home,

surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the

age of 87 years.

Richard was born on August 9, 1936, in Ixonia, Wisconsin, the son of the

late...

Feb 26, 2024

Dale R. Mantel found eternal peace on February 26, 2024 at the age of 65. Dale was born on November 28, 1958 in Milwaukee to the late Alvin and Pat (nee Dowe) Mantel. He graduated from Germantown High School in 1977. Dale married Arleen (nee Schellinger) on June 8, 1991. They were blessed with 2 wonderful sons, Brandon and...

Feb 25, 2024

Gloria J. Strong,

Of Grafton, peacefully passed away surrounded by loving family on February 25, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born on June 5, 1932, to her late parents, Leonard Smith, and Irene (nee Waldman). She was united in marriage on November 5, 1966, at St. Thomas in Milwaukee, WI to her late husband,...

Feb 24, 2024

Alec Carl Wolter, age 83, was called to his heavenly Father on Saturday, February 24th. He died peacefully with his loved ones at his side.

Al was born on June 24, 1940, in Watertown, Wisconsin. His family moved to Cedarburg when he was 10. He graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1958. He served as...