Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 13, 2024

Delores (Lorrie) Ann Clayton (nee Thompson) of Grafton passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024 at the age of 90 years. Lorrie was born in Waupaca on December 20, 1933 to Ole and Lizzie (nee Rasmussen) Thompson. Lorrie grew up the second of three sisters on her parents’ farm and attended Barton School, a one-room schoolhouse, through 8th grade....

Jun 12, 2024

Patricia A. Pingel

Age 84, passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Assisted Living in West Bend, WI on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Pat was born in Montreal, Wi on October 10,1939 to the late Marion “Scotty” and Evelyn Darin. She was preceded in death by her sons, Daniel J. and Jeffrey J. Pingel, her husband, Roy K. Pingel...

Jun 8, 2024

Joan D. Schultz (nee Eggert), of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at Kathy Hospice, West Bend, WI and entered Eternal Life on June 8, 2024, at the age of 80 after many years of difficult health problems.

Joan was the second born child to her late parents, Armin Eggert and Ella (nee Lenz) in Watertown, South...

Jun 7, 2024

Alan “Al” J. Schoettlin

Of Cedarburg, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 7, 2024, at the age of 95. He was born in Lucca, North Dakota, to his late parents, Oscar and Alma (nee Sprockhoff). He was united in marriage with Jean (nee Koloske) and together, their marriage was blessed with...