Obituaries

Feb 24, 2024

Kay S. Christensen

Of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 at the age of 55 years.

Kay was born on November 11, 1968, the daughter of Murray and Ruth (nee Lewin) Heidtke. She graduated from Cedarburg High School and went on to attend UW Milwaukee with a degree in Finance....

Feb 21, 2024

Dorene B. Achterberg (nee Kasulke) passed away peacefully on February 21, 2024, surrounded by her family at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon.

Dorene was born in Milwaukee on December 21, 1930, to George and Evelyn (Westfield) Kasulke. She graduated from Whitefish Bay High School in 1948 and Milwaukee State Teachers College in 1952. She taught...

Feb 21, 2024

Karen Nancy Schmidt, nee Wolf

Karen was born on October 12, 1937 in Plymouth, WI to Almond H. Wolf and Harriet Wolf, nee Dipple. Her parents owned and ran a plumbing business and they lived upstairs – the building is now a historic landmark.

Karen went to high school in both...

Feb 19, 2024

Sara A. Depies

(nee Carl), of Thiensville, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the age of 38 years.

Sara was born on October 27, 1985, the daughter of Thomas and Leila (nee Eikland) Carl. Sara graduated from Fort Atkinson High School in 2004. She attended...

Feb 19, 2024

Eugene T. Welch Jr.

Of Saukville, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the age of 63 years.

Eugene was born on May 7, 1960, the son of the late Eugene T. Welch Sr. and the late Geraldine (nee Kleinsteiber) Welch. He was united in marriage...

Feb 18, 2024

Stephen “Steve” E. Stockwell, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family as he wished, on February 18, 2024 at the age of 84 following a brief illness he faced valiantly. Steve was born in Chicago, IL on June 21, 1939. On June 30, 1962, Steve was united in marriage to Karron (Nee Zawitaj). Together they were blessed with...

Feb 18, 2024

Roy R. Ruzycki,

Of Cedar Grove, peacefully passed away on February 18, 2024 at the age of 70. He was born in Milwaukee on July 8, 1953, to his late parents, Theodore Ruzycki Jr. and Evelyn Ruzycki. He was survived by his beloved sister, Joylynn Ruzycki.

Roy was an avid gardener....

Feb 17, 2024

Eugene Thomas Klatt

-MEQUON- loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2024, age 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Virginia Lee (nee Crosby) Klatt. He is survived by his daughter, Kari Lee Klatt, son, Thomas Edward (Mary) Klatt, stepson, Nick (Laura) Miller, grandchildren, Mitchell Martin (Taryn) Klatt, Kendall Klatt...

Feb 16, 2024

Terry C. Tugel,

of West Bend, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 16, 2024, at the age of 79. Terry was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 17, 1944, to his late parents, Carl Tugel and Freda (nee Antisdel). He was blessed with two children, Tammy Tugel and Chris Tugel.

Feb 13, 2024

Marvin Oscar Hoffmann, 90, of the Town of Saukville, entered into the kingdom of Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Marvin was born in Newburg on April 28, 1933, son of Henry and Julia (nee Miller) Hoffmann.

Marvin was the 3rd generation to grow up on the family...

Feb 13, 2024

Deborah J. Riebe

Debie Riebe passed away peacefully at Zilber Family Hospice on February 13, 2024 after a hard fought battle with cancer, she was surrounded by family who will all miss her dearly.

Debie was born on June 4, 1955 in Rice Lake, WI to Lloyd and Juanita White and graduated from...

Feb 10, 2024

Lois Loraine Krantz, born on July 12, 1936, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to the Reverend Walter and Loraine Kleinke, peacefully passed away on February 10, 2024, at the age of 87, to be reunited with her Lord and Savior.

Lois attended Lutheran High School in Milwaukee, WI, Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN,...

Feb 6, 2024

Norbert Oswald Barelmann was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 and joined his loving wife, Joanne, in the fullness of God’s care and love. He was 93 years old. Norbert was born May 13, 1930, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, the youngest of five sons, to the late Frederick and Helen (nee Kreuter) Barelmann. He was baptized...

Feb 5, 2024

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Feb 4, 2024

Gloria (Janolis) Brieske passed away peacefully at age 100.5 years, on February 4, 2024. She was born to Felix and Amelia Janolis on June 26, 1923, the fifth of six children. She grew up in the large white square house on Hwy 131, just at the entrance to Kinney Valley, from infancy until the day of her marriage.

Feb 3, 2024

Leo A. Thiel

Of Port Washington, formerly of Cedarburg died peacefully at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa, WI on February 3, 2024 at the age of 86. Leo was born in Des Plaines, IL on March 24, 1937 to Leo S. and Caroline (Szczerbicki) Thiel. He met Patricia C. Grambor, the love of his life shortly out...

Feb 3, 2024

Robert “Bob” A. Britt,

Of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, at the age of 55. He was born on March 6, 1968, to his loving parents, Bob Britt and Peggy (nee Wyss). Bob was united in marriage with Carrie (nee Bowen). Their 28 years together was blessed with three children, Nicholas, Alexander,...

Feb 2, 2024

David (Dave) M. Miske, of Cedarburg, passed away on February 2, 2024 at the age of 62. Dave was born on November 28, 1961 to his late parents, Martin Miske and Mildred (nee Falk) in West Bend.

Dave graduated from Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School in 1980. He then worked for Todd Equipment, which later...

Feb 2, 2024

Dennis L. Prochnow,

Of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024 at the age of 74. He was born on September 23, 1949, to his loving parents, Marvin Prochnow and Evelyn (nee Wilhelme).

Dennis was a man of many hobbies; you could find him putting a puzzle together or gardening....

Jan 30, 2024

Helmuth M. “Hal” Thiele Jr.

The history of Milwaukee is steeped in iconic industries such as brewing, meat packing, and leather tanning. Helmuth “Hal” Thiele Jr. played a proud part in that history as the President of Thiele Tanning Company. Hal passed away unexpectedly on January 30th, 2024, at the age of 72, in Grafton,...