Obituaries

Dec 21, 2023

James (Jim) Seebruch of Jackson, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the age of 82. Jim had a deep love of horses, the rodeo, and the cowboy way of life.

Jim grew up in Milwaukee, Wi and attended Boys Tech High School. He met his wife Karen (of 50 years) and...

Dec 21, 2023

On December 21, 2023, Shirley Ann Kinsey, 89, of Burlington, WI, passed away peacefully at Hamilton House in Cedarburg, WI. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Shirley was born on December 11, 1934 in Hoopeston, IL to Raymond and Nottie (Burton) Gossett. She graduated in 1952 from John Greer High School in Hoopeston.

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Dec 21, 2023

Patricia J. “Pat” (nee Dowe) Mantel found eternal peace on December 21, 2023 at the age of 87 years. Pat was born on June 30, 1936 in Grafton to the late Harry Dowe Sr and Meta (nee Krause) Dowe. Pat graduated from Grafton High School in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, Alvin on May 19, 1956 at...

Dec 17, 2023

Phyllis Ehlke

Age 95, of Cedarburg, WI, passed peacefully at Lasata Care Center, entering eternal life on December 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Phyllis was born on August 10, 1928 to Christian Indermuehle and Adeline (nee Kluth).

Loving mother of Karen (Ehlke) [John] Reilly of Newry, ME, Gretchen Ehlke of Cedarburg, WI, and...

Dec 14, 2023

Diane Raddatz

Diane Raddatz (nee Lemke), age 86, went home to be with her Savior on December 14, 2023, in the loving presence of family. She was the beloved daughter of Herbert Emil Lemke and Clara Lemke (nee Schroeder) of Oshkosh.

Diane devoted herself to the love of her two sons...

Dec 14, 2023

Our Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Pastor, and Friend was called to his eternal home on December 14, 2023 following a stroke on October 11, 2023 that kept him hospitalized until December 13, 2023 when he came home under hospice care. He wanted so much to get back to his earthly home.

Dale was born June...

Dec 14, 2023

Diane Tiegs Wells (03/25/1955-12/14/2023)

“Love as powerful as your mother's for you leaves its own mark.” - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Consistent with her habit of Irish goodbyes, Diane Tiegs Wells was suddenly and unexpectedly called home to God on December 14, 2023.

Born March...

Dec 13, 2023

David H. Dhein of Birchwood, Wisconsin passed away on December 13, 2023 at the age of 82 surrounded by family.

Beloved husband of Sharon for 62 years. Loving father of Joel (Jackie) Dhein and Jill (Troy Stafford) Minette. Proud grandfather of Carly and Holly Dhein and Tanner and Madison Minette.

David was born on September...

Dec 11, 2023

Alejandro “Alex” Ruiz received the gift of eternal life on Monday, December 11, at the age of 62. He was born on June 17, 1961, to Emma (nee Castillejos) and the late Gregorio Ruiz. He was the dear brother of Elsa Ali, Jorge (Karen) Ruiz, Nora Ruiz, Nancy (Steve) Schoessow, and the late Cesar “Rudy” Ruiz, and uncle of...

Dec 6, 2023

James Harvey Zirtzlaff received the gift of eternal life on Wednesday December 6 at the age of 82. Jim was born on January 17, 1941 to Harvey and Arlin (nee Behrens) Zirtzlaff. Jim grew up in Cedarburg, Wisconsin and was well known throughout the community for the love and pride he had of his historical hometown. Taking walks with...

Dec 6, 2023

Mary Beth Baade (nee Pfeil) died peacefully December 6, 2023 at the age of 72, surrounded by her loving life partner of 13 years, Dan Gill and her son Jamie (Alison) Baade. She was loved by her grandchildren Brooke, Ellie, and Emily. She will be further missed by her brother Dennis Pfeil (the late Mary Pat), Jody Hoopes, Jim...

Dec 5, 2023

Donald J. Everix

Donald J. Everix, of Grafton, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was born to eternal life on December 5, 2023, at the age of 84, at Lawliss Family Hospice in Mequon, surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born on March 18, 1939 in Fond du Lac,...

Dec 3, 2023

Carl P. Wittenberg “Phil” , 95, of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023. Phil was born to Carl and Irene Wittenberg of Cedarburg, Wisconsin on June 18, 1928. He graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1946 after having soloed in a Piper 13 at Stevenson Fox Farm Field. He was a graduate of the University of...

Dec 3, 2023

John E. Eckhart “Ecky” age 75, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, with his family by his side.

John was born on July 20, 1948, in Milwaukee to the late William and Ruth (nee Kaliebe) Eckhart. He attended St. Paul Lutheran Grade School and went on to graduate from Grafton High School. John was...

Dec 2, 2023

LeRoy “Lee” F. Jost,

Lee Jost of Cedarburg, WI was called to Heaven on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born at the old St. Michael’s Hospital in Milwaukee on June 21st, 1928 to proud German immigrants, Emilia and Gustav Jost. Lee was a man of strong Christian faith, love of Country...

Dec 2, 2023

Janet B. Lauer

(nee Keller) of Grafton, passed away on December 2, 2023 at her home at the age of 79. Janet was born on June 15, 1944 in Cedarburg, WI the daughter of the late Harry Keller and the late Edna (Nee Fischer) Keller. She is a graduate of Milwaukee Lutheran High School. Her love for...

Nov 29, 2023

Dennis T. Kranz, age 87, passed away on November 29, 2023 with his family by his side. Dennis was born and raised in Milwaukee. He was the youngest child of Harry and Theresa (nee Miller) Kranz. After high school he met his wife Elaine, during dancing lessons at the Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee. Dennis served the city of Milwaukee...

Nov 28, 2023

Betty L. Guddeck, 93, of Grafton passed away on Tuesday, November 28th at Anita’s Gardens of Grafton. Betty was born May 6th, 1930, to Max and Savera (nee Jens) Krause in Milwaukee, WI.

She grew up in Milwaukee where she enjoyed going to movies with her mother, especially musicals, and was a member of a...

Nov 25, 2023

Anthony (Tony) James Fojut, 83, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 25th, with his family at his side. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a passion for life.

Born on March 6, 1940, Anthony was a devoted father to his three children, Michele, Michael, and Gregg. He was a...

Nov 24, 2023

Mary Alice Wolfe (nee Mueller) of Grafton joined Jesus in Heaven on November 24, 2023, at the age of 92. Mary’s greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with family and praising God. Born May 17, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Robert and Frances Mueller, she was the sixth born of eight children. Mary met the love...