Obituaries

Jennifer J. Semmann

Jennifer J. Semmann

Jan 20, 2008

Semmann, Jennifer Jean (nee Heidel) Age 43, of Grafton, died suddenly and entered into eternal life on January 20, 2008 while surrounded by her devoted husband and their beloved daughters. She was born on January 26, 1964 in Port Washington, WI to Jeanne (nee Bintzler) and the late Wayne Heidel. Jennifer married Mark Semmann on August 8, 1992. They...

Helen H. Kosar

Helen H. Kosar

Jan 17, 2008

Kosar, Helen H. (nee Sarosiek) Jan. 17, 2008, age 82 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving aunt of Mary Lou Hansen, Peter Sarasek, Jim Sarosiek, Carol Roby, Sue Roth, and Kathy Waligora. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her siblings, Tony Sarosiek, Mary Jane Nowak, and Father John Sarosiek, and...

Lillian Lee E. Crowell

Lillian Lee E. Crowell

Jan 16, 2008

Crowell, Lillian E. "Lee" Cedarburg, (nee Elsemore), went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 16th at the age of 90 after a two year battle with cancer. Dear mother of John (Betty) and grandmother of Cynthia Crowell. Also survived by brother, John Elsemore, brother-in-law, Gene Deroshers and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, William and...

Pearl C. Wiechman

Pearl C. Wiechman

Jan 15, 2008

Pearl C. Wiechman, 91 formerly from Cedarburg passed away on January 15, 2008 at Bethel Home of Oshkosh. Funeral services will be held on Sat Jan 19 at Faith Lutheran Church, Cedarburg at 11 AM. Visitation will be from 9 AM until the time of services. Burial will be at Zur Ruhe Cemetery of Cedarburg. The Mueller Funeral Home,...

Joel W. Steinert

Joel W. Steinert

Jan 12, 2008

Steinert, Joel W. Of Grafton, Jan. 12, 2008 age 32 yrs. Beloved Son of Willie and Judy (nee Wegner) Steinert. Loving father of Grace. Dear friend of Heather. Dear brother of Barry (Jana), Travis (Laura) and Kristin Steinert. Grandson of Roy and Doris Wegner. Further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Preceded in death by...

Hilda Tischer (Nee Kringel)

Hilda Tischer (Nee Kringel)

Jan 12, 2008

A funeral service be will held at 2pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at Davids Star Ev. Lutheran Church, Jackson (Kirchhayn), for Hilda Tischer (nee Kringel) of Jackson, age 92 years, who went to meet the Lord on January 12, 2008. Interment church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the church from 12 noon until...

Mildred B. Behling

Mildred B. Behling

Jan 9, 2008

Behling, Mildred B. (nee Keller) Of Cedarburg, Jan. 9, 2008 age 85 yrs. Sweet loving wife of Walter. Beloved mother of Greg (Ginny), Joan (John) Nolan and Mark (Lee Ann). Further survived by 4 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Sat. Jan. 12, 11:00 AM at Davids Star Ev. Lutheran Church 2740 Davids Star Dr, Jackson....

Clarence A. Swanson "Swanee

Clarence A. Swanson "Swanee

Jan 9, 2008

Swanson, Clarence A. "Swanee" Of Grafton, Jan. 9, 2008 age 81 yrs. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Heaton). Dear father of Keith (Carla), Kenneth (Shirley), Neil (Joan), Raymond (Ellen), Linnea (Daniel) Ernster and Daniel (Jane). Proud grandpa of 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren . Dear brother of Ewald (the late Kay) and Gladys. Further survived by other relatives and...

Richard M. Gerfin "Dick

Richard M. Gerfin "Dick

Jan 8, 2008

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan.10, 2008 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church North in Cedarburg, for Richard "Dick" Gerfin. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 6 PM followed by mass at 6 PM. Fr. Michael Lightner will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church Building Fund are...

Meredith Woodstra

Meredith Woodstra

Jan 3, 2008

Meredith Woodstra of Milwaukee formerly of Cedarburg passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 3, 2007 at the age of 34 years. Meredith was born in Grand Rapids, MI on February 16, 1973 to Don "Woody" and Margot (nee Bultman) Woodstra. Meredith was a graduate of Cedarburg High School and UW Milwaukee. She worked for a number of years at...

Robert T. Bob" Schulz

Robert T. Bob" Schulz

Jan 2, 2008

Schulz, Robert T. "BOB" Of Cedarburg, January 2, 2008 age 60 yrs. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Engel). Loving father of Cyndi, David (Melanie) and Robyn (Gordon) Kelley. Dear brother of Roger (Bev) and Ross (Chris). Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday Jan. 7, 7:00 PM at Memorial Lutheran Church, 7701 N. Green...

Ray A. Johnson

Ray A. Johnson

Jan 1, 2008

Ray A. Johnson, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at the Cedar Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cedarburg, on January 1, 2008, at the age of 69 years. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2008, 3PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Grafton. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service at Grace Lutheran Church from...

Robert C. Clapper

Robert C. Clapper

Jan 1, 2008

Robert Charles Clapper, age 62, passed away on New Years Day with his family by his side, after entering the hospital on Christmas Day battling esophageal cancer. Born on August 6, 1945, in Morris, IL, he was the son of the late Robert and Eleanor (Krause) Clapper. Robert grew up in Ottawa, IL then received his BA in industrial...

Louis A. Lemke

Louis A. Lemke

Jan 1, 2008

Lemke, Louis A. Of Mequon, Born to Eternal Life on Jan. 1, 2008 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Pipkorn). Loving father of John, Ralph (Mary), Ted (Sue) and Lauri (Tim) Thompson. Loving grandfather of Patrick Lemke, Kristin (Jim) Natalizio, Rick (Marsha) Lemke and Eric Lemke. Great Grandpa of Gianna, A.J., Talia, Joey and Maggie....

Viola M. Graese

Viola M. Graese

Dec 29, 2007

Graese, Viola M. (nee Lueder), of Cedarburg, Born to Eternal Life Dec. 29, 2007, age 99 yrs. Preceded in death by her husband, Erwin and daughter, Laurel Kressin. Survived by daughters, Sylvia (Franklin) Krueger and Vivian (Kenneth) Janke, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Thurs. Jan. 3, 2008 4PM at Immanuel Lutheran...

James F. Nader

James F. Nader

Dec 28, 2007

James F. Nader of Jackson found peace on December 28, 2007. He was born on January 7, 1942 in Waukesha where he spent his childhood. James proudly served in Vietnam. He was an employee of Wisconsin Electric in Port Washington for 35 years, and was a longtime resident of Cedarburg and Slinger. James loved the outdoors. He often shared...

Catherine Kemp

Catherine Kemp

Dec 26, 2007

Catherine Kemp (nee Orlikowski) of Mequon passed away peacefully at Vitas Innovative Hospice in Milwaukee on December 26, 2007 at the age of 90 years. Catherine was born in West Allis, WI on February 27, 1917 to the late Walter and Catherine (nee Novakuska) Orlikowski. She eventually married the late Harvey at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church South in...

Kenneth Arentz

Kenneth Arentz

Dec 23, 2007

Kenneth Arentz of Grafton passed away on Sunday December 23, 2007 at Columbia St. Marys Hospital Ozaukee Campus at the age of 83 years. Ken was born in the Town of Grafton on August 29, 1924 to the late Nicholas & Hedwig (nee Olzem) Arentz and married Jean Johnson on November 29, 1958 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Harry O. Canfield

Harry O. Canfield

Dec 23, 2007

Of Grafton formerly of Cedarburg. December 23, 2007 age 93 yrs. Beloved husband of the lae Marie S. (nee Wiesler). Loving father of Harriet (Joe) Kaluva, Margaret (Chuck) Flaherty, John (Annette), Joseph (Barbara), Mary and James. Dear grandfather of Joseph, Jennifer Kaluva; Erika, Abigail, Carl, Christopher (Helga), Bryan (Margaret), Jason, Jessica, Ryan, Jamey, Jordon, and Conrad. Great grandfather of...

Eldor Louis Bartness

Eldor Louis Bartness

Dec 22, 2007

ELDOR LOUIS BARTNESS, KNOWN AS "BUD" TO HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS, PASSED INTO THE ARMS OF JESUS SATURDAY DECEMBER 22 AT ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL IN MILWAUKEE. HE WAS BORN JUNE 9, 1919, IN WASHBURN, WISCONSIN, SON OF OSCAR AND MINNIE BARTNESS. BUD GRADUATED FROM WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOL IN 1937. HE WORKED AT THE DUPONT BARKSDALE WORKS AND DUPONT JOLIET,...