Obituaries

Sep 6, 2023

Carol Ann Walber, age 70, of Grafton, WI, formerly Wauwatosa, WI, peacefully passed away on September 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Carol was a corporate travel agent for over 45 years. She worked for American Express, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and several smaller agencies. She also worked part time for 20 years as...

Sep 1, 2023

Jennifer M. Nemchek

Passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2023 at the age of 42 years in Fond du Lac, WI.

Jennifer was born on October 28, 1980 in Port Washington, WI, the daughter of Rosemarie (nee Liszka) and the late Andrew Nemchek. She grew up in Belgium (Lake Church), WI. Jennifer worked...

Aug 31, 2023

Ronald Herman Brandt peacefully passed away on August 31, 2023, joining his loving wife, Marian. Ronald was born in the town of Jackson on August 18, 1940 to the late Herbert and Eleanor (Nee Kuells) Brandt. Ronald was baptized on September 8, 1940 by Pastor H.G. Brede. He was confirmed on April 11, 1953 by Pastor Carl...

Aug 29, 2023

Diane M. Palmer, of Cedarburg, passed away at the Aurora Medical Center, in Grafton, on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at the age of 77 years.

Diane was born on March 24, 1946, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Russell and the late Jeanne (nee Treadway) Palmer. After graduating from high school, Diane went on...

Aug 27, 2023

Jason E. Praefke

Of West Bend, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 27, 2023, at the age of 45. Jason was born in Milwaukee, to his parents, the late Gordon Praefke and Mary (nee Arnold). He was united in marriage with Susanne “Susy” Praefke on September 5, 2004, at St. Johns Lutheran...

Aug 25, 2023

Robert W. “Bob” Wolf, 84, of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in hospice from a short illness on August 25, 2023. He was born on March 14, 1939, in Milwaukee, to the late Valentine and Loretta (nee Kaliebe) Wolf.

Bob married his “Wonderful Wife” Nancy on August 26, 1961. They were blessed with two children,...

Aug 21, 2023

Kenneth T. Wiitanen of Grafton, WI born to eternal life on August 21, 2023, at the age of 74.

Ken was born August 9th, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in Milwaukee. He graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1978. He worked for Marquette Electronics, Inc. For 17 years in production control and...

Aug 19, 2023

Francesca J. Torres

of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on August 19, 2023, at the age of 44 years. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 2:30 PM, at Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Inurnment will take place immediately following the service, at Wisconsin...

Aug 17, 2023

Dennis Wendlandt of Cedarburg passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Dennis is survived by his loving wife Linda and their children, Matthew (June) and Michael. Dennis was a proud grandpa of Josie. Brother to Sandra, Dale, Sharon, and Sarah. Brother-in-law to Carol Wendlandt, Shirley Crosslen. Edward Heidtke, Cheryl (Michael) Flaherty, and Kay Christensen....

Aug 17, 2023

Kaitlin M. Wiza, was born into eternal life on August 17, 2023 at the age of 34 after a five year battle with cancer. Kaitlin was born on September 25, 1988 to her parents, Tom and Jill (nee Yurcich) Wiza.

Because of Kaitlin’s love for the outdoors, she was an avid hiker. She found herself...

Aug 13, 2023

Martin “Marty” Wegner, of Grafton was Born To Eternal Life on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the home he built, at the age of 91 years old.

Marty was born on May 4, 1932 in Grafton, the son of the late Charles and Emma (Wendtlandt) Wegner. He was the youngest of 4 sons.

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Aug 12, 2023

Ronald Paul "Ron" Rathke, 77, passed away August 12, 2023, while camping in the great outdoors of Wyoming.

Ron was born June 28, 1946, to Paul and Ruth Rathke in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. After graduating from Cedarburg High School, he studied biology at The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. It was there Ron fell in...

Aug 9, 2023

Nancy Barbara Tozzi (nee Kara) passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in Fox Point, Wisconsin at the age of 89. Nancy was born on January 14, 1934 in Berwyn Illinois, daughter of John and Lillian (nee Sladek) Kara.

Nancy was a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois and was the proud mother of...

Aug 5, 2023

Irene R. Brabender of Grafton peacefully passed away on August 5th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 93. She was born on August 18th, 1929, to her late parents William Brabender and Hilda Brabender (nee Maronde) in Port Washington. She graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1947.

Irene lived a long,...

Aug 2, 2023

Kathryn “Katie” Sorcic, of Grafton, was Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Zilber Family Hospice, in Wauwatosa, at the age of 80 years.

Katie was born on December 5, 1942, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Emil and the late Minna Klewein. She later graduated from Pius Catholic High...

Aug 2, 2023

John L. Ernst, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 2, 2023 at the age of 92. John was born on January 8, 1931 to his late parents Lorenz Ernst and Lydia Ernst (nee Radue). He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Marie (nee Suelflow) on August 18, 1951, and...

Jul 30, 2023

Michael F. “Mike” Krautkramer

Mike was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the age of 45 years old. Mike loved his family! He is survived by his mom, Sue (Tom) Cameron, sister Kimberly (Jim) Schwandt, his awesome nephews, Noah, Kyle, Nick and Jake and his wonderful niece, Brianna. Further survived by numerous aunts, uncles,...

Jul 27, 2023

Thursday, July 28th, 2023, Nancy Tucholka at the age 83, peacefully joined her husband, David Tucholka in heaven.

Survived by their three sons, Steve (Barb), Scott (Janice) and Bill (Kim). Grandmother of Angela (Justin), Christina (Evan), Nicholas (Katie), Jennifer, Jenni (Matt), Garrett (Courtney) and Jordan; Great-Grandmother of Hunter, Haley, Tyler, Steven, Madison, Macalister, and Scarlett. Further Survived...

Jul 27, 2023

Barbara R. Mont Marquette, of Cedarburg, was born into eternal life on July 27, 2023 at the age of 94.

Barbara was born on July 27, 1929 and was adopted from The Cradle Society in Evanston Ill. She was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Robert and Rose Bulkley, her husband Philip Mont Marquette,...

Jul 25, 2023

Walter Lewandowski, 58, of Grafton, Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home on July 25th, 2023.

Walt was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Arlene Lewandowski, his sister Linda (Andy) Lukas, and his parents-in-law Karl and Carroll Lorenzen.

Walt is survived by his wife, Karla Lewandowski, and his children Anthony (Chelsea) Lewandowski and Megan...