Obituaries

May 29, 2023

Donna Jean Klumb of Jackson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 29th, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born in Milwaukee on June 11th,1928 to Arlet and Ellen (nee Johnson) Bell, the first of 10 children. She was baptized in the Town of Adrian, near Tomah, WI. On August 22nd,1936. She was...

May 29, 2023

Parrish, Bradley J.

Artist Bradley J. Parrish of Mequon, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at

Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital – Ozaukee, at the age of 64 years. Parrish was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to MaryAnn & James D. Parrish. Already at age 3 years, Brad’s parents noticed Brad’s love for drawing....

May 28, 2023

In Loving Memory of Morris Cook: An Honorable Man

Morris A Cook passed away and was released into eternal life on 28 May 2023 at the age of 86.

Morris was a remarkable man who touched the lives of many with his integrity, compassion, and unwavering dedication to loved ones. People...

May 27, 2023

Sharon Zemlicka, 64, of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27th, 2023.

Sharon was born on January 17th, 1959 to Roger and Diane Schelk of Sheboygan. After graduating from North High School in 1977, Sharon and Rick were married and moved to Colorado where they had their three children. She loved her children...

May 22, 2023

William Norman Korinek (Bill, aka Kornball) passed away unexpectedly and was born into eternal life on Monday, May 22, 2023 at the age of 67. Bill was born on October 20, 1955 to Lois and the late Donald Korinek. He was the dearly loved brother of seven siblings. He graduated from Grafton High School, class of 1973. He then...

May 18, 2023

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Susan R. Moeller was called home to be with her Savior at the age of 78.

Susan was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on June 17, 1944 to Roy and June Hubbard of Gillett. She married Gary Moeller in 1963. Susan and Gary moved to Grafton the summer of 1967. Susan...

May 17, 2023

Joan Marie Schatzman

On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Joan Marie Schatzman passed away peacefully at the age of 87.

Joan was born on April 1, 1936, in Milwaukee, WI to Ray and Evelyn Machmueller. Joan graduated Pius XI High School, Milwaukee, WI in 1954, and entered the convent as a Franciscan nun in December 1954....

May 16, 2023

Valerie E. Wollner, of Saukville, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Aurora Medical Center, in Grafton, at the age of 80 years.

Valerie was born on January 5, 1943, in Rhinelander, the daughter of the late Vern and the late Jesse Durbin. She was later united in marriage to James Wollner, and...

May 16, 2023

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Dr. Theodore “Ted” F. Raske, Ph.D., PE, of Germantown, was called home to be with his Savior at the age of 88.

Ted was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 8, 1934 to the late Frank and the late Louise Raske. He graduated from Lutheran High School in 1952. He received a...

May 14, 2023

Thomas L. “Tom” Hamilton passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14th 2023 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg. After 18 years, he has been reunited in heaven with his devoted wife of 45 years, Margaret P. Hamilton. Tom is survived by his brother, Jim (Susan Walsh Harrington); his 3 children, Keith, MaryKaren (Dave Matt), and Annmarie (John Nelson); 8...

May 14, 2023

Roger Rudolph Heppner peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Horizon Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon at the age of 90. Roger was born on February 21, 1933 in Almena, Wisconsin, son of Melita Hauser Heppner and Rudolph Herman Heppner. He graduated from Turtle Lake High School in 1951. He attended Stout State College from 1951-1953 and...

May 9, 2023

Diane H. Weber (nee Kies), a long time resident of Cedarburg, was called home to her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the age of 91 years.

Diane was born on August 29, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI, daughter of the late William and Erna Kies. Diane was united in marriage to Raymond Weber...

May 9, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Rosenthal was called to his heavenly home on May 9, 2023. He was born February 25, 1942, to Arnold and Dorothea (nee Pamperin) in West Bend, Wisconsin.

Gene married Charlotte “Char” Mueller on July 14, 1962.

After high school graduation, Gene worked at Honeck Chevrolet and then at Gehl...

May 8, 2023

Nicholas “Nick” J. Hamilton passed away unexpectedly at the age of 28 on 5/8/2023. He was the father of three beautiful young daughters; Nevaeh (6 years old), Nova (1.5 years old), and Emma (3 weeks old).

Nick is further survived by his parents; Joe and Dannielle Hamilton; siblings, Joey (Ashley) Hamilton, Cody Hamilton, and Kaelyn...

May 2, 2023

Robert “Robb” Schmit passed away unexpectedly in his home in Grafton, WI on May 2nd at the age of 59. He was born on August 17th, 1963 to Rosemary and the late Gene Schmit. As a young child, he and his brothers worked as the coat check during the many wedding and events held at his parents’ ballroom, Schmit’s...

Apr 30, 2023

Deanna Pearl Buelow-Dickmann, of Townsend, formally of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30th at St. Vincent Hospital, in Green Bay, WI. She was born on February 28, 1941 to her late parents, Vearle E. Durbin and Jesse Durbin-Wittke in Rhinelander, WI. Deanna was 2 years old when her father had passed and moved to Milwaukee, WI when...

Apr 27, 2023

William G. “Bud” Richter

William G. “Bud” Richter, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at his residence, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the age of 88 years.

Bud was born on May 4, 1934, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Charles Richter and the late Edith (nee Schultz) Richter....

Apr 25, 2023

Patricia “Patty” Arrowood unexpectedly passed away on April 25, 2023 at the age of 47. Patty was born August 28, 1975 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. to her beloved parents: Luis M. Belmontes and AnaMaria Belmontes. Patty spent most of her life living in Milwaukee and in Grafton.

Patty enjoyed many things but...

Apr 24, 2023

Philip (Phil) M. Toussaint was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Phil was born November 21, 1942. Son of Willard and Helen (Sandstrom) Toussaint. He left this world on April 24th, 2023 at the age of 80. With his battle of cancer and other health conditions, he fought to the very end, hoping to again play another round of...

Apr 21, 2023

Ronald Martin Nielsen, of Port Washington, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 91 years.

Ron was born June 18, 1931 in Neenah, Wisconsin to Harold and Irma (nee Jensen) Nielsen. After the early death of his mother he lived in Chicago and Neenah with his father, aunts, and beloved...