Obituaries

Mar 9, 2023

Carol Rose Schmitz

Born to eternal life on March 9, 2023, at the age of 95. A mass of Christian burial to celebrate Carol’s life will be held on Friday, March 17, at 12 Noon, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church (1619 Washington Street), Grafton, Wisconsin. Visitation at the church will proceed Mass from 10:30-11:45 AM....

Mar 8, 2023

Lissack, Helen M.

(Nee Zuelsdorf), of Cedarburg, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.  Private family services will be held.

Mar 7, 2023

Marcella A. Nielsen of Cedarburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon at the age of 90 years.

Marcella was born in Goodrich, Wisconsin, to the late Sylvester and Mary (nee Weiler) Romens. She married Raymond George Nielsen on November 27, 1954 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Mar 6, 2023

James Peter Cavanaugh May 24, 1956 – March 6, 2023

James Peter Cavanaugh died unexpectedly on March 6, 2023, at the age of 66. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Karen Christoffersen, his deeply loved children, Christopher, Monica (Casey Kresnak) and Scott Cavanaugh, and his cherished grandson, Fredric Kresnek. Further survived and dearly missed...

Mar 2, 2023

Frank Wolter, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023 while vacationing in Mazatlan, Mexico.

Frank was born on July 31, 1938 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. He then grew up in Cedarburg, Wisconsin where he was active in sports and teenage “monkey business.” He then proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and returned to...

Mar 1, 2023

Marlene S. Kraemer

Marlene S. Kraemer, formerly of Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away on March 1, 2023, at the Hospice House, in North Carolina, at the age of 86 years.

Marlene was born on February 14, 1937, the daughter of the late Arnold Kaul and the late Gertrude (nee Wulff) Kaul. She...

Mar 1, 2023

Baehmann, Walter “Wally”

Of Mequon, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Walter was born on September 25, 1932 to the late Oswald and late Eleanor (nee Filter) Baehmann.

Wally loved what he did in life, farming was his passion. He was an honest man, a friend to...

Feb 25, 2023

Helen Celia Schubert, an award-winning, nationally recognized public relations and advertising executive whose Chicago career spanned more than 60 years, died suddenly from natural causes at age 92 shortly after admission to Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Feb. 25. A leader in several professional organizations, active on philanthropic boards and an ardent feminist, she was named to the City of...

Feb 25, 2023

Gordon J. Waters, of Cedarburg, Wisconsin went to his eternal home on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Gordon was born on June 21, 1934 to his late parents Raymond and Leona (nee Hannemann) Waters. Gordon grew up in Cedarburg where he then graduated from Cedarburg High School. Gordon was involved in many sports especially football and was a favorite, loyal...

Feb 24, 2023

Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 12:00 pm (Noon) at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 1621 2nd Avenue, Grafton, for Kathryn F. (nee Haling) Kanios who passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 95 years, on Friday, February 24, 2023. Visitation will be held on Saturday, at the...

Feb 19, 2023

Susan “Sue” D. Steckel, of Kirchhayn, went to Heaven on February 19, 2023, at the age of 64 years. Susan was born on August 15, 1958, in Moline, IL and grew up on the family farm in Garden Plain, IL. She graduated as Salutatorian of Fulton High School in 1976, played the flute in band, and was an accomplished...

Feb 18, 2023

W. Jack Van Pietersom

Of Cedarburg, passed away in his sleep on February 18, 2023, joining his beloved wife, Janet. Jack was born on June 24, 1937 to the late Walter Van Pietersom and Clara Van Pietersom (nee Stiehl). He was united in marriage on July 27, 1963, with his late wife, Janet “Jan” L. Van Pietersom...

Feb 17, 2023

We lost our fierce beautiful Maile way too soon.  Maile is light and love and passion.  She was our baby girl.  Please pray that Maile's soul is flying high and free and she's dancing her heart out.  Thank you for loving her and please keep her forever in your memories and your hearts.

A Private...

Feb 15, 2023

James Robert Rohrback

Jim was born to eternal life on February 15, 2023. He passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep at the age of 79. A Christian funeral will be held at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 11949 Wegner Rd., Riga, MI, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 12:00 pm. After the service, all are...

Feb 15, 2023

Harriet I Brackett

1941-2023

On Wednesday February 15 2023 Harriet I. Brackett, beloved sister, wife, aunt, mother, & grandmother went to be with our Risen Savior. She was born to Edgar & Frances Rieck in Watertown, WI. Harriet graduated from Wartburg College, attended nursing school in Milwaukee and became a registered...

Feb 13, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 12:00pm (noon) at St. Francis Borgia North Catholic Church, 1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg for Retired Deputy Chief Kim Marie Esselmann who died unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2023, at the age of 59 years young. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from...

Feb 12, 2023

Barbara A. Schuler

Barbara A. “Barb” Schuler, of Mequon, passed away unexpectedly, at her residence, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the age of 75 years.

Barb was born on June 1, 1947, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Austin Sprague and the late Myrna (nee Katenkamp) Sprague. She later...

Feb 12, 2023

James “Jim” H. Steinke, of Grafton, entered into eternal life on February 12, 2023 at the age of 82.

Jim was born on October 17, 1940 to Harold and Esther Steinke (nee Lanzendorf) in Portage, WI. His childhood years were spent in Portage, Poynette and Oshkosh, WI, graduating from Oshkosh High School in 1958. He...

Feb 9, 2023

Betty E Vogel of West Bend, went to her heavenly home on February 9, 2023 at the age of 95 years. She joined her husband, Oliver Vogel in heaven to celebrate 75 years of marriage this year.

Betty is survived by her loving family: Kathleen (Gerald) Barbian, Laurie (Alan) Aleksandrowicz, William (Joyce) Vogel and Randall...

Feb 9, 2023

Virginia Ann Seefeld (Ginny) went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 9, 2023, 80 years old, with her sons by her side. Loving and devoted wife of the late Richard A. Seefeld for 56 years. Adoring mother to Scott (Jennifer) Seefeld and Brad Seefeld. Treasured “Gammy” to five grandchildren: Bryan (Mary Grace) Seefeld, Ben (Emily) Seefeld, Lauren...