Obituaries

Feb 4, 2023

Marian Meta Brandt (nee Koepsell) peacefully passed away on February 4, 2023. She was born on November 28, 1942 to her parents, Gotthold A. Koepsell and Verona A.M (nee Gloede) in the town of Herman, Dodge County. Marian was baptized on December 6, 1942 by Pastor Herman Laabs which led to her confirmation on April 28, 1957 by Pastor...

Feb 1, 2023

Wagner, Peggy Jean

(Nee Paegelow) of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 1, 2023 at the age 93. Beloved wife of the late Leland “Lee” Wagner. Loving mother of Terry (Peggy) and Christi (Michael) Tamsen. Proud grandma of three angels: Michelle (Jim) Kutz, Tricia (Fiancé Ernest Ziemer) VanGroll and Tara (Aaron) Wagner-Siekmann;...

Feb 1, 2023

Theodore E. “Ted” Haischer Jr.

Ted Haischer Jr., of Cedarburg, passed away with family on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the age of 84 years.

Ted was born on June 21, 1938, in Houghton, Michigan, the son of the late Theodore E. Haischer Sr. and the late Margaret (nee Eva) Haischer....

Jan 29, 2023

Janet “Jan” L. Van Pietersom (nee Feldmann)

Of Cedarburg, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 30, 1941 to her late parents, William A. Feldmann and Frances (nee Binder). She was united in marriage with W. Jack Van Pietersom on July 27, 1963 and together...

Jan 28, 2023

Kenneth F. Steinhoff, of Port Washington, WI passed away on January 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born in Freeport, IL to the late Ernest & Gwendolyn (Scheele) Steinhoff. Ken graduated from Freeport High School in Freeport, IL and attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison to achieve a bachelor's degree in urban planning. He proudly...

Jan 25, 2023

Terrance Donald “Terry” McCutcheon

4/1/1937- 1/25/2023

Terry McCutcheon of Grafton, Wisconsin, was taken home for eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family, at his home, after a brief illness.

Terry was born to Donald and Margaret McCutcheon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His family moved to Grafton when his...

Jan 25, 2023

William D. (“Bill”) Moltzan, 88, of Cedarburg passed away after a brief illness on January 25, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee. A private celebration of life will be held this summer at the family cabin at Tainter Lake, Wisconsin, where Bill loved boating, fishing, and telling stories by the bonfire, surrounded by kids and grandkids.

Jan 24, 2023

Eugene “Gene” O. Wagner, of Mequon, January 24, 2023 age 91 years. Gene was born on August 21, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Andrew and Esther (Borchert) Wagner. He served in the Army Reserve for 12 years. He worked for the City of Milwaukee for 33 years in the printing department.

In his...

Jan 20, 2023

Mona E. Braaten (nee Carlsen)

Of Iron Ridge, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away on January 20, 2023 at the age of 76. She was born on January 27, 1946 to her late parents, Ejner Carlsen and Elizabeth (nee Maebo).

Mona was born in Lillesand, Norway which she then moved to Oconto...

Jan 19, 2023

Born to eternal life on January 18, 2023, at the age of 95, peacefully passing in her sleep at Lasata Crossings, Cedarburg, Wisconsin. No formal services will be held; however, a private family celebration of Muriel’s life will be held in the near future, to share stories and remember her spirit of joy, shared with all she met, but...

Jan 17, 2023

Guenter F. Fichtler, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away on January 17, 2023, at a Rehabilitation Facility, in Orange, California, at the age of 91 years.

Guenter was born on October 2, 1931, in Bobitz, Wismar County, Mecklenburg, Germany, the son of the late Friedrich Fichtler and the late Grete (nee Warnke) Fichtler. At an early...

Jan 15, 2023

Leslie A. Elger, 81

Leslie Ann (Smith) Elger of Grafton died peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. She was a previous resident of Cedarburg, WI. and Whitefish Bay, WI.

Leslie was born March 22, 1941, in Pittsburgh, PA, and spent her childhood years in Old Greenwich, CT. She...

Jan 14, 2023

Marilyn M. Zulka

Marilyn M. Zulka, of Cedarburg, passed away at her residence on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the age of 82 years.

Marilyn was born on January 2, 1941, the daughter of the late Herbert Huebner and the late Helen Huebner. She was later united in marriage to Raymond...

Jan 13, 2023

Michele L. Nowicki passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2023. She was born on May 27th, 1965 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of the late Sandra Halenkamp and granddaughter of the late Lorraine Knoblock. She graduated from Oshkosh West High School and later earned her bachelor's degree in International Relations and French at UW-Madison where she met...

Jan 12, 2023

Doris I. Tiegs, of Grafton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 12, 2023 at the age of 90. Doris was born on August 30, 1932 to her late parents, Mathias Hansen and Martha (nee Klein).

Doris was united in marriage with Raymond Tiegs and have been together for over 69 years. Together, their marriage was...

Jan 10, 2023

Jack D. Carbone of Cedarburg, passed away on Tuesday January 10, 2023, after a 12 year battle with cancer. Born on June 25, 1936, he was the oldest of three children by Pete and Jen Carbone, and raised in Chicago, IL with his sister Sandy and brother Paul. In his early 20’s, he would meet Mary Ann Feret, and...

Jan 8, 2023

Mary Lou Wiedholz (Maurer), 87, of Naples, FL, passed away on January 8, 2023 in Naples, Florida.

Mary Lou was born in Verona, Wisconsin to Louis & Adeline Maurer on July 19, 1935. She grew up on a dairy farm. Mary graduated from Verona High School in 1953 where she enjoyed drama club, student council, art and...

Jan 7, 2023

Marilyn F. Sorensen

(Nee Carney) formerly Leszczynski of Grafton, found eternal life on January 7, 2023, after a brief illness. Marilyn was born in Milwaukee on May 3, 1942, to James and Kathryn (nee Schielke) Carney. She married Kenneth Leszczynski in 1964. Soon after, they moved to Cedarburg where they raised their family, got involved in the...

Jan 7, 2023

Schmitz, Peter J.

Of New Berlin, passed away at home after a short battle with cancer, with his wife and son at his side on Saturday, January 7, 2023 a the age of 66. Peter was born on June 16, 1956 to Henry and Carol Schmitz in Port Washington living in Decada, until the age of six...

Jan 6, 2023

Donna Y. Peters (nee Berg) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on the morning of Friday, January 6, at UW Hospital in Madison. She was 78 years old. Donna was born in Milwaukee on April 11, 1944, to Arthur Sr. and Pearl Berg (nee Zahn). Donna married James Peters in Waukegan, IL on July 1, 1972. After...