Obituaries

Elaine Leona Wacha

Elaine Leona Wacha

May 21, 2022

Elaine Leona (nee Jonas) Wacha July 6, 1935 – May 21, 2022 Elaine Leona (nee Jonas) Wacha was born into Eternal Life on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the age of 86 years old surrounded by her loving family. Elaine was born on July 6, 1935, in Schuyler, NE to Arnold J. Jonas and Irma C. (nee Schulte) Jonas....

James L.  Leichtle

James L. Leichtle

May 20, 2022

James L. Leichtle of Grafton, WI. Born to Eternal Life May 20th 2022, age 80 years. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Julia. He was a beloved father of Christine (Patrick) Brady, Steven, Mitchell (Katherine), and Paul Leichtle. Proud grandfather of Roselyn and Alexis Leichtle; Kathryn and Luke Brady. Dear brother-in-law of William (Carla)...

Nancy L. Nicholas

Nancy L. Nicholas

May 19, 2022

Nicholas, Nancy L. of Grafton. She has gone to be with her Savior on May 19, 2022 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Pamela J. (the late Walter) Parrott, Cassandra A. (the late Jim) Mammen and Deborah L. (Richard) Brathovde. Proud grandmother of J. Jason, Kristin, Nicholas, the late Brian, Andrew,...

Dejon L. Wagner

Dejon L. Wagner

May 17, 2022

Wagner, Dejon L. (Nee Schmidt) of Mequon, May 17, 2022 age 88 yrs. Beloved wife of Eugene. Dear aunt of David (the late Doris) Schmidt, Dan (Donna) Schmidt and Diane (Andrew) Schumann. Further survived by other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 – 12 Noon at St. Paul Lutheran...

Anita A. Misun

Anita A. Misun

May 16, 2022

Anita Misun A funeral service will be held on Friday May 20th, 2022 at 12pm at St John’s Lutheran Church in Grafton (1193 Lakefield Rd) for Anita A. Misun, 89 of Mequon, who passed away on May 16th, 2022. Visitation will be at the church from 10:30am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Forest Hill...

Daniel William Hilgart Sr.

Daniel William Hilgart Sr.

May 14, 2022

Daniel William Hilgart Sr., age 68 years. Welcomed into the world on June 2nd, 1953, and born to eternal life on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. Daniel grew up in Grafton, Wisconsin, as one of four children with their proud parents, Fred and Dorothy Hilgart who preceded him in death. He went to Grafton High School, Class of '72. He...

Todd M. Schwerm

Todd M. Schwerm

May 13, 2022

Todd Michael Schwerm went to be with the Lord on May 13th, 2022 at the age of 71. He was born in Milwaukee on November 28, 1950 to the late Earl E. & Claudine (nee Jackson) Schwerm. He grew up in Mequon, Wisconsin where he met his precious bride of 48 years, Mary (nee Splaine) who he wed on...

Edith B. Strazer

Edith B. Strazer

May 12, 2022

Strazer, Edith B. (nee Dobiknar) Cedarburg, WI (formerly of Waukegan, IL), Age 103 years. Edith was born in Naylor, MO on May 2, 1919, to Valentine and Frances Dobnikar and died May 12, 2022, at Lawlis Family Hospice, Mequon, WI. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Strazer and loving and beloved mother of Frances (Paul) Seifert, of Cedarburg and...

Roger C. Chase

Roger C. Chase

May 4, 2022

Roger Cameron Chase of Bayside, Wisconsin passed away on May 4, 2022, at the age of 83. Son of the late A. Victor Chase and Helen Voight Chase, brother of the late David M. Chase and survived by brother Richard (Nancy) Chase. Roger is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Phyllis Trostel Chase; his children: Timothy (Ramona)...

Mike W. O'Keefe

Mike W. O'Keefe

May 4, 2022

O’Keefe, Myron W. “MIKE” of Grafton, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Cleta (Nee Eder). Loving father of Brian (Christine) and the late Steven (Gianna). Proud Grandpa of Jennifer, Morgan, Gabriella and Jackson. Dear brother of Dan, Robert and the late Florence. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and...

Mary Ann F. Verhaalen

Mary Ann F. Verhaalen

Apr 30, 2022

Mary Ann Verhaalen Cedarburg - (nee Spaeth) age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 30, 2022. Beloved wife of Lloyd Verhaalen for 65 years. Loving mother of Doug (Frankie) Verhaalen, Linda (John) Taylor, Kay Roy, Keith (Karen) Verhaalen, Chris (Allison) Verhaalen, Rick (Amy) Verhaalen, Pam (Andy) White. Proud grandmother of 20 and great-grandmother of 10. Mary...

Irene Agatha Bauer

Irene Agatha Bauer

Apr 30, 2022

Irene Agatha Bauer, age 84 years. Welcomed into the world on February 15, 1938, and born to Eternal Life on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Irene grew up in a small town, in Germany, as one of ten children with her proud parents, Edmund and Anna Ullrich. She was a tough girl, and her athletic prowess rivaled her male counterparts...

Timothy L. Fuchs

Timothy L. Fuchs

Apr 28, 2022

Timothy Lee Fuchs, 74, of Grafton, Wisconsin, and Dickinson, North Dakota, entered eternal life on April 28, 2022, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Tim was born on September 13, 1947, in Richardton, ND. He grew up in Dickinson and graduated high school in 1965. Tim earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout...

Christine  R. Jordan

Christine R. Jordan

Apr 26, 2022

Christine R. Jordan Christine R. Jordan, of Jackson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Ivy Manor, in West Bend, at the age of 71 years. Christine was born on November 30, 1950, the daughter of the late Stephen Burgard and the late Gloria (nee Haas) Waldvogel. Christine was the most selfless and caring woman who...

Lynn B. Gerth

Lynn B. Gerth

Apr 25, 2022

Lynn B. Gerth (nee Fries) -Cedarburg- passed away peacefully April 25, 2022, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald G. Gerth. Loving mom of Don (Shelley), Deborah, and Doug Gerth. Proud grams of Donnie Gerth Jr. Further survived by many other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Monday, May 2, 2022, 11:00 AM at First Immanuel Lutheran Church...

James "Jim" E. Schuh

James "Jim" E. Schuh

Apr 25, 2022

James E. “Jim” Schuh Of Cedarburg. Born June 30, 1944 and passed away April 25, 2022 at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his sister Sharon Aman (Nee Schuh), nephews, Mike Aman, Douglas (Debbi) Aman, great nephews, Mike Jr., Matt, Andrew, Justin and Jordan, great-nieces, Ashley (Zach) Larson, Samantha and Susie Aman. Further survived by other...

John "Jack" S.  Bublitz

John "Jack" S. Bublitz

Apr 24, 2022

John “Jack” S. Bublitz, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, at the age of 86. Born April 12, 1936, in Wauwatosa, WI to Edward & Edna Bublitz. Jack attended grade school at a One Room Schoolhouse on Pleasant Valley Road and graduated Grafton High School with the Class of 1953, in the top 20...

Lon O. Nanke

Lon O. Nanke

Apr 24, 2022

Lon O.Nanke parted this world to begin a new life with Jesus on April 24th, 2022 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Elaine G., Lon is survived by his sister-in-law Mary Weirts, children Erich L. (Lori) Nanke, Elfrieda G. (Daniel) Albers, and Lorelei E. (Russell) Kidd. Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Joshua Parker) Nanke, Charise (John)...

Elizabeth Pfeifer

Elizabeth Pfeifer

Apr 23, 2022

Elizabeth Johnson Pfeifer, age 90, passed away in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 23, 2022. She was born on May 21, 1931 in Madison, Wisconsin to Hobart Stanley Johnson and Mary Regina (O’Connell) Johnson. On July 21, 1951, she married John Stephan Pfeifer in Madison. A longtime resident of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Liz was very active in the community. She...

Milton  J. Gaertig

Milton J. Gaertig

Apr 22, 2022

Milton was born to eternal life on April 22, 2022, at the age of 73, at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. A private celebration of Milton’s life will be held for family and close friends. Milton was born on December 18, 1948, in Milwaukee, WI and grew up in Whitefish Bay. He graduated from Whitefish Bay High School...