Obituaries
Donna R. Schmidt-Grede
Mar 6, 2021
Long-time Cedarburg resident, Donna Schmidt-Grede, aged 90, died peacefully, March 6. Donna was born in Kiron, Iowa to Charles and Selma Rosenquist in 1931, an era when the family farm house had neither plumbing nor electricity, but plenty of love, good food and lots of Swedish chatter. She studied nursing and, following her training took a job at Swedish...
Gerald H. "Jerry" Johnson
Mar 2, 2021
Gerald H. “Jerry” Johnson, of Saukville, passed away at St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital on March 2, 2021, at the age of 67 years. Jerry was born on October 31, 1953, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Henry Johnson and the late Janelle (nee Orr) Johnson. Jerry attended St. Paul Lutheran School and later graduated from Grafton High School....
John "Jack" J. Peterson
Feb 27, 2021
Of Grafton, passed away on February 27, 2021 at the age of 88 years. John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Norma; children Tom (Debbie), Mike (Lisa), Jerry (Eileen), and Lori (Ross) Schliesmann. John is further survived by 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. John was a carpenter at Allen Bradley until retirement. John also taught religious classes...
James M. Anderson
Feb 24, 2021
James M. Anderson James M. Anderson, 69, of Grafton, Wisconsin, formally of Wakefield, Michigan passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday February 24, 2021. James was born on October 25, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. James moved with his family to Wakefield, Michigan where he met his wife of 47 years, Nancy (Ricca). Jim and Nancy have two daughters,...
Dorothy D. Holtz
Feb 19, 2021
Dorothy (Anderson) Holtz We celebrate the life of Dorothy Holtz of Cedarburg who passed away February 19 at the age of 93 after a brief illness (not covid-related). She lived a gracious and productive life as a loving daughter, educator, dear wife and mother, sweet grandmother, and devoted friend to many. Her passions included her family and friends, her...
Gerald Proefrock
Feb 18, 2021
Gerald Proefrock 86, of Cedarburg, WI, passed away on February 18, 2021 peacefully at his home in Bonita Springs, FL with his children by his side. Jerry “Moses” was born in Mequon, WI to Edwin & Dora (Paske) Proefrock. He grew up with 3 brothers and 1 sister in Ozaukee county. He met the love of his life and...
William "Bill" M. Bailey
Feb 14, 2021
William M. “Bill” Bailey April 15, 1934 – February 14, 2021 William M. “Bill” Bailey, 86, of Cedarburg, WI, passed away peacefully at Kathy Hospice in West Bend, WI on February 14, 2021. He was born on April 15, 1934 in Decatur, IL, to the late Wilda M. (Baldwin) Bailey and William A. Bailey. Bill attended Millikin University and...
Robert Harry Christiaansen
Feb 13, 2021
Robert (Bob) Harry Christiaansen Bob passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 13, 2021 at the age of 89 at Anita’s Gardens, Grafton WI. Bob was born on June 7, 1931 in Milwaukee to Gertrude (nee Becker) and Robert Christiaansen. Bob was a graduate of Rufus King High School and worked many years for Geuder, Paeschke & Frey...
Craig J. Cassel
Feb 10, 2021
Craig J. Cassel passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side, in Houston after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Born on September 4, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI., Craig was raised in Cedarburg and graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1979. He grew up working along side his Dad and brothers at Cassel Box...
Rolland John Kegley
Feb 7, 2021
Rolland J. Kegley. Born to eternal life Feb. 7, 2021 at age 67 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee following complications after heart /kidney transplant surgery in November. Rolland was born Dec. 18, 1953 in Milwaukee. He spent childhood/youth years in Crandon, WI, Oshkosh, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI. Rolland graduated from Falls North High School in 1972....
Theresa Balogh
Feb 6, 2021
Of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 surrounded by family at the age of 82 years. Born in Hungary, Theresa was a loving wife to the late Jeno; mother to 3 children and grandmother to 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by other family and friends.
Annette Paul
Feb 3, 2021
Annette Paul (Born August 30, 1954) of Grafton, WI passed away on February 3, 2021 at the age of 66 years after battling ALS for 3 years. Annette is remembered by her husband, James Paul, and daughters Danielle (Robert), Dawn, and Jamie. Annette is survived by loving grandchildren- Michael (22), Taylor (19), Kailey (18), Nathan (16), Alana (14), Carrie...
John J. "Jack" Norman Sr.
Feb 2, 2021
John J. “Jack” Norman, Sr. of Grafton (formerly of Cedarburg) returned to his Heavenly Home on February 2, 2021. Born on January 22, 1931, in Hurley, Wisconsin, Jack was the youngest of four energetic boys. Jack and his 3 brothers learned a lot of lessons about life the hard way...that it’s not a good idea to go down a...
Walter H. Becker
Jan 29, 2021
Walter Henry Becker Heaven gained a ray of sunshine on January 29, 2021 with the passing of Walter Henry Becker, age 94. Walter beat cancer some time ago and his family was blessed to have him for an “extra” 14 years. He was a rare and precious man, a man of true dignity. He was generous with his gifts...
Kurt C. Grasse
Jan 26, 2021
Kurt C. Grasse of Newburg, WI passed away of natural causes on January 26th, 2021 at his home at the age of 60. Adoring father of Katherine (Benjamin) Lowry. Dear grandfather of Max Grasse Lowry and Clark Bender Lowry. Brother to Kenneth (Rachel) Grasse. Dear uncle to Abby (Jake) Haug and great-uncle to Jack, Helena, and Talia Haug. Further...
James "Jim" Michael Dandoy
Jan 25, 2021
Jim passed away peacefully with family at his side on 01-25-21 after a courageous battle with Covid-19. A frugal man with many quirks and hilarious original one-liners, the “gentle giant” brought a smile and laugh to the faces of those whom he knew. As a 17yo Milwaukee kid, seeing his options few, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps....
Florence K. Rathke
Jan 25, 2021
Florence “Flo” Rathke, of Jackson, formerly of Grafton and Manitowish Waters, born to life on November 28, 1923, was born to eternal life on January 25, 2021, at the age of 97. She was the daughter of George and Anna (nee Behrens) Kohlwey. Flo graduated from Cedarburg High School and in 1947 from Evangelical Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing...
Jerome E. Kuptz
Jan 25, 2021
Jerome E. Kuptz, of Fredonia, WI, passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 94 years. Loving husband of Joyce (nee Vanselow) for 67 years. Most caring father of Jerry Jr. (Pam), Paul (Jeanette), Tom (Gloria), Bill (Debbie), Caroline (the late Johnny Cabino), Mary, Margaret, Eugene, Amy (Poncho). Dear grandfather of Jerome Michael, Kelly (Richard), Marcus (Alvie),...
Arthur E. "Art" Viesselmann
Jan 23, 2021
Arthur E. Viesselmann, of the Town of Grafton, was born to eternal life on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was 89 years old. Art was born on March 13, 1931, on the family farm in Lakefield, Town of Grafton, to the late Elmer and the late Elsie (nee Kroening) Viesselmann. The family moved to Cedarburg where Art grew up...
Willard F. Riemer
Jan 19, 2021
Willard Frank Riemer was carried into eternal life on January 19, 2021 at 80 years old. Born on his family-owned dairy farm in Mequon, WI on November 8, 1940, Willard was welcomed into this world by his parents Werner and Alma (nee Klug) Riemer. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Freistadt, WI, with which...
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