Obituaries

Aug 27, 2021

Diane Margaret Niswonger (nee Kuehl), of Grafton, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at the age of 81. Diane was born in Jennings Missouri on April 16, 1940 to the late Raymond and Florence (nee Schore) Kuehl. Diane & Jim were united in marriage on September 6, 1969 in Jennings, MO. Diane’s favorite pastime was watching movies. Diane is...

Aug 27, 2021

Erik Scheunemann was welcomed into the embrace of Our Lord Jesus on August 27, 2021 at the age of 38. Erik was born in Port Washington, WI on August 9, 1983 the son of Jeff and Lisa (nee Thompson). Erik graduated from West Bend East High School. Erik loved the outdoors: fishing, camping and his Mustang, Roush. Erik worked...

Aug 26, 2021

Larry Arthur Drake died on August 26, 2021, of heart failure in Grafton, WI, at the young age of 75. We best knew him as a kid at heart, occasional prankster, quiet and witty with good timing and giving that sly smile telling you there was a lot going on in his head! He had profound impact on the...

Aug 24, 2021

Charles W. Gall Charles W. “Chuck” Gall of West Bend, passed away peacefully at his residence, on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the age of 73 years. He lived his life to the fullest…even with pancreatic cancer, he wanted people to know that there is hope, life, and love after a cancer diagnosis. Charlie lived with pancreatic cancer for...

Aug 23, 2021

Olga Gyorgy, of Sussex, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Martin Gyorgy, for 66 years. Wonderful mama to Mary (John) Zolinski and Marty Gyorgy Jr. Grandmother to Christopher (Amanda) Hauglie, Marty (Bonnie) Gyorgy, Adam (Amber) Zolinski and Amy Zolinski. Great-grandmother to Caleb, Leah, Jonah, Brooklyn, Marty and Cooper....

Aug 18, 2021

James P. Nielsen, Age 64; passed away at home of natural causes on August 18, 2021 For 49 years, loving and much-loved partner and husband of Laurie. A steadfast friend to many, a hard working guy who loved his dogs, duck hunting, and telling just a few great stories! He took quiet pride in his family business, his land,...

Aug 18, 2021

Thomas J. Kanios Born to eternal life on August 18, 2021 at the age of 74 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Grafton, on Monday, August 30th, 2021, at 6:00 pm. A visitation will take place prior to the funeral service at Pilgrim United...

Aug 15, 2021

Michael Paul Albrecht, of Grafton, Wisconsin, was called out of this life unexpectedly from a heart attack to his eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born in Renton, Washington, on May 25, 1968, the oldest of four children born to Paul and Carol Albrecht. He graduated from Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School in 1986,...

Aug 14, 2021

Charles B. "Charlie" Woods Charlie Woods, of Huntersville, North Carolina, formerly of Everett, Washington and Grafton, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the age of 73 years. Per Charlie's request...No Services will be held. Online condolences can be made to his wife, Jan, daughter, Liz, or to the Woods Family, on the Mueller Funeral Home...

Aug 13, 2021

Karen A. Reinke, 81, of Grafton passed away on Aug. 13, 2021. She was born in Shawano, WI, on October 2, 1939 to Harry and Vivian (nee Feldt) Katzenmeyer. On November 9, 1957, Karen was united in marriage to William L. Reinke. Her 56 years of marriage to Bill were filled with raising their family, traveling and living in...

Aug 12, 2021

Colette A. Claflin, 65 years of age, of Cedarburg passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2021 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Hospital in Mequon. Colette was born on May 19, 1956 to the late Loyal Alfred and Madonna “Donna” Marie Setterlund. On August 9, 1974, Colette was united in marriage to the late Arnold F. Claflin. Colette was...

Aug 9, 2021

Nicholas “Nick” David Robel Nicholas David Robel, of Cedarburg, passed away on August 9, 2021 at the age of 48 years. A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2881 Division Rd., Jackson, on Monday, August 16, 2021, at 5:00 PM. A visitation will take place prior to the service at church from 4:00 PM until...

Aug 7, 2021

Wayne T. Bielein Wayne Thomas Bienlein, fondly known as “Butch” by family, and “Beaner” by friends, was born to eternal life on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Wayne was born in Port Washington, WI on July 7, 1944, to George and Grace Bienlein. Wayne grew up on his family dairy farm in Grafton, and spent his adult years residing at...

Aug 2, 2021

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 1:00pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 701 W. Washington Street, Grafton for June A. Shock who died on Monday, August 2, 2021 at the age of 73 years. Interment will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Tuesday from 11:00am to...

Aug 1, 2021

Marilyn R. (nee Achterberg) Steinke entered into eternal life on August 1, 2021 at the age of 75 years, after a short, heart-related illness. Marilyn was born on August 25, 1945 to the late Charles and Della (nee Lederer) Achterberg. She grew up in Mequon, WI and graduated from Homestead High School. She began working as a secretary soon...

Aug 1, 2021

Brent Neil Christiaansen It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son Brent Neil Christiaansen. Brent unexpectedly passed away in Los Angeles, CA on August 1, 2021 at the age of 27. He leaves behind his brother, Bryce and parents, Jon and Jean that love him more than words can express. Brent grew up...

Jul 31, 2021

Jul 30, 2021

Wayne G. Bichanich, 88 years, of Grafton, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on July 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy (nee Rolf) and son Jeffry. Wayne is survived by sons George (Jodie), Mike (Kelly), and daughter Karen. Further survived by 7 grandchildren: Tom (Lisa), Nick (Emmy), Erin (Marlon) Gonzalez, Morgan Bichanich, Samantha, Amanda...

Jul 30, 2021

Robert F. “Bob” Ellerbrock of Grafton, A cherished husband, dad, grandpa “Pops” and friend left this earth on July 30, 2021 at the of 80, taking with him a piece of each of our hearts. Bob was born in Ladd, IL on December 8, 1940 to the late Frank and Alma (nee Filippini) Ellerbrock. Bob was man of integrity;...

Jul 29, 2021

Shirley A. Kiepert of Mequon, formerly of Cedarburg, peacefully went to her Heavenly home on July 29, 2021 at the age of 92. Shirley was born in Cedarburg on November 18, 1928 to the late Bernard and Esther (nee Groth) Zimdars. She went to cosmetology school in Milwaukee and owned her own beauty salon in Cedarburg, for many years....