Obituaries

Roland D. Hoffmann

Roland D. Hoffmann

Dec 22, 2020

Of Milwaukee, Roland D. Hoffmann passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the age of 62. Brother of Sharon (Bob) Hollnagel; uncle of Brian (Angie) Hollnagel and Kim (Ken Newbury) Kolanda . Further survived by loving cousin Geri Halaska, great nieces and nephews Kaleb, Kaitlyn, Ava and Carson. Also survived by cousins, family and friends. Memorial Visitation to...

Lori Ann Mcguire

Lori Ann Mcguire

Dec 22, 2020

Lori Ann McGuire (Coombs), of Cedarburg Wisconsin, age 57, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday December 22, 2020 with her family and her 2 dogs Ollie and Duffy at her side. Lori passed away due to pancreatic cancer that was diagnosed in January of this year. Lori, born on July 21, 1963 to Kenneth and Doris Coombs, was...

Robert  Edward Kupfer

Robert Edward Kupfer

Dec 21, 2020

Robert E. Kupfer Robert E. “Bob” Kupfer, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, in Mequon, on December 21, 2020, at the age of 96 years. Bob was born on August 12, 1924, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Robert C. Kupfer and the late Florence E. (nee Kuhlig) Kupfer. He attended Riverside High School...

Carol A. Beaster

Carol A. Beaster

Dec 20, 2020

Carol A. Doering-Beaster (nee Hudy) passed away peacefully with her daughter and son-in-law by her side Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Carol is survived by her children Scott (Kitty) Doering, David (Dawn) Doering, Jennifer (Jim) Hoffmann; grandchildren Shawn and Austin Hoffmann and Jessica, Royal and Casey Doering. Further survived by her loving sister Darlene...

Patrick R. Mccomis

Patrick R. Mccomis

Dec 19, 2020

Patrick Reiss McComis, 58, of Cedarburg, WI, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 19, 2020. As the sun shines this December morning, we smile knowing Pat is behind these rays of warmth. He is now home, our newest guardian angel waiting for the opportunity to send a joke or two our way here on Earth. Pat was born...

Christopher R. Defendi

Christopher R. Defendi

Dec 19, 2020

Christopher Ryan DeFendi, age 35 of Cedarburg, was called home to the Lord on December 19, 2020, following complications of a liver transplant. His warm heart, contagious beautiful smile and kind soul, along with his Christian love for everyone, reached all who knew him. His family was priority; his commitment to them was limitless. Chris was born July 10,...

Gerald P. Smallish Sr.

Gerald P. Smallish Sr.

Dec 18, 2020

Smallish, Gerald P. Sr. Of Grafton, Born to Eternal Life on December 18, 2020, at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of Sue (nee Schroeder). Loving father of Gerald Jr. (Sheila), Daniel (Cindy), Rick (Shelly), Scott (Tina) and Lisa Beschta. Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren. Proud great-grandfather of 12 great-grandchildren. Further survived by 2 sisters, 2 brothers, nieces,...

Wendy K. Lopez

Wendy K. Lopez

Dec 15, 2020

Wendy K. Lopez (nee Flitsch), passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 47 years. She was born on January 27, 1973 to the late Eugene V. Flitsch and Carol M. Flitsch (nee Roeglin). Wendy attended Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Cedarburg. She attended Cedarburg School from kindergarten through high school. She received a bachelor’s degree from Concordia....

Christine "Chris" A. Oetzel

Christine "Chris" A. Oetzel

Dec 12, 2020

Christine “Chris” Oetzel (nee Johnson), age 68, peacefully entered heaven on December 12, 2020. Best friend and loving wife to Larry Oetzel, and wonderful mother to Amy Oetzel Lee and William Oetzel. Chris was born December 24, 1951, to Douglas and Marilyn Johnson. She graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1970, where she met her husband to be, Larry...

Ann E. Turney

Ann E. Turney

Dec 11, 2020

Ann E. Turney found peace on Friday December 11, 2020 and now rests with her parents, husband and daughter. Ann was born on August 14, 1945 in Madison, Wisconsin to Chester and Geneva Hughes. She had a difficult start to life, spending her first 8 months in the hospital due to Spinal Meningitis. Most of her childhood was spent...

Richard P. Rupert

Richard P. Rupert

Dec 11, 2020

Richard Pasteur Rupert aged 89 years, beloved husband of Margaret “Dean” Nadean Rupert (deceased, nee Brown) and loving father of Beth, Susan (Marlane) and David (Jeff), passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at home, surrounded by family. Dick, as he was known to many, was receiving Horizon Hospice Care at Home, and the family would like to thank...

Ronald A. Gramoll

Ronald A. Gramoll

Dec 10, 2020

Ronald Alvin Gramoll of Grafton Wisconsin passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and family by his side in the evening hours of Thursday, December 10th, 2020. He was 84 years old. Ron was born in the town of Grafton at home on May 9th, 1936, the son of Edwin Gramoll and Sylvia Gramoll nee Hamann. He...

Walter H. "Walt" Zautcke

Walter H. "Walt" Zautcke

Dec 9, 2020

Walter H. “Walt” Zautcke Walt Zautcke, of Grafton, passed away at the Froedtert Hospital, in West Bend, on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at the age of 70 years. Walt was born on December 12, 1949, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Harold Zautcke and the late Irene (nee Hannemann) Zautcke. He was later united in marriage to Karen...

Dorothy C. Govek

Dorothy C. Govek

Dec 7, 2020

Dorothy C. Govek, 85, of Grafton, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Horizon Lawlis Family Hospice, spiritually surrounded by family and friends. She was born on October, 27, 1935, in Sheboygan, WI to Peter and Mary (Siprak) Ognacevich. She graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1954. On October 20, 1956, she was united in...

Nancy B. Bako

Nancy B. Bako

Dec 7, 2020

Nancy Bako (nee McKindley) passed away December 7, 2020 at the age of 64 years. Beloved wife of Steve. Amazing, supportive and fun-loving mother of Laura Breimon and Jenny Bako. Gramma of Emma, Nick, Kate, Calvin and Gus. Further survived by her brother Mark. Preceded in death by her parents Homer and Mary Jo McKindley. Memorial Service Friday, December...

Michaleen "Mikie" N. Raikovich

Michaleen "Mikie" N. Raikovich

Dec 5, 2020

Michaleen “Mikie” Raikovich entered eternal life on December 5, 2020 at the age of 72 years. Mikie was born on July 13, 1948, daughter of the late Nicholas and late Dorothy (nee Brefka) Raikovich. Mikie cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren, sharing her passion for gardening and all things nature related. Her backyard was the perfect setting...

Walter "Scott" S. Orten

Walter "Scott" S. Orten

Dec 5, 2020

Walter S. Orten “SCOTT” of Grafton passed away on December 5, 2020 at the young age of 78. Scott was born in Milwaukee to Walter and Carolyn Orten. At 19, he married his wife, Barbara (Pagel) Orten, and they were married for 59 years. Together they raised a family of four children here in Grafton. In the early years...

Geraldine M. Oster

Geraldine M. Oster

Dec 4, 2020

Geraldine Martha Oster August 9, 1936 - December 4, 2020 Geraldine Martha Oster passed away peacefully on December 4, 2020. She was 84 years old. Daughter of Earnest and Wilma (Hintz) Hinner. Sister of Roger, Billy, Dolores, Jocelyn and Carol. She was born in Rothschild, WI, lived on the family farm until moving to Marinette, WI when she started...

Louise J. Johnson

Louise J. Johnson

Dec 4, 2020

Louise “Joann” Johnson passed away on December 4th, 2020 at her home in Grafton due to complications from a stroke she suffered in September. She was 86 years old. She was born July 26th, 1934 in Ogema Wisconsin to Gust and Margaret (Tesch) Kalander. She married Richard “Dick” Johnson October 26th, 1957, and the couple moved to Grafton the...

Ruth Ann H. Hurt (Nee Arentz)

Ruth Ann H. Hurt (Nee Arentz)

Dec 2, 2020

Ruth Ann Hurt (nee Arentz), passed away December 2, 2020, at the age of 72 years. Ruth was born December 12, 1947, to the late Carl John and the late Rita Elizabeth (nee Vandeboom) Arentz at the St. Alphonsus Hospital, in Port Washington. Carl was serving in the United States Navy at the time of Ruth Ann’s birth. Ruth...