Obituaries

Arthur R. "Rolf" Andersen

Arthur R. "Rolf" Andersen

Dec 4, 2019

Arthur “Rolf” Andersen passed in peace at the age of 80. Cherished husband of 60 years to Sue. Loving Father to Chris (Kathy) Andersen, the late Charlie Andersen and Bill (Kathy) Andersen. Proud grandfather to Stacie Andersen, Sarah (Taylor) Englund, Abigail, Charlie and Maddy Andersen and great-grandfather to Jeremiah Englund. Rolf is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur...

Arthur H. Cavalea Ii

Arthur H. Cavalea Ii

Dec 1, 2019

Cavalea, Arthur H., II of Grafton, passed away suddenly on December 1, 2019 at the age of 44 years. Loving father of Zachery. Cherished son of Arthur Sr. (Michele). Dear brother of Michael (Chelsea) and Chantal. Further survived by uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 4:30...

Robert "Bob" F. Stelter

Robert "Bob" F. Stelter

Nov 25, 2019

Stelter, Robert F. “Bob” GRAFTON – Our Husband, Father and Brother passed away peacefully ending his battle with cancer and entering Jesus’ loving arms on November 25, 2019 at the age of 84. Bob was a loving and devoted husband to Sandra (nee Kopp) Stelter for more than 58 years. He was the Dad that left unforgettable memories in...

Bruce Joseph Williams

Bruce Joseph Williams

Nov 20, 2019

Bruce Joseph Williams 11/3/58 - 11/20/19 Bruce Williams, passed peacefully on November 20, 2019 surrounded by family, friends and his kitty cats. Bruce was a generous, hardworking man with deep love, commitment, and loyalty to his friends and family. He loved to fly kites, kayak, and drive around in the warm weather in his little convertible. Bruce loved to...

Sharon K. Curd

Sharon K. Curd

Nov 20, 2019

Sharon Curd, a lifelong resident of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, the 20th of November, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 11, 1942 to George and Grace Bienlein. She married her sweetheart, Thomas Curd, on February 19, 1966 at St. Joseph’s Parish in Grafton. Sharon’s favorite pastimes included tending to her flower garden and rummaging...

Ralph L. Prom

Ralph L. Prom

Nov 18, 2019

Mr. Ralph Prom of Grafton passed away at his residence early Monday morning, November 18, 2019. He was 85 years old. Ralph was born in the Town of Port Washington on October 17, 1934, son of Nicholas B. and Barbara (nee Schueller) Prom. In April 1957, Ralph enlisted into the U.S. Army Corps and was honorable discharge in February...

Dennis E. Blanke

Dennis E. Blanke

Nov 17, 2019

Dennis E. Blanke Of Grafton, passed away at West Allis Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 17, 2019 age 82 years. Dennis was born on December 15, 1936 the son of the late Frederick F. and Anita (Nee Marold) Blanke. Dennis was united in marriage to the late Judith “Judy” (Nee Boughner) on September 21, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI. Dennis...

Dennis  P.  Haven

Dennis P. Haven

Nov 16, 2019

Haven, Dennis P. of Cedarburg, November 16, 2019, age 68 years. Beloved husband of Sandra L. (nee Sigmund) Haven. Cherished son of Doris Haven. Dear son-in-law of Don Sigmund. Step-father of Lesley Ann (Bryce) Washebeck and Jeff Goreckie and family. Step-grandfather of Grayson and Ethan Washebeck. Dear brother of Kathleen Haven. Further survived by many other relatives and friends....

Melody  Rae Spencer

Melody Rae Spencer

Nov 16, 2019

Melody R. Spencer age 62, of Jackson passed away Saturday November 16, 2019 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehab in West Bend. Born January 30, 1957 in Wausau to Andrew P. and LaVerne A. (Yolitz) Hettinga. She attended local schools and graduated from Wausau East High School. She worked for many years as a dental assistant, dental technician as...

Thomas Proefrock

Thomas Proefrock

Nov 15, 2019

Thomas Proefrock of Grafton passed away peacefully on Friday November 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 57 years. Tom was born in Port Washington, WI on June 11, 1962 to Eugene “Gene” & the late Beverly (nee Hilgart) Proefrock. Tom enjoyed watching all sports. His favorite teams were Packers, Badgers and Brewers. Enjoyed...

Jarrod Daniel Widmann

Jarrod Daniel Widmann

Nov 10, 2019

Jarrod Daniel Widmann, age 39, of Grafton, Wisconsin, went to heaven and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 10th, surrounded by his wife. Born April 27, 1980, he was the son of Mark and Joan (Ellenberger) Widmann and graduated from Waukesha North High School. Jarrod was married to his loving wife of 17 years, Mary Katherine Widmann (Bates),...

Maxine O. Sekas

Maxine O. Sekas

Nov 8, 2019

Maxine passed away peacefully on November 8, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1927 in Ethan, South Dakota to Math and Odelia (Feiner) Roth. Graduated from Ethan High School in 1945. Moved to Cedarburg to work at Kiekhaefer Mercury Outboard Motors. Maxine met George Sekas at Kiekhaefer and was married on September 10, 1949 at St. Francis Borgia,...

Otis "Otie" E. Marquardt, Jr.

Otis "Otie" E. Marquardt, Jr.

Nov 6, 2019

Otis “Otie” E. Marquardt, Jr, age 94 of Mequon, formerly of Port Washington, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at his home. Otis was born May 1, 1925, the son of the late Otis Sr. and Josephine “Joyce” (nee Mathe) Marquardt in Sheboygan ,Wisconsin. He was united in marriage on March 8, 1947 to Beth Horn at Ebenezer Lutheran...

Aaron Dale Monson

Aaron Dale Monson

Nov 4, 2019

Aaron Dale Monson Born to Eternal Life on November 4, 2019 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was born to Phillip and Dorothy (nee Denow) on November 19, 1979. He lived his entire life in Grafton, graduating from St. Paul Lutheran School and went on to graduate from Grafton High School in 1999. Aaron is survived by...

Janet Ruth Witman

Janet Ruth Witman

Nov 3, 2019

Witman, Janet R. (Nee Koehn) of Milwaukee, November 3, 2019 age 89 yrs. Loving mother of Lynn (the late James) Cranston, Wade (Carol) and Ross. Loving grandmother of Jennifer (Eric) Larsen and Heather Cranston. Proud great grandma of Abby. Dear sister of Mary Neils. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Janet was preceded in death by...

Janet A. Janus

Janet A. Janus

Nov 1, 2019

Janet Janus (nee Engelmann) 84, of Grafton, WI passed away at home on November 1st, 2019. Janet was born on September 22nd, 1935 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Janet attended Riverside High School and went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Janet was united in marriage on August 29th, 1959 to Ronald Janus and they were blessed with three children....

Mary Jane Melichar

Mary Jane Melichar

Oct 31, 2019

Mary Jane Melichar, of West Bend, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away on October 31, 2019, at the New Perspective Residential Care Center, at the age of 91 years. Mary was born on June 23, 1928, on the family farm, in Holy Cross, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Frank Klos and the late Johanna (nee Heinen) Klos. She was...

Lorraine  M. Best

Lorraine M. Best

Oct 27, 2019

Lorraine M. Best (Nee Jokela), formerly of Cedarburg, went to Heaven on October 27, 2019, age 91 years. She grew up in northern Wisconsin where she met her husband to be at 12 years old. She married Donald G. Best on October 9, 1948. They had 5 children, Donn (Susan), Richard (Leslie), Mary Best, Lizbeth Best-Gell (Nicholas) and Carolyn...

James S. Chapman

James S. Chapman

Oct 27, 2019

James S, Chapman, age 90, of Mequon passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. James was born in Kingsford, MI on December 29, 1928, son of John H. and Mary A. Chapman. He was a long time member of St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church, in Brown Deer. He married Betty (Gothe), his high school sweetheart, in 1953 and...

Rita A. Bert

Rita A. Bert

Oct 25, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 11:30am at St. Francis Borgia North Catholic Church, 1375 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg for Rita A. Bert (nee Nack) who was Born to Eternal Life on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the age of 88 years surrounded by her family. Interment to follow at the church...