Obituaries

Stanley "Buck" John Raclaw

Dec 18, 2024

Stanley J. “Buck” Raclaw Jr., born on November 10, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2024, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, at the age of 83. He was the beloved son of Stanley and Mary (Roszak) Raclaw (both deceased) and had three siblings; Virginia Laabs (deceased), Richard Raclaw (deceased), and Margaret (David) Speier of Brooklyn, WI.

Throughout his lifetime,...

Janet M. Maier Harmon

Dec 18, 2024

Janet M. Maier Harmon

Surrounded by family and love, Jan was peacefully born to eternal life on December 18, 2024, at the age of 93 years. She is survived by her loving children Dave (Barb Cihlar) Maier, Ken Maier, Dan (Sue) Maier, Terri Weber, Tim (Donna) Maier, and son-in-law Thad (Kim) Steffen. Treasured grandmother of Dr. Weston (Dr. Victoria Hamilton) Maier...

Stefanie M. Blackbird

Dec 17, 2024

Stefanie "Steffi" Blackbird (Simka)'s Story

 Stefanie "Steffi" Blackbird (née Simka), born on April 6, 1928, in Pless, Silesia, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, in Grafton, Wisconsin, at the age of 96. Steffi’s life was a testament to resilience, love, and creativity.

 After moving to Celle, Germany, Steffi worked as a phone operator for the U.S. Military Union, connecting calls for...

Joanne "Jennie" Louise Guidinger

Dec 10, 2024

Joanne “Jennie” Louise Guidinger (nee Viskoe), passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 100 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, WI. 

Jennie was born on April 29, 1924, on the family farm in Ino, Wisconsin to Joseph and Mary Ann Viskoe (nee Brilla). She grew up on the Viskoe farm with her mom and other siblings, helping to...

Mary "Sue" Murray

Dec 8, 2024

Mary Susan Murray peacefully passed away and was born into eternal life on December 8th, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born on August 3rd, 1942, in Durand, Wisconsin. Mary graduated from Durand High School in 1960 before entering the Nursing Program at St. Mary’s College of Nursing. While there, Mary changed degree programs and moved to the...

Thomas M. Miller

Dec 6, 2024

Thomas M. Miller

Went to be with his Lord and Savior December 6, 2024, at the age of 61, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Tom was born to Tony and Geraldine Miller on June 16, 1963, in Manitowoc, WI. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1981 and continued his education at UW-Oshkosh with a Finance/Marketing Major.

Tom married...

Lawrence "Larry" J. Wischer

Dec 6, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” J. Wischer,

Of Grafton, peacefully passed away on December 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 72. He was born on July 31, 1952, to his late parents, Jerome Wischer and Jean (nee Jalas). He was united in marriage with Soraya Guerrero.

Immediately graduating from...

Gustav "Sandy" William Wirth Jr.

Dec 1, 2024

Gustav “Sandy” William Wirth, Jr. died on December 1, 2024, possibly with a reluctant sigh, as there was always another deal to be made in his mind. While we’re told he’s in a better place, we’re fairly certain he would have argued that no place could be better than Cedarburg—particularly not “the big piano bar in the sky.” A...

Bryan "Pete" P. Miller

Nov 30, 2024

Bryan “Pete” Miller,

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bryan “Pete” Miller on November 30th, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A visitation will take place at Mueller’s Funeral Home in Cedarburg from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4th. A visitation will also take place at...

Mary R. Hay

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Ruth Hay

Mary Hay, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Froedtert Hospital, Menomonee Falls, WI, after a brief illness. She was a beautiful person, inside and out, filled with love that she freely shared with family and friends.

Mary was...

Patricia A. Wilmot

Nov 29, 2024

Patricia Wilmot, 79, passed away on November 29, 2024. She was a beautiful person, inside and out, filled with love that she freely shared with friends, family, and strangers alike.

Born on May 28, 1945 to parents George and Dorothy Mulligan, Pat grew up in Mequon, Wisconsin and was proud to say she was a...

Noah Michael Sabourin

Nov 25, 2024

Noah Michael Sabourin 2006-2024

Noah was born in Milwaukee to Gina Wildner nee Boppre and Joseph Sabourin on December 21st, 2006. A bright, compassionate, and funny young man, Noah was always able to brighten up anyone’s day. After he graduated high school, he planned to attend trade school and aspired to become a plumber.

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Janice Louise Bernarde

Nov 23, 2024

Janice Louise Bernarde

Born into this world on July 18, 1938, to Norbert & Edna (nee Bublitz) Gierach, and entered into Eternal Life on November 23, 2024, at the age of 86 years.

Janice was baptized, confirmed and united in marriage to Edward Jacob Bernarde on 12-01-1956 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran...

Arthur S. "Art" Seeger

Nov 20, 2024

Arthur S. Seeger was born into eternal life on November 20th, 2024, at the age of 92 at Froedtert Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Art was a proud US Marine who bravely served his country in the Korean War conflict, fighting on the 38th parallel in Korea.

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Vivian Rose Johnson

Nov 17, 2024

Vivian Rose Johnson, so little, but so loved by so many. She was welcomed into Jesus’

and our Blessed Mother Mary’s arms shortly after birth on the evening of Sunday,

November 17th at Marshfield Hospital in Eau Claire. Vivian was born absolutely

beautiful, from her full head of hair to her ten, very...

George R. Ploof

Nov 15, 2024

George R. Ploof,

Of Hartford, peacefully passed away on November 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 75. He was born on April 18, 1949, to his late parents, George D. Ploof and Dolores (nee Umbs), in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Sheila (nee Tice) on July 26,...

Delores M. Lorenz

Nov 13, 2024

Delores M. Lorenz

(nee Sudbrink) Of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 91 years.

Delores was born on July 12, 1933, the daughter of the late Theodore and the late Marie (nee Lubahn) Sudbrink. She graduated from Cedarburg High School. On August 7, 1954 she married the...

Gladys A. Erdmann

Nov 13, 2024

Gladys Erdmann of Port Washington formerly of Grafton and Cedarburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the age of 92 years.

Gladys was born on February 19, 1932 to the late Louis and the late Bertha (nee Schultz) Scheer. She graduated from Cedarburg High School. In 1951 she married the love of her...

Bradley M. Rose

Nov 11, 2024

Bradley Marvin Rose

April 7, 1959 – November 11, 2024

Bradley Marvin Rose, age 65, of Mequon, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and three children.

Bradley was born on April 7, 1959, in Green Bay, Wisconsin,...

Helen A. Proffit

Nov 10, 2024

Helen A. Proffit

Born to eternal life on November 10, 2024 at the age of 94 at Anita’s Gardens, Grafton. A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at Mueller Funeral Home in Grafton on Thursday, November 21, 2024. A visitation will take place prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00. Service will take...