Obituaries

Robert  L. Schelthelm

Robert L. Schelthelm

Nov 3, 2018

Robert L. Schelthelm “Bob” of Cedarburg, WI went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2018 at the age of 82. Bob was the son of Adam and Lucille Schelthelm, and born in Manitowoc, WI January 27, 1936. Bob grew up in Manitowoc with his seven sisters: Florence, Elaine, Shirley, Joyce, Germaine, Sharon, and Sandy. Bob and his...

Vicki Kringel

Vicki Kringel

Nov 2, 2018

Kringel, Vicki Of Grafton, passed away peacefully at Kathy’s Hospice on November 2, 2018 at the age 60. Vicki was born in Port Washington, WI on May 26, 1958 the daughter of the late Gerhard F. and Anita A. (Nee Wolfgram) Kringel. Vicki graduated from Grafton High School and was a life time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church....

Terrance  R. "Terry" Wright

Terrance R. "Terry" Wright

Nov 2, 2018

Terrance R. “Terry” Wright Terry Wright age 74 passed away on Friday, November 2nd 2018. Terry was born March 29th, 1944 to Gerald and Ione (Davis) Wright in Marfa, Texas. Gerald preceded him in death when Terry was 3. He was raised by his loving parents Franklin and Ione (Davis) Lueders. As an Alumni of University of Nebraska, he...

Paul J. Knauer Jr.

Paul J. Knauer Jr.

Oct 30, 2018

of Grafton, passed away at the age of 82 years. Loving husband of Irmgard (nee Wintersberger). Beloved dad of Karin Shirripa, Peter (Terri) Knauer, and Erika (Jeff) Cole. Proud “Opa” of Nicholas, Alexander, Shaye, Hannah, Annlya, Caden, Calen, Emily, and Julia. Dear brother of Hilda (Russ) Douglas. Further survived by many other relatives and friends both in the U.S....

Clyde C. Wirth

Clyde C. Wirth

Oct 29, 2018

Clyde C. Wirth, known to many friends and family as “Boomer”, was born to eternal life on Monday, October 29, 2018. Clyde was the son of Hazel and Gustav Wirth born on June 8, 1931. Clyde spent most of his life in Cedarburg and the surrounding area. He graduated from Cedarburg High School in 1949 where he met the...

Janice R. Gierach

Janice R. Gierach

Oct 29, 2018

Janice R. Gierach, of Grafton, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018, at the Aurora Medical Center, in Grafton, at the age of 80 years. Janice is the beloved wife of the late Earl Gierach, and loving mother of Cheryl (John) Wagner, Kay (Gary Kasper) Kernats, and the late Keith Gierach. She is further survived by other relatives and...

Richard "Rich" R. Chyko, Jr.

Richard "Rich" R. Chyko, Jr.

Oct 27, 2018

Richard R. Chyko, Jr. "Rich" Of Cedarburg. October 27, 2018 at the age of 59 years. Passed away peacefully with family at his side after a hard fought battle with cancer. Loving husband of Joan (nee Hammond) for 27 years. Devoted dad of Nick and Daniel. Beloved son of Richard Sr., and Margaret Chyko. Dear brother of Sue (Mike)...

Wendy Anne Von Ruden

Wendy Anne Von Ruden

Oct 25, 2018

Memorial services for Wendy Anne Von Ruden of Cedarburg, will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 2-6 pm, at River's Edge Apts, 150 W. Main St, Waukesha. Wendy, age 63, passed away from natural causes on Thursday, October 25, 2018. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations to the family are appreciated. Wendy was born in Racine, WI...

Kennith Edwin Wacha

Kennith Edwin Wacha

Oct 22, 2018

Kennith Edwin Wacha (May 9, 1934 – October 22, 2018) Kennith Edwin Wacha was born into eternal life on October 22, 2018, at the age of 84 years, surrounded by his wife, Elaine (Jonas), and loving family. Ken, also known as Kenny, was born May 9, 1934, in Schuyler, NE to Thomas E. Wacha Jr. and Mildred L. (Will)...

Steven R. Destrampe

Steven R. Destrampe

Oct 21, 2018

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 1621 2nd Avenue, Grafton at 2:00pm for longtime resident of Grafton, Steven R. Destrampe who died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the age of 62 years. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 11:00am to 1:45pm. Memorials to the...

Janice Helen Dietrich

Janice Helen Dietrich

Oct 20, 2018

Janice Helen “Granny” Dietrich (nee Henke) of Grafton passed away peacefully on Saturday October 20, 2018 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon at the age of 80 years. Janice was born in Mequon, WI to the late Walter & Marie (nee Plier) Henke and married the late Edwin Jr. “Dietz” on February 11, 1956 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church...

Shirley A. Hilgendorf

Shirley A. Hilgendorf

Oct 19, 2018

Shirley A. Hilgendorf of Cedarburg, October 19, 2018 age 89 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Judith (Raymond) Frosch, Linda (Dave) Daute, Susan (Dick) Goodspeed and Connie (Mike) Wolfgram. Proud grandmother of 21 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Further survived by her sister, Sharon Stauske; sisters-in-law: Audrey Hilgendorf and Leona Hilgendorf;...

James W. Stillmank

James W. Stillmank

Oct 18, 2018

James William “Jim” Stillmank Of Grafton, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away at Aurora Hospital, surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the age of 74. Jim was born on January 27, 1944 in Melrose Park, IL to James P. Stillmank. and Gladys (Nee Hughes) Dullere. Jim was preceded in death by his father,...

Michael G. Howard

Michael G. Howard

Oct 16, 2018

Michael G. Howard, of Grafton, was born to Eternal Life on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at the Cedar Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 73 years. Mike was born on September 9, 1945, in Milwaukee, the son of the late George Howard and the late Sarah (nee Lang) Howard. Mike graduated from Francis Jordan Catholic High...

Cathryn A Burdge

Cathryn A Burdge

Oct 16, 2018

Cathryn Ann Burdge passed away unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. She had just celebrated her 38th birthday a week earlier. An open memorial will be held to celebrate her life with family and friends at her parent's home on Sunday, October 21, 2018. The family will hold a private viewing with burial at Immanuel Cemetery...

Elroy Ernst

Elroy Ernst

Oct 15, 2018

Elroy Ernst of Grafton passed away peacefully on Monday October 15, 2018 at his residence at the age of 93 yrs. Elroy was born in Mequon, WI on April 14, 1925 to the late Lorenz & Lydia (nee Radue) Ernst and married the late Lucille (nee Staus) on November 26, 1949. Elroy played trombone in the Cedarburg high school...

Ethel L. Kidd

Ethel L. Kidd

Oct 14, 2018

Ethel L. Kidd (nee Fraus), of Grafton, died peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the age of 81. Ethel was born in Chicago, IL on July 8, 1937 the daughter of the late John and Ethel (Nee Schnurstein) Fraus. Norman and Ethel celebrated 63 years of marriage on June 11, 2018. Her time and talent was dedicated to...

William Jeffery Walker

William Jeffery Walker

Oct 12, 2018

Walker, William Jeffery William Jeffery Walker, of Cedarburg, WI passed away unexpectedly, after an industrial accident, on Friday, October 12, 2018, at the age of 61 years. Jeff was born and raised in Garden City, AL, the son of the late William G. Walker and the late Betty (nee Quick) Walker. Jeff was united in marriage to Lynn Beitzel...

Harold O. Miller

Harold O. Miller

Oct 10, 2018

Harold O. Miller Of Cedarburg. October 10, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of Shirley for 64 years. Father of Wendy (Al) Masset and Jodi Miller. Further survived by grandson, AJ, other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 2pm at First Immanuel Lutheran Church, W67 N622 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. Visitation at the...

Sally Balkevich

Sally Balkevich

Oct 9, 2018

Sally Balkevich of West Bend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 09, 2018 at Kathy Hospice at the age of 64 years. Sally was born in Vermillion, South Dakota on November 13, 1953 to the late LeRoy and Darlene (nee Eidem) Mikkelson. Sally was a passionate Registered Nurse for 43 years. Sally worked as a nursing instructor at Concordia...