Obituaries

Oct 29, 2017

Janis Peterson (nee Hargrave) of Cedarburg, passed away at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the age of 72 after a ten-month battle following complications from transplant surgery. Janis was born September 23, 1945 in Herrin, IL, the daughter of the late Donald and Helen (nee McCuan) Hargrave. On June 10, 1967, Janis was...

Oct 25, 2017

Jeff Gruetzmacher “Gruetz” stepped peacefully into Heaven’s light at the age of 69 on October 25, 2017. A Celebration of Jeff’s Life will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church (701 Washington St., Grafton) on October 31 at 6:00 p.m. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, at the church, from 3 PM until 5:45 PM. In lieu of...

Oct 24, 2017

Kathleen "Kathy" A. Gehrke of Thiensville. October 24, 2017 at the age of 69 years. Loving wife of the late Robert “Bob” Gehrke. Cherished mom of Amy (Hans) Longo. Proud grandma of Gabby, Katie and Austin. Dear sister of Mary (Willard) Bednarz, Kim (James) Robinson and Kurt (Lori) Rudolph and step-sister of Debbie (Del) Kramer Sister-in-law of Roy (Marilyn)...

Oct 22, 2017

Susan M. Kloehn Of Hollywood, FL formerly of Grafton, WI died peacefully on October 22, 2017 at the age of 90. Susan was born in the town of Trenton, WI on April 6, 1927 the daughter of the late Martin and Eva (Nee Hentges) Fechter. She was united in marriage to the late Clarence Kloehn on February 14, 1950....

Oct 21, 2017

Vernita L. Hoffmann (nee Viesselmann) of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at Kathy Hospice of West Bend, surrounded by her family on October 21, 2017 at the age of 69. Vernita was born in Port Washington, WI on November 17, 1947 the daughter of the late Robert & Ruth (nee Nierode) Viesselmann. Vernita was united in marriage to Michael J....

Oct 21, 2017

Jack Thelen of Cedarburg passed away unexpectedly in Colorado, elk hunting on Saturday October 21, 2017 at the age of 61 yrs. Jack was born in Port Washington, WI on October 19, 1956 to the late Frank & Mary Jane (nee Wilhelm) Thelen, and married Debra (nee Kernats) on July 25, 1987 in Grafton, WI. Jack retired as a...

Oct 19, 2017

Roma R. (nee Wais) Prinz, passed away peacefully, on October 19, 2017. She was 96 years of age. Roma Wais, was born on October 24, 1920 to Lewis and Hattie Wais, on a farm in Two Creeks, WI. She went to school there and graduated from Kewaunee High School. When the war started, she felt that the Uncle Sam...

Oct 18, 2017

Jack DeCoverly Richardson passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 18, 2017 at his residence, The Creste at Village Pointe Commons, Grafton. He is survived by his two daughters, Carol (Dan) Richardson McCoy and Julia (Eric) L. McNally, as well as his grandchildren Reed, Carly, and Jamie McCoy, and Eva and Chase McNally. He was preceded in death earlier this...

Oct 17, 2017

Fredrick W. Goetz, 77, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 17, 2017 at his home in Grafton, Wisconsin. Fred was born on September 22, 1940 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to William and Bernice Goetz. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son Jeff (Wendy); daughters Jacquie (Glenn Weihert) and Katie (Craig Kennison); grandchildren Matthew (Sarah) Wojtkowski; Nick...

Oct 15, 2017

Macks, Eugene H. “Gene” Of Grafton. October 15, 2017 at the age of 62 years. Preceded in death by his parents Carlton and Esther, brother, Kenneth and his sister, Sharon Kraemer. Beloved brother of Julia (Roger) LaVen, Paulette (David) Bruder, Claudette (Tom) Mann, Paul and Richard (Debra) Macks. Further survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends....

Oct 13, 2017

Michael H. Kobiske age 68 of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Cedarburg, WI, died Friday October 13, 2017. A native of Medford, Wisconsin, he was the son of Robert and Lola Hoffmeyer Kobiske. He was preceded in death by his son Andrew John Kobiske. Mr. Kobiske is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolynn Kobiske; son, Daniel Kobiske and...

Oct 12, 2017

Jack T. Charney, 81 Of Grafton, was called home to heaven on October 12, 2017. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 1:30pm at Mueller Funeral Home in Grafton, 979 N. Green Bay Road, with Military Honors to follow. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 11:30 to 1:15pm. Interment will take...

Oct 11, 2017

Dorothy (nee Strohm) Smith passed away on October 11, 2017, at Lawlis Family Hospice, in Mequon, at the age of 93 years. Dorothy was born in Waubeno, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Carl Strohm and the late Anna (nee Dolney) Strohm, on July 7, 1924. The family later moved to Merrill, where Dorothy graduated as valedictorian of her...

Oct 6, 2017

Thomas G. Scheunemann, of Saukville, WI passed away on October 6, 2017, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, in Milwaukee, WI at the age of 59 years. Thomas was born on October 21, 1957, in Port Washington, WI the son of Beverly (nee Cassens) Scheunemann and the late Eugene Scheunemann. Thomas served in the United States Army. He was an...

Oct 6, 2017

Mildred Emma Adeline Kringel (nee Wolfgram) went home to heaven on October 6, 2017 at the age of 89. Millie was born on September 17, 1928 in the town of Jackson the daughter of the late Arnold and Meta (nee Brandt) Wolfgram. On October 16, 1948 Millie was united in marriage at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in the town...

Oct 4, 2017

Hertha Schramm, of West Bend, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at the age of 90 years. Hertha was born in Jackson, the daughter of the late Joseph Rusch and the late Renata (nee Gilbert) Rusch. It gave Hertha great joy to go with her husband, Carl, to David’s Star Ev. Lutheran Church where...

Oct 3, 2017

Daniel F. Reimert, age 43, passed away on October 3, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Dan was born on August 13, 1974 in Tomahawk, the son of Robert & Andrea (Lagerstedt) Reimert. He was a graduate of Tomahawk High School. Dan had previously worked at Twist Drill in Rhinelander. He was currently employed at PCA for the past...

Sep 30, 2017

Sep 28, 2017

Neil Forcey of Cedarburg passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2017 at the age of 83. His family is heartbroken by his sudden death. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Gagne). Dear father of Daniel (Loren), Thomas (Marilyn), Susan Morgan, Kathleen (James) Ziarek, and the late Richard. Dear grandfather of Peter (fiancée Jaclyn) Forcey, Andrea (Andy Holzwarth) Forcey and Kathryn...

Sep 26, 2017

Sawinski, Richard J. “Dick” Of Grafton, WI, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2017, at the age of 70 years, surrounded by family and loved ones. Beloved husband of Linda Sawinski; loving daughters, Catherine Sawinski, Jessica (J. Nathan) Couch; dear Sister-In-Law, Diane Miller and dear family friend, Sarah Phillips. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and friends. A...