Obituaries

John E. Paul

John E. Paul

Sep 11, 2017

John E. Paul Of Grafton. September 11, 2017 at the age of 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Frances “Fran” (nee Tarkowski). Loving father of James (Annette) Paul. Proud grandpa of Jamie Paul. Dear brother of Pete, Tom, Joe, and Bob along with their wives. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. John thought of everyone...

Rev. Peter David Kelm

Rev. Peter David Kelm

Sep 11, 2017

Pastor Peter Kelm joined his Savior in heaven on September 11, 2017, after a heroic battle with cancer, at the age of 45. The impact of his life endures in his wife Angie and his children Jacob, Caleb and Chloe, as well as in Peter’s parents Paul and Lynne Kelm, his brother Andrew Kelm and his wife Amy and...

Kathleen J. Butcher

Kathleen J. Butcher

Sep 11, 2017

Butcher, Kathleen J. Of Cedarburg, WI and Mission, TX, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2017. She is survived by her children; Kris (Pete) Miller, Kathi Switzer, Kerri MCubbin, Kim Butcher, Steve (Beverly) Butcher, Spencer (Kathy) Butcher, Scott Butcher, Kay (Gordon) Carr, Cindy (Jim) Zipter, Stan (Connie) Butcher and her sister; Karen (Leo) Trepes. She is also survived by...

Keith  H. Steffen

Keith H. Steffen

Sep 10, 2017

Keith H. Steffen Keith H. Steffen, of Madison, formerly of Cedarburg, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017, due to complications of a stroke, at the age of 83 years. Keith was born in Milwaukee, the son of the late Harry Steffen and the late Verna (nee Wiegert) Steffen. He grew up in the Thiensville area and attended Shorewood...

Darcy  Ann  Phillips Md

Darcy Ann Phillips Md

Sep 5, 2017

Darcy Ann Phillips, born to eternal life on September 5, 2017, at the age of 54 in her home. Her death was unexpected even though she had been struggling with poor health for several years. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral service at Mueller Funeral Home, 979 N. Green Bay Rd., Grafton, WI from...

William R. Hoernel

William R. Hoernel

Sep 5, 2017

Hoernel, William R. Of Grafton. September 5, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Beloved family member of Lorraine (Hoernel) & Earl Engus, Mary Alyce (Hoernel) & Bill Crane, Elle Chaffin, Erik & Tara Engus, Christopher Crane, Ashley Woodberry, Savannah Chaffin, Madison Chaffin and Samantha Engus. Further survived by other relatives and dearest friends, Jack & Karen Knippel and...

Bernadyne M. Pape

Bernadyne M. Pape

Sep 3, 2017

Bernadyne M. Pape (nee Eckl), 96, passed away in her sleep, at home Sunday Sep. 3, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family during her last days, and throughout her full, fruitful life. Mrs. Pape’s wishes were to donate her body to benefit medical science, and have her remains cremated. Bernadyne Pape was born November 8, 1920, in...

David M. Sauser

David M. Sauser

Sep 2, 2017

David M. Sauser David joined his Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the age of 58 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Loretta Sauser and his sister, Patricia Murphy. Loving husband of Laura (nee Popp) Sauser. Wonderful dad of Jamie (Sam) Giessen and Taylor Sauser. Caring step-dad of Josh De Barge, Daniel (Samantha) De Barge...

Michael J. Wilburn

Michael J. Wilburn

Aug 30, 2017

Michael J. Wilburn of Cedarburg, WI, formerly of Belleville, IL passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. His brokenhearted family will miss him, greatly. Michael was born on July 27, 1951 to Joan (nee Evans) Wilburn and Melvin Wren Wilburn. It was evident to everyone who knew Michael that he had finally met his soul mate when he met...

Marie L. Klug

Marie L. Klug

Aug 27, 2017

Marie L. Klug (nee Sievert) Of Cedarburg. August 27, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Gerald “Moe”. Loving mother of David (Deidre) and Diane (John) Peltier. Cherished “Mema” of Andrew Klug, Anastasia Peltier, Kristin and Trevor Cotton. Dear sister of Ethel (Walter) Quitschau, Faye (the late Peter) Martell, Merrill “Cy” (Pat), Burt (Dorothy),...

Willard C. Nieman

Willard C. Nieman

Aug 26, 2017

Willard Nieman, of Cedarburg, was called home to his Lord and Savior, on August 26, 2017, at the age of 87 years. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 5:30PM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, (W61 N498 Washington Ave.), in Cedarburg, with the Rev. Vicki Simon officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service,...

Kellyn A. Weber

Kellyn A. Weber

Aug 24, 2017

Weber, Kellyn A. (nee Muente) entered her Heavenly home after battling brain cancer on Thursday, August 24, 2017, at the age of 37. Loving mother of daughter Elise, and wife to Brian. Survived by family, relatives, and friends. Visitation will be at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 777 S Indian Ave, West Bend on Monday, August 28 from 5:30 –...

Louise A. Zahn

Louise A. Zahn

Aug 22, 2017

Louise Zahn, of Port Washington, age 104, passed onto eternal life on Aug. 22, 2017 at the Harbor Cove in Port Washington, WI, where she had resided since 2014. Louise was the daughter of John and Anna (nee Samz) Behlow. She was born in 1912 and raised in Two Rivers, WI. After graduating from high school, she worked in...

Mary Ann Carbone

Mary Ann Carbone

Aug 21, 2017

Mary Ann Carbone (nee Feret), of Cedarburg, passed away on August 21, 2017, at the age of 82 years. Mary was born in Chicago, on November 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank and the late Sophie (nee Ciesla) Feret. She went on to marry the love of her life Jack Carbone, on July 5, 1958. Their Marriage...

Wayne Edgar Rutz

Wayne Edgar Rutz

Aug 17, 2017

Reverend Wayne E Rutz, 76, died from complications related to vascular dementia on August 17, 2017. Born on June 20, 1941 in Albert Lea MN, Wayne was the eldest of two sons. Wayne grew up in Denver, CO, Chicago, and Cedar Rapids, IA. He attended Concordia Senior College and graduated with a Masters of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary-St...

Carla C. Volz

Carla C. Volz

Aug 15, 2017

Carla C. Volz Of Jackson, WI, passed away peacefully, on August 15, 2017, at the age of 74 years, surrounded by her family. Carla was born in Jackson, WI, January 4, 1943, the daughter of the late Arnold and Elizabeth (nee Amacher) Nicolaus. Carla and James Volz would grow up across the farms from one another, eventually uniting in...

Evelyn L. Woodward

Evelyn L. Woodward

Aug 15, 2017

Evelyn L. Woodward of Random Lake, entered eternal life on August 15, 2017 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Arlette Spaulding, loving husband Clifford Woodward, son, Terrance Woodward and son-in-law, Charles Mor. Evelyn was the loving mother of Jeni (Tom) Woodward-Assmann and Larke Woodward-Mor. Mother-in-law of Kelly Woodward. Loving grandmother of Kari...

Alfred H. Kohlwey

Alfred H. Kohlwey

Aug 11, 2017

Kohlwey, Alfred H. of Grafton,died peacefully in the secure knowledge of Jesus his Savior on Friday, August 11, 2017 age 98 years. Loving husband of the late June (nee Werking). Beloved father of Pauline “Polly” Morrison, Lois (Rev. Roger) Kobleske, Ken (Carolyn), Robert (Debra), Bill (Sue), and Tim (Mary). Dear brother of Otto Kohlwey Jr. Further survived by 20...

Conrad A. Karnish

Conrad A. Karnish

Aug 7, 2017

Karnish, Conrad A. Conrad Alfred Karnish passed away surrounded by family, on Monday August 7, 2017, at the age of 87. Conrad was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on February 13, 1930, the son of the late John and the late Anna (nee Mizak) Karnish. He was later united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart Marlam Mills on...

Franklin J. Friede

Franklin J. Friede

Aug 7, 2017

Franklin John Friede, 85, of Port Washington (formerly Cedarburg) passed away with family by his side at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Monday August 7. Frank was born in Mequon on June 7, 1932, son of Reinhold & Lydia (Lemke)Friede. He graduated from Cedarburg High School where he enjoyed playing football as a Bulldog, he followed the team...