Obituaries

Leo W. Schneider

Leo W. Schneider

Jul 7, 2017

Leo W. Schneider, of Grafton, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, July 7, 2017, at the age of 88 years. Leo was born on the Schneider family farm October 13, 1928, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, son of the late Edwin Schneider and late Julia (nee Langers) Schneider. Leo attended Port Washington High School, and was part of the...

Gary A. Plopper

Gary A. Plopper

Jul 7, 2017

Gary A. Plopper Went home to be with his Savior on July 7, 2017, at the age of 73 years. Loving husband and best friend of Carol (nee Schwechel). Devoted father of Laurel (Rev. Jason) Zobel, Craig (Jenn) and Scott (Lisa) Plopper. Cherished grandpa of Andrew (Kristin), Lauren, and Rebecca Zobel, Sydney, Erin, Jacob, and Katelyn Plopper, Madison and...

Dolores I. Poulos

Dolores I. Poulos

Jul 3, 2017

Private family funeral services were held for Dolores Irene Poulos (nee Sommer) of Grafton at Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Grafton. Dolores was called to her heavenly home on Monday, July 3, 2017 at the age of 87 at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton from natural causes. Burial was held at Highland Memorial Park, New Berlin, WI. Dolores...

Robert R. "Bob" Poggenburg Sr.

Robert R. "Bob" Poggenburg Sr.

Jul 2, 2017

Poggenburg, Sr., Robert R. “Bob” Of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on July 2, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Robert was born February 23, 1938 to his parents, Ronald Poggenburg and Flora Fechter. He would later be united in marriage to Georgiann Rix on November 27, 1959 in Cedarburg. They would be blessed...

Richard E. "Dick" Ehlke

Richard E. "Dick" Ehlke

Jun 30, 2017

Ehlke, Richard E. “Dick” Of Jackson, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 30, 2017 age 68. Loving husband of Cindy (Nee Laverenz). Loving father of Andy (Corrin) and Jessica (Ben) Washburn. Proud Papa of Joey, Sam, Lizzy, Evie and Kate Ehlke; Caden and Liam Washburn. Dear brother of Harold (Janice) Ehlke. Dear son-in-law of Al...

Ilma  B. Hartwig (Formerly Behm)

Ilma B. Hartwig (Formerly Behm)

Jun 27, 2017

Ilma B. Hartwig, formerly Behm, passed away peacefully at the Ivy Manor, in Jackson, on June 27, 2017, at the age of 96 years. Ilma was born on July 16, 1920, in Newburg, the daughter of the late Alfred Wolfgram and the late Frieda (nee Bublitz) Wolfgram. She attended Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church and School, on Pleasant Valley Road,...

Marian S. Hoeppner

Marian S. Hoeppner

Jun 26, 2017

Marian Hoeppner, 80, of Grafton, WI, formerly of Milwaukee, passed away June 26, 2017 after a long illness. She was born on August 25, 1936 to the late Anton and Katherine Svikel. Marian was a graduate of Messmer High School. She was united in marriage to Donald Hoeppner at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Milwaukee on June 6 1959;...

Geraldine Delores Andersen

Geraldine Delores Andersen

Jun 23, 2017

Geraldine was approaching her 92nd birthday on July 10 always a happy day for family and friends. Geraldine was surrounded by family as she was born into Eternal life with Jesus Christ on June 23, 2017, at Milan Estates in Saukville, WI. Geraldine was a supportive Daughter, Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend and community member for her...

Horst A. Mangelsdorf

Horst A. Mangelsdorf

Jun 21, 2017

Horst A. Mangelsdorf, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, at the age of 83 years. He was born on February 6, 1934 in Rathenow, Germany, to the late Albert H. and Lina F.I. (nee Oergel) Mangelsdorf. Horst would later be united in marriage to Luba Klein on September 6,...

Louis "John" Crosslen

Louis "John" Crosslen

Jun 21, 2017

Crosslen, Louis “John” Of Saukville. June 21, 2017 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Gloria (nee Cahill). Loving father of Tim (Shirley) Crosslen. Proud grandpa of Andy Crosslen and Jamie (Kevin) Haim. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Memorial Service Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 6:00pm at Our Savior Ev. Lutheran Church, 1332...

Beatrice R. Robel

Beatrice R. Robel

Jun 20, 2017

Beatrice R. Robel (Nee Erdmann) of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the age of 88. Beatrice was born in Port Washington on October 17, 1928 the daughter of the late Arthur and Elsie (Nee Barelmann) Erdmann. Beatrice was a graduate of Cedarburg High School; owned and operated Robel’s...

Beatrice C. Blank (Nee Hilgart)

Beatrice C. Blank (Nee Hilgart)

Jun 16, 2017

Beatrice Clara Blank (Nee Hilgart) of Salem, IN; formerly of Sanibel, FL and Grafton, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 16, 2017 at the age of 88. Beatrice was born in Grafton, WI on May 27, 1929 the daughter of the late William and Iona (Nee Graff) Hilgart. In September of 1948, Beatrice and her...

Elmer L. Viesselmann

Elmer L. Viesselmann

Jun 11, 2017

Elmer Louis Viesselmann, of Grafton, WI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the age of 96 years at Harbor Cove Assisted Living in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Elmer was born on April 27, 1921 in the Town of Grafton, WI the son of the late Elmer J. and Elsie Viesselmann (nee Kroening). On May 29, 1921, Elmer...

Beverly J. Richardson

Beverly J. Richardson

Jun 10, 2017

Beverly Jane Richardson (nee Mason) passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at her residence in The Creste at Village Pointe Commons, Grafton. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Jack D. Richardson, and daughters Carol (Dan) Richardson McCoy of Mequon and Julia (Eric) L. McNally of Grafton, as well as her grandchildren Carly and...

Christopher John Holly

Christopher John Holly

Jun 4, 2017

Holly, Christopher John Of Fort Worth, TX, June 4, 2017, at the age of 48 years. Son of Joseph Sr. and Ruth Holly. Brother of Joseph Jr. and Barbara. Uncle to Michael (Kim) Jahnz and Michelle (Brian) Dragoo. Nephew to LeOra McGee. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by sister, Karen. A visitation will be...

Joan A. Beischer

Joan A. Beischer

Jun 1, 2017

Joan Ann Beischer Joan lived and passed away surrounded by lots of love and family. She was a homemaker and resident of Cedarburg, WI. She passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, on June 1, 2017, at the age of 84, while attending her granddaughter’s graduation in Flower Mound, TX. Joan was born on July 3, 1932, in Milwaukee, the daughter...

Kate M. Gruetzmacher

Kate M. Gruetzmacher

May 31, 2017

Kate Gruetzmacher stepped peacefully into Heaven at the age of 42 on May 31, 2017. Kate’s Going Home Celebration will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton on June 7 at 6:00 p.m. A visitation will take place prior to the service from 3:00 to 5:45 p.m. also at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Grafton. In lieu of flowers,...

Dorothy M Dorfler (Nee Schultz)

Dorothy M Dorfler (Nee Schultz)

May 30, 2017

Dorothy Mae Dorfler (nee Schultz) of Cedarburg passed away into her eternal life on May 30, 2017 at the age of 83 years, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dorothy was born May 17, 1934 in Kingsford Michigan. A private service, celebrating her life will be held at her home with her immediate family...

Thomas "Tom" J. Snapp

Thomas "Tom" J. Snapp

May 30, 2017

Of Grafton. May 30, 2017 at the age of 58 years. Beloved son of Trudy and the late Charles Snapp, Sr. Loving brother of Charles Jr., Jeff and Barbara (David) Barras. Caring uncle to Breanne (Wade) Pittman, Ben Snapp, Michael (Stephanie) Snapp, Christopher (Erika) Snapp, Nathan (Jamie) Barras and Laurel Barras. Further survived by 6 great nephews and nieces,...

Karlean Mae Guetzke

Karlean Mae Guetzke

May 26, 2017

Guetzke, Karlean M. (nee Lutzen) of Mequon, passed away May 26, 2017, age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Milton “Sonney” Guetzke Sr. Loving mother of Milton (Barb) Guetzke Jr. and Suzette (Ron) Lovy. Proud grandma of Clint (Julie) Guetzke, Charles Guetzke, and Mark (Sarah) Lovy. Cherished great-grandma of Grace, Anna, Maria, and Isaiah. Further survived by many...