Obituaries
George J. Zajdel
Jan 30, 2017
George J. Zajdel Of West Bend. Formerly of Grafton. January 30, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Marcella. Loving dad of Thomas (Mary), Doug, Debra (Michael) Streets and Cory (Paul) Martin. Dear grandpa of Dena (Joe) DiVincenzo, Kathryn Zajdel, Michelle (Aaron) Schmitz and Timothy (fiancée Lindsay Osuch ) Streets and great-grandpa of Mary...
Lucile "Lucy" J. Werner
Jan 24, 2017
Werner, Lucile J. “Lucy” (Nee Bailey) of Grafton, won her long battle with lung cancer and died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 24, 2017 at the age of 75. She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Werner. Loving mother of Sandra (Dale) Allen, Jeffrey (Wendy) Werner and Kristin (Steven) Schauer. Proud...
Carroll R. Lant
Jan 24, 2017
Lant, Carroll R. “Stub” Of Cedarburg, formerly of Plainfield, WI died peacefully on January 24, 2017 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary (Nee Gooch). Loving father of Frank (Isabel), Richard (Jeanne), Peggy (Cheryl), Mary (Randy) Bechtel and Steven (Dawn). Dear brother of Glennis (the late Vern) Horne. Further survived by 15 grandchildren, 21 great...
Kenneth "Ken" C. Knuth
Jan 22, 2017
Kenneth C. Knuth of Cedarburg went to his heavenly home on January 22, 2017 at the age of 82. Ken was born in Zumbrota, MN on November 6, 1934 to John and Ida Knuth. On September 11, 1954 he married Carol Volz. He became a member of David’s Star Lutheran Church, of Jackson, WI and was also a member...
Ruth "Cookie" F. Czerwinski
Jan 21, 2017
Ruth “Cookie” F. Czerwinski passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Saturday January 21, 2017 at the age of 86 years. Ruth was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late Raoul & Francis (nee Kowleski) Czerwinski and was married to the late Henry “Hank” Czerwinski. Ruth retired from Tecumseh Products in Grafton where she was an...
William M. Proffit
Jan 20, 2017
Proffit, William M. Of Grafton, January 20, 2017 age 66 yrs. Loving son of Helen (Nee Klumb) and the late William E. Proffit. Further survived by other relatives and friends. William was preceded in death by his sister Ann Swatek. Private family services will be held. Memorials to Muscular Dystrophy Association appreciated
Timothy J. Stephens
Jan 19, 2017
Timothy Jay Stephens, 61, peacefully lost his hard fought battle to cancer at 12:20am on January 19th, 2017 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Timothy was born in Milwaukee, WI on May 23rd of 1955 to Janice and the late Harold Stephens. He was a graduate of Grafton High School and went on to pursue and prosper in...
Christopher "Chris" C. Wheiland
Jan 17, 2017
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 5:00pm at the Grafton Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory, 979 N. Green Bay Road for Christopher “Chris” C. Wheiland of Milwaukee who died on January 17, 2017 at the age of 61 years from natural causes. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00...
Donald G. Gerth
Jan 16, 2017
Donald G. Gerth of Cedarburg passed away peacefully on Monday January 16, 2017 at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon at the age of 85 years. Donald was born in Reading, PA on January 21, 1931 to the late Harry & Elizabeth (nee Weaver) Gerth and married Lynn (nee Fries) on May 12, 1956 in Milwaukee, WI. Donald worked as...
Edward "Ed" W. Aufderheide
Jan 14, 2017
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 11:00am at the Cedarburg Mueller Funeral Home W63N527 Hanover Avenue for Edward W. Aufderheide who died on January 14, 2017 at the age of 89 years at Kathy Hospice in West Bend. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00am to 11:00am. In lieu...
Alfred "Al" Smaxwill
Jan 13, 2017
Alfred “Al” Smaxwill, of Grafton, passed away on January 13, 2017, at Lawlis Family Hospice, in Mequon, at the age of 87 years. Al was born on August 8, 1929, in Combined Locks, Wisconsin, the son of the late Cornelius Smaxwill and the late Lena (nee Feller) Smaxwill. He attended and graduated from Messmer High School, in Milwaukee. Shortly...
Shirley A. Peters
Jan 10, 2017
Peters, Shirley A. (Nee Stimson) of Cedarburg, January 10, 2017 age 84 yrs. Beloved wife of Joseph for 62 years. Loving mother of Susan (Erik) Paulson, Bradley (Robin) Peters, Mark (Josefina) Peters and Michael Peters. Generous grandmother of Brian (Missy) Peters, Melisa (Tom) Cash, Jeff (Erin) Peters, David (Chrissy) Peters, Laura and Rachel Paulson, and Daniella Peters. Great grandmother...
Keith William Karasch
Jan 10, 2017
Keith William Karasch Keith William Karasch was a joy to all. His humor and wit brought smiles to all who knew him. He enjoyed country music and often modeled himself another “man in black” like his favorite, Johnny Cash. Keith traveled to many live shows and was on the stage twice with Dolly Parton as she sang a song...
Carolyn A. Steen
Jan 10, 2017
Carolyn A. Steen of Grafton, passed away at Zilber Family Hospice, on January 10, 2017, after a long fought battle with lung cancer at the age of 54. Carolyn, who was filled with laughter and had a loving personality, was born February 27, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI to Gary Gerhard and Chris (nee Fantelli) Speth. She was united in...
Katherine "Candy" Posnanski
Jan 9, 2017
Posnanski, Katherine “Candy” (nee Wangerin) of Milwaukee, entered eternal rest January 9, 2017, age 74 years. Beloved wife of Michael Posnanski. Loving mom of Brad (Tina) and Kara Posnanski. Proud grandma of Paige and Brady Posnanski. Dear sister of Mickey (Marilyn) Wangerin, Judy (Richard) Baumler, and Jon (Shirley) Wangerin. Further survived by her loving sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other...
Marcia R. Stephens
Jan 5, 2017
‘Has ears that truly listen, arms that always hold, love that is never ending, and a heart made of gold.’ Stephens, Marcia R. Of Wanabe Farm in Mequon , Wisconsin peacefully passed on January 5, 2017, age 71 years. Very special loving and devoted best friend of Patrick Sommerfield. Cherished and nurturing mother of Kim (Scott Springer) Magnabosco, Steve...
Betty A. Schmidt
Jan 4, 2017
Betty A. Schmidt Betty Schmidt, of Grafton, passed away at Aurora Medical Center, in Grafton, on January 4, 2017, at the age of 86 years. Betty was born June 20, 1930, on her parent’s dairy farm, in Kirchhayn, the daughter of the late Albert Graese and the late Elsie (nee Hart) Graese. She attended David’s Star Ev. Lutheran School...
Mary Lynn Ann Heller
Jan 4, 2017
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 4:00pm at the Grafton Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory, 979 N. Green Bay Rd for longtime resident of Grafton Mary Lynn Ann Heller, who died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the age of 84 years from natural causes. Interment will be private at Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield. Visitation...
Billy K. Horswill
Jan 3, 2017
Private family services will be held for longtime resident of Grafton, Billy K. Horswill who died on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Zilber Hospice of natural causes. He was 82 years old. Billy was born on March 18, 1934 in Black River Falls, WI, the only child of Forrest and Helen (nee Sprester) Horswill. Billy loved living at Berkshire...
Theresa A. Burkhalter
Jan 3, 2017
Theresa Amanda Clara Burkhalter was called home to her Heavenly Father on January 3, 2017. Theresa was born on January 2, 1909 to Henry and Theresa Behnisch of Cedarburg, Wisconsin and was the youngest of nine children. A harness maker by trade, her father owned his own shop on the corner of Washington Avenue and Mill Street in Downtown...
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