Obituaries

Gerald "Jerry" R. Irwin

Gerald "Jerry" R. Irwin

Nov 8, 2016

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 12:00 (noon) at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 701 W. Washington St., Grafton for Gerald R. “Jerry” Irwin who was a longtime resident of Grafton. Our Gracious Father called him home on November 8, 2016 at the age of 72 years. Jerry’s wish was to spend his last days...

Gregory H. Bartel

Gregory H. Bartel

Nov 8, 2016

Gregory H. Bartel Of Saukville, passed away peacefully, on November 8, 2016, at the age of 68 years. Gregory was born in Milwaukee, on February 13, 1948, the son of the late Lester Sr. and the late Margaret (nee Luedtke) Bartel. Gregory worked for Charter Steel for 22 years having multiple positions. He was a Torchman, Steel Pourer, Strand...

Greg F. Eichstaedt

Greg F. Eichstaedt

Nov 4, 2016

Greg F. Eichstaedt Of Grafton died unexpectedly at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus in Mequon on November 4, 2016 at the age of 68. Greg was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 15, 1948 the son of the late Fred and Marion (Nee Schulz) Eichstaedt. Greg worked as a deputy sheriff for the past 33 years with the Ozaukee...

Bette Mae Wade

Bette Mae Wade

Nov 2, 2016

Wade, Bette M. passed away on November 2, 2016 at the age of 86. She was married to Mel Wade for 59 years who preceded her in death on January 14, 2014. She was the loving mother of Dave Wade of Mequon, Bruce Wade of Delafield and Dan (Jennifer) Wade of Grafton. Grandmother to: Paul, Steven, Gina, Eric, Matt,...

Lee William Bernhardt

Lee William Bernhardt

Nov 1, 2016

Bernhardt, Lee William Age 57, of Grafton, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2016. He was born on March 2, 1959, in Clintonville, WI, the son of Arden and the late Fern (nee Habeck) Bernhardt. Lee grew up in Clintonville, and graduated from UW-Platteville with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked more than 25 years in the automotive...

Robert E. Scherbert

Robert E. Scherbert

Nov 1, 2016

Robert E. Scherbert, of Cedarburg, passed away at the Lawlis Family Hospice, in Mequon, on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at the age of 79 years. Bob was born on February 16, 1937, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Gilbert Scherbert and the late Viola (nee Fritz) Scherbert. He later graduated from Cedarburg High School and served his country...

Nancy L. Sachse

Nancy L. Sachse

Nov 1, 2016

Of Cedarburg. November 1, 2016 at the age of 62 years. Beloved daughter of the late George and Meta Sachse. Further survived by numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Saturday, November 12, 2016 at First Immanuel Lutheran Church, W67 N622 Evergreen Blvd. at 12:00pm (Noon). Visitation at the church on Saturday from 10:00am to 11:45am. Interment Zur...

Merle V. Doege

Merle V. Doege

Oct 31, 2016

Merle V. Doege of Cedarburg, formerly of Saukville & Port Washington, passed away peacefully at Lasata Care Center on October 31, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Merle was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 16, 1927 to the late Victor & Winnifred (nee McGaw) Doege. Merle served in the United States Navy in WWII. He was a...

Loraine E. Kohlwey

Loraine E. Kohlwey

Oct 27, 2016

Loraine E. Kohlwey, of Jackson, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Kathy Hospice, at the age of 89 years. Loraine was born in Grafton, the daughter of the late Arthur Marron and the late Martha (nee Hintz) Marron. She was later united in marriage to Reuel Kohlwey, on May 17, 1947, at...

Charles "Chuck" R. Kurtz

Charles "Chuck" R. Kurtz

Oct 26, 2016

Charles R. “Chuck” Kurtz Of Grafton. October 26, 2016 at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Klug). Loving dad of Jennifer Kurtz and Andrew Kurtz. Loving brother of Hugh (Joy) Wildish. Dear brother-in-law of Steve (Debbie) Klug, Tom (Diane) Klug and Jim (Loretto) Klug. Dear son-in-law of Glenrose (the late Elmer) Klug. Further survived by...

June A. Fitzgerald

June A. Fitzgerald

Oct 26, 2016

June Alice Fitzgerald, 88, a long time Grafton resident, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Our mom loved sewing, knitting, gardening, reading, bowling and golfing. She was ahead of her time in fashion and had a natural flair for decorating, had a great laugh, a wonderful sense of humor, a strong faith and...

Dolores  "Dee" E. Schmidt

Dolores "Dee" E. Schmidt

Oct 22, 2016

Dolores Elaine Schmidt (nee Clark) “Dee”, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, October, 22 2016 in Grafton, WI. She was born January 16, 1928 in Chicago, IL to William and Magda Clark. On August 14, 1948, she married the love of her life, Bennett Schmidt, and they had two children, Steven and Valerie. Dolores was very accomplished at crocheting knitting,...

Gerald Hammetter

Gerald Hammetter

Oct 21, 2016

Gerald Orrin Hammetter, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2016 after a battle with Dementia at the Heritage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Port Washington, WI. Jerry was born on July 1, 1928, in Milwaukee, WI. He was the son of the late Orrin and Aldeen Hammetter. He moved to Cedarburg (Historic Hamilton) at the age of...

Phyllis Joy Dorward

Phyllis Joy Dorward

Oct 21, 2016

PHYLLIS DORWARD Phyllis Joy Dorward was born March 19, 1928 in Manitowoc to Reuben & Ione Madenwald. She entered Eternal Life on October 21, 2016 at age 88. Phyllis was salutatorian of her Manitowoc Lincoln High School class and attended Lawrence University before graduating from the National College of Education in Evanston, IL. She taught kindergarten in California and...

Mary V. Simonsen

Mary V. Simonsen

Oct 19, 2016

Mary Vivian Simonsen died peacefully at her home , in Grafton, on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the age of 90 years. Mary was born on March 31, 1926, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the daughter of the late Salem and the late Ivy Lundberg. She relocated to the Milwaukee area as a young woman and worked as a telephone...

Dolorosa "Dolly" C. Niesen

Dolorosa "Dolly" C. Niesen

Oct 17, 2016

Dolorosa C. Niesen “Dolly” of Grafton, died peacefully at Heritage Nursing Home in Port Washington on Monday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 87. Dolly was born on July 3, 1929 the daughter of the late John & Elsa Niesen. Dolly was a member of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church. Dolly enjoyed gardening and taking care of her...

Milton A. Sr. "Sonney" "Buster" Guetzke

Milton A. Sr. "Sonney" "Buster" Guetzke

Oct 16, 2016

Guetzke, Millton A. “Sonney” or “Buster” Of Mequon, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2016, age 87 years. Beloved husband of Karlean (nee Lutzen). Loving father of Milton (Barb) Jr. and Suzette (Ron) Lovy. Cherished brother of Ozzie (Carol), Iris (Elroy) Kneppraht, Gloria Stier and Alice Benz. Proud grandpa of Clint (Julie) and Charles. Cherished great-grandpa of Grace, Anna...

Joy A. Uhlig

Joy A. Uhlig

Oct 16, 2016

Joy A. Uhlig (nee Bretschneider), October 16, 2016, age 71 years. Beloved wife of Robert Uhlig of Grafton for 43 years. Cherished mother of Gina (Michael) Daiter of Milwaukee. Loving grandmother of Matthew Daiter of Milwaukee. Dear sister of Carol King of Newburg. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joy was preceded in death by her...

Henry T. "Butch" Wendtlandt

Henry T. "Butch" Wendtlandt

Oct 14, 2016

Henry T. “Butch” Wendtlandt passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, October 14, 2016, at his home in Lomira, at the age of 71 years. Butch was born on December 26, 1944, in Port Washington, the son of the late Theodore Wendtlandt and the late Bernadine (nee Arentz) Wendtlandt. He was united in marriage to Judy Suelflow and their marriage was...

Ardell H. "Peebs" Guetzke

Ardell H. "Peebs" Guetzke

Oct 14, 2016

Ardell H. “Peebs” Guetzke, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 14, 2016, at his home, in Cedarburg, at the age of 73 years. Ardell was born in Port Washington, the son of Gilbert Guetzke and Anna (nee Bernhardt) Guetzke. He attended his schooling in the Cedarburg school district and graduated from Cedarburg High School. Ardell was a dedicated employee...