Obituaries

C. Helen Schwalbe

C. Helen Schwalbe

Oct 11, 2016

C. Helen (Denton) Schwalbe, a longtime resident of Cedarburg, was called to her permanent heavenly home on October 11, 2016. Cletus Helen was born on December 10, 1930 to Loran George and Catherine Vivian (nee Hayes) Denton, on a farm in Dallas Center Iowa. During the 30's, her father borrowed a grain truck, packed up the family and belongings,...

Lucille G. Mcdaniel

Lucille G. Mcdaniel

Oct 9, 2016

Lucille G. McDaniel (Nee Struck) of Grafton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at the age of 79. Lucille was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 4, 1937 the daughter of the late Harold E. and Verona G. (Nee Mehrens) Struck. Lucille was united in marriage on July 17, 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to...

Gary M. Loos

Gary M. Loos

Oct 8, 2016

Gary M. Loos of Grafton, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 8, 2016 surrounded by his family at the age of 72. Gary was born in Chicago, IL on May 2, 1944 to the late Allen V. & Lorraine (nee Horback) Loos. He married Jorjan (nee Karabon) on August 4, 1984 at Faith Lutheran Church in...

Linna L. Petersen

Linna L. Petersen

Oct 7, 2016

Linna L. Petersen (Nee Otto) of Grafton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 97. Linna was born in Amherst, WI on November 27, 1918 the daughter of the late Reihnoldt and Minnie (Ristow) Otto. Linna was united in marriage to the late Edward Petersen on September 28, 1940. Linna was...

Carol Ebert

Carol Ebert

Oct 6, 2016

Carol Parlow was born Nov. 24, 1931, in Milwaukee, the second of two children of William Parlow and Olive (nee’ Moths). She grew up in North Milwaukee and graduated from Custer High School in 1950 where she excelled in music (she played cello in the orchestra) and enjoyed the dramatic arts. She made many good friends there who remained...

Gerald T. "Jerry" Carney

Gerald T. "Jerry" Carney

Oct 5, 2016

Gerald T. "Jerry" Carney Of Grafton. Born to Eternal Life October 5, 2016 at the age of 68 years. Beloved son of Kathryn (the late James) Carney. Brother of Marilyn (John) Sorenson. Uncle of Alan (Tammy)Leszczynski, Julie (James) Ruhnke, Deana Mentzel, Bryan Mentzel, and great-uncle of Michelle, Nicole and Alex, David, Sarah. Further survived by friends. Memorial gathering Monday,...

Barry L. Washburn

Barry L. Washburn

Oct 5, 2016

Barry L. Washburn Of Jackson. October 5, 2016 at the age of 62 years. Beloved husband of Eunice. Loving dad of Benjamin (Jessica), Nicholas (Brittney), Eric French and Tiffany Washburn. Proud grandpa of 6 grandsons. Dear brother of Deborah (William Whitson) Washburn. Beloved son of Joyce (the late George) Washburn. Further survived by relatives and friends. Barry coached soccer...

Shirley M. Prom

Shirley M. Prom

Oct 4, 2016

Shirley Mae Prom Born to eternal life on October 4, 2016 at the age of 87 at her home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at St. Francis Borgia North on Tuesday, October 11th at 10:00am. A visitation will take place on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Mueller Funeral Home...

Kent J. Christiansen

Kent J. Christiansen

Oct 3, 2016

Christiansen, Kent J. Kent J. Christiansen, of Cedarburg, October 3, 2016, age 78 years. Loving Husband of Kay (nee Muehlberg). Cherished Dad of Erik (Christa) Christiansen and Enid (Erik) Sanstad. Proud Grandpa of Hana, Hope, and Freja. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Per Kent’s request, a private family burial was held. Kent retired as the Director of...

Michael J. Goelz

Michael J. Goelz

Oct 3, 2016

Michael J. Goelz from the town of Jackson passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 at the age of 64 years. Michael was born February 8, 1952 to Duane and Marion (nee Gonnering) Goelz. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Cheryl (nee Hansen). Further survived by siblings: Mari (John) Dickmann, Julie Dobberpuhl, and Mark (Deb) Goelz;...

Gerard R. Maciejewski

Gerard R. Maciejewski

Oct 2, 2016

Gerard R. Maciejewski “Jerry” or “Mozzy” of Glendale, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2016 at the age of 59. Jerry was born in Milwaukee, WI April 24, 1957 the son of Mari (Nee Walczak) and the late Raymond A. Maciejewski. Jerry was a graduate of Grafton High School class of 1976. Jerry was recently retired and was a...

Arline E.  Longley

Arline E. Longley

Sep 20, 2016

Arline E. Longley, formerly of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Cedar Springs Health & Rehabilitation, in Cedarburg, at the age of 99 years. Arline was born on July 25, 1917, in Oconomowoc, the daughter of the late Elmer Loppnow and the late Ida (nee Pieper) Loppnow. She was later united in marriage to Maurice Longley,...

Ervin R. Zajork

Ervin R. Zajork

Sep 19, 2016

Zajork, Ervin R. Of Grafton. Born to Eternal Life September 19, 2016 at the age of 92 years. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Napo) for 53 years. Loving dad of Christine (Robert) Gill and Julie (David) Zygowski. Proud grandpa of Zachary and Julia Gill and Jacob and Ashley Zygowski. Further survived by niece Carol (the late Franco) Di Pietrantonio,...

Gordon John Decker

Gordon John Decker

Sep 18, 2016

Gordon J. Decker Gordon John Decker Of Fredonia, passed away on September 18, 2016 at the age of 79. Gordon was born on March 2, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids to the late Henry Theodore and Harriet Catherine (Nee Dumke) Decker. Gordon graduated from Mosinee High School, class of 1955 and the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Class of 1959....

Ann Marie Schoenwetter

Ann Marie Schoenwetter

Sep 18, 2016

Ann Marie Schoenwetter, of Cedarburg, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at Lawlis Family Hospice in Mequon at age 61. Ann was born in Milwaukee, WI, on November 4, 1954, to Marilyn (nee Noesen) and the late Warren Schoenwetter. Ann attended Cedarburg High School. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cedarburg...

William  F. "Bill" Stolte

William F. "Bill" Stolte

Sep 13, 2016

Stolte, William F. “Bill” of Grafton, September 13, 2016, age 62 years. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving dad of Jenn (John) Vojta, Michael (April) Stolte, Chris (Nicole) Stolte, and Kate (Michael) Shaw. Proud “Poppa” of Cody, Tyler, Evan, Grace, Isaiah, Lily, Mason, Emma, Connor, and Natalie. Cherished son of Ginny (the late Fred) Stolte. Dear brother of Liz Lovette...

Edwin  F. Bretschneider

Edwin F. Bretschneider

Sep 13, 2016

Edwin F. Bretschneider passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at the Kettle Moraine Gardens, in Kewaskum, at the age of 96 years. Edwin was born on July 24, 1920, the son of the late William Bretschneider and the late Ida (nee Wilkens) Bretschneider. He served his country in the United States Army, with the 40th Engineers during WWII,...

Lenore A. Rieter

Lenore A. Rieter

Sep 12, 2016

Lenore A. Rieter (nee Marron) of Cedarburg, went to her heavenly home, on Monday, September 12, 2016, at the age of 95 years. She was preceded in death by Frederick, her husband for 64 years. Lenore was a lifelong active member in her church participating in various activities including choir, playing piano, and quilt making. In later years she...

Randal J. Fatla

Randal J. Fatla

Sep 12, 2016

Randal J. Fatla Of Grafton, died peacefully at Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus on September 12, 2016 at the age of 59. Randal was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 4, 1956 the son of Anton (The Late Shirley) Fatla. Randal was a graduate of Grafton High School. Randal worked for the Milwaukee Journal as a manager and also...

James M. O'Neil

James M. O'Neil

Sep 8, 2016

James M. O’Neil Of Milwaukee, formerly of Cedarburg, died peacefully at Community Memorial Hospital in Menomonee Falls on September 8, 2016 at the age of 74. James was born in Milwaukee, WI the son of the late Fred and Pauline (Nee Groff) O’Neil. James was a member of the Cedarburg High School Class of 1960. James proudly served in...