Obituaries

Jan 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard William Martin, who left us peacefully on January 10, 2025 at the age of 89. Richard was a beloved member of our family and community, known for his warm heart, adventurous spirit, and love for family and friends.  Richard, born in Milwaukee on January 16, 1935, married the...

Jan 10, 2025

Brian K. Schroeder,

 

Of Grafton, passed away on January 10, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with leukemia, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 52. Brian was born on September 19, 1972, to his parents, the late William “Bill” Schroeder and Jolanta (nee Kuzminski). He was united in marriage to Traci (nee Trombley) on February 15, 1997. Together their...

Jan 9, 2025

Ruth E. Pinnow (nee Gruetzmacher) of Cedarburg passed away peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the age of 82.  Ruth was born in LaCrosse, WI to the late Carl and Ruth (nee Erler) Gruetzmacher on February 20, 1942, and married William Pinnow on June 25, 1966, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood,...

Jan 7, 2025

Jan 7, 2025

Cheryl Lou Toll (nee Groth) was born to eternal life on January 7, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1955. 

Dear mother to Heather (Jason) Boesch, Brian (Arvin) Voss, Erin (Brian) Vande Zande and Thomas Toll. Beloved Grandmother to Cody, Tanner, Michael, Nicholas, Taylor, Asa, Nina, Nash, Norah and Cecelia. She is preceded in death by her mother Delores Groth...

Jan 4, 2025

Douglas J. Morris

November 28, 1937 – January 4th, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas J. Morris, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son who left us on January 4th at the age of 87.

Doug was born on November 28th, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI to Howard and Alice (nee Dozark) Morris. He graduated from...

Jan 3, 2025

Per Billie's request, a private committal service will take place. In lieu of flowers, memorials of your choice are appreciated. 

Dec 29, 2024

Elizabeth Esther Hembel (nee Hassmer) passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the age of 103 years.

Elizabeth was born on May 30, 1921 to Peter O. Hassmer and Luella C. Hassmer in the town of Polk. She graduated from West Bend High School, class of 1938.

Elizabeth married Jerome H. Hembel on April 18, 1942 at Peace Reformed Church...

Dec 28, 2024

Elvira (Vera) Schmidt (nee Scheer) passed away peacefully early morning on December 28th, 2024, with loved ones by her side. Born in Grafton July 3, 1925, to Frank and Edna Scheer. Baptized at St Joseph's church in Grafton where she remained a member her entire life of 99 1/2 years. 

 

She married Chester P Gramoll on September 13,1947 and were married...

Dec 24, 2024

On December 24, 2024, Monika Lynn Seefeld (nee Nergaard), stretched her arms out to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as she took her final breath, with her loved ones beside her, after a year-long battle with cancer. Her strength, supportive family and friends, and, most of all, her steadfast faith and hope in Jesus, carried her through her...

Dec 20, 2024

Ellen L. Sparling, nee Jaeger, was born on January 8, 1953, in Port Washington, Wisconsin, and passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Ellen was raised in Grafton, Wisconsin, where she attended St. Paul Lutheran Grade School before graduating from Grafton High School.

 

In her personal life, Ellen was united in marriage to Chris Sparling, establishing a loving...

Dec 20, 2024

Anita Ella Larson (nee Gisler)

 Anita entered heaven on December 20, 2024, joining her husband, Don, and other loved ones already in heaven who rejoiced upon her arrival home. A funeral service will be held at Mueller Funeral Home in Cedarburg at 11:15 AM with a visitation from 10:30 AM till service time. Rev. Dr. Timothy Maschke from St. Paul's Lutheran...

Dec 18, 2024

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Dec 18, 2024

Janet M. Maier Harmon

Surrounded by family and love, Jan was peacefully born to eternal life on December 18, 2024, at the age of 93 years. She is survived by her loving children Dave (Barb Cihlar) Maier, Ken Maier, Dan (Sue) Maier, Terri Weber, Tim (Donna) Maier, and son-in-law Thad (Kim) Steffen. Treasured grandmother of Dr. Weston (Dr. Victoria Hamilton) Maier...

Dec 17, 2024

Stefanie "Steffi" Blackbird (Simka)'s Story

 Stefanie "Steffi" Blackbird (née Simka), born on April 6, 1928, in Pless, Silesia, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, in Grafton, Wisconsin, at the age of 96. Steffi’s life was a testament to resilience, love, and creativity.

 After moving to Celle, Germany, Steffi worked as a phone operator for the U.S. Military Union, connecting calls for...

Dec 10, 2024

Joanne “Jennie” Louise Guidinger (nee Viskoe), passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 100 at Lasata Care Center in Cedarburg, WI. 

Jennie was born on April 29, 1924, on the family farm in Ino, Wisconsin to Joseph and Mary Ann Viskoe (nee Brilla). She grew up on the Viskoe farm with her mom and other siblings, helping to...

Dec 8, 2024

Mary Susan Murray peacefully passed away and was born into eternal life on December 8th, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born on August 3rd, 1942, in Durand, Wisconsin. Mary graduated from Durand High School in 1960 before entering the Nursing Program at St. Mary’s College of Nursing. While there, Mary changed degree programs and moved to the...

Dec 6, 2024

Thomas M. Miller

Went to be with his Lord and Savior December 6, 2024, at the age of 61, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.

Tom was born to Tony and Geraldine Miller on June 16, 1963, in Manitowoc, WI. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc in 1981 and continued his education at UW-Oshkosh with a Finance/Marketing Major.

Tom married...

Dec 6, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” J. Wischer,

Of Grafton, peacefully passed away on December 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 72. He was born on July 31, 1952, to his late parents, Jerome Wischer and Jean (nee Jalas). He was united in marriage with Soraya Guerrero.

Immediately graduating from...

Dec 1, 2024

Gustav “Sandy” William Wirth, Jr. died on December 1, 2024, possibly with a reluctant sigh, as there was always another deal to be made in his mind. While we’re told he’s in a better place, we’re fairly certain he would have argued that no place could be better than Cedarburg—particularly not “the big piano bar in the sky.” A...